Live Music & Dance - Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Tue, Jul. 14

Live Concert Series

Welcome back to Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common’s stage! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, head to the Wharf for live music and additional shows from 6 to 8pm. Check out Wharf Business pop ups, or make a dinner reservation before the shows. Be sure to bring a chair or wear your dancing shoes! May 26,…

Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA

Wed, Jul. 15

Jurrasic Jungle Book – A Three Hour Tour

Little People's Repertory Theatre Presents Jurassic Jungle Book: A Three-Hour Tour Little People's Repertory Theatre (LPRT) presents Jurassic Jungle Book: A Three-Hour Tour, an original rock musical by Jannine Chadwick, Directed by Daria Elise Troxell, Musical Direction Gabe House. During a sightseeing boat tour, seven passengers become castaways when their boat is shipwrecked on a tropical jungle island. The island…

Park Hall Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond

Thu, Jul. 16

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Every Thursday throughout the summer, enjoy a family-friendly party on the beach at no charge! There will be local bands and DJs performing on the outdoor stage, providing music for dancing and socializing. There will be BBQ food and drinks for purchase all in a beachside setting providing stunning views of the ocean and Walton Lighthouse. Parking is limited in…

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 16

Music in the Courtyard

Head to Bargetto Winery’s creekside courtyard in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! There is no cover charge and wine by the glass and light snacks are available for purchase. May 7, 2026: Alex Lucero May 14, 2026: James Durbin May 21, 2026: The Joint Chiefs May 28, 2026: Sambada June 4, 2026: Alex Lucero June 11,…

Bargetto Winery, Soquel, CA

Thu, Jul. 23

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 23

Music in the Courtyard

Bargetto Winery, Soquel, CA

Sat, Aug. 1

Books and Brews Summer Fair

Craft Fair with 50 unique arts and crafts booths. Huge book sale with books of all genres. Bake sale and prize raffle of vendor donations. Local craft beers on tap. Live music from That Country Feeling Band. Tacos el Jesse and S&B Burgers food trucks. Free admission! Contact: [email protected]

La Selva Beach Clubhouse, La Selva Beach, CA

Sun, Aug. 2

Free Family Orchestral Concert

Led by Conductor-in-Residence Octavio Más-Arocas, the beloved free Family Concert features Paul Dooley‘s The Conductor’s Spellbook, an interactive musical adventure introducing audiences of all ages to the orchestra through playful storytelling, alongside Gala Flagello‘s vibrant fanfare Bravado. A “Tour of the Orchestra” invites curious minds of all ages to explore the instruments that bring the music to life. In a…

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA

Gateway School’s July Jamboree

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Family Days

Live Concert Series

Jurrasic Jungle Book – A Three Hour Tour

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Music in the Courtyard

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Music in the Courtyard

Books and Brews Summer Fair

Free Family Orchestral Concert