On Saturday, November 11 at 7:30 and Sunday, November 12 at 3 p.m., the Santa Barbara Master Chorale will present a concert featuring Gabriel Faure’s Requiem and John Rutter’s Gloria.

This performance will be at First United Methodist Church, corner of Garden and Anapamu, in Santa Barbara. Tickets are $22 general admission, $20 seniors and disabled, $12 college students with ID, and free for children in K-12. They can be purchased from chorus members, at www.sbmasterchorale.org, and at the door.

The Santa Barbara Symphony presents Santa Barbara Youth Symphony on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 4 PM. This advanced ensemble – which brings together 50 gifted musicians ages 12-18 from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire – teaches the skills and instills the discipline that budding young musicians need

Temple Etz Chaim is proud to host "A Conversation with Lori Gottleib" as part of its an annual speaker series for the local community, “Our World Evolving: Global Thought Leaders in Our Community.”

Temple Etz Chaim is proud to psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottliebas part of their an annual speaker series for the local community. The 2023 Speaker Series is entitled “Our World Evolving: Global Thought Leaders in Our Community.”

Class Description Join us for a special edition of our monthly class on Stearn's Wharf! We will start with yoga and embodiment. The class will be open to all levels with postures that are accessible to everyone and options for modification or amplification if desired. If you don't feel like doing anything, you'll still benefit

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! UCSB’s Storke Tower and its carillon were a gift from Thomas Storke, former

Each day, active, informed seniors are victimized by predators who steal their money and property. In this month's seminar, you will learn how crooks dupe unsuspecting victims and how to protect yourselves and your loved ones. The presentation featuring Santa Barbara's District Attorney's Office will include descriptions of prosecuted cases and information on how to

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents indigenous environmentalist Robin Wall Kimmerer delivering a lecture on her book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants on Tuesday, November 14 at UCSB Campbell Hall.                                         $40/

The Valencia Baryton Project was founded in Valencia, Spain with the vision of performing the nearly 160 works written by Franz Joseph Haydn as well as compositions by other composers, both modern and classical. At the heart of the ensemble is the traditional formation in trio - baryton, viola, and violoncello - for which Haydn

Lobero LIVE presents Watchhouse “Special Duo Set,” with special guest Humbird, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange) reintroduced themselves on their 2021 self-titled LP, and are now celebrating the release of 2022’s self-produced recording Watchhouse (Duo) with a short run of

Tabla and bansuri meet acoustic bass and banjo in this seamless musical adventure combining the cerebral complexity of Indian ragas with bluegrass and the gut-level groove of a funky bass line.

The UCSB Department of Music with Arts & Lectures presents special guest and world-famous Indian drummer Zakir Hussain. Zakir Hussain will give a talk and demonstration with the UCSB music community on November 15, 10:00 am at Kerr Hall Studio. The pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time, Zakir Hussain is appreciated as one of the world’s greatest and most influential musicians, one

Directed by Richard North, the UCSB Gamelan Ensemble will showcase an ancient style of gamelan from Cirebon, West Java, featuring dynamic drumming, delicate melodies, and lively interlocking rhythms. Bring your lunch and friends at noon to the Music Bowl in the Music Building and enjoy some live music!

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber is thrilled to bring back our TechTopia event, amplifying and celebrating our vast high-tech community from Goleta to Carpinteria. The event will feature a panel of speakers who will be telling the stories behind some of our local tech companies, a viewing of the South Coast tech industry videos,

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Anacapa School is an independent, co-educational school for grades 7-12 that offers a high-quality education in an enriching environment. Anacapa empowers students to excel at critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and compassion through experiential and project-based learning that serves the needs of the whole student. Through its 5:1

The Santa Barbara Audubon Society invites the public to a program on Costa Rica's exceptional bird world on Wednesday, November 15 at Farrand Hall, Museum of Natural History. Time is 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Costa Rica has long been regarded as one of the top tropical birding destinations in the world. Roughly the size of

Community Arts Music Association presents Sir Stephen Hough, piano, on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Season Subscriptions on sale now CAMA Office — (805) 966-4324 — camasb.org. Single tickets on sale September 8th. One of the most distinctive artists of his generation and a longtime CAMA favorite, Sir Stephen Hough is a true Renaissance man, combining a distinguished international career as a pianist with those of composer, writer, and painter. Named by The Economist as one of “Twenty Living Polymaths” (a person of great learning and varied expertise), he was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2022 and was the first classical performer to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship (“Genius Grant”) in 2001.

https://www.lobero.org/events/cama-23-24-sir-stephen-hough/

In this paradigm-shifting talk, organizational psychologist Adam Grant – author of Originals, Think Again and Hidden Potential – explores why some people are overlooked despite their talents and offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations.

