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Santa Cruz Wharf Tuesday Night Live Summer Concert Series
TNL Show #1 The Lost Boys feat. James Durbin
- Date: 05/09/2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location: Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf
Santa Cruz, California 95060 - Introduction: Introducing Tuesday Night Live at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Join us every second Tuesday of the month from May - September for live music at the Wharf Stage!
The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Santa Cruz Economic Development Department and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants proudly present Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month join us for live music and games from 6PM to 8PM. Come check out Wharf Business pop ups, game and photo booth by The Booth Biz in the Commons. Every Tuesday is Local's Tuesday, be sure to get a stamp validation from any business on the Wharf and receive 2 hours of free parking! Be sure to bring a chair or wear your dancing shoes! We can't wait to see you at this series and thank you for supporting local!
Stay update to date on concerts through our Facebook Event!
Series Dates/ Performers
- May 9, 2023/The Lost Boys feat. James Durbin
- June 13, 2023/Extra Large
- July 11, 2023/ The Joint Chiefs
- August 8, 2023/ Sweet VooDoo
- September 12, 2023/Jive Machine
Producer and Sponsors Include:
Wharf Headquarters/ City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation
City of Santa Cruz Economic Development
Friends of Parks and Recreation (FOPAR)
Ideal Bar & Grill
Venture Quest Kayak
Santa Cruz Boat Rentals
Surf Life
Bonnie's Gifts
Bay Company
Santa Cruz Sock Shop
Gilbert's Gifts
Riva Fish House
Gilda's Family Restaurant
Surf City Surf Shop
Noland's
Makai Island Kitchen and Groggery
Olita's Cantina
Marini's Candies
Vino by the Sea
Made in Santa Cruz
Stagnaro's Bros. Seafood Restaurant
The Dolphin Restaurant
2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!
Best Boston Clam Chowder
🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Millie’s Best Boston
🥉 3rd Place: All Clams Matter
Best Manhattan Clam Chowder
🥇 1st Place: Little Neck Rex
🥈 2nd Place: Dragonmama’s Portuguese Red
🥉 3rd Place: Clam Halen
People’s Choice Winners
Boston: 🏆 4 Men and a Clam – 395 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 The Pink Flamingos – 397 votes
Most Tasted
🥇 1st Place: Silence of the Clams – 1,656 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: 4 Men and a Clam (Boston)
🥉 3rd Place: Bloody Brilliant Chowder
Best Booth Theming
🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Rocky Horror Clam Show
🥉 3rd Place: The Krusty Klam
Best Boston Clam Chowder
🥇 1st Place: The Rustic Table
🥈 2nd Place: The Point Kitchen and Bar
🥉 3rd Place: Ideal Bar and Grill
Best Manhattan Clam Chowder
🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Redwood Sluggers
🥉 3rd Place: Bearded Clams Unite
People’s Choice Winners
Boston: 🏆 Ideal Bar and Grill – 520 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 Redwood Sluggers – 590 votes
Most Tasted
🥇 1st Place: Ideal Bar and Grill – 2,405 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: Dominican Oaks
🥉 3rd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Best Booth Theming
🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
🥉 3rd Place: Chowder Slugs/Redwood Sluggers