Combine materials and techniques to create mixed media pieces that include painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Depictions of birds and trees crossing cultures and time in the Museum’s collections will ignite imaginations and inspire both individual and collaborative creations.

Ages: 5 – 12

Instructors: Nicola Ghersen + Jason Summers

Email communityprograms@sbma.net or call 805.884.6457 for more information.

Location: Ridley-Tree Education Center

$150/6 weeks SBMA Members
$200/6 weeks Non-Members

UCSB Library is pleased to present these works by Johnny Onionseed, MFA candidate in UCSB's Department of Art.

Continuing its celebration of coastal living, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is thrilled to present The Peaceful Sea: Paintings by Kevin A. Short, an exhibition featuring more than 30 seascapes and ocean-themed landscapes by the renowned contemporary painter and Santa Barbara native. Thanks to the generous support of Mimi Michaelis, June G. Outhwaite Charitable Trust, Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation, the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation, and American Rivera Bank, the presentation will be on view to the public from August 11 through December 31, 2022.

AHA! is offering after-school programs this Fall in person. Our programs are a fun place for teens to connect and make friends while developing social emotional and leadership skills. Your teen can register by filling out an application at: https://ahasb.org/

We are now enrolling for a variety of after-school programs!

Become a certified UC Climate Steward and play an active role in the statewide effort to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis in your community.

Family-to-Family is a free, eight-session education program for family members of adults living with a mental health disorder and is designed to help family members understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own well-being.

Everyone knows how the story goes… “Two households… in fair Verona…a pair of star crossed lovers…” But how does the classic tale take shape in our modern society? This Summer, UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Chair, and Naked Shakes director, Irwin Appel, answers this question as he will present a contemporary adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in UCSB’s Studio Theater.

DramaDogs, A Theater Company presents
Collected Stories by Donald Margulies and Directed by Ken Gilbert. Featuring Felicia Hall & E. Bonnie Lewis. Playing September 30 – October 8. Collected Stories explores the complicated issue of story ownership. This intelligent and engaging play asks questions about consent, appropriation, and the ethics of taking artistic license. For tickets and information, visit www.centerstagetheater.org or call 805-963-0408.

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians working today!

Spanish Nights showcases classic Rock anthems from Led Zeppelin and AC/DC and fuses them with Spanish guitar and dance to bring a fierce intensity to these new interpretations. In addition, Benise adds his signature touch to classics such as “Ave Maria, “Moonlight Sonata,” “Clair de Lune,” and Vivaldi’s “Summer” from The Four Seasons.

For Benise, music has always been a journey. From his humble beginnings as a street performer, to being featured on the #1 rated show in the USA – Dancing With The Stars, and performing around the world. “I wanted to push the boundaries of Nuevo Flamenco/Spanish guitar while combining the elements of dance and theater. This show is a celebration of all the shows we’ve done over the last 20 years,” comments composer, virtuoso guitarist and creative force behind the event, Benise.

The Roe v. Wade Reversal: How We Got Here, Where We’re Going: A Community Conversation about the Roe v. Wade Reversal

Managing Pests in the Garden
IPM- Integrated Pest Management
Saturday, October 1st, 10-12 am

Mesa Harmony Garden Fall Plant Sale

Saturdays in October, 9am-12noon

Santa Barbara Fiber Arts Guild presents Silk Painter, Serge Nepomnin

The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is open to the public with reservations on the first and third full weekend of the month, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Connect to nature and explore the winding trails, creek, shady trees, and the rewarding views on your own or sign up for a docent-led hike offered on open weekend Saturdays at 10am.

Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association will be hosting the 2nd All Dons Reunion on October 1, 2022

The Second Ever All Dons Reunion is coming up on Saturday, October 1 from 12p - 4pm at Santa Barbara High School