Fitness Swimming for All Levels
Swim for Fitness classes begin at SBCC: Improve your fitness level and technique through swimming at Los Banos Pool. Instructor: Sally Saenger
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Fitness Swimming for All Levels
Swim for Fitness classes begin at SBCC: Improve your technique and fitness level by swimming at Los Banos Pool. Instructor: Sally Saenger
The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves Photographs by Dan Merkel
SBMM) presents The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves, an exhibit featuring more than 35 photographs of lighthouses and waves by the renowned and Emmy Award-winning surfing photographer and videographer Dan Merkel. The lighthouse photographs include images of lighthouses from near and far—from Cape Elizabeth and Cape Hatteras on the East Coast and Point Loma and Point Pinos on the West to Portugal and Australia. The images are accompanied by Dan’s breath-taking photos capturing waves throughout the world. Beginning on Thursday, January 26, the exhibit will be on view in SBMM’s Gallery and Munger Theater through August 27, 2023.
Spring After-School Multimedia Class: Cityscapes and Seascapes
Combine materials and techniques to create mixed-media pieces that include painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture, inspired by Lyonel Feininger/Andreas Feininger: The Modern Sea, The Modern City.
Wilderness Hiking and Native Plants
Wilderness Hiking and Native Plants The Santa Barbara Region is home to a rich variety of both trails and habitats. Through this series of immersive classes you will learn the basic skills and awareness to explore our backcountry trails; learn about the native plants found on our trails; and deepen your connection to the natural
The Good Good Show
The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians today!
Earth Day Festival is Back!
The Community Environmental Council's Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is returning to Alameda Park on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30.
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The Love Frequency Workshop
The Love Frequency Workshop
Sunday April 30th - The Love Frequency Workshop at Yoga Soup
Create the Love you Desire
Peter Pan a Storybook Ballet
Peter Pan a Storybook Ballet
Inspire Dance Santa Barbara presents
Peter Pan a Storybook Ballet
Join student Performing Groups from Inspire Dance Santa Barbara for a magical telling of Peter Pan on April 30, 2:00 pm at Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Barbara. For tickets and information, visit www.centerstagetheater.org or call 805-963-0408.
Shaun Tomson Presentation
Shaun Tomson Presentation
haun is the author of multiple books and has given keynote speeches around the globe to universities, schools, and businesses. He produced and co-wrote the film documentary Bustin' Down the Door(2006) and is a past board member of Surfrider Foundation and the Santa Barbara Boys & Girls Club. The legendary surfer will tell us about his experiences over a lifetime and share his approach to how positive values can empower us to achieve more.
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Lama Dog announces return of Charity Tap program in May & June with Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara
Lama Dog announces return of Charity Tap program in May & June with Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara
LAMA DOG TAP ROOM + BOTTLE SHOP is thrilled to announce the return of its Charity Tap program, which donates a generous 10% of proceeds from the charity tap to a local nonprofit.
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Marine Navigation class – weekly on Tues
Marine Navigation is the first course in the sequence of America’s Boating Club’s courses on navigation, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on navigation as it is done on recreational boats today and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will
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CEC’s Climate Stewards Certification Course
This program is designed for anyone looking to play an active role in creating and implementing climate solutions in their homes, workplaces, and communities.
Laura Dern & Diane Ladd Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures
Laura Dern & Diane Ladd Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures
Join acclaimed actress Laura Dern and her mother, Academy Award-winner Diane Ladd, for a deeply personal conversation on love, art, ambition and legacy inspired by their own heart-to-hearts.
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1st Thursday at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
1st Thursday at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and venues offer free access to visual and performing arts in a fun and social environment. Venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. We hope you will join us to enjoy our beautiful downtown and all that it has to offer!
Fashion & Culture Exhibition “Coronation Couture” 1st Thursday Artwalk @ WorkZones
Fashion & Culture Exhibition “Coronation Couture” 1st Thursday Artwalk @ WorkZones
Experience Royalty with the Coronation Couture exhibition of Norman Hartnell's revival of his 1953 Coronation Gown and Robe designed for a viscountess or baroness, plus patterns, magazines, authentic fabric sample of the Queen’s robe, and original press photos, presented by the Couture Pattern Museum. Local wine served.
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s 20th Annual Student Art Show
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s 20th Annual Student Art Show
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Channelkeeper Student Art Show!
