7 Things You Need to Know This Week

Free food for teachers; fight ADD; kid's ice cream social

First Look: Crowds Packed the New "We Are Santa Cruz" Street Exhibit

The movie of 1,000 Santa Cruz residents seemed to draw them all as it was opened Friday night at the Rittenhouse Building.

Like Her Comic Book Character, This Santa Cruz Artist Is On The Fast Track To Fame

Evan Stanley's Sonic the Hedgehog comic will be given to hundreds of thousands of people Saturday on Comic Book Day.

'Bay Area Backroads' Jerry Graham Dies in Santa Cruz

The popular host was a fixture at basketball courts, dog parks and Chaminade.

A Dance About Waiting in Line at the Post Office Surprises Customers

Friday was devoted to dances in strange places all over Santa Cruz. Expect the unexpected all week long.

Get Out: Dance in Strange Places, Get Green, Buy Vinyl, Smoke Green, Warriors Play Off

A busy spring weekend. Add your suggestions to the comments.

Dancing in the Streets Starts Tonight in Santa Cruz

Have a kid, friend, family member or just see a great dancer? Post pics of them by clicking upload photos and video below.

What You Need to Know this Week in Santa Cruz

New food, weed comedy, teenage fashion show, Trent Reznor.

GET OUT: A Man at Work, First Friday, Next Generation Dead

Also hear world-renowned classical pianist Yevgeny Sudbin and take a First Saturday Arboretum Tour at UCSC

Wildflower Season Has Arrived in the Santa Cruz Mountains

It isn't hard to find wildflowers in Henry Cowell, Fall Creek and Wilder Ranch, but now is the time to get out there: they won't last long

'We Are Santa Cruz' is a Video Art Project That Puts You in the Movie

Volunteers will be filmed 2 p.m.- 9 p.m. Friday at the Civic Auditorium

Los Lobos Puts Out a Film From its Sold-Out Santa Cruz Show

The band answers questions from fans at its Moe's Alley show.

What's Up This Week: PIck the Best Band for Spring Break, Kids Learn Healthy Cooking, Internet Marketing

Spring Break is here. What will you do to stay sane and keep kids the busy?

Her Show Canceled, Michelle Shocked Shows up at Moe's Anyway

Shocked, who wrote on a whiteboard, made a protest statement claiming that her side of the story about her reported gay rant in San Francisco two weeks ago, wasn't told.

What's Up This Week: Recognize O'Neill's Surf Shop, March on City Hall, Cook an Allergy-Free, Gluten-Free, Easter Brunch

You can also learn to pleasure your partner with ropes and see the Brubeck Brothers Quartet.

How Do You Want Your Museum to Look?

Santa Cruzans were given a chance to vote on and suggest improvements to the outside of the Museum of Art & History Tuesday.

Michelle Shocked Booted From Santa Cruz Show After Anti-Gay Rant in San Francisco

Shocked was scheduled to play Moe's Alley March 28, but club owner Bill Welch pulled the plug after seeing the video from Yoshi's in San Francisco.

WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK: Meal Solution Mondays, Battle of the Bands and Have a Private Session with a Warrior

Cook Vegan, Meat Entrees or Gluten-free; learn some manners, vote for the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

GET OUT: Take the Polar Plunge, Celebrate St. Pat's and Get a Steal on Kid's Clothes

Celebrate Irish Style this St. Patrick's Day and help raise money for the Special Olympics with the Polar Plunge

Teenage Angst, Tragedy and Love On Stage At The Rio in Santa Cruz

Eight time Tony Award winning Broadway musical 'Spring Awakening' opens Friday at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz.

GET OUT: First Friday, John Steinbeck, and Some Twisted Harp

Take a break from reality this weekend and get back to the arts, nature, music and literature.

Santa Cruz Skateboard Art on a New York Fashion Runway? Not With The Artist's Permission

Jimbo Phillips was shocked when he saw what looked like his original artwork being worn by New York fashion models. The discovery has fueled ire across the country.

Did Famous Fashion Designer Rip Off Santa Cruz's Iconic Surf and Skateboard Artist?

Publications across the country are looking at Jeremy Scott's new clothing line and seeing something strangely familiar.

Map Your Personal History, Taste the Best Clam Chowder, See a James Baldwin Play and Hear Reggae

The Boardwalk will offer more than just rides this Saturday and there's a host of other events to look out for this weekend

Singer Chris Rene Says His Sunday Homecoming Catalyst Show Will Be Full of Surprises

The singer is an example of how someone can rise from the streets to the stars.

Steve Miller, Sharon Jones, Jimmie Vaughan Headline Santa Cruz Blues Festival

A sneak peak at the lineup includes some big names for the May 25, 26 festival.

GET OUT: Hot Blues, Cool Marine Life, Antiques and Hikes

The week before Valentine's Day is a good time to check out some of these events.

Where is This in Santa Cruz?

Get your game faces on; it's time to start playing again.

Jackson Browne Gets Santa Cruz Dancing on Saturday

Browne played a two hour set in an almost sold out show at the Civic Auditorium on Saturday.

UPDATE: 'Pocket Full of Soul,' the Rare Harmonica Movie, Will Show Feb. 28

Fans bought enough tickets to bring the movie celebrating the harmonica and its players to Santa Cruz for one show.

Shwayze Brings 'The West Coast Party' to The Catalyst Atrium

Solo Hip-Hop act, Shwayze, took the stage for a sold-out at The Catalyst's Atrium Sunday night.

GET OUT: Pay Tribute to Bobby D, Help Out Bryan Stow, Check Out a Free Outdoor Ballet

Santa Cruz is filled with things to do, indoors and out, this weekend.

Gail Rich Awards 2013: From Skateboard Art to Musical Gibbons

The 17th Annual Gail Rich Awards honored six Santa Cruz artists, proudly celebrating an arts community that is forever bubbling over with talent and diversity.

A Skateboard Artist, Soul Singer, Musicologist, Set Designer and Cartoonist are Honored Wednesday

The 17th Annual Gail Rich Awards pay tribute to contemporary artists bringing joy to the Santa Cruz community.

This Ain't Your Ma's MAH

Remember when museums were boring? Not in Santa Cruz anymore. Once a jail, then a place to look at things on the wall, the Museum of Art and History has become the hottest place in town.

Video: Highlight of Planet Cruz Comedy Show

Folk singer John Craigie stole the show last night at the Rio Theater, singing songs about naked Skype sessions, Chuck Norris, and the song "Honey Let's Talk This Over When We're Sober and Not at Burning Man."

2013 Oscar Nominations Announced

Here are the nominees for the major awards. Are your favorites included?

Get Out: Wooster, Santa Cruz Sirens Burlesque, and Over Two Hundred Species of Fungi

Your weekend guide to what's happening in Santa Cruz.

Q & A: The Pine-Sol Lady is Coming to Santa Cruz on Saturday

On Saturday, Diane Amos, also known as "The Pine-Sol Lady" will appear at the Rio Theater along with Planet Cruz Comedy. She talks to Patch about growing up with two moms, her first stand-up gig and being different.

GET OUT: New Year's Edition

Funk, groove, basketball, country, real country, redneck country...there's a lot going on this five-day weekend.