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.

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.

Stop Searching: Best Brunch in SB is at Angel Oak, Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

We are excited to announce that the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
is rolling out the red carpet every Sunday with the best brunch in Santa Barbara. Indulge, relax, and recharge from 10-1 pm at Angel Oak, the signature fine dining venue that offers elevated coastal cuisine with 180 degrees views of the captivating Gaviota Coast.

Imagine this: start your Sunday off sipping prosecco or your drink of choice from the extensive list of wines and spirits. Enjoy the Sunrise Spritz or the festive “Build your own Bloody” option while enjoying the spectacular ocean view.

Chef Josh Kellim’s extensive brunch menu is unparalleled. It includes decadent offerings and unique delights ranging from a Half Dozen Oysters and Ritz Carlton Caviar to the savory Duck and Vegetables Hash.

Brunching favorites like Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, and Blueberry Banana Pancakes will keep every guest happy. And don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth with the dessert offerings, including the signature Goleta Lemon Tart. Linger over a final cup of coffee, taking in the majestic scene as pelicans soar nearby.

Brunch with us at Angel Oak. Please call for reservations: 805-571-4220.

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!

Art From Scrap Crafternoons

Join us for a Crafternoon, every Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Crafternoons are sure to ignite your imagination with a themed workshop every week! Open to ages 5 and up. Cost: $8.00 per person Please note that Crafternoons are held upstairs in our workshop and will be utilizing hot glue guns. Children under

Concerts in the Park: Mezcal Martini

Enjoy an evening of free live music along Santa Barbara’s waterfront courtesy of the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Concerts take place every Thursday in July on the Great Meadow in Chase Palm Park. This free concert series is hosted in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Community (PARC) Foundation.

Moana, Jr Coming to JoAnne Caines Theatre in July

La Cumbre Jr HS Academy, the Performing & Visual Arts Camp and SB School of Performing Arts will present Disney's Moana, Jr at La Cumbre Jr HS JoAnne Caines Theater for four performances.

FREE Summer Cinema: The Fifth Element

Friday night under the stars!
Bring breathable blankets or a low chair, a picnic and your friends.
**Please respect the lawn and your fellow filmgoers: only bring blankets that are permeable (no plastic/nylon/tarps), and chairs that are low-backed and low to the ground. Setup permitted starting at noon on the day of the screening.

Location: County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA
Link: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/events/23-24/the-fifth-element/

An Evening with Robert Cray Band

Lobero LIVE presents An Evening with Robert Cray Band on Saturday, July 29, at 7:30 PM. Over the past four decades, Cray has created a distinctive sound that rises from American roots, blues, soul, R&B and arrives today both fresh and familiar. Five GRAMMY® wins and 20 acclaimed studio and live albums punctuate the Blues

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