For twenty years, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Student Art Show has celebrated the connection between young people and the ocean. Every spring, high school students from Carpinteria to Goleta are invited to create and submit their interpretations of what the Santa Barbara Channel means to them. The artwork honors the remarkable beauty and biodiversity of the Santa Barbara Channel, and it also inspires our community to protect it.
In honor of the show’s 20th anniversary, local artist Michael Irwin, who for a decade supported the show as an art teacher, will jury the show alongside friend and fellow art teacher Judith Raimondi. The jurors will select awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention, Juror’s Choice, and an Environmental Ethics award that will be announced at the artist reception.
The community is invited to celebrate the artists at a reception on Thursday, May 4th from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm that will take place at the Jodi House Gallery at 625 Chapala Street in Santa Barbara.
The show is sponsored by Trillium Enterprise, Inc. and the City of Goleta.
For more information, visit: https://www.sbck.org/student-art-show/
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Spring One Acts
Undergraduate directing students stage a variety of one-act plays, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary pieces to tried-and-true classics.
Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero LIVE presents Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at 7 PM at the Lobero Theatre, and on Sunday, May 7, at 4 PM at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Fleischman Auditorium). Eight classical music luminaries from around the world perform best-regarded chamber works for strings and piano – masterpieces by Dvořák, Bruckner, Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Artfully curated by renowned music director/violist Heiichiro Ohyama and internationally celebrated violinist Benjamin Beilman, the chamber ensemble also includes classical music stars Lucille Chung (piano), Erin Keefe (violin), Masumi Per Rostad (viola), Robert deMaine (cello), Mayuko Ishigami (violin) and Christine J. Lee (cello). Tix go on sale Feb. 28.
Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero LIVE presents Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at 7 PM at the Lobero Theatre, and on Sunday, May 7, at 4 PM at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Fleischman Auditorium). Eight classical music luminaries from around the world perform best-regarded chamber works for strings and piano – masterpieces by Dvořák, Bruckner, Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Artfully curated by renowned music director/violist Heiichiro Ohyama and internationally celebrated violinist Benjamin Beilman, the chamber ensemble also includes classical music stars Lucille Chung (piano), Erin Keefe (violin), Masumi Per Rostad (viola), Robert deMaine (cello), Mayuko Ishigami (violin) and Christine J. Lee (cello). Tix go on sale Feb. 28.
Live Music & Food at Carr Winery
Live Music & Food at Carr Winery
Another great night of live music is lined up for Friday May 5th in the Carr Winery barrel room!
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Santa Barbara Music Club Saturday May 6, 2023 Concert
Santa Barbara Music Club Saturday May 6, 2023 Concert
The Santa Barbara Music Club presents "PRAYERS & PREMIERES" with Kyra Folk-Farber, soprano, Adelle Rodkey, oboe, and pianists Bridget Hough and Eric Valinsky. Premieres by Eric Valinsky and John Villar. Saturday, May 6, 3 PM, at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu. Free admission. Details at www.SBMusicClub.org.
Kaitlyn Chiu at First Saturday in Santa Ynez
Kaitlyn Chiu at First Saturday in Santa Ynez
FIRST SATURDAY IN SANTA YNEZ; LIVE MUSIC FROM KAITLYN CHIU + WOOD FIRED PIZZA FROM DANNY’S PIZZA CO.
Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero LIVE presents Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at 7 PM at the Lobero Theatre, and on Sunday, May 7, at 4 PM at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Fleischman Auditorium). Eight classical music luminaries from around the world perform best-regarded chamber works for strings and piano – masterpieces by Dvořák, Bruckner, Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Artfully curated by renowned music director/violist Heiichiro Ohyama and internationally celebrated violinist Benjamin Beilman, the chamber ensemble also includes classical music stars Lucille Chung (piano), Erin Keefe (violin), Masumi Per Rostad (viola), Robert deMaine (cello), Mayuko Ishigami (violin) and Christine J. Lee (cello). Tix go on sale Feb. 28.
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Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero LIVE presents Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at 7 PM at the Lobero Theatre, and on Sunday, May 7, at 4 PM at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Fleischman Auditorium). Eight classical music luminaries from around the world perform best-regarded chamber works for strings and piano – masterpieces by Dvořák, Bruckner, Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Artfully curated by renowned music director/violist Heiichiro Ohyama and internationally celebrated violinist Benjamin Beilman, the chamber ensemble also includes classical music stars Lucille Chung (piano), Erin Keefe (violin), Masumi Per Rostad (viola), Robert deMaine (cello), Mayuko Ishigami (violin) and Christine J. Lee (cello). Tix go on sale Feb. 28.
Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project
Lobero LIVE presents Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at 7 PM at the Lobero Theatre, and on Sunday, May 7, at 4 PM at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Fleischman Auditorium). Eight classical music luminaries from around the world perform best-regarded chamber works for strings and piano – masterpieces by Dvořák, Bruckner, Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Artfully curated by renowned music director/violist Heiichiro Ohyama and internationally celebrated violinist Benjamin Beilman, the chamber ensemble also includes classical music stars Lucille Chung (piano), Erin Keefe (violin), Masumi Per Rostad (viola), Robert deMaine (cello), Mayuko Ishigami (violin) and Christine J. Lee (cello). Tix go on sale Feb. 28.
Channelkeeper’s Blue Water Ball
Channelkeeper’s Blue Water Ball
Enjoy an exciting evening of celebration at the Blue Water Ball on Sunday, May 7th. The Blue Water Ball is Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s premier event, raising critical funds to help protect local beaches, creeks, and coast, and defend your right to clean water and healthy habitats.
Marine ecologist and UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science professor Dr. Benjamin Halpern, recently named among the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds, will inspire with the event’s keynote presentation, “Healthy Oceans in a Changing Climate.” Guests will enjoy a splashy multicourse dinner, local wines and beers, beachy art, special guests, live music, a fun raffle, exciting auctions, and more. For event info and tickets, visit www.bluewaterball.org.
DATE: Sunday, May 7, 2023
TIME: 5pm to 9pm
LOCATION: Cabrillo Pavillion, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
KEYNOTE: Ben Halpern, “Healthy Oceans in a Changing Climate”
AUCTION: Preview the auction at https://bluewaterball.org/auction. Pre-bidding starts May 1.
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Woman. Life. Freedom. Public Art Projection
Woman. Life. Freedom. Public Art Projection
Featuring 30 artworks by anonymous international artists, this large-scale public art projection responds to systemic gender inequity and discrimination in Iran.
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Lovely Morning Walk at More Mesa
Lovely Morning Walk at More Mesa
Join The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County for a short hike as we go on a relaxing stroll overlooking our beautiful coasts!
Senior Living Community Options
Senior Living Community Options
Learn the facts about Senior Living Communities and the questions you should ask when considering your options during this FREE 90-minute discussion on May 9th!
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AWC-SB: Be Yourself…But Who Is That?
AWC-SB: Be Yourself…But Who Is That?
Motivational speaker Kathy Gruver, PhD will present “Be Yourself…But Who Is That?” at the next Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara chapter’s next meeting, scheduled from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, at Workzones, 351 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara.
UCSB Reads 2023 Presents Author Charles Montgomery
UCSB Reads 2023 Presents Author Charles Montgomery
UCSB Library is excited to present Charles Montgomery, UCSB Reads 2023 author of Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design for a free community talk at Campbell Hall.
Charles Montgomery: A UCSB Reads Author Event
Charles Montgomery: A UCSB Reads Author Event
How do we design happy cities? Urban design consultant, award-winning journalist and author of Happy City, Charles Montgomery looks for answers in psychology, neuroscience and behavioral economics, and in cityscapes from Disneyland to Dubai.
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Sketching in the Galleries
Sketching in the Galleries
All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials.
Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and his Recuerdos
Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and his Recuerdos
Join Rose Marie Beebe and Robert M. Senkewicz as they discuss their recent translation and publication of Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo’s massive five-volume history of California before the American conquest, Recuerdos.
STEAM Family Night at Montessori Center School
STEAM Family Night at Montessori Center School
Join Montessori Center School for a STEAM Family Night with hands-on demonstrations, presenations, and more on May 11th.
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Kellam de Forest Speaker Series: The Social Work of Pearl Chase and Margaret Baylor
Kellam de Forest Speaker Series: The Social Work of Pearl Chase and Margaret Baylor
PEARL CHASE SOCIETY CONTINUES THE KELLAM DE FOREST SPEAKER SERIES
MAY 12 PRESENTATION: The Social Work of Pearl Chase and Margaret Baylor at the Carrillo Recreation Center.
