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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.
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.
Stop Searching: Best Brunch in SB is at Angel Oak, Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
We are excited to announce that the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
is rolling out the red carpet every Sunday with the best brunch in Santa Barbara. Indulge, relax, and recharge from 10-1 pm at Angel Oak, the signature fine dining venue that offers elevated coastal cuisine with 180 degrees views of the captivating Gaviota Coast.
Imagine this: start your Sunday off sipping prosecco or your drink of choice from the extensive list of wines and spirits. Enjoy the Sunrise Spritz or the festive “Build your own Bloody” option while enjoying the spectacular ocean view.
Chef Josh Kellim’s extensive brunch menu is unparalleled. It includes decadent offerings and unique delights ranging from a Half Dozen Oysters and Ritz Carlton Caviar to the savory Duck and Vegetables Hash.
Brunching favorites like Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, and Blueberry Banana Pancakes will keep every guest happy. And don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth with the dessert offerings, including the signature Goleta Lemon Tart. Linger over a final cup of coffee, taking in the majestic scene as pelicans soar nearby.
Brunch with us at Angel Oak. Please call for reservations: 805-571-4220.
Volunteer for the 2023 Summer Solstice Celebration!
The 49th annual Summer Solstice Celebration is happening Friday, June 23 - Sunday, June 25!
The Good Good Show
The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara's longest running monthly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians working today!
Moana, Jr Coming to JoAnne Caines Theatre in July
La Cumbre Jr HS Academy, the Performing & Visual Arts Camp and SB School of Performing Arts will present Disney's Moana, Jr at La Cumbre Jr HS JoAnne Caines Theater for four performances.
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Summer Brew Fest
Summer Brew Fest
Join us for a delightful afternoon of craft brews and stunning adobe views at the Downtown Summer Brew Fest!
SING! Concert – Special Event
SING! Concert – Special Event
Music Academy presents SING! Concert – Special Event on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 3 PM. Our famed SING! children’s choir joins forces with the Young People’s Chorus of NYC – an innovative program that has become the model for children’s choruses around the world. See how pairing with the “Chorus of the World” takes our SING!ers to the next level.
BEYOND CONVERSATION: Radiant Frequencies – Music & Art at SBMA: A Collaboration between Santa Barbara Museum of Art & Music Academy
BEYOND CONVERSATION: Radiant Frequencies – Music & Art at SBMA: A Collaboration between Santa Barbara Museum of Art & Music Academy
Awol Erizku, an internationally renowned multimedia artist in SBMA's collection, and Music Academy fellows will collaborate on an experimental performance for one night only.
Art From Scrap Crafternoons
Art From Scrap Crafternoons
Join us for a Crafternoon, every Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Crafternoons are sure to ignite your imagination with a themed workshop every week! Open to ages 5 and up. Cost: $8.00 per person Please note that Crafternoons are held upstairs in our workshop and will be utilizing hot glue guns. Children under
Concerts in the Park: Mezcal Martini
Concerts in the Park: Mezcal Martini
Enjoy an evening of free live music along Santa Barbara’s waterfront courtesy of the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Concerts take place every Thursday in July on the Great Meadow in Chase Palm Park. This free concert series is hosted in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Community (PARC) Foundation.
Free Friday Kickball at Elings Park
Free Friday Kickball at Elings Park
Free Friday co-ed, pickup kickball games at Elings Park this summer.
FREE Summer Cinema: The Fifth Element
FREE Summer Cinema: The Fifth Element
Friday night under the stars!
Bring breathable blankets or a low chair, a picnic and your friends.
**Please respect the lawn and your fellow filmgoers: only bring blankets that are permeable (no plastic/nylon/tarps), and chairs that are low-backed and low to the ground. Setup permitted starting at noon on the day of the screening.
Location: County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA
Link: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/events/23-24/the-fifth-element/
Santa Ynez Wine + Tacos + Live Music
Santa Ynez Wine + Tacos + Live Music
Join us for a fun afternoon at Carr Winery in Santa Ynez on Saturday, July 29th from 4-7pm
An Evening with Robert Cray Band
An Evening with Robert Cray Band
Lobero LIVE presents An Evening with Robert Cray Band on Saturday, July 29, at 7:30 PM. Over the past four decades, Cray has created a distinctive sound that rises from American roots, blues, soul, R&B and arrives today both fresh and familiar. Five GRAMMY® wins and 20 acclaimed studio and live albums punctuate the Blues
Carp History Museum’s Marketplace
Carp History Museum’s Marketplace
The Museum Marketplace is happening on Saturday, July 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, 956 Maple Ave. in downtown Carpinteria.