Celebrating the Debut of Dinner with the President

Enjoy reverse martinis, local wines, and presidential bites at Field + Fort as we toast Alex Prud’homme’s new book, Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.

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.

The May session is led by local poet, artist, and Poet/Teacher with California Poets in the Schools, Cie Gumucio.

Tales of Ultra Long-Distance Bicycle Touring with Jim Landau

Tales of Ultra Long-Distance Bicycle Touring with Jim Landau Thursday, May 18th, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Join SBPL for a special CycleMAYnia edition of Trail Talks. Local bicycle enthusiast Jim Landau will recount his experiences bicycle touring into the far north of Canada and Alaska

“The Mystery of the Marie”

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce “The Mystery of the Marie” with Teresa Newton-Terres – the May offering in the museum’s monthly lecture series. Taking place on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 7 p.m., Newton-Terres’ presentation will delve into her years-long search to solve the mystery of the Marie’s disappearance after it was shipwrecked off Santa Cruz Island in 1960. The lecture will be held at the museum and registration is required. The cost is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other members, and $20 for the general public. Register at: https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/mystery-of-the-marie/

Comedy is a Drag!

YOU’VE FOUND Santa Barbara and Goleta's Best COMEDY Show.

You’re one step away from experiencing live comedy like never before. Get up close and personal with comedians straight off of Netflix, Amazon Prime, NBC, and Comedy Central. Every show has a different lineup, and no two drink minimums (they suck). Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee a seat or take your chances at the door and buy the night of – but no promises of prime real estate for seating. Here’s everything we can tell you:

SHOW DETAILS:
The show is at an Indoor location. Food available for purchase courtesy of Bibana and Happy Hour drink specials!

WHERE WILL THE SHOW BE?
The one and only, Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega Street

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

Bear Cave COMEDY
Bear Cave Comedy brings live comedy experiences and the only Comedy Drag show to the central coast. We showcase the best of the next generation of stand up comedians through pop up shows in unique locations! Want to see what a show looks like? Check out our Instagram. For any questions, please reach out to us at sambearcomedy@gmail.com

Las Cafeteras Presented By ¡Viva el Arte!

Las Cafeteras have taken the music scene by storm with their infectious live shows and electric sound performed in diverse venues from Bonnaroo to the Hollywood Bowl, WOMAD New Zealand to Montreal Jazz, and beyond!

Lights, Camera, Julia!

Join us for a special watch party as we screen some of Julia Child’s most iconic television shows, including classic episodes of The French Chef, Cooking with Master Chefs, and Baking with Julia, at the Ensemble Theatre Company’s The New Vic theater.

Todd Schulkin, Executive Director of the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, will host featured guests, Chefs Nancy Silverton and Susan Feniger, for conversations about working with Julia Child on and off the screen.

A portion of the proceeds from the Taste of Santa Barbara will benefit the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts.

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting

The public is invited to attend a hybrid meeting of NOAA’s Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS) Advisory Council. This meeting will feature recognition of outgoing and incoming Council members, Council member announcements, the sanctuary superintendent’s report, presentations on upcoming CINMS projects, and more.

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes is a series of events offered over the weekend of May 19-21 throughout Santa Barbara County’s stunning wine country. Attendees can choose from a variety of experiences including evening tastings in the vineyards, winery lunches, and in-depth winemaker discussions set in the winery barrel rooms.

Quire of Voyces SACRED HEART May 20 & 21, 2023

Please join the Quire of Voyces for their Spring Choral Concerts, entitled “Sacred Heart”, centered on a theme of Sacred Love on Saturday and Sunday May 20th and 21st at 3 pm on both days at St. Anthony’s Chapel, 2300 Garden Street. Tickets are available in advance at Chaucer’s Bookstore until May 19th at 12 pm and at the Garvin Theater Box Office on SBCC’s West Campus, 805-965-5935, $20 General Admission and $15 for Seniors and Students.

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