Tierney Sutton
Tierney Sutton
Jazz at the Lobero Ovation Series presents Tierney Sutton – Paris Sessions Trio and Celebrating 30 years of The Tierney Sutton Band on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM. The 9-time GRAMMY® nominee has received 7 consecutive nominations for “Best Jazz Vocal Album” – one for every project she has released for the last decade. With a recording and touring history spanning over 20 years and 9 CDs, the band is the only team ever to receive a GRAMMY® nomination for its collaborative arranging. https://www.lobero.org/events/spring-jazz-2023-tierney-sutton/
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Santa Barbara Master Chorale sings Be Not Afraid
Santa Barbara Master Chorale sings Be Not Afraid
On Friday, May 12 (7:30) and Saturday, May 13 (3:00), the SB Master Chorale will present an uplifting and transformative choral concert featuring John Rutter's glorious Requiem plus works by Dan Forrest, Elaine Hagenberg, and more.
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Annual Bonsai Show, Sale and Demonstration
The Bonsai Club of Santa Barbara will hold its annual show, sale and demonstrations Saturday and Sunday May 13 and 14 in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 La Cumbre Road at the corner of Foothill Road. Admission is free and open to all who may be interested. Saturday and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be a professional show of Club Member’s trees in a variety of styles. There will also be a sales area for trees, pots, tools and other related bonsai items, as well as a silent auction for special items. Bonsai demonstrations will be held on both days at 1 p.m.
Club members will be available to answer questions on the art of bonsai and there will be a free bonsai problem clinic. Attendees are welcome to bring in trees for advice. A beginning workshop will be held in early June and attendees can get further information and sign up at the show.
Jemma and the Mermaid’s Call
Jemma and the Mermaid’s Call
Continuing its book launch
series, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to host
the local launch of Jemma and the Mermaid’s Call a new children’s book,
written by local author Laura VonDracek and illustrated by Matthew King.
This special community event on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. will
take place on the Museum’s patio. It will include a reading from the book
followed by a family art activity, creating mermaid bookmarks. Cost is
free, but space is limited. Registration is required by emailing
reservations@sbmm.org or online at: https://sbmm.org/santa-barbaraevents/
Santa Barbara Master Chorale sings Be Not Afraid
Santa Barbara Master Chorale sings Be Not Afraid
On Friday, May 12 (7:30) and Saturday, May 13 (3:00), the SB Master Chorale will present an uplifting and transformative choral concert featuring John Rutter's glorious Requiem plus works by Dan Forrest, Elaine Hagenberg, and more.
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FSA Spring Fundraiser—Dreams in Bloom
FSA Spring Fundraiser—Dreams in Bloom
Dreams in Bloom is a fundraising event for Family Service Agency, Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center, and Guadalupe’s Little House by the Park. The event will include a cocktail hour, a sit-down dinner, and a silent and live auction.
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Special Mother’s Day Hike at Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve
Special Mother’s Day Hike at Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve
Join The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County for an extra special hike overlooking our beautiful coasts!
Studio Sunday
Studio Sunday
Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. Each month explore a different medium—clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, paper—inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection or special exhibitions. In May, create a pinch pot from air dry clay. Draw animals and patterns into the clay, then finish with a watercolor wash, inspired by "Shallow Bowl with Pipal Leaves Fish Motif" (3500 -2500 BCE).
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
State Street Ballet Academy presents Alice in Wonderland on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM and Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Join Alice on her journey into the magic of Wonderland! Featuring Academy dancers of all ages and State Street Ballet Young Dancers, this new ballet is an imaginative portrayal of the classic story by Lewis Carroll. The performance will showcase the talents of our ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, and hip-hop dancers. Fun for the whole family!
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An Intimate Poetry Pairing
An Intimate Poetry Pairing
Join us in the historic Covarrubias Adobe Courtyard for happy hour and an opportunity to hear Santa Barbara's 2023 Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio and 2022 Youth Poet Laureate Madeline Miller, as they share readings of their work and discuss their passion for poetry.
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Ending Sexual Violence on Campus: A Holistic Approach
Ending Sexual Violence on Campus: A Holistic Approach
The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life is proud to present its Spring 2023 Capps Forum on Ethics and Public Policy: "Ending Sexual Violence on Campus: A Holistic Approach."
Rodney Crowell: The Chicago Sessions Tour
Rodney Crowell: The Chicago Sessions Tour
Lobero LIVE presents Rodney Crowell: The Chicago Sessions Tour with special guests Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM. With 15 number one hits and tracks recorded by everyone from Emmylou Harris and Johnny Cash to Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, it would be difficult to overstate Crowell’s impact on roots music over the past five decades. The two-time GRAMMY® winner has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Songwriting from the Americana Music Association, was honored with ASCAP’s prestigious Founder’s Award, and was presented with the Academy of Country Music’s Poet’s Award.
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The Good Good Show
The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians working today!
