Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. Braille Institute serves more than 37,000 people through a variety of free programs, classes and services at centers and community outreach locations throughout Southern California – from Santa Barbara to San Diego counties!

Rockshop Academy of Santa Barbara is now enrolling for this Summer Camp Sessions.

Amos Lee creates the rare kind of music that’s emotionally raw yet touched with a certain magical quality. The artist emerged in the mid-2000s, balancing his love of classic singer-songwriter folk with blues, country, and ’70s-style R&B. Drawing upon an array of influences, including Bob Dylan, Bill Withers, John Prine, and Otis Redding, Lee garnered critical praise and chart success with albums like his eponymous 2001 Blue Note debut and 2011’s Mission Bell, the latter of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

While Dylanesque folk remains his creative touchstone, Lee has branched out over time, delving into orchestral pop and exploring both vintage and contemporary R&B textures. On his eighth album, Dreamland, released in February 2022, the Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter intimately documents his real-world struggles (alienation, anxiety, loneliness, despair), an outpouring born from deliberate and often painful self-examination.

With his laid-back vocal delivery and earthy acoustic sound, Lee has toured as an opening act for numerous notable artists, including Norah Jones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, Van Morrisson, John Prine, Dave Matthews Band, Adele, Jack Johnson, and David Gray, among others. He has also performed as a featured artist on the PBS series Bluegrass Underground, as well as on several late-night TV shows. In addition, his music has appeared on the soundtracks of various TV shows and movies

5-minute speed dates with fantastic single parents from Santa Barbara and surrounding areas.

Directed by Jon Nathan, the UCSB Jazz Ensemble will present a concert featuring jazz standards as well as original songs and arrangements by some of today’s most innovative composers on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 7:30 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.

Pamela Benham's "Something Good's Coming" art exhibit + live music by Chris Judge

Enjoy Happy Hour with art, music, and friends at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara during Curated Cocktails -- a popular culture and libations series, presented in conjunction with Downtown Santa Barbara’s monthly 1st Thursdays.

Located on the beautiful Paseo Nuevo Upper Arts Terrace in the heart of Santa Barbara, Curated Cocktails feature unique themes inspired by the current exhibitions. Enjoy after-hours museum access, signature cocktails, music, and interactive art experiences.

Directed by Victor Bell, the UCSB Gospel Choir will present traditional and contemporary songs drawn from African American religious traditions on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall on the UC Santa Barbara campus.

Inspire Dance Santa Barbara presents
Alice In Wonderland

Join Inspire Dance Santa Barbara for their annual spring show performances at Center Stage Theater on Saturday, May 28th, and June 4th at 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM.
For tickets and info, visit: www.centerstagetheater.org

Mini Ukulele Fest Tutorials & Concert from 2:00pm to 9:00 pm
Beginning Ukulele Tutorial at 3:00 pm
Advanced/Beginning Ukulele Tutorial at 4:30 pm
Dinner Break from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Raffle of an Ukulele, Music Books, and other prizes just prior to start of concert.
Victoria Vox & Friends Concert at 7:00 pm
Tickets at the door or online at VictoriaVox.com/SB0Mini-Uku-Fest
$35 for Concert and Tutorials
$25 for Concert
Santa Barbara Elk's Club
150 North Kellog Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

. We are also pleased to announce that our popular Scholarship Showcase concerts will be returning this June

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM, People Assisting The Homeless or PATH will host A Toast to Home at Sunstone Winery – an event where we will honor and celebrate the support that PATH receives from the Santa Barbara community.