Since March of 2020, we have been challenged and reshaped -- as a community and individuals -- by our experiences living through the COVID-19 pandemic and renewal of abolitionist and anti-racist activist movements. Amidst the shift to remote learning and working, UCSB Library’s Special Research Collections initiated two ongoing projects: the Santa Barbara Black Lives Matter Community Archives and the COVID-19 Community Archives.

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the long-awaited re-opening of the exhibit, Mermaids: Visualizing the Myths and Legends through Photography, 16 images printed on canvas by Ralph Clevenger and friends. Originally scheduled to open on April 22, 2020, the exhibit was postponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic closures. Now, thanks to the generous support of Mimi Michaelis, the Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation, and the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation the exhibit will be open to the public from November 11, 2021, through April 30, 2022. There will also be mermaid photo opportunities at the museum by appointment on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 11:30am-12:30pm and 1-2pm, $10 for museum members and $30 for non-members.

Solvang, California Announces Preliminary Plans for Annual “Solvang Julefest”: Modified Holiday Season Celebration to Run November 27, 2021 through January 1, 2022 in Santa Barbara County Wine Country

Enjoy local music performers throughout the season

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) Store and watercolorist Lisa Dov will present a Pop Up Show & Sale of Lisa’s work on Sundays, December 5 and December 19, 2021, from 10 am-5 pm on the museum’s patio overlooking the Harbor. Lisa's work celebrates the Museum’s current mermaids exhibit, which runs through March 31, 2022.

Santa Barbara ELKS #613 2021 Hoop Shoot National Free-Throw Contest. Open to all Boys & Girls ages 8-13. Sunday, December 19th Registration starts 1:30-2:15PM. To participate please bring proof of age document (birth Cert or copy of passport). Highest scorers from each age group with compete at District Level on 1/22/2022 in Santa Maria

Legendary singer Rosemary Butler returns to SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue for a very special evening of music with her great band!

SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue
1221 State Street, Suite 205
Santa Barbara , CA 93101
(upstairs in Victoria Court)

Advance reservations strongly suggested.
Call for table reservations: 805-962-7776
Doors/Dinner: 6:00 pm, Show: 7:30 pm

Rosemary Butler – lead vocals
George Friedenthal – keyboards /bg vox
Larry Antonino – bass / bg vox
Rob Bonfiglio – guitar / bg vox
Lauri Reimer – percussion / bg vox
Dann Gillen – drums

Tickets: $18/ $21
Ticket link: https://tickets.sohosb.com/e/rosemary-butler-a-little-bit-of-christmas/tickets

more info:
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/282628783731712?

The community is invited to join in this inspiring and meaningful celebration – it’s free! The Living Nativity will be held for 3 nights: December 20, 21st and 22nd from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu (corner of Garden and Anapamu) Free parking onsite, enter from Garden St.

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

One hour Sound Bath featuring vocal toning, crystal sound bowls, chimes, hang drum, & more! (Featuring local musicians Danielle Elese + Mendeleyev)

The Santa Barbara Symphony returns to its beloved New Year’s Eve tradition to dazzle audiences with the music of Gershwin and other celebratory symphonic favorites, on Friday, December 31 from 8:30pm-10:00pm at the Granada Theatre. Guests will also enjoy a champagne pour and festive party hats!