With beautiful art on the walls and comfortable seating both inside and outside, you can see why so many people spend time at Chimera. With artists always on hand you can be sure that, if you are looking for a body piercing or a large scale tattoo, Chimera has the proper hands necessary to handle your needs. Owner Camille Krilanovich has been an artist for most of her life and is passionate about both body art and painting, allowing artists in the community to exhibit their pieces. With a lively community and environment, Chimera is a down-to-earth shop anyone can enjoy.
From the dark ambiance to the fish tanks, the lagoon feel is always present. With billiards, a full dance floor with stage, and plenty of seating, the Blue Lagoon makes it quite easy to lose track of time. With daily $3 drink specials and a happy hour, inebriation is only an ATM stop away. Winning the best dance club in the Goodtimes two years running, Blue Lagoon is a great place to boogie the night away.
Moe's Alley is Santa Cruz's premier venue to see and hear your favorite blues performers. The place also book bands that play salsa, rhumba and reggae. The music hall is small enough that any seat in the house provides a good view of the stage, or you can get up and dance the night away on the dance floor that leads right up to the stage. For certain shows on Moe's outdoor patio, customers can order food provided by Conscious Creations, which specializes in dishes made with local organic ingredients.
Introduce your child to the world of dance at Elaine's Dance Studio with classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and musical theater. A variety of classes are offered based on the child's age and skill level. Elaine's has been training young bodies and minds for 25 years.
The 418 project is vital to the community of Santa Cruz, providing a space for people to host events. It also offers a wide range of ethnic and cultural activities including capoeira and African drumming.
