Our take on the arts, music and culture scene, from Watsonville to Santa Cruz proper.
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The Weekender brings together news from the Santa Cruz County arts community and the major (and not-so-major) events and shows to be on the lookout for this weekend.
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Annual ‘Music in May’ festival returns to Santa Cruz County
Music in May is set to celebrate its 19th annual season of bringing contemporary and classical chamber music to underserved youth, with performances scheduled from May 26 through May 31 around…
La celebración cultural oaxaqueña de Santa Cruz regresa para su 21º festival este fin de semana, destacando danza, música y comida indígena
La organización Senderos llevará a cabo su 21.º evento de la Guelaguetza el domingo 27 de abril en el campus de Branciforte Small Schools. El evento celebra la comida, la danza…
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Santa Cruz Oaxacan cultural celebration returns this weekend, highlighting Indigenous dance, music and food
Santa Cruz-based nonprofit Senderos is hosting its 21st guelaguetza event on Sunday at the Branciforte Small Schools campus. The event is a celebration of Oaxacan food, dance and music.
Live Nation is supporting two California bills to lower ticket prices. Can fans trust it?
Bruno Mars concert tickets going for $2,000 and ones for SZA costing $600 caught California lawmakers’ attention. They’re advancing two bills targeting the resale market.
Best of Santa Cruz County arts & food events this weekend, April 16-19
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
‘Dancing in the Streets’ kicks off Santa Cruz Dance Week on Thursday
Santa Cruz is set to kick off a high-energy celebration of movement Thursday as Santa Cruz Dance Week brings back its “Dancing in the Streets” event downtown.
Museum of Natural History receives highest national honor
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History has received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the nation’s highest recognition afforded to museums.
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