SBMA and Opera Santa Barbara partner to present a season’s sampling of art and music with pop-up performances in the Museum’s galleries, inspired by SBMA’s collection and special exhibitions or other topical themes.

¡Flamenco! Santa Barbara presents Navajita Platea - Noches de Bohemia and Friends on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM. A Latin GRAMMY® nominated contemporary flamenco duo from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
https://www.lobero.org/events/navajita-platea/
$30 - $80

¡Flamenco! Santa Barbara presents Navajita Platea - Noches de Bohemia and Friends on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM. A Latin GRAMMY® nominated contemporary flamenco duo from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
https://www.lobero.org/events/navajita-platea/
$30 - $80

Join Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation for the Silver Anniversary 25th Annual Military Ball to honor local veterans and active duty service members. The ball will be held Saturday, November 5th from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

Lobero LIVE, KTYD and Panda Man present Go To Hale: Quips & Clips – Sounds of Change on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 6:52 PM. https://www.lobero.org/events/go-to-hale-quips-clips-2/

UC Santa Barbara University Carillonist Wesley Arai will present a recital of original works for carillon, plus arrangements of classical and modern favorites created specifically for carillon.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab some snacks, and enjoy the recitals from the lawn outside the tower!

Hello Friends! Death Cafe Santa Barbara in conjunction with The Center for Successful Aging with Liz Bauer, Lynn Holzman, and Peggy Levine Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 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

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network's annual fundraising benefit returns for another year of wild fun! Join fellow wildlife-lovers for an evening of food, drinks, music, live auction, and plenty of magical surprises – all benefitting SBWCN's work to rehabilitate local wildlife.

Costumes are encouraged! Throw on your wildest animal gear, mystical attire, or favorite festive wear.

All proceeds from this event directly benefit Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network’s work to rescue and rehabilitate local wildlife.

Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Dr. Marjorie Kruvand will discuss trends threatening the future of American journalism, and what we risk losing.

Join Explore Ecology for a Beach Cleanup!

"Supporting Our Trans and Non-Binary Loved Ones: What Would You Do" - What Advocates need to know.

Water Always Wins takes readers through time and around the world to understand the water we take for granted, and to learn to work in harmony with it.

Jazz at the Lobero presents The Django Festival All-stars, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM. The Django Festival Allstars bring the music of legendary Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Django Reinhardt fully into the 21st century. Their unique, high-energy performances pay tribute to Reinhardt, who is considered one of the greatest guitar players of all time. The group honors the traditions of his “hot jazz,” adding their own interpretations, arrangements, and original compositions with stunning virtuosity. https://www.lobero.org/events/django-festival-all-stars/
$39 - $106

Join us on Wednesday, November 16th, at 5:00pm at UCSB for this fall’s Capps Forum on Ethics and Public Policy featuring environmental journalist and author Erica Gies discussing her new book, Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge.

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.

Join Art From Scrap for a Block Printing Workshop.

This wonderful community event will feature 40 years of Spencer’s music career starting with his local iconic band, The Tan. The night will showcase a Film Documentary, Live Concert, and VIP Reception.

Westmont Public Telescope Night

Honoring the past in an intersection of connection, community, and culture, this program offers a symphonic and visual homage to our region’s centuries old Chumash heritage from local composer and preservationist Cody Westheimer. Paired with Robert Schumann’s romantic musical gift to his future wife, the Piano Concerto in A minor, featuring world-renowned pianist and Santa Barbara favorite, Alessio Bax; Jean Sibelius’ Valse Triste; and Mozart’s inimitable masterpiece, Symphony No. 40, this repertoire delivers a deeply moving and moody tribute.

EARL MINNIS PRESENTS and Lobero LIVE present The Immediate Family, Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 7 PM. $36 - $106. https://www.lobero.org/events/immediate-family-2/

Outside+ presents Warren Miller's Daymaker on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM. $21 - $38. https://www.lobero.org/events/warren-miller-2022/