Freshlyground takes center stage at the Kuumbwa

Since 2002, Freshlyground, an Afro-pop band from South Africa, credits their high-energy live performances as the foundation of their success. Made up of seven talented and diverse musicians from Mozambique and Zimbabwe, the group grooves to the experienced rhythm section of Peter Cohen on drums and Josh Hawks on bass, aided by guitarist Julio Sigauque, keyboardist Seredeal Scheepers, Simon Attwell flute, mbira, sax and harmonica and violinist Kyla Rose Smith.

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz

COST: $20 advance, $23 at the door

DETAILS: 427-2227, www.kuumbwajazz.org

A Night of Burlesque and jazz

Indulge in A Night of Burlesque and Jazz with Santa Cruz's new Surf City Burlesque Troupe, backed by the swingin' live music of Stella By Barlight at the Catalyst. Stella By Barlight is a five-piece combo featuring the vocals of Stella D'Oro, a first-generation Italian-American who has been performing professionally for a decade.

WHEN: 9 p.m.

WHERE: The Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

COST: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

DETAILS: 21+, 423-1338, www.catalystclub.com