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Singer-songwriter Alexa Rose standing in a sunlit field, wearing a “Cowgirl” crop top with arms raised behind her head.
December 10, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Folk singer songwriters Lou Hazel & Alexa Rose, from Appalachia—movingly human, sometimes fun and whimsical, sometimes longing and sad, often all at once. Sunday at Felton Music Hall, 8pm
Four men stand shoulder to shoulder in bright desert clothing and white headwraps, smiling warmly in the sun against a textured tan wall.
December 3, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar makes socially and politically charged music. His band’s performances are superb, combining African rhythms with heavy, psychedelic rock textures. At Felton Music Hall, Thursday.
The Django Festival Allstars stand together holding guitars, posing against a light blue studio background.
November 26, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

The Django Festival Allstars carry on Django Reinhardt’s blazing hot-jazz tradition with virtuosic guitar, accordion and violin. At Kuumbwa on Monday, Dec. 1.
Emcee Wax performs up close with fans during a live show.
November 19, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Emcee Wax, who portrayed both Wolverine and Freddy Krueger on the show Epic Rap Battles of History, hits the Catalyst stage on Sunday, 11/23.
Silhouetted photo of the four members of the rock band Drawing Heaven standing against a dusky blue sky.
November 12, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

One part Stone Temple Pilots, one part Alice in Chains, and eight parts their own sensibilities, Drawing Heaven is for anyone with a love for classic, heavy rock. Plays Saturday at Blue Lagoon, 8:30pm
black and white studio shot of Lael Neale sitting on a bare floor
November 5, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Sub Pop artist Lael Neale has a unique voice that does the storytelling work with support from her dreamy and roomy guitar playing. Friday at Crepe Place, 8pm
Logo of Good Times 50th anniversary
October 29, 2025

Blazing Forward: Santa Cruzans Look 50 Years Ahead

To celebrate Good Times’ anniversary, we asked cultural and political leaders what they foresee for Santa Cruz in the next 50 years.
Ghost Note stands togeher for a group portrait
October 29, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Ghost-Note continues to innovate with inspiration from jazz, hip hop, West African, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian grooves. Friday at Moe's Alley
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