Death Cafe Santa Barbara
Death Cafe Santa Barbara
Hello Friends! You're invited to Death Cafe Santa Barbara (in conjunction with The Center for Successful Aging) with Liz Bauer, Lynn Holzman, and Peggy Levine Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 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,
Live Music, Wine, & Empanadas
Live Music, Wine, & Empanadas
Join Carr Winery on Wednesdays for the Wednesday Wine Up. We will help you get up and over the hump of the week with the Rock’n roll blues sounds of the Kinsella Band. Enjoy your favorite glass of Carr wine, an empanada, and set your eyes on the weekend to come.
Mighty Poplar
Mighty Poplar
Lobero LIVE presents Mighty Poplar on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Regarded as some of the finest players of their generation, Mighty Poplar features Andrew Marlin (Watchhouse), Noam Pikelny and Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers), Greg Garrison (Leftover Salmon) and Alex Hargreaves (Billy Strings). The true spirit of bluegrass infuses their self-titled debut album, a new all-star roots project, coming March 31 on Free Dirt Records. The group has captured the fierce and playful energy of an all-night jam between old friends who just happen to be grandmasters of the music.
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Docent Recruitment Reception
Docent Recruitment Reception
If you have a passion for art and are interested in serving the community, the SBMA Docent Program is a rewarding and supportive environment to learn and have fun.
Volunteer docents engage with visitors of all ages through guided tours to make works of art accessible to everyone. An art background is not required. Diverse applicants with an interest in learning about art, working with students, and facilitating positive Museum experiences for visitors are encouraged to apply. In addition to touring, docents enjoy an extensive program of continuing education provided by curators and local experts. The year-long training course begins each September.
If interested, plan to attend a Recruitment Reception on Thursday, May 18, 3 to 5 pm at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
For more information or to attend, visit www.sbma.net/docent or contact education@sbma.net.
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Celebrating the Debut of Dinner with the President
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
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.
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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.
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Lights, Camera, Julia!
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.
Las Cafeteras Presented By ¡Viva el Arte!
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!
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Quire of Voyces SACRED HEART May 20 & 21, 2023
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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Lobero 150th Ovation Celebration Block Party
Lobero 150th Ovation Celebration Block Party
Come twist the night away! EARL MINNIS PRESENTS a Free Community Block Party Event, in honor of the Lobero’s 150th Ovation Celebration, featuring Chubby Checker and The Wildcats, with special guests Glen Phillips, Spencer The Gardener, and La Boheme Dancers performing on the Lobero’s esplanade on Saturday, May 20, 3 PM – 8 PM.
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Cherry Bombe x Taste of Santa Barbara
Cherry Bombe x Taste of Santa Barbara
Celebrate the women that make Santa Barbara County’s food and drink scene thrive! Join Cherry Bombe for an afternoon of inspiring discussions with local winemakers, chefs, and producers at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos.
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Taste of Santa Barbara Wines
Taste of Santa Barbara Wines
Join us for the annual Taste of Santa Barbara Wines at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park! Come explore, connect, and learn what makes Santa Barbara County’s wine scene unique.
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Teddy Bear Picnic
Teddy Bear Picnic
The Teddy Bear Picnic is a family-friendly event hosted by Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and celebrates the spirit of community, family, and local support. Joins us on the upper lawn of Montecito Club on Sunday, May 21st for a beautiful party on the lawn including a buffet lunch, wine, music and games. Don't forget to wear your picnic whites!
Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara Spring Concert
Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara Spring Concert
The Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara will perform on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Elings Performing Arts Center at Dos Pueblos High School. Admission is FREE.
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Comedy for Canines: A Spark Rescue Fundraiser
Comedy for Canines: A Spark Rescue Fundraiser
Santa Barbara Pet Sitters Presents “Comedy for Canines” Fundraiser for Spark Rescue on May 22 at Wine Therapy!
Jonathan Greenblatt: Fighting Hate for Good
Jonathan Greenblatt: Fighting Hate for Good
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt offers a primer on how we can take back the momentum from conspiracy theories and antisemitic extremists online and in our schools and communities.
Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction
Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction
4th annual Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction” fundraising walk will return to the estate on Saturday, July 22 at 9:00 a.m.
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Mental Health in Our Community: A Vital Dialogue (with a Depth Psychology Perspective)
Mental Health in Our Community: A Vital Dialogue (with a Depth Psychology Perspective)
This panel conversation on the current state of mental health in our local community will outline the primary trends and concerns that are affecting our collective well-being. Each panelist will bring forth their unique observations, perspectives, and potential solutions for addressing the issues through myriad approaches.
