Get ready to ignite your local's summer nights! The Summer Sunset Series is bringing six weeks of pure magic to Lot 16 and Church Street, every Thursday evening from August 14 through September 18. We're seizing those perfect golden hours to transform our downtown into a vibrant destination for locals and visitors alike with live music, delicious food, local makers, glow up experiences and more! This week: ENTERTAINMENT Surf City Line Dance VENDORS & FOOD Sante Adarius, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery, So Fresh Clothing, Hummus Heaven, Mariposa Coffee Bar, Nico's Ice Cream, Pacific Cookie Co., Melrose Cafe, Andromacha Beadworks, Pointside Meat Shop, Offshore Sounds, Prophet Elias Church: Greek Food, Tooth Gems by taramascara, Gelatin GlowLet’s skate the Civic! Join the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and Skater Things for open rollerskate nights on several Thursdays this summer. Free rollerskate rental with admission! The wheelie good fun starts at 5:30PM.Death and Saxes is a jazz quartet focused on improvisation-- exploring the classic music of the 50s and 60s. Founded by saxophonist John Bouwsma, the band offers spontaneity and excitement at every show. Featuring John Bouwsma on Tenor Saxophone, Harrison Brand on Guitar, Jamie Brudnick on Upright Bass, and Ben Sibley on Drums. Check them out the third Thursday of every month at Lupulo!Anton Pacific invites the community to an Open House this Saturday from 11am–2pm at their brand-new downtown oasis. Guests are welcome to stop by for a tour, enjoy light refreshments, and take advantage of limited-time leasing specials. The Anton Pacific team looks forward to showing visitors around.The Penny Ice Creamery is celebrating 15 years in business at their second annual Hoops & Scoops street festival on Sunday, August 24. Cedar Street between Church and Locust Streets will be closed, with ample space to hula hoop and eat ice cream till your heart's desire. Stay tuned for more info!
