The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves Photographs by Dan Merkel

SBMM) presents The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves, an exhibit featuring more than 35 photographs of lighthouses and waves by the renowned and Emmy Award-winning surfing photographer and videographer Dan Merkel. The lighthouse photographs include images of lighthouses from near and far—from Cape Elizabeth and Cape Hatteras on the East Coast and Point Loma and Point Pinos on the West to Portugal and Australia. The images are accompanied by Dan’s breath-taking photos capturing waves throughout the world. Beginning on Thursday, January 26, the exhibit will be on view in SBMM’s Gallery and Munger Theater through August 27, 2023.

CEC’s Climate Stewards Certification Course

This program is designed for anyone looking to play an active role in creating and implementing climate solutions in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

SB Botanic Garden “At the Edge” Exhibit: Stories from the Frontlines the Garden’s Conservation Projects on the Channel Islands

“At the Edge,” a new exhibit now on view at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery, goes to the frontlines of the Garden’s conservation work on the Channel Islands to present graphic and photographic stories from two of their ongoing research projects. One section profiles the 30-year-long effort to rescue island mallow, a shrub native only to the Channel Islands, from certain extinction. The other illustrates a study that uses DNA meta-barcoding of the diets of island foxes.

Free Public Theater – Kurt Vonnegut Jr’s Who Am I This Time?

Theatre Eclectic & Santa Barbara School for Extended Learning present Kurt Vonnegut Jr's Who Am I This Time?, dramatized by Christopher Sergel. Four FREE evening performances in two different venues - June 20 & 27th (SBCC Wake Auditorium, 300 N. Turnpike, SB) and June 22 & 29 (SBCC Schott Auditorium, 310 W. Pueblo, SB). All shows at 7 pm. No tickets required. A delightful comedy that gently focuses on community theater.

The Good Good Show

The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara's longest running monthly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians working today!

Fourth of July Weekend Festivities at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, for Guests and the Community

We're thrilled to offer the following events happening at the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara!

Who: The Ritz Carlton-Bacara is a luxury resort that embodies the charm, beauty, and energy of the Mediterranean, distinctly nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains - just minutes from the center of charming and historic Santa Barbara. The resort hosts six culinary venues, including the signature Angel Oak, housing the resort’s 12,000-bottle wine collection.

RESORT GUEST + COMMUNITY OFFERINGS:
- 4th of July BBQ The ultimate 4th of July BBQ featuring all-American staples such as burgers, tri-tip, a crab boil, and so much more! 12-4 pm at the Ocean Lawn, $98 per person, $35 per child.
- Sunday Brunch at Angel Oak Enjoy a Champagne Brunch starting at 10 am, with the last seating at 1 pm, Sunday 7/2
- Spa Special Friday, 6/30 to Wednesday, 7/5, experience a special Vitamin-C facial offering that is sure to leave you looking radiant and refreshed or enjoy a special Citrus Avocado body treatment that will leave you feeling rejuvenated from head to toe. Reservations Required
- Erik & Will at The Bistro Festive live music, 5-8 pm, Friday 6/3 - Tuesday 7/4
- S’mores and Live Music at the Hibiscus Lounge at the ‘O’ Bar and Kitchen, daily from 12 pm-midnight. Fiesta Hour featuring tacos, hand-crafted tequila cocktails, and more from 2-5 pm.
- Enjoy Two New Ongoing Specials 4th of July weekend:
Angel Oak Special - Make your reservation between 5-6 pm or 8:30-10 pm to receive access to a special menu offering a cocktail and appetizer pairing of your choice for only $40.
San Setto Special - Make your reservation between 5-6 pm at our Contemporary Japanese restaurant to receive access to a special menu offering a bottle of sake and an appetizer pairing of your choice for only $50.
- Shop your favorites - Maui Jim Trunk Show and Faherty Pop-up Saturday, 7/1, 12- 4 pm at the Pool Cabanas.

RESORT GUEST-ONLY OFFERINGS:
- Get Festive! Create a Red, White, and Blue Tie-Dye Shirt Saturday, 7/1 & Tuesday, 7/4, 9 am - 2 pm.
- All Day Fun on the Lawn Cookie decorating, lawn games, and face painting all weekend, 9 am - 2 pm.
- Bubble Party at the Pool Saturday, 7/1, 12-3 pm.
- Kids’ Glow Party The ultimate glow-in-the-dark party with glow-in-the-dark face painting, Sunday, 7/2 & Tuesday, 7/4, 7-9 pm.

Downtown Live Summer Series: Katy Caballero

The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara’s is pleased to continue the “Downtown Live'' Free Music Series every Wednesday, featuring local bands each week in a casual outdoor setting of the State Street Promenade. While the music is free and open to the public to enjoy, patrons are also encouraged to grab a bite or a drink at OPPI’Z Bistro and Natural Pizza, and L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele. Both restaurants will be offering a special 20% off all pizzas during event nights!

Bear Cave Comedy at Unbearable!

SHOW DETAILS:
The show is at an outdoor location in Santa Barbara with so many fire pits (there are heaters and blankets). Food available for purchase on site with a full bar and NO DRINK MINIMUMS

WHERE WILL THE SHOW BE?
Santa Barbara's Secret Fire Pit Bar at 501 State Street

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Check out our Instagram @sambearcomedy - or email us at sambearcomedy@gmail.com

Rally and Paddle Out

Call on Governor Newsom to make California independent of fossil fuels during Independence Day week. Join 350SB and the Fearless Grandmothers in one of several statewide actions. Bring sunscreen, hat, lunch, kayak, surfboard or other floating device to WEST BEACH.

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