Makers Market is the best outdoor market that Santa Barbara has to offer. Meet the artisans in person. This market offers unique one of a kind items in an outdoor European style setting.

Continuing its 34-year tradition of calling attention to and supporting preservation of open spaces in the natural world, the Oak Group is proud to hold its fall 2020 show to benefit NatureTrack, whose mission is to instill young students with leadership skills, attitudes, and habits for lifelong learning, and to inspire them to be respectful stewards of our natural world. 

Ages: 5 – 7

Move between painting and sculpting techniques as you reimagine the shapes, patterns, and textures of 2-dimensional landscapes, seascapes, and skyscapes from the Museum’s collection in 3-D. Drawing, painting, collage, and unexpected materials such as wood, wire, and modeling compound are utilized in the creation of three unique works of art during this class.

Ages: 8 – 12

Move between painting and sculpting techniques as you reimagine the shapes, patterns, and textures of 2-dimensional landscapes, seascapes, and skyscapes from the Museum’s collection in 3-D. Drawing, painting, collage, and unexpected materials such as wood, wire, and modeling compound are utilized in the creation of three unique works of art during this class.

Nothing Bundt Cakes will be popping up at The Collection on select dates over the next couple of months and selling a variety of flavors of their bundlet-sized cupcakes. They will be setting up on Park View Court next to The Annex Food Hall on the following dates from 12-7 p.m.

Nov. 21 and 22

Nov. 28 and 29

Dec. 12 and 13

Dec. 19 and 20

The campaign will operate at the following Santa Barbara County farmers markets on Saturday, November 21 – Thursday, December 31:

Downtown Santa Barbara Market: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/sb-and-cota
Route 1 Farmers Market, Vandenberg Village: Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - https://www.facebook.com/route1farmersmarket/
Goleta Market: Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/goleta
Oldtown Santa Barbara Market: Tuesdays 2:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/sb-downtown
Solvang Market: Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/copy-of-goleta

Find out more at www.sbcfoodaction.org/holidays, or by visiting a local farmers market this holiday season.

SBCFAN connects, aligns, and activates a network of food system actors to develop a robust local food economy, a healthy and just community, and a well-stewarded, resilient foodshed. From our table to yours – stay home, be safe, and eat well.

Outdoor gallery with fresh air to view original landscapes and giclees by California painter, Don Iwerks.
At Larry Iwerks' Weldon Art Ranch, 958 Weldon Rd. open weekends from Noon to 4 PM. 805-965-5486 Weekdays by appointment. Artists include; Manny Lopez, Brad Nack, Skip Smith, Michael McBride, among others.

The Goleta Valley Art Association invites you to their free online 10th Annual Picassos 4 Peanuts Art Show - 2020 Style

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is delighted to announce that Arthur Beaumont: Art of the Sea--an exhibit of 53 paintings chronicling the accomplishments of the US Navy, from the USS Constitution to atomic bomb tests and expeditions to the North and South Poles—will be at the Museum for just six months, the last show on the West Coast before it leaves for the East Coast. Beaumont used Impressionist techniques in painting the stunning images in this exhibit and in capturing the majesty of the oceans and the vessels that sail them.

In the spirit of community, and because we cannot gather in person, we invite you to virtually join us for our 2020 Angels Among Us remembrance ceremony Tuesday, December 8 at 5:00 PM. Angels Among Us will be available to view online at www.vna.health/2020angelsamongus portions of the service will be available in Spanish.

In the spirit of community, and because we cannot gather in person, we invite you to virtually join us for our 2020 Angels Among Us remembrance ceremony Tuesday, December 8 at 5:00 PM. Angels Among Us will be available to view online at www.vna.health/2020angelsamongus portions of the service will be available in Spanish.

Are you looking…
To develop a calm, stable and joyful mind?
For support to maintain your meditation practice?
For a spiritual home and community?
To learn what Buddhism teachings are all about?
The Santa Barbara Bodhi Path Buddhist Center offers a high quality curriculum of instruction in Buddhist meditation practice and philosophy. The Center was founded in 1997 at the direction of Shamar Rinpoche. Since then, hundreds of students have come to learn and practice in a modern, non-sectarian environment focused on authentic Buddhist teachings taught and practiced by authentic teachers. We are a diverse community of practitioners encompassing all ages and levels of practice. Dawa Tarchin Phillipsis the resident teacher, and we regularly host visiting teachers.
Santa Barbara Bodhi Path Buddhist Center offers …
•Weekly Dharma teachings
•Weekly meditation session led by sangha members
•Frequent "Introduction to Meditation" classes
•Weekend workshops on topics such as advanced practice, overcoming adversity, working with emotions, compassion and loving kindness, and Buddhist philosophy
•Biannual 5 day residential retreats
•Opportunities to take Refuge, Bodhisattva and Householder vows
Come join us. All are welcome.

Directed by Dr. Sarah Gibson, the UC Santa Barbara Ensemble for Contemporary Music will present "Finding Your Place" on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 6 pm as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music’s YouTube channel. Including thirteen world premier