🎷 Santa Cruz Entertainment

Santa Cruz Entertainment Dedicated music venues below, but there are also restaurants/bars that offer local live music through out the week: Woodhouse, Shanty Shack, Crepe Place, Melo Melo, Crows Nest

Moe’s Alley

Soquel: https://goo.gl/maps/y9mcvsPY7GnF7iP38 Schedule: https://moesalley.com/calendar/
Eclectic mix of bands in fun, intimate setting. Nice outdoor patio.

Felton Music Hall

Felton: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hg2csnbuUk1tpf9x7?g_st=ic Schedule: https://www.feltonmusichall.com/events
In nearby Felton, indie acts across multiple genres. Intimate setting.

The Catalyst

Downtown: https://goo.gl/maps/bDn9RJqJZSdh6Hvp9 Schedule: https://catalystclub.com
Classic rock/club venue. Leans more into the punk/hardcore scene, but has some good electronic acts as well as other larger acts. Often sells out.

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Downtown: https://goo.gl/maps/ygKKuucyaRJ184aEA Schedule: https://www.kuumbwajazz.org/calendar
Various jazz offerings in an intimate setting. Some amazing international artists come through here.

Abbott Square Market (free)

Downtown: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kqzcoraRWwniNbrs5?g_st=ic Schedule: https://www.abbottsquaremarket.com/events
Outdoor spot next to food hall with a ton of options for eating and drinking. Live music almost every friday, saturday and sunday

Weekly Events

Typical schedule below, but best to check the business Instagram day of to confirm.

Monday

Trivia - Apero Club Open mic - MeloMelo

Tuesday

Comedy - Blue Lagoon @ 7:45pm Art night - Shanty Shack

Wednesday

Trivia - Humble Sea @ 6pm Open mic - 11th Hour Downtown @ 7pm Comedy - Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing @ 7:30pm Latin dance - Shanty Shack @ 6pm

Thursday

Trivia - 11th Hour Downtown @ 7pm Drag bingo - Lupulo @ every last thursday 7pm