The City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is delighted to host the seventh annual Capitola Plein Air, juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a FREE event, with hands-on art-making for all visitors, live music, and forty local and regional artists selling their works and competing for the top prize. Dozens of professional artists […]
Cool and groovin’ with hundreds of your favorite songs and fun heartfelt originals. T Bone Mojo Dance Band featuring Fuzzy Oxendine, Cameron Logan, T Bone Mojo, Rick Hornbeck, Jim Greiner. Fluter Jan and more guests In the spirit of the old Road Hogs, this is a grooving fun outfit! PARTY & Jammin' in the heart […]
The Cowboys are back...join us for some good old-fashioned entertainment. Sammy and the gang rock the house and everyone has fun.
Hi friends!! A reminder that we are having our grand opening on November 10 at 4:30 PM! Join us for a night of shopping, music and drinks. We can’t wait to see you there!!
Ken Baurmeister with Baurmeister Cellars will be facilitating this fun event. We will have Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Verdot, all from California. You'll be able to taste and create your blend of choice. You'll create that blend, then stick in a bottle, cork it and take it home with you. The night is sure […]
ENJOY A SPECIAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE STROLLING THROUGH LOCAL SHOPS AND BOUTIQUES WHILE SIPPING ON LOCALLY FEATURED WINES AND BEERS. Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 20 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries from the area, with one shop hosting beer. With […]
JADe is back at Cork and Fork... with Patti Maxine! Deenie and Judy continue to play a wide range of music - from the old classics, to rock, to folk and Americana - which has made them so popular in the Santa Cruz area. We're all excited that this time JADe will be playing with […]
Join Katalina's by the Sea, Cork & Fork, Mijo's Taqueria, and Castagnola Deli & Cafe to celebrate Small Business Saturday! Come get your holiday shopping at Katalina's by the Sea while you enjoy live music next door at Cork & Fork. Mijo's Taqueria is passing out churros and Castagnola Deli & Cafe is passing out […]
Capitola Village and the entire County of Santa Cruz celebrate our small businesses on Small Business Saturday on November 26th and throughout the entire month of December. Small Business Saturday is held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and is a day that reminds us to shop at local small businesses. This year, come […]
Ho! Ho! Ho! Join us in welcoming Surfin' Santa to the shores of Capitola Beach on November 26th! Santa will be riding the waves via Outrigger canoe, rain or shine, for his annual visit to Capitola Village, arriving at 12pm to visit with all the kids until 3pm. Once toweled off, he'll settle in his […]
Our First Friday event this month feature Mel Lindber's Pottery Creatsion. Come meet the artists behind the work. Remember, Art pairs nicely with Wine. Might I suggest something bubbly? After the reception, enjoy live music from from 6-9pm. Come early, stay late! Show starts at 5:00pm
Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores! The Capitola Village Cookie Walk is a fun, family-centered activity taking place in Capitola Village on December 3rd and December 4th from 12pm to 5pm. Bring your registration with you to Capitola […]
Thursday evenings are for painting. Just bring your artsy self. We supply everything else. At this Makers Evening we are painting a Winter Wonderland. You are paying for the event with all materials except for food and beverage. We will be offering paint night specials. Reservations suggested, find them on our website.
We welcome a debut duo to our music line up. You might recognize the man behind the Harmonica, he's played before with a different duo; it's Virgil Thrasher! Come listen as we celebrate upbeat blues with some Harmonica licks. Music is from 6-9pm. We are open at Noon on Saturdays.
Joe Leonard asked Jenny O'Leary to join him in their jazz trio. This should be a fun holiday musical set. We are sure this will get you in the holiday spirit! A holiday treat to for sure! Local Live Music 21+ Venue Music starts at 2, we are open at Noon!
