Motion Pacific is pleased to announce the 12th annual Santa Cruz Dance Week :: April 18 – 26, 2019 http://www.scdanceweek.com/ ❥ Wanna get involved? We are seeking volunteers! Email our Volunteer Coordinator: abra@motionpacific.com Dance Week will be a vibrant celebration, with an anticipated 300+ free events including classes, performances, open rehearsals, lecture demonstrations, and the [...]
Enjoy live music from some rocking local youth musicians! Grab a tasty meal or delicious beverage in Abbott Square Market. Explore the interactive art and history exhibitions just a few steps away inside the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Run into old friends and make new ones in the plaza. Free and all [...]
There ain’t no better stress relief on the planet than going 420 with Will Durst, Dan St. Paul and Richard Stockton. Endorphins, serotonin and dopamine; you’ll get the full treatment with this 420 comedy show. Will Durst brings the politics, Dan St. Paul brings the family, and Richard Stockton brings the stash. These guys are [...]
Earl Sweatshirt is coming to the Catalyst Club on Saturday, April 20, 2019! plus: Liv.E MIKE The Catalyst Club 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone:(831) 423-1338 www.catalystclub.com Tickets & Info: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1822515?utm_medium=bks Ages 16+ Doors 8pm / Show 9pm Tickets: $28 / $32 [...]
“Jane Anderson’s bittersweet transgender domestic comedy-drama is thoughtful and touching, full of wit and wisdom. A real audience pleaser.” – Hollywood Reporter Roy and Irma have been married for twenty-five years. They have two children. They’re respected members of their church and their community. When they go to their pastor for marriage counseling, Roy confesses [...]
Freewave 3 Tour featuring Lucki live at the Catalyst Club atrium on Saturday, April 20, 2019! plus Q Da Fool Ticket link: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1844335?utm_medium=bks Ages 16+ Doors 8:30pm / Show 9pm Tickets: $15 / $20 / $70 M&G [...]
“Jane Anderson’s bittersweet transgender domestic comedy-drama is thoughtful and touching, full of wit and wisdom. A real audience pleaser.” – Hollywood Reporter Roy and Irma have been married for twenty-five years. They have two children. They’re respected members of their church and their community. When they go to their pastor for marriage counseling, Roy confesses [...]
Nef the Pharaoh at the Catalyst Club atrium on Sunday, April 21, 2019! Ticket link: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1843418?utm_medium=bks Ages 16+ Doors 8:30pm / Show 9pm Tickets: $20 / $25 [...]
Iceage & Shame will be live at the Catalyst Club Atrium on Monday, April 22, 2019 plus Pelada The Catalyst Club 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone:(831) 423-1338 www.catalystclub.com Tickets & Info: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1821078?utm_medium=bks [...]
Sabine Silver is an avant garde harpist and vocalist presenting music of a theatrical, psychedelic and dark ethereal nature. Sapphire Lung is a neo-minimalist group that play post-jazz and noise ballads. The show is Monday, April 22nd at The Blue Lagoon in downtown Santa Cruz. 21+, $5 cover charge. Doors open at 8pm, showtime is [...]
If it’s Tuesday, it must be DOWNTOWN! Downtown Tuesdays feature specials all day throughout Downtown – come relax and meet your friends in your Downtown. Click HERE for specials and special events throughout Downtown Santa Cruz. [...]
Tokyo Jetz at the Catalyst Club Atrium on April 23, 2019! The Catalyst Club 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone:(831) 423-1338 www.catalystclub.com Ticket Info: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1835224?utm_medium=bks Ages 16+ Doors 8:30pm / Show 9pm Tickets: $15 / $20 [...]
Kids Day Downtown 2019 was a big hit with hundreds of families enjoying beautiful weather and lots of fun activities. The Downtown Association, in partnership with Growing Up in Santa Cruz presented an afternoon of kid centric fun on Pacific Avenue, Cooper Street and in stores around the Downtown. Performances and exhibitions from Lairds Academy, [...]
Owning a business is a lot like being a parent; There are sleepless nights at almost every stage of the process. Sure, there are plenty of books and lots of people will give you advice, but really, you have to learn as you go, and learn fast. Then there is this notion that there is [...]
SNAP TACO COMING TO SANTA CRUZ By Deborah Luhrman January 26, 2019 – The talented team behind the Penny Ice Creamery and the Picnic Basket in Santa Cruz is gearing up to launch a new restaurant called Snap Taco in the building that used to house Assembly Restaurant. “It’s going to be a new school taco joint with flavors inspired [...]
