A longtime Santa Cruz local, Billy Reese is a multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic mix of rock, folk, americana, country, and blues. He has spent the last several years performing with bands in the Pacific Northwest, California and beyond. Enjoy Billy and his amazing band as they rock the house!
Veteran Surf Alliance is a Santa Cruz based nonprofit that creates fellowship and community among veterans through surfing, easing the transition between military service and civilian living. We accomplish this by teaching, coaching and mentoring veterans to surf and be respected members of their communities, providing access to surfboards, vital equipment, routine surf meetups and […]
Ryan is a master Looping Artist, and so much more. Seriously, he is amazing to watch and listen to LIVE. Mixed genres of music heard through the sounds of percussive and melodic string work. A perfect addition to the atmosphere we've created for you. Please come out and enjoy a fabulous Saturday Night. Local Live […]
Hailing from Aptos, in Santa Cruz County, California, Big Bad Wolf howls with a special off-the-beaten-path brand of tasty and danceable blues-based classic rock from groups and artists like Creedence, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Jon Hiatt, John Fogerty, The Hollies, and many more. A party with The Big Bad Wolf is always […]
Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls...join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade! Parade will be led by a Central Fire Engine with music from the Soquel High Senior Band. Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village Parking Lot 2 behind the Capitola Police Department. Parade begins promptly at […]
Your Sunday Afternoon's just got better! We've added some Live Music for you. Enjoy a nice chill day with some talented music to ease the day. Wine. Beer. Food. Fun. We've got it all right here for you! We've got Ted Welty in the house. Have you met Ted? If you not, then you need […]
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 […]
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing local talent!
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 enjoy a chill vibe with this returning duo performance (while sipping fabulous wines) at Capitola Wine Bar! Hunny Pot (Diana Z&Jim Lewin) brings together worlds of rock, folk, reggae, pop, Americana and more, featuring Diana’s lush vocals, Jim’s intricate picking, harmonies and a wide variety of songs from various backgrounds. They play from 6-9pm […]
Dan Frechette celebrates a wealth of song knowledge encompassing everything from oldies and classic Rock & Roll to Vintage Blues, R&B, Motown, Classic Country to Old Tyme, Woody Guthrie to Bill Monroe and world music traditions. Come enjoy a drink or meal at Capitola Wine Bar and the human jukebox in action! Music requests taken. […]
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!
GET INVOLVED Help to preserve and maintain the coastal beauty of Capitola. Join us for a beach cleanup the first Saturday of every month at 9am at Esplanade park. Are you passionate about Capitola? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find […]
Bonny June and Bonfire (Bonny June, Ken Kraft and Craig Owens) bring their "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" trio to Cork and Fork with original story-songs, dramedy and stellar vocals. A darn fun time!
Joe Leonard has an amazing posse of friends that are extremely talented musicians, all itching for a chance to play. Let's see who Joe brings with him this time. Look no further for a great place to have some fabulous wine, food and local, live, Jazz music. A fabulous evening awaits. Music starts at 6pm […]
November 3rd, 3-5pm: Wine Bottle Succulent Garden Artist Brenda Villaneuva will guide you through the process. Discover the joy of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind succulent Garden. Create for yourself or perhaps as a gift. It is the beginning of the Holiday Season, time to get crafty. Get out on a Sunday Afternoon! Enjoy great company, tasty foods and […]
Johnny G and Robin!! Blue lightning is a duo featuring Robin Randle Ellison on vocals and guitar, and John Gullic on guitar and vocals. They do rockin boogie country twangy American hillbilly foot stomping great music.
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing local talent!
Check out this gem. It's a trio of musical talent. Too good to not see this trio again!. 7th Wave puts harmonies to the chord! Great music selection. Professional performers for many years. Happy Hour starts at 5 with $7- Drink and Food Specials. Music starts at 6pm We are open 12-10pm. 21 and […]
The Jefferson Hancock Band plays heavy hits from the late '60s through the '90's with cover tunes from Alice Cooper to Alice in Chains. The band specializes in hard rock classics with music from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple, Queen, Grand Funk Railroad, Cheap Trick, and many more.
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 the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a Capitola Village Sip & Stroll logo glass and 12 two-ounce […]
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 […]
Kip, Kip! - He's back! One of our favorites. He is sure to play one or two of your favorite tunes. You are going to want to sing along or tap your toes. Kitchen is Open from 12-9pm Live Music is from 6-9pm Local Live Music
November 10th: Holiday Card Making Workshop Artist Lisa Diaz will guide you through the process. Discover the joy of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards. Lisa will guide you through the process of creating Holiday Themed Gift Cards. Just show up, we’ve got all the tools you need. You’ll have time to make two cards. Come on […]
Glennie B 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.
