Feeling creative? This event allows you to create your own personal Suncatcher. All supplies are included. The price of this event also includes a house drink. Pick from Non-Alcoholics, Beer and of course Wine, Sparkling, White, Rose or Red. A guaranteed fun time. Reservations suggested: head on over to our website and look for the […]
FREE MOVIES near CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.
(Rock & Dance) All concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and take place at the Esplanade bandstand.
FREE MOVIES near CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.
The Capitola Beach Festival's roots are the Capitola Begonia Festival. Join us Sept. 3 and 4 as we share memories of the 65 years of the Begonia Festival. Capitola City Hall and History Museum Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Enjoy the historical memorabilia and short videos Music in Esplanade Park Sunday 3:00pm to 3:30pm […]
Stroll the Festival sipping exceptional wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups and street performers. The festival is Admission Free! Wine tasting requires the purchase of a 2022 festival glass ($15) and tasting tokens. Tastings vary based […]
Well, he's not blind, but fancies artists that are known to be. His name is Rick, Rick Stevens. He brings with him a repertoire of gui-tars. Virgil Thrasher on Harmonica adds just the right touch. Together they've got your soul and your blues covered.
These two are great fun together. Come check out these fine ladies. They love to sing and love to joke. You are in for a treat! Local Live Music
Join us again this summer for the Capitola Beach Festival! We are planning all the same events that have been so popular in past years: Saturday, Sept 24: Little Wharf 3-Miler Fun Run, Sand Sculpture Contest, Children's Art, Music at the Beach, Lighted Boat Nautical Parade Sunday, Sept 25: Fishing Derby, Horseshoes on the Sand, Chalk […]
We are happy to announce Gaby Castro returning to our wine bar for your musical entertainment. She is a talent not to miss.
This duo comes back together from two separate acts here. It's sure to be a good time. Greg Wachala, the "East" has performed as a soloist. Robert Witmeyer, the "West" is part of the dynamic group D'Jangatos. Together, this should be fabulous. Come check them out! Wine - Beer - Food - Fun!!!
You are Invited to Celebrate with us the Third Anniversary of the Tony Pagliaro Gallery located in the Heart of Capitola Village. We'll Celebrate with Wine, Appetizers, Live Music, and of course, Amazing Art. Tony will debut majestic New Releases taken just recently from his Grand Canyon and Monument Valley Photographic journey. Joining us is […]
Our new format,” Said Marc Monte, “is working great! No selling tickets, no booths or vendors, no outside entertainment, Just fireworks for everyone to enjoy!” Capitola Village is the center of restaurants and other visitor-serving businesses. Some of these businesses are voluntarily donating a portion of their sales for the day of the Fireworks Extravaganza […]
Dead men may tell no tales but you better remember what happened in the 5 Pirates of the Caribbean movies! Join us for an all-new night of Pirates of the Caribbean fun with our Free to Play Pirates of the Caribbean Trivia Night in Capitola! Dress as your favorite pirate, feast on the bounty of […]
Hey Blues fans, come on out to send off Blind Rick as he performs his last show for us at the Wine Bar. He is on his way to Florida. We've got Blind Rick and Virgil Thrasher back together for this farewell. Show is from 7-10pm.
This duo comes back together from two separate acts here. It's sure to be a good time. Greg Wachala, the "East" has performed as a soloist. Robert Witmeyer, the "West" is part of the dynamic group D'Jangatos. Together, this should be fabulous. Come check them out! Wine - Beer - Food - Fun!!!
We are thrilled to be back, not one, but TWO days! (Gasp) That means, more time to surf & swim, more time to laugh, more participants to meet (we love making new friends), more hours to soak in all the good vibes from the female surfing and swimming community. Capitola Beach here we come! Our […]
"His sound can be referenced as Folk-Country-Americana with a strong vocal presence woven with imaginative lyrics, rootsy acoustic guitar, harmonica, and engaging songs that make you feel at home. Whether he's in the mountains, the plains or on a city stage you'll find Foster singing, naturally. Jonathan enjoys sharing his songs and stories from his […]
These two are great fun together. Come check out these fine ladies. They love to sing and love to joke. You are in for a treat! Local Live Music
Feeling like you want to do something more with your evening? How about tapping into your artsy inner self? The Pumpkin Carving Night at your wine bar is back! Yes, get ready to drink and carve! Sounds kind of crazy, well maybe, one thing guaranteed is a night of fun and laughs. Just bring your […]
Marty left the dusty theatre stages and film/tv sound stages and has thrown his lot in with music, his first love. Back in the ‘60’s he played in several local bands in Long Island but it didn’t satisfy him as much as those moments when he could play his own songs in front of small, […]
Indie Singer-songwriter. 2020 CFAB 'Male Artist of the Year' With a number of new songs currently in the pipeline, Rocky is excited to continue tapping into his life experiences to offer honest lyrics in storytelling that audiences have found to be both engaging and relatable.
Come Party with the Super Fun People! Live music - No Cover. Great wines, beer, food.
Ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls...join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade on Sunday October 30th! Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village parking lot 2 behind the Capitola Police Dept. Parade begins promptly at 2pm. The Parade will head down Capitola Ave to San Jose Ave to Esplanade ending […]
Post Halloween Party - Come on down to hear Glennie B - always a treat and always a rocking' good time.
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 […]
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 […]
