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When The Salty Otter used AI to help shape its logo, the backlash became part of a larger Santa Cruz debate over art, technology, community anger and what we still owe each other in an uncertain future.

UCSC Theater Arts presents Luis Alfaro’s Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles, a modern Chicano retelling of the Greek tragedy rooted in immigration, sacrifice and healing.

Acid King, the long-running sludge-metal force led by Lori S, plays a rare afternoon set at Moe’s Alley on April 26, joined by Santa Cruz heavyweights Mammatus.

Emmylou Harris comes to the Santa Cruz Civic on April 18, bringing her landmark voice, songs from across her long career and the activist spirit that has shaped her life in music.

Santa Cruz roots reggae band Ancestree brings its message-driven sound to San Jose’s 4/20 celebration, blending heritage, rhythm and unity.

From Santa Cruz skate parks to punk stages and comedy tours, Joe Sib’s larger-than-life journey is a story of reinvention, storytelling and relentless creative energy.

Famed rock photographer Jay Blakesberg brings decades of iconic music imagery to Santa Cruz, with a special appearance at Nicely Gallery on April 3 from 4pm.

From Santa Cruz stages to distant coasts, two musical brothers return home for a rare reunion performance at the Ugly Mug.