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.

In March, Nora Gallagher leads the first of her two spring sessions in "Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources."

All participants are required to purchase admission to the exhibition "Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources." Purchase tickets at https://tickets.sbma.net/event-detail/writing-galleries-2022-05-19/12768/

For the first time since November of 2019, The Riviera Ridge School is eager to invite the Santa Barbara community onto their campus for this year’s Middle School Musical, “GREASE!”, directed by Miriam Dance, Director of Visual and Performing Arts. 

On Thursday, May 19 at 6:00pm, 350 Santa Barbara will host an online community conversation about ramping up climate solutions in our region.

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story,” an in-person lecture presentation with Leslie Compton, on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7pm PT. This presentation, about Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet as told through historic postcards, will be held at the museum and registration is required. Cost is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other members, and $20 for members of the public. There will also be a pre-lecture reception for members only from 6:15-6:45pm.

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story,” an in-person lecture presentation with Leslie Compton, on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7pm PT. This presentation, about Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet as told through historic postcards, will be held at the museum and registration is required. Cost is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other members, and $20 for members of the public. There will also be a pre-lecture reception for members only from 6:15-6:45pm.

Thursday, May 19 at 7:30pm

This event is free and open to the public.

A gala of operatic arias and duets showcasing students and faculty of MUS 150/258.
Featured artists: April Amante, Olivia Barker, Ariana Horner, Marta Hovhannisyan, Valdis Jansons, Soohyun Ryu, Dr. John Ballerino* and Dr. Isabel Bayrakdarian*

*UCSB faculty member
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
For more information, visit https://campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/night_at_the_opera#.YoMhiPPMK00

SB Unified Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado will make a presentation on the status of today’s local education issues. This event is a unique opportunity for community members and supporters to learn about the state of our public schools.

Monthly Westmont Public Telescope Night

We welcome you to attend our virtual open house on Friday, May 20th from 12pm-1pm! 

State Street Ballet Academy presents Madeline - Lost in Central Park on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Performed by all students ages 3-18 at State Street Ballet Academy, this is the story of a young girl visiting NYC with her friends. She gets lost but has many adventures in her journey to find her friends once again.

The Santa Barbara Music Club will present a program of beautiful classical music on Saturday, May 21 at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu at Garden Street. Renowned pianist Pascal Salomon will perform beloved works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Schubert. Free admission. www.SBMusicClub.org.