Mat Weir

Guitar virtuoso Ana Popović returns to Santa Cruz with a celebratory blend of disco, blues, funk and soul. Live at the Rio Theatre on Dec. 3.

One might think punk and spirituality have nothing in common. But both present ways for people to question the world around them.

I.C.E. is coming into the community with these big military vehicles and sweep people off the streets. Then everyone stands around and watches and takes videos but nothing happens after.

For those of us who are new to the Troma world, it was a bloody, gore-filled, offensive dream come true. Even if it meant flying out halfway across the country.

DNA and fellow local comedian Michael Booth will host the inaugural Laughtopus at Woodhouse Brewery.

Formed in 2020, Trestles fits into a Santa Cruz music scene dubbed “Santa Cruz surf punk.” Salt is a fast-paced, catchy album.

Stephen McBean—the single, constant member for indie rock act Pink Mountaintops—is probably too down-to-earth to accept the term genius.

The legendary local 1990s ska band Slow Gherkin reunites for a blow-out, end-of-the-season Midtown Block Party. Friday, 5pm