Events for September 2025

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Jazz Society Showcase feat. Bruce Forman

A benefit featuring guitarist Bruce Forman followed by outstanding local jazz musicians and special guests Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening listening to the Santa Cruz jazz sound while helping the Jazz Society of Santa Cruz County preserve and support the rich legacy and future of the distinctive local jazz experience. Jazz Society of Santa […]

Pacific Mambo Orchestra

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Steelhead Trout with Tamari, Lemon & Garlic Basmati Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Recognized as a global phenomenon, GRAMMY Award-winning Latin big band Pacific Mambo Orchestra’s (PMO) original and ingenious repertoire is spiked with irresistible energy […]

Master Class: Robert Papacica – How to Learn Tunes

In How to Learn Tunes, guitarist Robert Papacica will discuss the importance of learning and connecting melodies, lyrics, and harmony together in order to have a deeper understanding of the jazz repertoire. His outlook on categorizing tunes will shed light on how different composers and musical styles utilize similar compositional techniques resulting in a simple […]

Robert Papacica Trio

Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken Salsa Verde Roasted Rosemary Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Robert Papacica is an award winning composer, educator, and musician originally from Toronto, Canada. Robert has appeared as a sideman and leader in jazz clubs in Miami, […]

Paul Cornish Trio

Dinner Special: Lamb Meatballs w/ Pine Nuts Tahini Yogurt Sauce Rice Pilaf Spinach, Cucumber, Tomato Salad Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Paul Cornish is a Los Angeles-based pianist and composer who has performed around the world with some of today's most prominent artists across […]

Chris Cain Band

Dinner Special: Roast Chicken with Pancetta & Oil-Cured Olives Polenta House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Chris Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his […]

Corralitos Cultural Center Presents: Karen with a K – A Musical Temper Tantrum

Karen with a K is a rock musical about a combative, disagreeable woman stumbling through a very bad day. Karen wears her self-serving flaws like a gaudy, costume tiara. Based on the inescapable internet meme, her ordeals are performed in a dozen or so songs written by Laura February Strange and performed by Strange Bedfellows: […]

Kenny Garrett

Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken & Roasted Potatoes Romesco Sauce House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Kenny Garrett’s latest release, Sounds from the Ancestors, is a multi-faceted album. The music, however, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom, which is […]

Dayramir González

Dinner Special: Creole Shrimp Etouffee House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Dayramir González started his professional career as a pianist and composer at the age of sixteen with former Irakere member Oscar Valdes Afro Cuban jazz ensemble Diákara. He received the highest […]

Water Tower

Known for their raw energy and genre-blending sound, Water Tower infuses old-time bluegrass with punk spirit, creating a distinctive and high-octane live experience. With deep roots in traditional American music and an ear for innovation, their performances have captivated fans from backyards to major festivals across the country. Water Tower’s lineup features tight harmonies, virtuosic string work, […]

Mariachi Herencia de México – La Nueva Generación Tour at the Rio Theatre

¡Viva el mariachi! A new generation takes mariachi to whole new heights—2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominee Mariachi Herencia de México pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music. Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, Mariachi Herencia de México presents an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture. The […]

Hilary Gardner – On the Trail with the Lonesome Pines

Be sure to join us early for a 6:30 PM pre-show conversation between Hilary Gardner, guitarist Justin Poindexter, and Kuumbwa Jazz Executive Director Chanel Enriquez! Dinner Special: Grilled Steelhead Trout Herb Sauce Rice Pilaf House Salad  & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Vocalist Hilary […]