Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists.

UC Santa Barbara University Carillonist Wesley Arai will present a recital from the carillon in UC Santa Barbara's Storke Tower on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 2 pm PDT. Listeners are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on the grass outside the tower during the recital.

“Boyle is a writer who chooses a large canvas and fills it to the edges.”
—Barbara Kingsolver
Bestselling author and Santa Barbara's own idiosyncratic muse, T.C. Boyle returns to celebrate the Museum’s grand reopening and read from his lively and thought-provoking new novel "Talk To Me."

Garden Talk with UC Master Gardeners presents "Harvesting and Post-Harvest Storage". September is when many garden crops are ripe and ready for harvest. Join to learn research-based harvest techniques and strategies, and how to preserve your bounty to enjoy throughout the year.

PFLAG Santa Barbara/Santa Maria September Virtual Meeting
Back to School: Can a Child be Too Young to Learn About Being LGBTQ+?

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is hosting an online open house for people of all ages and backgrounds with a passion for science!

Financial and college industry experts help you prepare for you college-bound teen. Learn what you need to know from seasoned financial and college industry experts. Planning ahead can save you money and stress. Two experts will cover financial strategies to maximize potential aid and what's new in the world of college applications.

SBCC School of Extended Learning, Career Skills Institute short courses and certificate programs provide the training you need to get a job, advance in your job, or skills to grow your business.

Microsoft Excel 2 course provides an overview of Microsoft Excel topics including working with large and multiple worksheets and workbooks, managing lists, creating and managing tables and conditional formatting.

Microsoft Excel 2 takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 14 through September 23. Classes will be held 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

Join Kent C. Weimer for his talk on "Stories from the Trenches: Troublesome Gifts and the IRS" on Tuesday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m.

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for increased scientific literacy across the population. Join the FREE discussion on September 15th at 5:00 p.m.

Hear from an expert panel to learn how you can help create positive impacts on your own community for the next 10 years. SPEAKERS David Becker, Executive Director, Center for Elections Innovation & Research, will discuss the redistricting requirements of the Voting Rights Act and local ordinances and factors that must be considered in drawing

BLOOD DRIVE Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office 4436 Calle Real Thursday, September 16 1:30pm - 6:30pm in the Bloodmobiles in front of the Southern Branch Jail To schedule an appointment visit www.donors.vitalant.org and enter blood drive code 1493 or call (805)542-8500. There is currently an urgent need for all blood types so we need your help.

Hot & Cold Backcountry Springs of the Santa Barbara & Ojai Mountains Free Online Presentation with Q&A Thursday, September 16th, 5:30pm With fall approaching and temperatures becoming more pleasant, now is a great time to start thinking about heading out into the backcountry for soaking and nature connection. However, the big challenge in our semi-arid

Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s newly reopened galleries as an​ impetus to writing. Each session is led by a visiting writer who begins with a conversation and prompts, partially inspired by works on view. Participants are free to write on their own and then reconvene as a group to share and comment on each other’s work. Please bring a journal or notebook, laptop, or tablet on which to write.

PFLAG Santa Barbara Spanish Speaking Meeting - September

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will present “Water Solutions: The Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant,” a free Zoom webinar with Malcolm Hamilton and Gaylen Fair on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 7 pm. They will discuss the City of Santa Barbara’s water supply and a history of the desalination plant from initial construction through to the recent reactivation of the plant The presentation is free, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Marie L. Morrisroe, but registration is required at https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-events/.

Don Carlos up next for “Evenings at Elings” - A family-friendly reggae music series at Elings Park 

SBVA Fine Arts Gallery Public Reception
Friday September 17  5:30 - 7:30 PM

Are you curious about how the ocean is managed within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary? Join us for our next council meeting where we will discuss resource management issues with 21 advisory council members. Public input and questions are welcome.

Ace Pro Music presents the Wine Cellar Series! A concert will be held for musicians that have been impacted by Covid-19, keeping live music alive in our communities. Artists include: Rick Reeves, H.O.T. Dam, and TD Lind. Join us to support an amazing venue and our incredible, hard working musicians! We hope to see you

You can help keep microplastics out of the ocean by joining the Watershed Brigade’s Microtrash Challenge at West Beach on Saturday, September 18th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Become part of the solution to ocean pollution on Coastal Cleanup Day, Saturday, September 18th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

The third annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day, set for Saturday, September 18, will feature two wineries. Farm Day gives the public the opportunity to take part in free, in-person, tours of farms in the Santa Maria Valley region.

Get ready for the third annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day with free, in-person, open farm tours on Saturday, September 18

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day is back, and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is proud to announce its participation! Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket on Saturday, September 18, 2021—and this year SBMM is one of those museums. SBMM will be open to Smithsonian ticket holders and all others that day from 10am-3pm.

Celebrate Another Day in Paradise with us at Santa Barbara's premier Ice Rink! Full day of games, food and fun for the whole family!

Santa Barbara County Farm Day is back with in-person, open farm tours on Saturday, September 18. Free.

The Fifth annual Heart of New House luncheon will take place on September 18, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.

Hosted by local grassroots nonpartisan organization, Stand Up SB, Santa Barbara joins over 400 cities and over 40 countries, in a fun gathering to unite the community, in honor of the worldwide’s efforts to celebrate humanity’s right to freedom. Live band, DJ, medical information booths, wellness speakers and more! All are welcome. Event kicks off with a march from the Stearn’s Wharf to The De La Guerra Plaza. Bring your good vibes for a empowering time!
www.StandUpSB.com #wewillallbethere