Partnership for Excellence 2023 – Welcoming, Connecting, and Wellness: What’s Possible?
Partnership for Excellence 2023 – Welcoming, Connecting, and Wellness: What’s Possible?
Join us this spring for a special 30th anniversary convening of the Partnership for Excellence, as we return in person.
In a time when reflecting on pandemic lessons-learned could be beneficial, our social sector seems more pressed and stretched than ever. On May 23, we will focus awareness on how our capacity as individuals and organizations is linked to wellness.
PFE continues its mission to cultivate spaces to invite nonprofit organizations and foundations into community conversations around the leadership and wellness within the Santa Barbara County social sector. Generously sponsored by Foundation Roundtable members, this year the Partnership for Excellence (PFE) celebrates 30 years of learning, connecting, and collaborating together.
Register now: https://nprnsb.org/partnership-for-excellence-2023/
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Celebrate Public Works Week!
Celebrate Public Works Week!
Celebrate National Public Works Week (May 21 – 27) with staff from the City of Goleta’s Public Works department! Join us for a free interactive community event. It’s a great opportunity to meet our stellar Public Works team and partner agencies, ask questions and learn about the many upcoming projects in the works. There will be interactive activities, equipment show-and-tell, information tables, giveaways and more.
Pelagic Birding off Southern California:Searching for Seabirds in the Open Ocean
Pelagic Birding off Southern California:Searching for Seabirds in the Open Ocean
All are welcome to attend a program exploring the birds of the Southern California offshore seas, topic of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society program on Wednesday, May 24 at 7:30 – 9pm. It will be held at Farrand Hall, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2529 Puesta del Sol in Santa Barbara.
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The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
Set in a time-bending, darkly comic world between heaven and hell, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot reexamines the plight and fate of the New Testament’s most infamous and unexplained sinner.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Hosts Wine Pairing Dinner with Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard on May 25, 2023
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Hosts Wine Pairing Dinner with Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard on May 25, 2023
Come and enjoy an intimate gathering featuring the superb Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard wines paired with culinary delights from new Executive Chef Susanto Bhattacharya
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara–the premier oceanfront resort along the Gaviota Coast–welcomes Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard for the monthly wine pairing dinner series in a very special dinner celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Dierberg Family Estate. The special evening will be in the intimate and private Angel Oak Wine Cellar below Angel Oak–The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s fine dining restaurant. The carefully curated four-course pairing menu will bring forth the tasting notes of special Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard wines selected by the family from the family’s cellars. The pairing menu will be created in collaboration with Chef de Cuisine of Angel Oak, Josh Kellim and will include the first vintage of Tyler Thomas, who celebrates his tenth anniversary as winemaker at the estate. It will be an evening to remember as guests enjoy a reception on the outdoor terrace, taking in the sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean before heading to the intimate cellar for dinner.
The evening’s menu is a perfectly paired culinary and wine experience; the flavor presented is carefully chosen to bring forth the tasting notes of each Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard wine poured. The first course features Morro Bay oysters and a rhubarb mignonette finished with nasturtium oil paired with the 2020 Dierberg Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills. It also features The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Caviar, crispy potato topped with onion crème fraîche deliciously paired with the 2020 Dierberg Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills. The second course spotlights local halibut served with braised artichoke and delta asparagus, prepared with Star Lane beurre blanc and saffron oil and is paired with 2019 Dierberg Drum Canyon Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills. The menu continues with Colorado Lamb Chop topped with date spiced lamb jus on a delectable plate including spring vegetables couscous, lemon yogurt, and fresh hummus. This course is paired with the 2020 Star Lane Vineyard ‘Faron’ White Blend, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. Guests will then move to the fourth course featuring Tête De Moine cheese flavored with local honey and peppercorn and perfectly paired with the 2013 Star Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. The culinary experience will end with a delectable, hand crafted dessert by Pastry Chef Christine Rosell. Guests will enjoy this spectacular dining experience in the private wine cellar room below Angel Oak–The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s fine dining restaurant.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Star Lane Estate is best known for its world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, produced under the direction of second-generation owners and siblings Michael Dierberg and Ellen Dierberg Milne. Owner and Montecito resident Ellen Dierberg Milne will attend the dinner along with winemaker Tyler Thomas, who will celebrate his tenth harvest this year. Wines from the family’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Vineyard at Drum Canyon in the Sta. Rita Hills will also be featured as Thomas guides guests through the history of this famed Santa Barbara estate and his own history which included an apprenticeship with Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti fame.