Thursday, November 16 · 5:30 - 7pm  Join historian Neal Graffy to learn the full story behind John Peck Stearns and his deepwater wharf. It was Monday, September 16, 1872, was when the first ship tied up at John Peck Stearns’ new wharf at the foot of State Street. Prior to this date, ships had

Join this New York Times bestselling author and legendary Doors drummer for a conversation about his most recent book The Doors Unhinged—a powerful exploration of an approach to life and culture that is NOT driven by greed—with novelist and art essayist, Andrew Winer. Signed copies of The Doors Unhinged will be available for sale before and after the talk courtesy

Come hang at the back patio tables of M. Special on State Street to practice Spanish, meet new people, and have fun! All levels of Spanish speaking ability are welcome - from beginner, to intermediate, to native speaker. This will be a fun and friendly environment to practice language! This will be an interactive meetup

With a well-earned reputation as the must-hear pianist of the 21st century, Daniil Trifonov maintains an exquisite balance between power and subtlety in this program of works by Rameau, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Beethoven.

Time & Location Dec 07, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST Santa Barbara, 633 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA About The Event Join us for a premier Herbal First Thursday Event for an In-Person workshop at Pura Luna Apothecary.  We will be teaming up with other herbal local businesses, to present a fun how-to-make & use of

S2BN Entertainment presents Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited - Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights, on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8 PM. Hot on the heels of his most successful solo tour ever, Steve announced his Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited - Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights Tour in 2022. The tour marks the 50th

The public is invited to attend an in-person meeting of NOAA’s Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council in-person at the Port of Hueneme with an option for joining online.

Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are

This is a symphonic journey that will transport you through time and space! The infectious high-energy artistry of Grammy®-winning string trio Time for Three will have you on the edge of your seat with Contact, a triple concerto that explores the human experience, from acclaimed American composer Kevin Puts. Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances keeps the energy pulsating with its powerful & energetic rhythms. The pace mellows as the journey concludes with Georges Bizet’s L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 evoking the sights and sounds of rural France and Ravel’s haunting La Valse.

THE ARTISTS:
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Time for Three
- Nicolas “Nick” Kendall, Violin and Vocals
- Charles Yang, Violin and Vocals
- Ranaan Meyer, Double Bass and Vocals
Repertoire
Kevin Puts | Contact
Alexander Borodin | Polovtsian Dances
Georges Bizet | L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2
Maurice Ravel | La Valse

Lobero LIVE presents An Evening with Bruce Cockburn, with special guest Steve Postell on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM. For 50 years, the Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience – while fiercely striving to make it better. His guitar playing, both acoustic and electric, has placed him in the company of the world’s top instrumentalists. Embracing folk, jazz, rock, and worldbeat styles, Cockburn’s prized songbook will be celebrated for many years to come.

The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society welcomes community members to its General Meeting on Saturday, November 18 from 9:30am - 12pm. The presentation, titled "Finding Your Roots in Mexico," presented by genealogist John P. Schmal, is a unique opportunity for individuals with Mexican ancestry to learn how to explore their heritage through invaluable Mexican church

Part of a series of free Nature Walks to explore the biodiversity of the 230-acre Elings Park as part of a new collaboration between the Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Each hike has a different natural history focus, such as plants, pollinators, or birds, and are led by Garden experts.

Drew Tretick: A Classical Violinist's Odyssey Saturday, November 18, 2023 2:00 – 4:00 pm Concord Hall, 1407 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA In person and Live Webcast Presenter: Drew Tretick Drew Tretick brings everything orchestras want from an artist, namely a great player with charisma, connection with the audience, and the greatest charts you could

The Committee for Social Justice proudly presents the 2nd in our film and audience participation series on the myths of homelessness.  We will present two films, speakers from the lived-experience and unhoused citizen will speak on subjects that pertain to their lives.  Questions, ideas and answers will be provided by all.  An educational experience.

The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara's longest running monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, The Late Late Show with James Corden, HULU, Jimmy Kimmel, TruTV, E!, Sirius XM and more. FEATURING: Jono Zalay, Erin Lampart, Julie Weidmann, Lexie Grace and Sal