Things To Do This Week

Barbara Higbie and Teresa Trull laugh together in a promotional photo for their Greatest Hits concert.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

June 9, 2026

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

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

Things to do in Santa Cruz

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

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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.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

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.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

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.

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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

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

Things to do in Santa Cruz

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.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

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

Things to do in Santa Cruz

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

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Lakecia Benjamin, known for jazz, funk and soul, heads the week's calendar picks. Performing at Kuumbwa, Friday March 27.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Liz Cooper comes to Santa Cruz with New Day, a bold, self-made reinvention that trades Americana roots for psychedelic pop textures, exploring identity, change and creative freedom in a performance that’s as personal as it is sonically adventurous. Saturday, 8pm at Felton Music Hall.