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Pre-Order Annual Greek Grab & Go Now!
Pre-Order your authentic homemade greek food now through August 12, courtesy of the St. Barbara Orthodox Greek Church
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Monthly Public Star Party at SBMNH
Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Open House SBCC School of Extended Learning
Join SBCC’s School of Extended Learning for an Open House Saturday, August 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SBCC Extended Learning Wake Campus at 300 N. Turnpike Rd. The event is free and open to all. Come, enjoy lunch, facepainting and SBCC gift bags and prizes. You are warmly invited to an
Studio Sunday
Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. Each month explore a different medium—clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, paper—inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection or special exhibitions. In August, sketch a display of grapes in ebony pencil on stretched muslin, then add color to the drawing with chalk pastels.
Explore Ecology Beach Cleanup
Join Explore Ecology for a beach cleanup at Arroyo Burro Beach!
Death Cafe Santa Barbara
You're invited to Death Cafe Santa Barbara (in conjunction with The Center for Successful Aging) with Liz Bauer, Lynn Holzman, and Peggy Levine
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time: 3:30-5 PM
Place: First Congregational Church at 2101 State Street, Santa Barbara
Parking: The church parking lot access is on State Street
For questions, contact: Lynn at cominghomesb@gmail.com or (805) 729-6172 (I rarely check the phone, so email is best)
At Death Cafes people come together in a relaxed and safe setting to discuss death.
It's free of charge (donations gratefully accepted).
First Congregational Church in-person guidelines:
Please don't come if you've been exposed to Covid or have symptoms or have tested positive
Masks are optional indoors/outdoors
No food or drink indoors (water is ok). Cookies/cake outdoors only
BYO beverage in your own cup. We won't be supplying tea and cups this time.
Service dogs welcome
One change is that this location is not free.
We are asking you to please consider giving a small donation to help us cover the cost (the church is generously only charging us $20 total per meeting).
I know many of you already put money in our donation teapot. Thank you so much!!!!
Our meetings will have indoor and outdoor areas.
We will be meeting in their "Fireside Room" and will have access to their patio. The Fireside room is on the left as you face the church from the sidewalk. The door will be open!
DEATH CAFE 2023 in person at First Congregational Church:
Wednesday, August 16
Wednesday, September 27
Wednesday, November 8
Wednesday, December 20
Free Senior Day at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Free Senior Day at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for seniors aged 60+. Advance reservations required.
Don’t Be So Serious: In Conversation with Seth Bogart
Seth Bogart is an artist of many trades: pop ceramicist, punk frontman, and owner and designer of Wacky Wacko streetwear. In conversation with "WARES!" curator Lauren Karazija, Bogart will discuss his distinctively playful and irreverent practice in the production of art, music, and clothing.
The artist’s work will be featured in the SBMA exhibition "WARES! Extraordinary Ceramics and the Ordinary Home" from June 18th through September 17th.
Rock the Block: Summer Fest
Please join us for the "End of Summer" Block Party: A Celebration of Community and Fun!
Writing in the Galleries
Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus to writing. Monthly sessions are led by a visiting writer who begins with a conversation and prompt, partially inspired by works on view. Participants write on their own, then reconvene to share and comment on each other’s work. Please bring something on which to write.
This special summer session in "The Private Universe of James Castle: Drawings from the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and James Castle Collection and Archive" is led by local poet and UC Santa Barbara professor Rick Benjamin.
La LoCA Milonga is back with more romance on July 8th
La LoCA Milonga is in her third year bringing the magic of Tango to SoCal.
La LoCA Milonga Presents: Soaring Songs – Ruy & Camila bring us tangos and more.
Experience live tango music and dance in a cozy and friendly setting. Join internationally renowned maestros Ruy Folguera & Camila Lima as they bring you enchanting songs for an evening of romance under the Santa Barbara stars. Dance on our beautiful dance floor and indulge in delicious food at the beloved hidden gem of Santa Barbara that everyone knows about: Buena Onda & Empanadas
6:00pm - 7:30pm - Dinner
7:30pm - 9:00pm - Live music and social dancing
9:00pm - 10:00pm - Mingle with the Artists
Tickets go on sale on June 17 (La LoCA Milonga Terrible Two's birthday!)
https://milongalaloca.ticketsauce.com/e/la-loca-milonga-presents-a-socal-tango-party-wit-2