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Rio Theatre

Midtown Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre is a seated performing-arts theater in Midtown Santa Cruz presenting concerts, film, comedy, talks, and community programs.

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Film: Frankenstein with live score

Friday, October 16 at 7:30 PM

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Choose the Rio when you want a seated theater concert rather than a standing club. Its calendar is mixed-format, so confirm that your listing is a music event and review seating, doors, age terms, and tickets.

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Join us for an evening of classic horror with a live movie score as SLEEPBOMB plays along to FRANKENSTEIN (1931). SLEEPBOMB is a San Francisco group focused on music for film. Stylistically ranging from psychedelic rock and electronics to drone and post-doom metal, Sleepbomb has been described as a combination of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Neurosis with a little Steve Reich for flavor. Sleepbomb's unique scores provide a transformative take on classic genre films, recontextualizing them for our modern age. https://www.sleepbomb.com/ FRANKENSTEIN (1931): This iconic horror film follows the obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein as he attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being and eventually must confront his tormented creation. Show time: 7:30 PM, doors 6:30 PM Tickets: $20 Advance tickets: www.ticketweb.com and The Crepe Place

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With Jeremy Rosado Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, "The Truth" singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining tour, Megan will continue sharing the songs and stories that have resonated with fans nationwide. Returning as a special guest is Jeremy Rosado, known for his appearances on American Idol and The Voice, bringing his signature warmth and authenticity to each night. Together, they'll create evenings filled with meaningful worship, genuine connection, and a powerful reminder of God's truth. Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM Tickets: $29.48 Advance tickets: www.ticketweb.com Event website: www.tprlive.co

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Film: My Name is Gitta

Sometimes you have to go back…, to move forward.” Gitta is a vivacious nonagenarian holocaust survivor who has long ago processed and overcome her childhood trauma, and for decades has been telling her story of recovery and forgiveness at schools. But as she retraces her steps across Europe and reconnects with families and organizations that saved her life, she finds there is always more to uncover. Show time: 5:00 PM, doors 4:00 PM Tickets: $25 Advance tickets: www.santacruzfilmfestivals.org

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TODD RUNDGREN

DAMNED IF I DO TOUR Considered by many to be the “Ultimate Rock Cult Hero”, Todd Rundgren has maintained a legion of fans through four decades. A pop savant who fastidiously avoided easy categorization throughout the course of his career, Todd Rundgren straddled the gap separating a mainstream star from a cult figure. Todd returns to the Rio theatre with a full band this time around! Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM Tickets: $62 gen, $82 Gold Circle Advance tickets: www.pulseproductions.net

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A virtuosic four-piece that’s taken the progressive bluegrass world by storm, AJ Lee & Blue Summit came together as teenagers in the fertile California festival scene, cutting their teeth at campsite jams and parking lot picking sessions before landing their first gigs at bars and cafes around Santa Cruz. After a pair of widely lauded self-released LPs, the group landed a deal with Signature Sounds for their label debut, City Of Glass, which earned rave reviews and led to festival slots everywhere from Telluride and Merlefest to High Sierra and RockyGrass, where their standout set prompted Rolling Stone to declare that “the band can seamlessly weave from bluegrass to country to western swing to folk-rock, with the powerhouse vocals of Lee as the core. Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM Tickets: $42 Advance tickets: www.folkyeah.com Artists website: www.bluesummitmusic.com

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Drop in on Warren Miller's 77th annual film and follow host Katie Burrell as the world's best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure, unscripted joy across Alaska, Japan, Deer Valley, Chamonix, and Canada’s best. Tickets for Warren Miller’s Days Off are on sale now. Learn more at warrenmiller.com. Show time: 5:00 PM, doors 4:00 PM Tickets: $25 Advance tickets: www.events.humanitix.com Event website: www.warrenmiller.com

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Moe's Alley presents the Rolling Together Revue featuring Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens live at The Rio Theatre! Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm $40 in advance / $45 day of the show / $55 for Gold Circle All Ages * Tickets on sale Friday, July 31st at 10am PT * * No Refunds | All sales are final * Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com * Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event * Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event ==== DONAVON FRANKENREITER For nearly two decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16. These days instead of surf competitions, it’s concert halls that bring Frankenreiter to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery. This year, Frankenreiter is releasing his first studio in 9 years, out September 20, 2024. The album, entitled Get Outta Your Mind, marks the 20 year anniversary of his self-titled debut album. THE BAND OF HEATHENS For the past two decades, Austin’s The Band of Heathens have been ahead of the curve. Whether that’s through incisive lyrics or a sound they crafted that’s become mainstream, the group of troubadours has been steadfast in their truth. On the band’s upcoming album, titled Country Sides, The Band of Heathens takes a look back at their career with gratitude and great satisfaction. Formed in 2005, the Heathens broke into the public consciousness in 2009 with their heartfelt blend of country and rock, including memorable performances at Austin City Limits on PBS and the Austin City Limits Festival. Since then, members have come and gone, but principal songwriters Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist give the band its collective focus and provide the DNA to the songs beloved by folks around the globe. For a band that’s accomplished so much and on their own terms, the approach for this album was natural and felt right. The themes addressed on this album, such as the reflective, contemplative nature of the lyrical matter, led to questions like "What’s next?" As always, The Band of Heathens is debating what that future looks like. It certainly includes more music and touring. But, in what fashion? Not even they know. That said, their music continues to live on. Look no further than the success of 2011’s “Hurricane. Nearly 15 years later, the song went gold and has since been certified platinum, showcasing the band’s resonant sound. And, at this point in their career, they’re perfectly content with what they’re doing. Show time: 8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM Tickets: $40 Gen, $55 Gold Circle Advance tickets: www.ticketweb.com Event website: www.moesalley.com

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