Ryan is a master of laying down his tracks and riding all over them! Serious, he is amazing to watch and listen to live. Local Live Music
Night Train – playing good ole fashioned rock & roll, country, blues and overall dance songs! From the 50’s to the present, from Elvis to the Rolling Stones. Playing recognizable songs you can dance to and sing along with! Night Train had been playing venues throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey counties for the past 10 […]
New Year's is coming, and guess what? Yes, you have asked for years and now the time has come! NEW YEARS EVE PARTY! -Live Music with the most awesome…Ted Welty!!! -Great Food from our Kitchen all night long! -Champagne toast with your friends and neighbors! We hope you want to join us in ringing in […]
Katalina's loves celebrating our Local's. Come Sip & Shop the weekend of MLK for some fun give aways and a special guest that is flying in for infiniti bracelets, anklets, necklaces and more:)
Cork and Fork is hosting Team Rubicon for dinner, a thank you for their assistance with Santa Cruz County's disaster relief efforts. Come say hello to these heroes who are here volunteering for our community and enjoy the great music from Scarlet Annie and Tomas!
Vinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over 2 decades - playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In 2006 he released his debut album "112 in the shade." Since then Vinny has worked with many Santa Cruz and South Bay artists, including recording albums with "Carie and […]
Tsunami is an “out-the-gate, on-your-feet”, rock-n-roll dance band! Comprised of 5 veteran musicians, they play high energy music with roots in 60’s to 90's Classic Rock and R&B. With many surprises! They won Best Local Band in the 2021 Santa Cruz Good Times poll. Come list to Tsunami play at Capitola Bar & Grill and […]
Cisco Jim, the singing cowboy will be singing his amazing Americana and Western tunes from 3-5pm. Malakai and The Love Creek Band will bring their eclectic sounds doing originals, Grateful Dead, Dire Straits, Bob Marley and Stevie Nicks. Rock, country, reggae and more from 7-10pm.
Rio Road is an eclectic quartet serving up an easy up-tempo mix of light rock, a bit of blues, and many popular tunes. The name was derived from a nod to Café Rio (recently closed) and Highway 9 often called the River Road up to the San Lorenzo Valley. The band is propelled by the […]
Paper Kayak is a reggae and island band that is all about creating joyful music and good times. Come listen and enjoy great food, drink and an awesome location at Capitola Bar & Grill!
Our beloved Capitola Village businesses have been greatly impacted by the January storms so we are reaching out to our community to show them some love! On Monday, January 30th, Britannia Arms will host “Community Day” where people can come have fun, eat, drink, and enjoy live music. The purpose is to bring our beloved […]
Born and raised in small-town Oakdale, California, Alex Lucero began developing his musical prowess at the age of 16 by performing live throughout his local scene, turning heads everywhere he played. His velvety, gravel vocals and bass/ guitar playing transforms any room he performs. At the age of 23, Alex moved to Santa Cruz, Ca, […]
Bonny June and Bonfire; Ken Kraft and Craig Owens will delight you with their fan-coined "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" engaging tunes. Original story-songs, dramady, stellar vocals and always, fun!
Enjoy Sunday afternoon with Deenie and Judy! A great variety of music from the classics, rock, folk and Americana all which has made these gals so popular in the Santa Cruz area. And, JADe will be playing with local icon, the incomparable Patti Maxine, who will join them on vocals, and lap steel guitar. This […]
Enjoy this incredible night of rockin' tunes with Dennis Dove! Joined by Rick, Les and Vinny, wear your dancing shows and prepare to be wowed!
Johnny Fabulous brings music and laughter through stories and song. Weaving humor through his repertoire of classic standards, a bit of blues and Johnny’s original compositions, a large time is had by all. Johnny Fabulous performs hundreds of shows for thousands of folks every year with great conviction that music and laughter is still the […]
Always a favorite, Cork and Fork welcomes back Anthony Arya and his talented friends! Anthony is a folk/rock performing and recording artist from Santa Cruz, California. In Fall 2018, at age 15, Anthony was a contestant on Season 15 of NBC’s The Voice. Shortly after he released his debut album Going To California. With rocking […]
Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $40 and includes:- Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass- 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop- A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Be a part of the […]
Saturday afternoon with Johnnie G and his Scratch Band! Rock, Tex-Mex, Americana, Country and Blues.
