A dozen Santa Barbara artists, most from the Mesa Artists Studio Tour, will show their work for sale in an extraordinary historic garden on the Mesa. Artists and their work will be tucked in among secluded nooks in the shady, hundred-year-old garden at 403 Loma Alta Drive which once belonged to well-known artist, Carl Oscar Borg.
Artwork on display will range from Poppy Jewett’s exuberant, bright paintings, to Sara Woodburn’s intricate woodcut prints, Wendy Brewer’s inspiring mosaics, and Sherri West’s sculptural basketry.

As part of a nationwide show of support for Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to choose, the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara will rally and march at noon on Saturday, May 14 at De La Guerra Plaza. Look for the League banner. Concurrent rallies are planned in Ventura (651 E. Thompson

Sunday, May 15 at 2:00pm

Storke Tower | Free and open to the public

UC Santa Barbara University Carillonist Wesley Arai and Student Carillonist Emily O’Mahony will present a recital of solo and duet works covering a wide range of styles. The recital will feature the world premiere of a piece by UCSB undergraduate student Ethan Sifferman, performed by Emily O’Mahony.

Santa Barbara Symphony presents Santa Barbara Youth Symphony on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM.

Heralded as “…a prestigious group of young, talented musicians…” by Santa Barbara SEASONS magazine, the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony brings together 70-80 gifted musicians, ages 12-18, from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. This advanced ensemble instills the discipline and commitment that budding young professionals need for the next step in their careers, whether in music or another field.

The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Westmont College. Under the overarching artistic and curriculum oversight of our Music & Artistic Director, Nir Kabaretti and Westmont’s Dr. Michael Shasberger, the partnership brings additional resources to our music education program, new opportunities for our students, and complements our pipeline of connected programs from elementary school, to college and on to a professional orchestra.

“The student experience in the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony is totally unique. Where else can my child learn and perform musical masterpieces in a symphony orchestra made up of their peers? The environment is so fun and supportive, rehearsals are the highlight of our week!”

Learn about the reality of human trafficking in Santa Barbara County, local survivor stories, myths & realities about trafficking, how to recognize the warning signs and respond. Spanish interpretation is provided. FREE Virtual Webinar.

Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing at Camino Real Marketplace

Internationally acclaimed and award winning local photographer Lucia Kiel is unveiling a unique and very exciting life-changing experience!  The “Becoming” launch party will be held on May 15th, where she will present the community with her newest venture! 

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Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone, Hotel Californian is thrilled to announce the reintroduction of their popular ‘HOWL @ Djinn’ full-moon cocktail event series (after being placed on hold since March 2020), set to take place during each new full moon with inventive cocktails by legendary mixologist Devon Espinosa.

Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone, Hotel Californian is thrilled to announce the reintroduction of their popular ‘HOWL @ Djinn’ full-moon cocktail event series (after being placed on hold since March 2020), set to take place during each new full moon with inventive cocktails by legendary mixologist Devon Espinosa.

The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today’s world. Now in its second decade as a quartet, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest musical qualifications in its tours across the United States and abroad. Their performances regularly take place in many of the world’s most important concert halls, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. The Ying Quartet performed at SBMA in 2013 and 2017.

They will play Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10, Zhou Long’s Song of the Fisherman, and Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 130.

Mary Craig Auditorium
$20 SBMA Members
$25 Non-Members

Purchase tickets at https://www.sbma.net/events/yingquartet-20220516