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 Fire Peach VENDORS & FOOD Sante Adarius, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery, Hummus Heaven, Solar Slum, La Casa de Churros, Taevada Treats, Taste of the Levant, The Moon, Sunday Outpost, Splash Landing, MeloMelo Karen with a K is back for its 2nd year at Kuumbwa Jazz this Saturday, September 13, with updated costumes, skits and songs! This comedic rock opera about a combative, disagreeable woman stumbling through a very bad day was written by local singer-songwriter Laura February Strange.The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the second Sunday of every month from 8AM - 5PM. Shop for treasures from dozens of vendors on Lincoln Street offering eclectic antiques, unique finds, vintage clothing, collectibles and more!! The Antique Faire is now on Pacific Avenue and Lincoln Street. This is also a great time reaquaint yourself with your favorite foods from Downtown!The Artisan Faire is every second Sunday from 12–4PM at Abbott Square Market! Explore unique creations from local artists and makers, enjoy live music from 1–3PM, and soak up all the vibrant Abbott Square vibes. Come support local talent and wind down your weekend in the best way.Young performers are invited to take the stage this fall in a dynamic theatre camp production of Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Students ages 6–17 will explore acting, movement, singing, and vocal production while gaining confidence and learning teamwork. The camp runs September 30 – November 20 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Downtown Santa Cruz, with a final performance on November 20. Tuition is $595 for ages 6–11 and $695 for ages 11–17, with enrollment closing September 15.
