A&E | Good Times

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April 23, 2025

The Evolution of Mak Nova

Fun, sexy, sensual, deep, bright and refreshingly authentic—a Mak Nova show is something to experience. April 26 at Quarry Amphitheater.

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April 23, 2025

Myth-Begotten

When I was a freshman, we went on a field trip to see Hadestown in San Francisco and I think everyone just fell in love with it right then and there.

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April 23, 2025

The Soul of Wit

To celebrate four and a half centuries of Shakespeare, the Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre is putting on a Shakespeare gala during the bard’s birthday week.

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April 16, 2025

Words and Music

Stephanie F. Valadez is bringing to life a multicultural vision titled Tenanan, a narrative performed through mixed ensemble spoken word and dance.

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April 16, 2025

Expanding Circle

For nearly 20 years, a thriving community of women seeking connection has been gathering weekly in Santa Cruz.

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April 9, 2025

Just Getting Started

“One of my passions about music and creating art is creating experiences,” Jo Coleman says. “I write songs that make me feel something."

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April 9, 2025

Acoustic Cats

The China Cats—Santa Cruz’s Grateful Dead cover band—will play an all-acoustic show April 18 at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, with Buffalo Blues Trio.

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April 9, 2025

Power Play

While full of fantastical elements, Fortinbras tells a potent story of a leader who refuses to face reality and his insignificance.

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April 2, 2025

Spring Sounds: Small Ensembles, and Santa Cruz Opera Project

In her monthly roundup, Christina Waters listens in on choral fireworks, a world premiere—and ahead for April, a caffeinated evening of Bach.

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April 2, 2025

A Melancholy Heartbreaker

Benmont Tench has performed with everyone from Stevie Nicks to Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash to the Stones. His journey is a true American tale. Performing April 4 at Kuumbwa.

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April 2, 2025