As part of the World Music Series, Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa will collaborate with UCSB students to perform The Dawn of the Rooster, an opera that she composed to tell the story of her family during Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 12 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall (Music Building, UC Santa Barbara). Tanyaradzwa is a PhD student at the University of Kentucky and an award-winning performer on the African mbira, piano, and cello. She sings in African, African American, and Western classical traditions including opera.

(IN)LARKIN Hosts a Sip & Shop Valentine Pop-up Event at the Belmond El Encanto on Thursday, February 13, 2020, 4-8:00 PM

Meet fellow wine lovers and learn more about winemaking with Inside Wine Santa Barbara and winemaker Karen Steinwachs.

Hotel Santa Barbara presents its Makers Workshop Series. Join us for a beginner-friendly, interactive art workshop exploring the romantic traditions of henna.

“This is feel-good party jazz, harking back to the ’20s and ’30s. It’s brassy, stomp your feet and dance music, and it’s got the raw, uplifting vibe of a New Orleans street parade.” SF Weekly

Candle lit, four course, authentic Italian dinner with live music (6pm-9pm). Enter drawing for 2 VIP tickets and entrance to preshow VIP party to Dianne Reeves at the Lobero 2/18 at 8pm.

WHAT: This week’s “Solutions News” live radio broadcast will interview Das Williams
WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2020
WHERE: Tune in to KZSB, 1290 AM

Treat yourself and your significant other to a romantic Valentine’s Day wine-and-dining at The Wayfarer Santa Barbara

Single tickets:

$55 - Section A

$45 - Section B

ART by Yasmina Reza stars Bill Waxman, Ed Giron, and Geren Piltz in a play that humorously questions the meaning of art, friendship, and independence. DIJO Productions presents ‘ART’ at the Center Stage Theater February 7 - 9 and 14 - 16, 2020

In association with UCSB Arts & Lectures, the UCSB Department of Music will present a Guest Artist Masterclass with Sammy Miller and The Congregation on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10:45 am-12 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall on the UC Santa Barbara campus. Students from the UCSB Jazz Ensembles will perform.
Admission is free and open to the public!

Belmond El Encanto’s beautifully manicured gardens and sweeping ocean views create the perfect atmosphere for a romantic Valentine’s Day staycation.