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January 27, 2026

Baroque Bonanza

The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival opens its season with a rare event: the premiere of two newly discovered Bach works, brought to life by Artistic Director Jörg Reddin.
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January 21, 2026

Big Benefit Show at the Vet Hall

From Warning to Healing: A Cultural Renaissance Returns to the Vets Hall The silence inside the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building on October 24 was...
January 21, 2026

Under the Microscope

Todd Snyder, the revered Nashville tunesmith has passed. On Jan. 31 local musicians perform their favorite Snider songs at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center
January 21, 2026

Just Batty

Literally the essence of the bedroom pop genre, “Baby Man” is a lo-fi exercise in execution that retains sonic richness thanks to Eric D. Johnson’s collaboration with producer Thom Monahan.
January 14, 2026

Camera. Lights. Ssss

The Comedians With Disabilities Act takes center stage in a new documentary filming in Santa Cruz, highlighting comedy, accessibility, and unapologetic voices.
January 14, 2026

Red-Hot and Blue 810

Broken Compass Bluegrass and Painted Mandolin bring jamgrass energy to the Rio Theatre with a dynamic double bill blending tradition, improvisation, and fresh originals. Saturday, Jan. 17
January 14, 2026

Shoegaze Redux

Formed more than two decades ago, LSD and the Search for God return to the stage as shoegaze finds new resonance with a younger generation of listeners. at The Catalyst, January 15
January 6, 2026

From Beach to Bach

Espressivo’s December concert delivered rare, compelling chamber works. A winter lineup promises an intimate exploration of the chamber symphony tradition.
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January 6, 2026

PV Arts Comes Home to the Porter Building

Pajaro Valley Arts returns to its roots at the historic Porter Building in downtown Watsonville, preparing for its first exhibition of 2026 and a new chapter in its long community history.
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January 6, 2026

Local Photographer Captures International Attention

Local nature photographer Rebecca Hall earns international recognition for her images of wildlife and shelter animals, including a Paris award-winning portrait of a rescue dog.
December 31, 2025

Painting the Town

Once in a while, a band comes along so explosively original they truly can’t be contained. Red 40 performs January 2 at The Crepe Place
December 31, 2025

Strings Attached

Nora Brown, one of the youngest stars of bluegrass and old-time music is acclaimed for her fretless nylon-string banjo. Playing January 7 at Kuumbwa.
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