Roots reggae legends Israel Vibration & Roots Radics bring their Kingston-born sound to Moe’s Alley on Friday, June 19, in a Santa Cruz calendar week packed with music, theater and art.

Barbara Higbie and Teresa Trull reunite at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in support of their Greatest Hits album, bringing decades of acclaimed musicianship, Grammy-nominated history and collaborations with Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis and Whoopi Goldberg back to Santa Cruz. Wednesday, 6/17

New Orleans duo Quintron and Miss Pussycat bring psychedelic soul, strange inventions and dreamlike puppetry to The Crepe Place, Wednesday, June 10

The Darts bring their garage-punk darkness to Moe’s Alley for a record release show, with a sound built for fans of late nights, bad movies, fast cars and no responsibilities. Friday 5/29

Legendary drummer Peter Erskine brings his trio to Kuumbwa Jazz Center, drawing from a career that includes Weather Report, Jaco Pastorius, Chick Corea and more than 700 album appearances.

Cimafunk brings his Afro-Cuban funk, Afro-rock energy and Havana band La Tribu to Moe’s Alley on Sunday, May 17, for a dance-driven Santa Cruz show built for movement.

The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers bring Celtic-infused sounds to a special Mother’s Day show at 2pm Sunday, May 10, at Crocker Theater in Aptos.

Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff brings her warm, melodic songwriting and timeless folk-pop sound to Felton Music Hall, performing beloved songs that have resonated across generations. Saturday 8pm

DJ Mandy brings her smart, self-aware mix of pop, throwbacks and unexpected twists to Santa Cruz—live April 23 at the Catalyst.

Minnesota’s Runaway Ricochet brings its high-energy blend of ska, punk and jazz to The Crepe Place on April 22, delivering a wild, genre-bending live show.

Abby Jeanne brings surf guitar, retro pop and powerhouse vocals to Santa Cruz this week, blending ’60s-inspired sounds with raw emotion and electric stage presence. Rocking The Crepe Place, Friday at 8pm

Renowned scientist and author Suzanne Simard presents When the Forest Breathes, sharing powerful insights into the hidden communication and resilience of forest ecosystems. Saturday, April 4, 2pm, Cowell Ranch Hay Barn