The Next Blues Band was formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard after his arrival in Monterey, California. The band has been delivering their brand of blues around the Central Coast from San Jose to Santa Barbara for over 20 years.
Come watch the big game, share small plates and enjoy the great beer and wine selection!
The amazing Alex Lucero is back at Cork & Fork! His velvety, gravel vocals and bass/ guitar playing transforms any room he performs. Alex blends the styles of his idols, meshing Soul, Blues, and Americana music, while making it distinctly his own.
We've got your Valentine's Day Dinner plans covered right here. Start with a Splash of Bubbles paired with a Balsamic Arugula Salad, followed by our Bolting Basil Flatbread, served with a Paso Robles Sangiovese and finish with our House Baked Chocolate Lava Cake. Then enters the Music! Kip Allert will be playing from 5-8 to […]
Join us for as we celebrate Valentine's Day with Karin Phoenix and Tomas Obomsawin! They bring a special combination of vocal brilliance and acoustic/electric guitar with their amazing style. Since 1976, Karin Phoenix has been a hometown favorite in Santa Cruz, arriving from Saint Louis, Missouri. “Phoenix Rising”, her local band, showcases her versatile styles […]
Sammy Roye formed the Santa Cruz Beach Cowboys in 1998. They are a great bluesy Rock & Roll band; super vocals, fabulous horns, and musicianship. Sammy's first lesson was with Jerry Garcia. Not your ordinary cover band, they will keep you dancing all night long!
Come join us for a great line up of musicians, including: 12:00pm to 1:30pm Jive Machine 2:00pm to 3:30pm Alex Lucero Band 4:00pm to 6:00pm Joint Chiefs with Tony Lindsay (of Santana fame) Donations encouraged. Beer (must be 21+, ID required) and T-shirts will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to the […]
Yeah, baby, yeah. Let's jazz it up with the Joe Leonard Jazz Trio at the Capitola Wine Bar.
Cool and groovin’ with hundreds of your favorite songs and fun heartfelt originals. T Bone Mojo Dance Band featuring Fuzzy Oxendine, Cameron Logan, T Bone Mojo, Rick Hornbeck, Jim Greiner, fluter Jan and more guests In the spirit of the old Road Hogs, this is a grooving fun outfit!
Born in Dublin, Ireland, John Michael has performed since the age of four at many venues and festivals from California to Ireland. He is an extremely versatile vocalist and performer of many genres and styles of music including rock, R&B, blues, funk, Celtic, Sinatra and Opera.
Born in Santa Cruz, California, Ted is a guitarist singer/songwriter and is best known as cofounder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive, founded while attending college at Cal-State Chico. After graduating college in 1994, the group was signed by an independent record label Maddog Records and went on to record their first album at […]
Rio Road is an eclectic quartet serving up an easy up-tempo mix of light rock, a bit of blues, and many popular tunes. The name was derived from a nod to Café Rio (recently closed) and Highway 9 often called the River Road up to the San Lorenzo Valley. The band is propelled by the […]
Come dance the night away for a good cause! Dinner, Dancing, Beer/Wine, Lots and Lots of Fun! - Spaghetti Dinner specially prepared by Chefs Michael and Alexa Termini - Live music by the Little Big Band - Thank-you to our wine donors: 37th Parallel, Doon to Earth, Wargin, Valley Vista - Thank-you to our beer […]
Malakai and The Love Creek Band will bring their eclectic sounds doing amazing originals; Grateful Dead, Dire Straits, Bob Marley and Stevie Nicks. Enjoy their unique sound as they perform, Rock, Country, Reggae and more!
Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! Participants are treated to beachfront and bluff views of the Monterey Bay along the majestic Santa Cruz County coastline. You travel the Surfer’s Path, passing […]
Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock 'n roll.