Hi friends,
When the calendar trips into April, it’s time to stake a claim or two in the summer season ahead. It’s downright instinctual. For that task, we got you covered. Check out our quickie guide to the upcoming summer in Santa Cruz County, and burnish up your margarita-making skills.
Now, on with the show.
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Novelist Rachel Kushner is bringing out her award-winning page-turner “Creation Lake” in paperback and coming to Bookshop Santa Cruz to celebrate it July 2. The seductive and defiant rootsy rocker Carsie Blanton returns to Moe’s Alley Oct. 17. Austin rocker Bob Schneider comes to Felton Music Hall May 22. The veteran garage-band rockers the Detroit Cobras are at The Crepe Place May 29. The acclaimed brother-sister indie rock duo Durry plays The Catalyst Oct. 18. And the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is doing its first-ever drone show in the night sky May 17 at Main Beach.
Be sure to check out Lookout’s carefully curated and constantly updated planning guide, Down the Line, for the staggering riches and amazing choices awaiting Santa Cruz audiences. It’s our look ahead at the best shows, concerts and events through the rest of the year at clubs, stages and venues all over the county.
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THIS WEEK IN A&E
Summer’s here (almost): Your quick guide to a summer of fun in Santa Cruz County
Summertime is on the horizon and, lest you’ve forgotten, Santa Cruz County is chock full of fun activities from fine art to family frolics. We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to Santa Cruz County’s biggest festivals, shows, and events through September 2025.
Jazz vocalist and Artist of the Year Tammi Brown dies
Santa Cruz County Artist of the Year for 2024 and beloved jazz/gospel vocalist Tammi Brown has died after a long battle with cancer.
Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival returns in May
The second annual Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival will be returning to Felton’s Roaring Camp Railroads on May 3-4.
That’s all I got, friends. Come at me with comments, ideas, complaints, or thundering insights. Thanks to all Lookout members for your faith and support, and please, spread the word on what we’re doing.