City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission

(Soul, Blues, and Americana) Since the beginning of Alex’s music venture, he’s independently released 6 full length albums. Five of which are with The Live Again Band and one solo project that was recorded and produced by his good friend Adam Patterson with The Expendables, entitled “Shine”. Whether solo or accompanied with the band all […]

(Rock to Reggae to Bluegrass) With a style that touches from rock to reggae to hardcore and even a little bit of honky-tonk bluegrass. Growing up in one of California's premiere surf town's (Santa Cruz) Ribsy’s Nickel are no strangers to creating music that represents the California lifestyle. For over 18 years Ribsy’s Nickel has […]

(R&B, Funk and Acid Jazz)  The Joint Chiefs are one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands currently performing on the Northern California music scene. Since their inception in 1990, The Joint Chiefs have built a loyal following based on their live performances as well as their wide range of styles and influences. Their […]

(Reggae and Punk Rock)  Pacific Roots is building their popularity by stirring the crowd in with their upbeat reggae jams thrown around with punk rock swells and solos, mixed melodiously to produce an original Cali based sound and vibe. The group has shared the stage with well known artists such as UB40, Steel Pulse, Tribal […]

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 […]

(Blues) The DELTA WIRES is a big, rockin’ harmonica and horns blues band from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. They were Finalists in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge held in Memphis TN, and were voted “BEST LIVE BAND” Oakland/East Bay in Oakland Magazine’s annual readers’ poll, and also by the East Bay Express. The […]

(Original Funky Fun) HEY NOW...Because your booty was meant to bounce, Extra Large is the perfect soundtrack for ‘throw your hands in the air’ fun. Voted Best Local Band in Santa Cruz County nine times running, Extra Large splices together funk gyrations, Latin spice, fun-in-the-sun reggae, and classic California rock vigor. This veteran six-piece ensemble […]

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 […]

(Dance Hits of the 70's) The Billy Martini Show is Northern and Central California’s grooviest 70’s Dance Party Band. Using the party hits of the 70’s and authentic retro outfits, they will transport you back in time. The Billy Martini Show plays a mix of high-energy rock, funk, R&B, and disco, with tunes from The […]

(Latin Rock) Everyday People is a dynamic and energetic 10-piece band from Salinas, CA specializing in the Classic Latin Rock sound. Influenced by Santana, Gloria Estefan, Malo, El Chicano, Poncho Sanchez, Azteca, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Kool & The Gang, Los Kumbia Kings and many other great artists who have come before […]

FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating. Low back chairs and blankets are recommended. Considering bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.

Join us to celebrate Ukraine’s vast culture and 32nd year of independence! UKRAINIAN ARTISTS & MERCHANDISE From fine arts, to embroidered shirts, and home decor - anyone can leave with a piece of art.​ UKRAINIAN DANCE PERFORMANCES We have a FREE 30-minute stage performance lined up featuring Ukrainian dancers across our community! ACTIVITIES FOR THE […]

(Classic Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday August 30th, and take […]

FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating. Low back chairs and blankets are recommended. Considering bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.

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 […]

(Funcky Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday June 12th, and takes place […]

(Reggae Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday June 19th, and takes place […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place on Sundays June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st and August 4th 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 […]

(Rock / Reggae) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday June 26th, and takes […]

(Blues & Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday July 3rd, and takes […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place on Sundays June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st and August 4th 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 […]

(Contemporary Blues) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday July 10th, and takes place […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place on Sundays June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st and August 4th 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 […]

(R&B, Funk, Soul and Blues) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday July 24th, […]

(Old School, R&B, Soul, American Roots) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday July […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place on Sundays June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st and August 4th 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 […]

(Funk/Dance/Jam) Space Heater is a Santa Cruz-based band with one foot planted firmly in the foundations of funk, while the other foot prefers a galaxy far, far away. With an expanding roster of sultry originals and the occasional cover song, you won't have much choice but to shake that thang.... Cole Berry - Drums Mason […]

(60's Style Original Soul) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday August 14th, and […]

(Classic Rock, Funk) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday August 21st, and takes […]

(Soul, Americana) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday August 28th, and takes place […]

FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! It’s the One That You Want In cult-classic Grease, fresh-faced Sandy and bad boy Danny find summer love at the beach. But when school begins and they discover they’re both at Rydell High, will they be able to keep their romance alive? With a rockin', rollin' all-star cast and an […]

FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! SHARK TALE The sea underworld is shaken up when the son of shark mob boss Don Lino (Robert De Niro) is found dead, and a young fish named Oscar (Will Smith) is found at the scene. Being a bottom feeder, Oscar takes advantage of the situation and makes himself look […]

JOIN THE FUN! Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! ARTISTS - APPLY HERE BY AUGUST 1! Join us for the 9th annual Capitola Plein Air ! New Brighton Middle School Auditorium Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful […]

The event begins at the Community Room, then attendees are encouraged to take a stroll to the sculpture site at the corner of Wharf Rd & Stockton Ave after the dedication.  The schedule of events is: 3:00-3:15 pm - A Historical Overview, Capitola Museum's Deborah Osterberg  3:15-3:30 - The Begonia Festival Community Impact, Festival Leader […]

(Classic Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday June 11th, and takes […]

(Caribbean Dance Music) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. Broken English is a high energy dance band that takes you […]

(Funk & Soul) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating.   An eight piece soul and funk explosion out of Sacramento […]

(Classic Rock + Party Band) The B-Movie Kings, with dynamic frontman Kevin Krilanovich, have fabulous lead & harmony vocals + killer lead guitar & rhythm section that will keep you dancing and rocking out.  Named for founder Nick Adams’ love of B movies like “Godzilla” and “Night of the living Dead”, the band includes Kevin […]

(Original Funky Fun) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. HEY NOW...Because your booty was meant to bounce, Extra Large is […]

(Classic Rock, Soul & Funk) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. Sweet Voodoo is a solid band of talented musicians […]

(R&B, Funk, & Soul) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The Joint Chiefs Band is a premier dance band in […]

(Classic Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. Are you ready to ROCK? TinMan performs the greatest CLASSIC rock dance […]

(Blues) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The DELTA WIRES is a big, rockin’ harmonica and horns blues band from […]

(Reggae Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. Pacific Roots is building their popularity by stirring the crowd in with […]

(Rock, Blues, Funk & R&B) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. Keep On Truckin’ Band is a tribute to the […]

Free movies at Capitola Beach Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a 1989 American science fiction comedy film starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Strassman, and Kristine Sutherland. In the film, a struggling inventor accidentally shrinks his and his neighbors' children to a height of a quarter of an inch. After being accidentally thrown out […]

(Top 40, Dance, 80's/90's Hits) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The Peelers are the San Francisco Bay Area's riveting […]