Everyone knows how the story goes… “Two households… in fair Verona…a pair of star crossed lovers…” But how does the classic tale take shape in our modern society? This Summer, UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Chair, and Naked Shakes director, Irwin Appel, answers this question as he will present a contemporary adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in UCSB’s Studio Theater.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will host its annual fundraiser, An Evening in Bloom: Bloomington 2022, a Janie Austen era affair, honoring Kevin Baird - a longtime supporter of the organization.

A benefit event supporting TRAP, The Rhythmic Arts Project. The band Pockets is a band of studio players and vocalists who combined and individually have graced the albums and CDs of a thousand artists over the years. From TOTO to Madonna, the band Chicago and Elton John, The Beach Boys, the band America, Rick Nelson, and The Stone Canyon Band, to The Captain and Tennille, Brenda Russel, Dave Mason, and Dobie Grey, to Del Shannon, JD Souther, Michael McDonald and, from Marianne Faithful to Oingo Boingo (to mention only a few). The band Pockets has played together and has supported The Rhythmic Arts Project for 25 years.

Coastal Quilters Guild of Santa Barbara and Goleta is once again hosting its biennial Quilt Show, Harvest of Colors, A Members’ Showcase on September 24-25

Come Meet Jack Guerrero, CPA Candidate for CA State Treasurer!

Jack brings a unique combination of public and private sector experience that establishes him as the candidate with both Treasury experience AND a public record of fighting for taxpayers and working people.

An Oktoberfest celebration by Figueroa Mountain Beer

An Oktoberfest celebration by Figueroa Mountain Beer

An Oktoberfest celebration by Figueroa Mountain Beer

This is a benefit for the families of two Santa Barbara musicians who passed away in May 2022: Byl Carruthers of Cafe R&B and Tom Murray of Stiff Pickle Orchestra.

Join Jewish women and girls (6th grade +) from across our community for an evening of food, community, and baking. Create your own challah from scratch: classic and gluten free options available! A joint initiative of the SB Jewish community!