The Angel Oak x Dierberg Star Lane Vineyards Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25th. Seats are $225 per person, excluding tax and gratuity charges. Reservations can be made online via Experiences at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Events (sevenrooms.com).
For more information about Star Lane Vineyard, visit www.starlanevinyard.com. For more information about Dierberg Vineyard visit www.dierbergvineyard.com
Bear Cave Comedy @ Unbearable
Bear Cave Comedy @ Unbearable
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 outdoor location in Santa Barbara with so many fire pits (there are heaters and blankets). Food available for purchase on site with a full bar and NO DRINK MINIMUMS
WHERE WILL THE SHOW BE?
Santa Barbara's Secret Fire Pit Bar at 501 State Street
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Check out our Instagram @sambearcomedy - or email us at sambearcomedy@gmail.com
Bear Cave COMEDY
Bear Cave Comedy brings live comedy experiences and the BEST Comedy show on 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
State of Our Schools
State of Our Schools
Santa Barbara Education Foundation will host a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado of the Santa Barbara Unified School District on 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.
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The Big Lebowski ~ 25th Anniversary Movie Night
The Big Lebowski ~ 25th Anniversary Movie Night
Join us for Movie Night in the barrel room at Carr Winery in Santa Barbara on Friday, May 26th from 7-9pm. We are featuring The Big Lebowski ~ 25th Anniversary and serving up wine by the glass, and empanadas.
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Post-Fire Wonders of Arroyo Hondo Preserve!
Post-Fire Wonders of Arroyo Hondo Preserve!
Join The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County for a tour of our very own nature preserve where we will learn about fire ecology!
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Adderley School – Celebrating 30 Years
Adderley School – Celebrating 30 Years
Adderley School – Celebrating 30 Years on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 7 PM. This glorious musical revue highlights some of school’s most special moments from the past 30 years. Alumni will raise their voices and usher in the next 30 years. This celebration provides a glimpse into the transformative power of early musical theater education and benefits the new Adderley School Foundation.
The Adderley School: Celebrating 30 Years
The Adderley School: Celebrating 30 Years
Join Master of Ceremonies James Corden – Tony, BAFTA, and Emmy Award-winning entertainment legend known for his work as an actor, host, writer, producer, and karaoke singer extraordinaire – and Kenny Loggins – GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and producer – in Celebrating 30 years of Adderley, a not-to-be-missed fundraising event supporting The Adderley School Foundation.
Fashion Fling! A One-day Sale
Fashion Fling! A One-day Sale
Fashion Fling - a One-day Sale of Fine Clothing at Thrift Shop Prices!
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The 7 Gifts of Conscious Aging
The 7 Gifts of Conscious Aging
Explore the extraordinary possibilities that await us in our Third Act through "The 7 Gifts of Conscious Aging Workshop" with Wayne Lehrer on Sunday, May 28th, 12 - 3PM, at Unity of Santa Barbara. Cost is $20 per person with lunch option prior to the workshop.
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejshf76x88760ef3&oseq=&c=&ch=
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Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day Ceremony
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation invites you to join them in honoring the men and women in uniform who died proudly serving their country on Monday, May 29 at 11:00am
PCVF Memorial Day 2023
PCVF Memorial Day 2023
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation invites you to join them in honoring the men and women in uniform who proudly served their country. This FREE event is on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:00 am sharp at the Santa Barbara Cemetery (901 Channel Drive., Santa Barbara, CA 93108). Attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
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Adelfos Ensemble – Two Masses for Three Anniversaries
Adelfos Ensemble – Two Masses for Three Anniversaries
Who: The Adelfos Ensemble
What: Two Masses for Three Anniversaries Choral Concert
Date: May 30, 2023
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street
Tickets: Available at adelfosensemble.org or at the door. General admission $20, students/seniors $15, under age 18 admitted free of charge.
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Downtown LIVE Summer Muisc Series: Nathan & Jessie
Downtown LIVE Summer Muisc Series: Nathan & Jessie
The “Downtown Live” series is part of the Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara’s ongoing efforts to create a vibrant, welcoming downtown district and showcase our local music talent along with local downtown businesses.
Nicholas Galanin Let Them Enter Dancing and Showing Their Faces Presented By UCSB Arts & Lectures
Nicholas Galanin Let Them Enter Dancing and Showing Their Faces Presented By UCSB Arts & Lectures
Multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin, who is of Tlingit and Unangax descent and a citizen of Alaska’s Sitka Tribe, explores conceptions and misconceptions surrounding Indigenous identity.