It’s that magical month where you don’t have to go far to forage for great fungus fun. Around every corner in Downtown Santa Cruz, you’ll find mushroom based specials all month long. Visit the 45th Annual Fungus Fair on Jan 11-13th at the Louden Nelson Center, and visit the many shops and restaurants participating in [...]
The City in partnership with the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz will host the fifth annual Parking for Hope parking program Dec. 18-25. Post Date: 12/13/2018 9:00 AM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 13, 2018 Contacts: Heather Sawyer,Interim Parking Program Manager, (831) 420-5184 Janice Bisgaard, CommunityRelations Specialist, (831) 420-5166 SANTA CRUZ — The City of Santa Cruz in [...]
Here it is folks, The 2018 Holiday Parade Staging order and information. Please get to your staging area location between 8:30am and 9:30am so that we can get everyone placed safely. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE IN PLACE BY 9:00am as it is difficult to maneuver through the staging area after that time. If you have [...]
The Best part of the Holidays are in Downtown Santa Cruz The Holidays are a magical time of year, and nowhere is that magic more apparent than in Downtown Santa Cruz. Throughout the season there are so many reasons to celebrate and enjoy the festivities and get all of your holiday shopping taken care of, [...]
Santa Cruz focuses on downtown city image [...]
Some of you wait all year for the Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade to roll around! Good news! Online registration for the 2018 Holiday Parade is now up and running, and you can reserve your spot in this year’s annual community celebration, which will be held on the morning of Saturday, December 1st, rain or [...]
A Beautiful Downtown is a Successful Downtown. Why Beautify? Community Attachment According to a Knight Foundation study, the three main factors that lead to people loving their city and wanting to stay are: Social Offerings, Openness, and Aesthetics. How a place is presented visually has a direct impact on the level of community pride. By [...]
The Downtown Association is excited to present the second annual Downtown Party, celebrating the successes and promises of Downtown Santa Cruz, and most importantly, celebrating the Downtown Community. Join your friends and enjoy walking around downtown and discovering exciting spots with great food, spirits, entertainment, surprises and great company. The party Kicks off at 6:00pm [...]
The Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) was officially launched this month, partnering with the Downtown Association, The City’s Economic Development Department and Bookshop Santa Cruz to bring exposure to and to celebrate the extraordinary community of women business leaders in Downtown Santa Cruz. The inagural month-long campaign culminated this week with a launch party at [...]
Slated to Open in late 2018, Alderwood Santa Cruz is the new, chef-driven restaurant by partner and Chef Jeffrey Wall serving seasonal, coastal, wood-fire cuisine. Located in downtown Santa Cruz at the former Erik’s Deli location, the space is light and airy with a soft, earth-toned palette featuring bar, dining room, and chefs counter seating. The menu [...]
As a part of Bookshop Santa Cruz’ year long Women’s Voices event, The Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is dedicated to women in the workplace and specifically focuses on the unique leadership and community-building strength of women business owners. AWE is focused on shining a light on the number of downtown businesses/organizations that are owned or managed by [...]
July is National Ice Cream Month and once again Downtown Santa Cruz is celebrating with a coloring contest and a chance to win a years worth of Ice Cream. Pick up a Coloring sheet at the Downtown Information Kiosk and give it your best artistic flair. Prizes will be given in a number of categories [...]
Beginning Friday, July 1st (and during the entire month of July), the famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting local businesses throughout Downtown. Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Santa Cruz!” Passport at Bookshop Santa Cruz, the Downtown Information Kiosk or any [...]
The City of Santa Cruz welcomes young and old to a Street Smarts Family Bike Ride through town and along the Santa Cruz Riverwalk to the Penny Ice Creamery for free ice cream. Ecology Action leads Mayor Terrazas, Santa Cruz Police officers in uniform and you! on the community ride. Date: 06/30/2018 10:00 AM – 12:00 [...]
Fighting Homelessness in Santa Cruz The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz has been a champion of the DST program for quite some time with its Executive Director, Chip, raising funds through business and individual donors to show its commitment to the City Council, City Manager, and all members of the Santa Cruz community that they [...]
A group of “Civic minded people” gathered this morning at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium to announce the launch of a community effort to renovate the WPA project and renew the Auditorium as the region’s premier Performance Arts and Cultural Center The renovation plans include modern systems, new safety measures and a higher level of comfort [...]