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing local 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 […]
Enjoy live music at your favorite local wine bar. As we curate fine wine, beer, food and art; you can also add music to that list! Vinny Johnson, ah...there is no one like Vinny. This guy is a master at the Blues. Listen to his fingers ripple through a lick. Hope he plays "Little Dog" - […]
7th Wave is a very musical, acoustic band composed of three lead singers. Each member is vocally featured and backed up to create very melodic three part harmonies. Cynthia Larson gifts the trio with her elegant voice and rhythms on percussion and guitar. Her voice has been featured on stage with the likes of Neil […]
Leroy and Friend's will feature a variety of rock, blues, country and Americana music. Featuring my friends including Rick Browning, Lorraine Krilanovich Trish Pate, Terry Eads, Fuzzy John Oxendine, Keith Wood and other surprise guests. Gonna be a fun show filled with wonderful harmony and good vibes and as always a great selection of wine […]
Ryan is a master Looping Artist, and so much more. Seriously, he is amazing to watch and listen to LIVE. Mixed genres of music heard through the sounds of percussive and melodic string work. A perfect addition to the atmosphere we've created for you. Please come out and enjoy a fabulous Saturday Night. Local Live […]
November 17th: Holiday Glass Resin Night Light Artist Brenda Villaneuva will guide you through the process. Unleash your imagination and bring your ideas to life with this glass and resin workshop! You will be creating a Nightlight to take home with you. Make one for you or maybe make it as a gift. Come on […]
The B-Movie Kings are a classic rock party band based in Santa Cruz, CA since 1997. Be sure to catch our show ... you won't be disappointed!
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing local talent!
Rock, Country, Americana, Tex-Mex, Blues! Join Johnny and his amazing friends for an evening of fun music!
Singer-songwriter Dave "Nomad" Miller performs solo-acoustically at Capitola Wine Bar in Capitola Village, CA. Sharing heart-on-sleeve, travel-worn original songs as well as an eclectic variety of covers. Music is from 6-9 pm Happy Hour is 5-7pm
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.”
Hailing from Aptos, in Santa Cruz County, California, Big Bad Wolf howls with a special off-the-beaten-path brand of tasty and danceable blues-based classic rock from groups and artists like Creedence, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Jon Hiatt, John Fogerty, The Hollies, and many more. A party with The Big Bad Wolf is always […]
Founded in 2015 by long-time musical partners Marty Martin' (guitar and vocals) and Rich Thomas (lead guitar and vocals) of Corduroy Jim, Levi Jack brings out a more Alt Rock-Americana roots side of their music, “Cali Rock” if you will, all the while exploring their modern influences and contemporaries. Equal parts ambient rock, country-blues, psychedelia, […]
Paint & Sip with Shanna Kuempel. Subject: Begonias Shanna will guide you through the process to make a unique painting. All supplies are provided to create your masterpiece. All we need is you Enjoy great company, tasty foods and a fabulous selection of drinks. $40- for the Painting Session Food and Drink Specials Available
Bad Dog is BACK!!! Featuring Jefferson Hancock and Johnny G!
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing local talent!
Come enjoy a chill vibe with this returning duo performance (while sipping fabulous wines) at Capitola Wine Bar! Hunny Pot: You might recognize them as they played here before under their own names. Diana Z is a local singer/songwriter currently living in Santa Cruz, California. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she has found her way to […]
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!
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local in Capitola Village on November 30th (and everyday). Now more than ever, small businesses need our support. Please join SBA and the Capitola Village and Wharf Business Improvement Area and celebrate small business contributions to our community by shopping at a small business on Saturday, November 30th. Small […]
Ho! Ho! Ho! Join us in welcoming Surfin' Santa to the shores of Capitola Beach on Saturday November 30th! 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 […]
In the morning, come to see Santa riding the waves and landing in Capitola Village. Spend some time enjoying the ambience of lovely Capitola Village. To top off a perfect day, stroll over to Cork and Fork Capitola to listen to the Buddy Beach Trio and sip a beverage and enjoy tasty treats. Imagine... a […]
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 […]
Your Saturday Night just got better! We've added Live Music for you from Ted Welty. Enjoy a nice chill evening with some talented music with great company. Wine. Beer. Food. Fun. We've got it all right here for you! Ted Welty is in the house. Have you met Ted? If you not, then you need […]
Patti Maxine, Rick Zeek, and Rhan Wilson are Jazz The Dog - and together they play an eclectic mix of Americana inspired originals, re-arranged cover tunes, and off-the-cuff improvisations. They are eager to woof it up in Capitola! Come on over, pups, and howl with Jazz The Dog.
