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Join the celebration at Kuumbwa Jazz Center this March as they mark their 50th Anniversary year with incredible performances, inspiring education events, and more. Student tickets are available for all Kuumbwa-presented shows. Get tickets today at kuumbwajazz.org.
Head Downtown every Wednesday for the Downtown Farmers' Market, at Cedar Street and Lincoln Street from 1:00-6:00 PM! Don't forget your reusable bags to carry home the freshest seasonal farm produce and delicious foods from a diverse selection of food vendors including naan and curry, Japanese fermented misos, Eritrean dishes, crepes, El Salvadoran pupusas, traditional Italian cookies and much more. See you there!
Sidewalk Sales are back Downtown and begin this Friday, March 28 through Sunday March 30. They happen the last weekend of every month from March through November. Sidewalk Sale days are a great time to score great deals from shops you love and it's the perfect time to treat yourself to your favorite Downtown eats. Don't miss out!
Looking for a regular Trivia fix? Head down to Abbott Square every Wednesday at 6:30pm for a fun evening of nonsensical trivia. Get there early to grab a table and compete for trivia prizes!
Head down to Abbott Square for a weekend of great entertainment with the Rasquache Liberation Front playing on Friday, March 28 and Casanostra playing on Saturday March 29. Plan on dinner and drinks with 10 market vendors to choose from!
In celebration of Women's History Month, take a minute and check out the Downtown Santa Cruz Women Run Business profiles. So many talented and hard working individuals are the face of our downtown small businesses.
Let’s Roll, Santa Cruz! Every Monday, the Santa Cruz Civic transforms into a roller skate paradise! The lineup includes skate lessons, followed by open skate for everyone. Bring your own skates or rent on-site. Grab your friends, lace up, and glide into a night of music, lights, and fun. More details below!