IT’S TIME TO REBUILD THE CAPITOLA WHARF! Your input will help guide what improvements are made, such as lighting, historical signage, seating, enhanced public use, and art features. Join us for a community meeting on June 7th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center located at 250 Washburn Ave […]
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
The ukulele scene in Santa Cruz has really grown since the founding of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz in January of 2002. Before that, the only ukulele events in town were the once a year springtime party in the founder's living room. Today things are different. Besides the original, and world famous, there are […]
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!
16th Annual Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show Hosted by the Capitola Public Safety & Community Service Foundation Featuring over 280 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs and Classics – vintage to 1987 – Vendor Booths, Music, Raffle, Trophies, and more. Watch these classic beauties cruise the coastline on Saturday morning from the […]
Join us at Mr. Toot’s Coffeehouse for an open house and book signing with local author Russ Rogers. Russ, a resident of Capitola Village and a regular at Capitola Beach, will be introducing his new 5-part book series “Today”. The inspiration behind these books, no matter the makeup of your family, is to encourage families […]
Formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard, will bring their incredible brand of Blues for your listening and dancing pleasure! John Bill and his talented band for the best in blues.
Glenn has been playing, writing & recording music since he was about seven years old. Over the years he has performed with numerous bands up and down the California coast. Writing and performing has always been a passion.
(Funk, Dance & Rock) JJive Machine habitually bends the rules, blurs the lines, and stretches musical boundaries. Their music takes listeners on a sonic rollercoaster that fuses elements of old-school funk, progressive rock, blues, and soul. Throughout their set, you can hear diverse influences such as The Meters, Jimi Hendrix and Trombone Shorty. Jive Machine […]
Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We have all the equipment necessary. Bring your own instrument.
Join John Gullic on the 3rd Thursday of the month - he invites various local musicians to JAM and provide awesome dance tunes and a good time! Always fun, always FREE - No Cover Charge.
Every First and Third Thursday of the month we host trivia. Game starts at 6:30. Play one, two or all three rounds. Winners for each round and overall. Not always difficult, mostly multiple choice gives everyone a chance to shine. We’ve got great drinks and food to cover all of your needs. Come out and […]
An offshoot of Santa Cruz's iconic rock band Snail, the Messiah's original melodies and hot guitar riff; Ken Kraft, Craig Owens and Bob O'Neill are the Messiahs. They play acoustic guitars and sing originals, covers and There are a few originals, but they are mostly covers of songs that they “Snail-ize.”
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!
Enjoy this amazing duo who will sooth your soul with their lovely renditions of your favorite songs!
(Blues & Rock) From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues and rock with […]
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
Dave “Nomad” Miller calls Santa Cruz, CA his home and continues to perform regularly, doing engaging solo-acoustic performances as Nomad and high-energy full band performances with Drifting Compass. The performances of both acts feature his original songs as well as interpretations of a variety of cover songs from across the genre map, mixing it up […]
Anthony Arya is a folk/rock performing and recording artist from Santa Cruz. In Fall 2018, at age 15, Anthony was a contestant on Season 15 pf NBC's The Voice. Since then, he has become one of the most popular artists in Santa Cruz, the Bay Area and has performed in the US as well as […]
Jefferson's Revival Creedence Tribute band plays CCR and John Fogerty hits that sound just like the real thing! Jefferson Franklin Hancock, guitar and vocals, Doug Wilmerton on drums and David Sanders on bass.
Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.
Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place this summer on June 25, July 30 and August 13, 2023, at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Browse quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and […]
Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.
(Classic Rock and R&B) 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. Tsunami cuts a new edge performing the […]