Ferron is a Canadian-born singer-songwriter and poet. In addition to gaining fame as one of Canadas most respected songwriters, Ferron first became one of the most influential lyrical songwriters of the womens music circuit, and an important influence on later musicians including Ani Di Franco, Mary Gauthier and the Indigo Girls. From the mid-80s on, [...]
10/15/18 $5 Cover, 21+ Doors @ 8, Show @ 9 https://www.facebook.com/events/515738272172156/ [...]
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. [...]
every tuesday night cafe mare will have happy hour all night! come by to discover the chef&bartender goodies [...]
Revered by fellow guitarists such as Paco de Lucía and Pat Metheny, Spanish guitarist Vicente Amigo has become renowned as a master. Following in de Lucía’s footsteps, he’s forged musical ties with artists around the world, from Sting to Milton Nascimento and Eliane Elias, to jazz guitar innovators including John McLaughlin and Al DiMeola. Born outside of Seville and raised [...]
Aside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield is a creative artist of an even rarer sort: a stylistic chameleon who has forged a consistent, rock-solid aesthetic identity. Looking to commemorate his 66th year, Scofield penned twelve original compositions and formed a swinging new group to record and tour [...]
Aside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield is a creative artist of an even rarer sort: a stylistic chameleon who has forged a consistent, rock-solid aesthetic identity. Looking to commemorate his 66th year, Scofield penned twelve original compositions and formed a swinging new group to record and tour [...]
Munching with Mozart and Friends is a free monthly noontime concert series at the Downtown Branch. Join us at 12:10 on the third Thursday of every month to hear local musicians play your favorite classical pieces. Munching With Mozart and Friends is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries and the Santa [...]
Please join the Santa Cruz Area Chamber and Downtown Association in celebrating Santa Cruz County Bank’s Grand Opening of their Headquarters! Enjoy an evening of networking, appetizers and refreshments, and a personal first-hand look at their new Headquarters. They can’t wait to show you around their new space. https://www.facebook.com/events/224451588417133/ [...]
Don’t miss out on the fun this Thursday Oct 4th and Oct 18th Come and enjoy our LIVE CELTIC JAM SESSION – a lively and varied rollicking evening of Irish music for experienced players of all ages, Music starts at 7:00 in our main dining room, so come early to secure a seat, a nice [...]
Alkaline Trio is coming to The Catalyst Club on Thursday, October 18, 2018!! Plus: together PANGEA 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/1713015?utm_medium=bks Ages 16+ Doors 7pm / Show 8pm Tickets: $28 / $32 https://www.facebook.com/events/254106708485549/ [...]
The longest running weekly comedy room in downtown Santa Cruz. Fast-paced with a band, new line-ups each week and your host for the last 11 years, DNA. Many of our comics have gone on to Comedy Central, HBO, Conan and you never know who will stop by. https://www.facebook.com/events/143173963221901/ [...]
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 [...]
Calling All Artists, Designers, Engineers, Creators and other Makers of Magic. The Downtown Association invites you to submit a proposal for the Second Annual Downtown Santa Cruz “Pre Am” Mini golf tournament. We are looking for 18 mini golf course hole designs to be paired and installed in 18 stores in Downtown Santa Cruz. Designers [...]
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 month of July has been dedicated to women in the workplace and specifically focuses on the unique leadership and community-building strength of women business owners. The month-long event also coincides with the official launch of The Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs: Building Community in Downtown Santa [...]
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 [...]
By Edible Monterey Bay May 1, 2018 – A taste of Mardi Gras is coming to the already carnival-like scene on Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz. Roux Dat Cajun Creole—which operates a bricks and mortar restaurant near the Capitola Mall—has leased the kiosk in front of Bookshop Santa Cruz and is getting ready to open later this [...]
The 1500 block of Pacific Avenue has come alive with some great new shops and is quickly becoming quite a shopping destination. Just north of long time favorite Bookshop Santa Cruz, the opportunities are abundant and exciting. Bhody has an artfully curated selection of unique products from around the world, each with meaningful and fascinating [...]
The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz will be hosting #SundayFunday to celebrate all things millennial! A fun day highlighting the culture(s) of today’s young people with all day brunch deals, mimosa deals, rosé wine deals, a doggo dreamland (puppy playground), retail store discounts, games, photo booth, an Instagram contest, and live music at Abbott Square. From [...]
The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz is excited to present the return of Kids Day Downtown, a day long festival of activities, events and entertainment just for kids. The sidewalks of Downtown Santa Cruz will be filled with exhibitors, free activities, and entertainment, plus in store activities and specials throughout downtown at your favorite businesses. [...]
Don’t miss out on the glamour of the runway as the Downtown Association presents a special Downtown Santa Cruz Fashion Show featuring local stores, salons and models on an outdoor runway. The Fashion Show will take place on the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue from 3:00pm – 6:00pm with an off street VIP Room featuring [...]
We are honored to celebrate our women entrepreneurs and business operators. Downtown Santa Cruz is lucky to have so many creative, dedicated, and community-minded women building businesses here. Downtown Santa Cruz Women Owned/Operated Businesses: 515 Kitchen & Cocktails 99 Bottles Of Beer Agency Agile Monkey Artisans Gallery Bhody Botanic and Luxe Buttercup Cakes and Farmhouse [...]
CONGRATULATIONS to all the DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ WINNERS! The Bagelry Bagel Zachary’s Restaurant Breakfast Betty’s Eat Inn Burger, French Fries Planet Fresh Gourmet Burritos Burrito Jack’s Hamburgers Cheap Eats Lulu Carpenter’s Independent Coffeehouse Pacific Cookie Company Santa Cruz Cookies Buttercup Cakes Cupcakes Laili Restaurant Date Night Restaurant, Middle Eastern, Patio Dining Zoccoli’s Deli Deli, Sandwich [...]
Roux Dat Cajun Creole – 1520 K2 Pacific Ave. Vibes Up – 698 Front St. Fybr Bamboo – 1528 Pacific Ave. Juicery – 111 Locust St. [...]
Hundreds of curious golfers showed up in Downtown Santa Cruz over the weekend to take part in the first ever Downtown Santa Cruz “Pre-Am” Mini Golf / Art Festival. Nine miniature golf course holes were designed by teams of artists and engineers and placed in Downtown restaurants and retail spots. Golfers were sent on their [...]
Mini Golf / Art Festival in Downtown Santa Cruz. The Downtown Association is excited to announce the inaugural “Downtown Santa Cruz Pre-Am Mini Golf / Art Festival in Downtown Santa Cruz. Putter around Downtown and play a round on 9 unique and artistically designed golf holes located in some of your favorite shops and secret [...]