5th Annual “The Light Shines Ahead” Luncheon
5th Annual “The Light Shines Ahead” Luncheon
Compassionate Care of Carpinteria hosts its 5th annual luncheon, The Light Shines Ahead, on Wednesday, May 31st, in person, from 11:30am - 1:30pm at the beautiful Rincon Beach Club in Carpinteria.
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SB Botanic Garden “At the Edge” Exhibit: Stories from the Frontlines the Garden’s Conservation Projects on the Channel Islands
“At the Edge,” a new exhibit now on view at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery, goes to the frontlines of the Garden’s conservation work on the Channel Islands to present graphic and photographic stories from two of their ongoing research projects. One section profiles the 30-year-long effort to rescue island mallow, a shrub native only to the Channel Islands, from certain extinction. The other illustrates a study that uses DNA meta-barcoding of the diets of island foxes.
Coronation Couture: See the Banned Coronation Robe
Coronation Couture: See the Banned Coronation Robe
Don't miss your final opportunity to experience the once-in-a-lifetime "Coronation Couture" exhibition at the Couture Pattern Museum. Join us for the 1st Thursday Artwalk at WorkZones, Paseo Nuevo and learn about captivating coronation attire, designed by Queen Elizabeth II's dressmaker, Norman Hartnell, including a robe that was banned for peeresses by King Charles.
1st Thursday at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
1st Thursday at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
Join us at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery in downtown Santa Barbara on Thursday, June 1st from 5 - 8 PM
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First Friday Bossa Nova + Empanadas from Buena Onda
First Friday Bossa Nova + Empanadas from Buena Onda
This Friday mark your calendars for another great evening of live music in the barrel room! Joining us will be Brazilian singer Teka, accompanied by saxophone and keys. She specializes in a new bossa style of jazz where the warmth and beauty of the tropics are vividly embodied. You are not going to want to miss this. Empanadas from Buena Onda will also be available! Free Admission 21+
Movies That Matter: Admissions
Movies That Matter: Admissions
Unity of Santa Barbara presents "Movies That Matter" the first Friday of the month starting June 2nd with "Admissions", the award-winning film for peace starring Academy Award nominee, James Cromwell. Filmmaker John Viscount will be present for the Q&A following the film. Cost is $15 per person or 2 for $25. Click below to register:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejt8wmqh52ddb4fb&oseq=&c=&ch=
Basin of Relations: Understanding and Sustaining Our Regional Watersheds with watershed restoration expert Brock Dolman
Basin of Relations: Understanding and Sustaining Our Regional Watersheds with watershed restoration expert Brock Dolman
How do we sustain our watersheds in uncertain times?
Brock will be sharing his extensive experience working on watershed resilience at the local, regional, and international scales.
It's time for a Re-hydration Revolution
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Santa Barbara Music Club Scholarship Showcase Concert I
Santa Barbara Music Club Scholarship Showcase Concert I
We are pleased to announce that the popular Scholarship Showcase concerts will take place this June 3rd and 10th, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church. See Upcoming Concerts at SBMusicClub.org for details.
First Saturday in Santa Ynez with Carr Winery
First Saturday in Santa Ynez with Carr Winery
Carr Winery presents 1st Saturday in Santa Ynez from 4-7pm on Saturday, June 3rd. Enjoy Art by Neal Parrow, Live Music with Skunk Puppy, Tacos by Zavala’s Catering and $10 Glasses of Carr Wine!
Grab some friends and join us on the first Saturday of every month for a fun filled evening of Art, Wine, Food, and Live Music.
Free Admission, 21+
Sunset Soiree by the Sea
Sunset Soiree by the Sea
The evening includes:
Delicious three-course dinner prepared by Omni Catering paired with premium wines from Chanin Wine Company crafting wines from Santa Barbara County
Person of Purpose and Advancing Abilities Award presentations
Live music provided by Pricey Diggs, the traveling duo of Mark McMillen and Annie Boreson from LA’s South County
Silent auction with artwork celebrating this year’s By-the-Sea theme, curated by Jessika Cardinahl, local artist, whose daughter Sophie has called Hillside home for almost 20 years.
Live auction with a gourmet wine dinner for six people, a getaway weekend for two, and more!
Your opportunity to support Hillside and the residents
For information, please contact Elizabeth Arendt, Hillside’s Development Assistant, at 805-687-0788 x109 or earendt@hillsidesb.org.