In conjunction with the UCSB Reads 2020 book “Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore” by Elizabeth Rush, UCSB Library is sponsoring a tour of the UCSB North Campus Open Space Restoration Project. Join Lisa Stratton, Director of Ecosystem Management for UCSB's Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER) for a tour highlighting how the restoration of the estuary will support a diversity of birds, fish, and wildlife, absorb floodwaters, and be adaptive to sea level rise. Wear comfortable shoes and plan to walk 2 to 2.5 miles.

Ice in Paradise invites boys and girls ages 4-9 to Try Hockey for Free on February 22nd from 9:30-11:00 AM. 

Hotel Santa Barbara presents our Makers Workshop Series: Brass Earring Workshop. Red Tail Jewelry's Alice Matiosian will cover the basics of texturing metal to make one of a kind earrings. Come select brass shapes of your choice and stamp, hammer and patina to create a unique wearable design!

What if you could engage Picasso to teach your child art, or Miro, Matisse, Renoir or Chagall? What inspiration could be gained? What techniques could be learned? What imaginations could be set free? While these great artist are long gone and may not be available to give lessons directly, their works endure and are accessible as artistic tools in the hands of the right teacher.

Children Learning Art from the Masters

A music and dance performance for the whole family!
GAMELAN SINAR SURYA of Santa Barbara
The popular Southeast Asian orchestra performs again, including gongs, chimes, flutes, and drums. 

The Voice of the Guitar

“One of the most exciting and communicative classical guitarists today.” The New York Times

Join us for Domestic Violence Solutions’ 12th Annual Luncheon: Strong Voices Together. Enjoy an afternoon filled with celebration and inspiration, highlighting the importance of strength in numbers.

Domestic Violence Solutions’ upcoming 12th Annual Luncheon on Sunday, February 23 at the Four Seasons Resort – The Biltmore

Attend this free seminar to learn about spinal stenosis: hidden back and neck pain. Get tips on everything from maintaining a healthy spine to achieving relief through treatment options when the pain won’t go away

This discussion of "Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza" by Gloria E. Anzaldúa will be facilitated by Marisela Marquez. Reading the materials is suggested but are not required for attendance. This series hopes to cultivate open dialogue, and a spirit of appreciation and intellectual kinship. All are welcome.

Join friends of Garden Preschool for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper benefit on Feb 25th.