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New Exhibit: California Missions by Edwin Deakin

New Exhibit: California Missions by Edwin Deakin October 5, 2023 – February 18, 2024   The California mission system left behind an architectural legacy, which artist Edwin Deakin began to document in the 1890s. By that time, several of the missions were in a state of disrepair and decay and there was growing alarm that

Free

“Depth of Field” Exhibit at SB Botanic Garden Gallery

Though originally taken for scientific purposes, the images of California native plants in a new exhibit at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Gallery were photographed using a specialized technique that created dramatic portraits against a black background. “Depth of Field: Botanical Photography Through the Low-key Lens” features images taken over a period of fifty years

Free

Santa Barbara ZooLights

See the Zoo in a whole new light at  ZooLights! Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world. Discover ocean animals, beautiful birds,

$18 – $32

Santa Barbara Dentist to Brighten the Holidays with Food and Toy Drive

Santa Barbara Dentist to Brighten the Holidays with Food and Toy Drive Santa Barbara dentist, Dr. Michael Carley, is once again stepping up to make a difference. This time, it's all about spreading joy and warmth during the holiday season with the Food and Toy Drive. Individuals are encouraged to bring any non-perishable food or

An Enchanted Winter Wonderland: SYV Holiday Lights Festival

River View Park 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton

Embark on a breathtaking journey through a world filled with twinkling lights, festive decorations, falling snow, live reindeer, Santa's corner & holiday cheer...an immersive experience you'll remember for a lifetime!

$25

Life’s Ups and Downs: An Evening of One Act Plays

Wake Auditorium/Schott Auditorium Wake (310 N. Turnpike Rd.), Schott (12/7 only) (300 W. Pueblo), Santa Barbara

SBCC School of Extended Learning Acting for Older Adults, and its production arm, Theatre Eclectic, present Life's Ups and Downs: An Evening of One Act Plays, filled with comedies and dramas, some written by our own local playwrights.  Appropriate for adults and young adults 13+.  This is free public theater, so admission for all shows

Free

The Good Good Show

Night Lizard Brewing Co. 607 State Street, Santa Barbara

The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara's longest running monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel, Funny or Die, Fox, TruTV, Sirius XM and more. FEATURING: Matt O'Brien, Mahesh Kotagi, Julie Weidmann, Lynn Maleh and Hannah Gansen. Come have some

$10

New Exhibit – Seasonal Soirées: Santa Barbara’s Evening Couture 1880-1980

New Exhibit - Seasonal Soirées: Santa Barbara's Evening Couture 1880-1980 December 8, 2023 - April 13, 2024 Our area’s reputation as a tourist destination with its exclusive clientele and luxury hotels coupled with Santa Barbara’s own high society and glittering galas made the city a magnet for the latest in high fashion. Guest curator Sharon

Free

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

IAE presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Arlington Theatre on Thursday, December 14th at 7:00pm.

Santa’s Workshop: Macrame with MCASB

Paseo Nuevo 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara

Join Dalia from MCASB and enjoy macrame workshops to make homemade gifts this holiday season!

Free

Making Art and Living the Authentic Life

Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara

As part of programming for Inside/Outside (on view until February 18), an exhibition of recent contemporary acquisitions, Prof. Caroline Arruda will give a talk that combines philosophy with art to think about how artists show us what a life well lived might look like. Contemporary culture sees artists as being authentic because many pursue their creative goals

$5 – $10

Sketching in the Galleries

Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara

All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials. Museum Galleries Free (Reservation Required)

Free with Reservation

Winemaker Doug Margerum – Inside Wine SB Tasting

Join Inside Wine Santa Barbara for a wine tasting with legendary Doug Margerum. He has been a central figure in the Santa Barbara food and wine scene for over 35 years. Upon graduating from the UC Santa Barbara in 1981, his family purchased the Wine Cask restaurant which was renown for its wine list and

$50.00

Trail Talks Open Mic: Tales from the Wild

We’re excited to announce and welcome you to the first Trail Talks Open Mic Night. In fact, we’ve had such a great response to our call for entries that we’re actually doing two nights, one in December, and a second in January! So, to close out the year, the first one is Thursday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 PM, in

Spanish Conversation Meetup

Come hang at the back patio tables of M. Special on State Street (634 State St) to practice Spanish, meet new people, and have fun! All levels of Spanish speaking ability are welcome – from beginner, to intermediate, to native speaker. This will be a fun and friendly environment to practice language! This will be

PFLAG Santa Barbara Spanish Speaking Meeting

Join us to hear families share their stories about how they reconcile being LGBTQ+ with their Hispanic culture.  There is always time for sharing, support and discussion. This is a Zoom meeting and pre-registration is required by emailing pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com.

free

Winter of Wellness at Paseo Nuevo

Paseo Nuevo 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara

This holiday season, include some self-care and join us for our Winter of Wellness! Led by holistic health coach Rynell Casey, these workshops will be a great way to learn how to heal your gut through simple things you'd do in the kitchen!

Free

Winter of Wellness: Holiday Adaptogen Mocktail Party

Paseo Nuevo 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara

Come learn more about ways to stay healthy during the holiday season with mocktail alternatives. We will discuss the importance of adaptogens and botanicals and how they can naturally improve overall health and wellness while creating and sipping on holiday inspired mocktails! HOSTED BY: WELL WITH RYNELL, Holistic Health Coach COST: $25 Cost includes all

$25
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