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Come for the beach, sun, music and shopping–then extend your stay in charming and award-winning accommodations!

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Live Music with Vinny Johnson Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Tsunami

Capitola Bar & Grill 231 Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Live Music Doubleheader: Cisco Jim, Malakai & The Love Creek Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Rio Road and 49er Football!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Paper Kayak

Capitola Bar & Grill 231 Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Community Day at Britannia Arms

Britannia Arms Of Capitola 110 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, CA, United States

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, […]

Live Music with Alex Lucero

Britannia Arms Of Capitola 110 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Live Music with Bonny June & Bonfire

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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!

Free

Live Music with JADe & special guest Patti Maxine

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Dennis Dove and his All Star Band!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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!

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Live Music with Johnny Fabulous

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Anthony Arya & Friends

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Johnnie G and the Scratch Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Saturday afternoon with Johnnie G and his Scratch Band! Rock, Tex-Mex, Americana, Country and Blues.

Free

Live Music with Chicago Bill and the Next Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Super Bowl Sunday!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Come watch the big game, share small plates and enjoy the great beer and wine selection!

Free

Live Music on Sandbar Monday with Alex Lucero!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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, […]

$5.00

Valentine’s Day Dinner & Live Music with Kip Allert

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

$39.00

Live Music with The Beach Cowboys

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with the Joe Leonard Jazz Trio

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Yeah, baby, yeah. Let's jazz it up with the Joe Leonard Jazz Trio at the Capitola Wine Bar.

One Drink Minimum

Live Music with Toby Gray & the T Bone Mojo Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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, […]

Free

Live Music with John Michael

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Ted Welty!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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. […]

Free

Live Music with Rio Road

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Malakai & the Love Creek Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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, […]

Free

Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock 'n roll.

Free

Live Music with Ted Welty

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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. […]

Free

Live Music with the Captain and Messina

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Scott Slaughter and Richard Schmidt are Captain and Messina, singing the great songs of famous duos like Simon and Garfunkel, Everly Brothers, Seals and Crofts, Loggins and Messina, Brooks and […]

Free

Live Music with Ryan Price

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Ryan is a master of laying down his tracks and riding all over them! Serious, he is amazing to watch and listen to live. Mixed genres of music heard through […]

Two Drink Minimum

Live Music with Karin Phoenix and Tom Obamsawin

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Karin and Tom 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 […]

Free

Live Music with John Michael – Irish Dancing

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Alex Lucero, Sandbar Monday!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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, […]

$5

Live Music with the Beach Cowboys

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Ted Welty on St. Patty’s Day

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Super talented - always fun! The fabulous Ted Welty returns!!!!! We are open from Noon - 10pm. Music starts at 6pm.

Two Drink Minimum

Live Music with NoJoKen

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Stormin' Norman Louis, Jojo Fox and Ken Kraft play a Great Acoustic Blend & Vocal Harmonies, Fun Tunes!

Free

Live Music with Glennie B, Spring Fling!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

A local, and Cork and Ford favorite, Glennie has been playing, writing & recording music since he was about seven years old. Over the years he has performed with numerous […]

Free

Live Music with Rio Road

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Kip Allert

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Two Drink Minimum

Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll with his special guest friends!

Free

Live Music with Ted Welty

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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. […]

Free

Live Music with Blue Lightning!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

The great Blue Lightning duo brings their talents entertaining you with Country, Rockabilly, Americana, Blues and more!

Free

Live Music with Malakai & the Love Creek Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Malakai and the band 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 […]

Free

Live Music with Fabulous Johnson

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Enjoy this unique evening with the amazing talents of Vinny Johnson and Johnny Fabulous!

Free

Live Music with the Ukulele Club

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

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