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The Catalyst

Music Venue

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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The Catalyst

7.3^/10

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"Show in the atrium are the best."(4 Tips)
"11/18/10 - Slightly Stoopid plays an intimate show for our fans!"(2 Tips)

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Avery JenkinsAugust 21, 2011
The Best Music Venue in Santa Cruz that hosts the Biggest Bands & Musical Acts that come through the area. Be sure to catch the Santa Cruz-local band The Expendables, hands-down the Best Band in Town!
Upvoted Apr 11
Wilson Favre-DelerueSeptember 17, 2016
Strikes the perfect balance between big enough and not too big. Impressive programming for a small music venue in a small city, though the great vibe of both probably explains why bands keep coming.
ᴡ KillamAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It's a dive, in a half endearing, half unsanitary way. Typical Santa Cruz. But they have surprisingly awesome acts play here occasionally.
Athonia CappelliJuly 18, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Bonobo, Tycho, Crystal Method & Eagles of Death Metal are among the amazing acts who've played this venue.
Namtichar PhoOctober 1, 2013
Paul Oakenfold-The Catalyst-Santa Cruz-California https://www.facebook.com/events/502757899799474/ http://www.catalystclub.com/listing/?q=paul+oakenfold
Central Coast VitalNovember 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Ayman hawari and terry goodbar 2 hrs. Blue, red catalyst, motiv I want you and brillz
SarahMay 6, 2016
A really intimate venue, especially in the Atrium.
kaleb askewOctober 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Everyone from Nirvana to Fall Out Boy, Willie Nelson to Wiz Khalifa, and Snoop Dogg to Slightly Stoopid has rocked The Catalyst. This venue is a must for all music fans.
Central Coast VitalSeptember 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Doshy, vital hiring flyer/ safe n sound. Ayman hawari and vanessa meguena 2 hrs.
Central Coast VitalSeptember 20, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Safe n sound and vital recruit flyers in downtown this afternoon, 1 hr. Terry G.
Central Coast VitalSeptember 22, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Max P and Terry G. After Tokimonsta let out :) 1 hr.
JillJune 3, 2016
Show in the atrium are the best.
Central Coast VitalOctober 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
1 hr 30 min ayman and vanessa scmf. Our shrine at pipeline
Secularity ClothingMay 3, 2014
Bar upstairs is real chill, the floor downstairs is real ILL!
Central Coast VitalAugust 23, 2014
Been here 10+ times
George Darnley, Terry Goodbar || Sunrise, SiS, Feed Me
Mat CollisNovember 22, 2016
Great staff but not a great sounding venue
Central Coast VitalOctober 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Terry goodbar, luke the new guy and ayman 1 hr
Central Coast VitalDecember 18, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Ayman hawari I want u. 1 hr. Minnestoa jackl jgones nov 28th didnt post till now no foursqare password
Zack R.April 9, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Suprisingly good Bloody Marys, but they only make them before 5pm. Free pool Sunday, Monday & Tuesday.
Central Coast VitalNovember 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Ayman and vanessa halloween motiv blue and catalyst 2.5 hrs
Eric BloomJuly 13, 2011
Stopped in for a beer to revisit the old days. Garden Room closed off. Upstairs only open but thank God you can still smoke. Here only a couple minutes and almost in the middle of a brawl by accident.
Central Coast VitalDecember 21, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Ayman hawari 1 hr laidback and zomboy
Eunos RakuneNovember 20, 2010
If on the floor, the stage is -really- tall. Nice little venue though.
Nima FadaviSeptember 16, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Really cool venue. Free DJ party on Friday nights in the atrium called Function Fridays. Read more
Jeanne H.October 29, 2013
This place is rad. Photo = AFI 10.28.13
Central Coast VitalAugust 23, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I came and went to dead went to blue and motiv
Thomas CussinsMay 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Dev, Starting Six an Young Science May 23, 2012; Cris Cab May 26th, 2012...!!!...
Slightly StoopidOctober 21, 2010
11/18/10 - Slightly Stoopid plays an intimate show for our fans! Read more
JoHanna HillJanuary 3, 2016
Small venue, a bit dirty.
SOLROK (Twitter @SOLROKLIVE)July 20, 2011
Catalyst 'LIKES' www.facebook.com/SolrokTheParty You should to! JOIN THE PARTY!!!
Alex $.June 16, 2013
Medicines friendly :)
kaleb askewNovember 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
great pizza!
Ryan NDecember 6, 2010
You apparently can smoke cigarets at the bar
IrationFebruary 25, 2012
2012-03-17 Iration with Thrive and Topshelf Read more
IrationJanuary 21, 2011
3/12/11: Iration's Fresh Grounds Tour Read more
Michelle McClainMay 3, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Not at all liking the new set up they took out the atrium. :-( but I'm digging this band Tornado River
Jeff HargroveJune 10, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Come with goodies.
Nate CalderonApril 23, 2012
THIS PLACE IS A COMPLETE DUMP.
Namtichar PhoOctober 1, 2013
Paul Oakenfold - The Catalyst - Santa Cruz - California https://www.facebook.com/events/502757899799474/

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