Grab you tickets now for the final 2 weekends of “Sweeney Todd” as only Cabrillo Stage can deliver. This compelling, often thrilling, story will keep you on the edge of your seats. Many consider it Stephen Sondheim’s masterwork with his best music and lyrics ever. Now running through Sunday, August 10th , “Sweeney Todd” tells […]
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Volunteer in Santa Cruz: 10 ways to get involved and support your neighbors in June
A new national report from the national foundation, Points of Light, confirms what Santa Cruz County nonprofits already know: volunteers are not just helpful—they’re essential. The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County says that volunteers power much of the region’s food access, disaster response, youth mentorship, and environmental efforts. “Volunteers fill critical gaps in our […]
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Cabrillo College class of 2025 to graduate 1,599 students, including first-ever apprentices
Cabrillo College will celebrate a major milestone this year as it honors 1,599 graduates at its 66th annual graduation and transfer ceremony — one of the largest in the college’s history. The graduation, set for Friday, May 30 2025 at Cabrillo’s Carl Conely Stadium in Aptos, also marks the first graduating class from Cabrillo’s Apprenticeship […]
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A night of movie magic: Santa Cruz Symphony’s John Williams Encore
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Santa Cruz Symphony will present its highly anticipated annual POPS concert, “John Williams Encore,” at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This special benefit performance celebrates the legendary film composer John Williams, featuring thrilling selections from his iconic scores for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, E.T., Jurassic Park, and […]
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Lookout PM: Weekender, local effects of proposed education funding cuts, and Santa Cruzans on downtown’s big changes
Welcome to Thursday night’s Lookout PM. Be sure to sign up for our breaking news email alerts here and take advantage of our breaking news texts by signing up here. Weekender: NEXTies, Kuumbwa’s 50th bash, Boardwalk drone show Get out and about in Santa Cruz County’s arts & entertainment scene with Lookout’s man about town, Wallace Baine. Continue […]
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How Bay Federal employees turned one evening into $15,000 for local impact
The Cocoanut Grove buzzed with excitement as employees lined up for tickets, laughter echoing through the room as coworkers cheered each other on—all in the name of giving back. Bay Federal Credit Union employees had gathered for more than just an evening of fun. They were rallying to support their community. The occasion? The Credit […]
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Volunteer, celebrate, advocate: 10 ways to connect for good this month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and the perfect time to volunteer! Giving back is one of the best ways to boost your well-being, helping reduce stress, ease loneliness, build purpose, and strengthen your sense of connection. With over 180 volunteer opportunities through the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, there’s truly something for […]
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Rhythmically trained sea lion at UCSC returns for an encore — and performs as well as humans
By Mike Peña Animal research on biomusicality, which looks at whether different species are capable of behaving in ways that show they recognize aspects of music, including rhythm and beat, remains a tantalizing field at the intersection of biology and psychology. Now, the highly trained California sea lion at UC Santa Cruz who achieved global fame […]
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Reimagining Huckleberry Finn: National Book Award-winning author Percival Everett to speak on campus May 4
By Dan White Acclaimed novelist Percival Everett will step onto the stage of the Quarry Amphitheater at UC Santa Cruz this weekend for a highly anticipated conversation with Professor Vilashini Cooppan as part of The Humanities Institute’s Deep Read. At the center of this event is James, Everett’s searing, funny and inventive 2024 National Book Award-winning novel, […]
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Santa Cruz Montessori celebrates 60th anniversary
This year Santa Cruz Montessori, a school for children 18 months to 14 years, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The school was founded in 1964 by a group of parents looking for preschool for their young children, and has expanded since then. The school now sits on two spacious campuses in Aptos. SCM has long […]