Upcoming Events

July 2025

Biofeedback Music: History of Biofeedback Art

A guide through the history of biofeedback art from the 1960s to the present and an overview of the main approaches to live representation of biological data

Sat., Aug. 2, 2025
Doors at 1:30pm | Show at 2pm
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Scholar and curator, Anastasia Chernysheva guides us through the history of biofeedback art from the 1960s to the present and an overview of the main approaches to live representation of biological data (video, sound), and an outline of the possible developments and challenges of this hybrid art-science practice. 

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Biofeedback Music: History of Biofeedback Art

A guide through the history of biofeedback art from the 1960s to the present and an overview of the main approaches to live representation of biological data

Sat., Aug. 2, 2025
Doors at 1:30pm | Show at 2pm
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Making Biofeedback Music

A hands-on introduction to making music with biofeedback

Sun., Aug. 3, 2025
Doors at 1:30pm | Show at 2pm
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Artist and researcher, Barbara Nerness leads a hands-on biofeedback music workshop with three types of EKG devices and techniques for heartbeat sonification.

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Making Biofeedback Music

A hands-on introduction to making music with biofeedback

Sun., Aug. 3, 2025
Doors at 1:30pm | Show at 2pm
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A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone through synth pop, techno to industrial, noise and beyond!

The intent is to showcase live performances of music that is primarily electronic in nature - e.g. acts using hardware or software synthesizers, electronic instruments, sequencers and so forth. The definition is pretty broad - ask us if you’re not sure your act is a fit.

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Past Events

Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup

A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.

Thu., Jul. 10, 2025
Event at 6pm
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FREE
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Residency Info Session

learn more about the residency, walk through the application process, and answer any questions you may have.

Tue., Jul. 8, 2025
Event at 6pm
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Billy Gomberg: Performance + Talk

As part of the exhibition Several Paths Together, Indexical is pleased to present a solo music performance by Billy Gomberg followed by a post-concert Q&A.

Sat., Jun. 14, 2025
Doors at 8pm | Show at 8:30pm
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$16 General / FREE or discounted for Members
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Santa Cruz Synth Cooperative: Monthly Meetup

A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.

Thu., Jun. 12, 2025
Event at 7pm
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KZSC + Indexical: End of the Year Dance Party

Bring your friends and dance before finals to live DJ sets!

Sat., Jun. 7, 2025
Event at 7pm
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