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October 15, 2025

Clucking Around

For those of us who are new to the Troma world, it was a bloody, gore-filled, offensive dream come true. Even if it meant flying out halfway across the country.
October 1, 2025

Spark of Laughter

DNA and fellow local comedian Michael Booth will host the inaugural Laughtopus at Woodhouse Brewery.
September 24, 2025

Oceans of Sound

Formed in 2020, Trestles fits into a Santa Cruz music scene dubbed “Santa Cruz surf punk.” Salt is a fast-paced, catchy album.
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September 3, 2025

Go Tell It on the Pink Mountaintops

Stephen McBean—the single, constant member for indie rock act Pink Mountaintops—is probably too down-to-earth to accept the term genius.
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August 27, 2025

Get Some More

The legendary local 1990s ska band Slow Gherkin reunites for a blow-out, end-of-the-season Midtown Block Party. Friday, 5pm
Felix Fest A&E photo
August 20, 2025

Corazón de Oro

On Saturday, the local community will celebrate the life of Felix Lozano with Felix Fest, a five-band punk show in the Catalyst main room with all proceeds going to his family.
August 20, 2025

Cushion Revolution

Santa Cruz has a new meditation and mindfulness center, located near the Tannery Arts Center. The Sit. Feel. Heal. Meditation Center.
Musicians on a stage as seen from the audience
August 4, 2025

Primus Plays Their Debut at UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry

Primus is one of the only bands that can bring rockers, hippies, trippers, metalheads and punks all together in one area.
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