CityofSantaBarbara
By the City of Santa Barbara
February highlights Black History Month celebrating the historical achievements that Black/African-Americans have contributed to the region and the nation, with the 2023 theme “Black Resistance.”
Juneteenth Santa Barbara along with Black/African-American-led organizations are holding a series of events in Santa Barbara. A regularly updated list of events can be found on the Juneteenth Santa Barbara website.
Wednesday, February 15:
Celebration of Black Joy, History, & Education, Presented by SBCC UMOJA Community
- Free | 5:30 – 8 p.m. at UMOJA Village Space
- Dinner, music, activities, and information provided
Saturday, February 18:
Panel discussion: “Black Women Rock.” A pre-taped video conference of five dynamic Black women who’ve carved out careers in the rock music genre. Featuring Maureen Mahon, author/professor at NYU and artists Sophia Ramos, Shelley Nicole, Leah King and LaFrae Sci, Presented by Santa Barbara Black Culture House
- Free at Soul Bites, 423 State St., starting at 1 p.m.
Black History Month Community Appreciation Celebration, Presented by Endowment for Youth Community
- Wine Collective in Santa Barbara, 4-6 p.m.
- RSVP and information: Shevon Hoover, ShevonHooverSB@gmail.com
Sunday, February 19:
Live blues/rock with Jellyroll. Popular Santa Barbara blues rock band led by vocalist/harpist Morganfield Burnett, Presented by Santa Barbara Black Culture House
- Free at Soul Bites, 423 State St., starting at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22:
Voice of Liberation Show, Presented by Healing Justice Santa Barbara
- Free on YouTube, airing in the evening
Thursday, February 23:
Ainissa Ramirez, Award-winning Materials Scientist, Science Evangelist, and author of The Alchemy of Us, Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures
- UCSB Campbell Hall at 7:30 p.m.
- Register for the event!
Saturday, February 25:
Chocolate Baby Storytime, Presented by Healing Justice Santa Barbara
- Free on YouTube, airing in the morning
2nd Annual HBCU Virtual Fair, Presented by Gateway Education Sevices
- Virtual from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Free | Register for the event!
Live Music with the “Funky Neighbors,” Presented by Santa Barbara Black Culture House
- Free at Soul Bites, 423 State St., starting at 1 p.m.
Sunday, February 26:
Live Music with the “Cookies,” Presented by Santa Barbara Black Culture House
- Free at Soul Bites, 423 State St., starting at 1 p.m.
Friday, March 3:
Dr. Thema Bryant, President of the American Psychological Association and author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self, Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures
- UCSB Campbell Hall at 7:30 p.m.
- Register for the event!
