A highlight of the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, Radical Reels gathers the best high-adrenaline climbing, paddling, mountain biking, BASE jumping, skiing and snowboarding films entered into the festival competition into one event. After the festival, the Radical Reels tour hits the road, visiting more than 65 locations across North America. On Saturday, Sept.…
Santa Cruz Mountain Art and Wine Festival
Come out and celebrate Labor Day weekend with a host of Santa Cruz’s talented musicians, artists, and vintners. This two-day event will feature more than 10 bands, including Oatmeal Cookie, Funkranomicon, Dead Men Rockin,’ and Who’s Holdin.’ Local vendors will provide BBQ and to quench the weekend thirst, a selection of local beers and wines…
Black Label Society
A hard rocking, outlaw badass whose musical pedigree includes a lead guitarist and co-songwriter spot with Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde has been frontman for his own rock band, Black Label Society, since 1998. Capable of bringing houses down with explosive, relentless numbers driven by Wylde’s blistering guitar work and vocal swagger, Black Label Society also…
Strawberry U-Pick Days
Sometimes coming up with innovative family-outing ideas can be a hassle; watching re-runs of your favorite show is, after all, so much easier. But this Sunday, you and your family can get out of the house and enjoy the fruits of your labor—literally—as you pick and eat strawberries at the Redman House Farmstand. Find out…
Afrolicious
Combining live instrumentation with electronics, Afrolicious has quite a few boasting rights. Vocalist and percussionist Baba Duru was an original member of the groundbreaking jazz fusion group the Headhunters and the band has had songs remixed by Thievery Corporation co-founder Rob Garza, legendary dub producer Scientist, Brazilian producer Trotter, Bay Area sensation J Boogie and…
Tequila and Taco Music Festival
Love tequila and eating tacos? Santa Cruz joins Oxnard as the latest city to hold the Tequila and Taco Music Festival, a one-day event where Tequila-lovers can try a variety of their favorite tipple while soaking it all up with a wide selection of inspired taco creations. It all happens on Saturday, August 23 at…
Foodie File: The Crepe Place
It is difficult to define Santa Cruz favorite, The Crepe Place. Co-owner Adam Bergeron describes it as a restaurant, neighborhood bar, community center, music venue. This multigenerational hotspot caters to everyone. First, The Crepes It is no surprise that crepes shine at this restaurant. The crepe selection is extensive and can be found through the…
Bat Boy: The Musical
It’s a story about an ugly duckling, an outcast, a freak—a story we all know that never ceases to warm the heart—and in this case, tickle the funny bone. The outcast in question is half-bat, half-boy, aptly named Bat Boy. In this kickstarter-funded rendition, Santa Cruz Performing Arts takes on the tale of Edgar, who…
California Beer Festival
Music, food and beer is always a winning combination for a summertime activity, and thankfully you don’t have to wait much longer with the return of the California Beer Festival and another jam-packed schedule of good eats and good brews. Bands will play both days, including Funkranomicon, the Fire Dept Band, Pride & Joy, Unauthorized…
Presidents of the United States of America
In the early-1990s, the Northwest was the epicenter of alt-rock, thanks to grunge. Among the bands that were letting both their emotions and flannel shirt tails fly were the Seattle-based Presidents of the United States of America. But unlike many of their peers, this band sidestepped the overly emotional, preferring to sing silly pop-punk songs…
