Come join us for an architectural walking tour experiencing the historic art and architecture of downtown Santa Barbara as it was reborn after the 1925 earthquake. Hear the histories of the Arlington and Granada Theaters, stroll through La Arcada Court and discover hidden courtyards, fountains, murals and public art. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara

Join us at De La Guerra Place for our Mistletoe Mall, a series of different holiday markets that highlights small businesses here in Santa Barbara! The Santa Barbara Artisan Market will be your one stop shop this holiday season for unique and locally crafted holiday gifts! Friday, December 1st: 10am-6pm Saturday, December 2nd: 10am-6pm Sunday,

Enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping featuring a dozen talented local artisans and unique gifts that celebrate wildlife, nature, and the outdoors. Our vendors are in the museum galleries, surrounded by beautiful art, so rain or shine, you will have a lovely visit and find unique gifts for your family and friends. Shopping proceeds benefit both local vendors

You are invited to attend the 26th annual Santa Barbara Empty Bowls fundraiser! Treat your palate to a selection of gourmet soups, shop our Holiday Marketplace and enjoy the delightful process of choosing from hundreds of one-of-a-kind bowls-created by community members throughout Santa Barbara. All proceeds help provide healthy food to families and individuals in

You won’t want to miss this workshop about how you can live rich inside and out with financial coach and author Chellie Campbell as she talks about “Putting the Wealthy Spirit Principles into Practice” at Unity of Santa Barbara on Sunday, December 3rd at noon! Tickets are $20. Click here to register.

Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday season. Each ceremony will feature speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree. Please come to one or more of our Light Up A Life ceremonies, and hang a star in memory of a

Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 40th Annual Light Up A Life. This beloved community tradition takes place to remember and honor those you miss this holiday season.  Light Up a Life will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree. Guests can also hang

Christmas with The Petersens on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7:30 PM. The American roots music band, which consists of four siblings, their mom, and a dear friend, is known for taking the music of the Ozarks to the world. They went viral online in 2019 when their YouTube videos gained international attention, and have now reached nearly 200 million views. The show will be a concert full of Christmas classics you love, warm family moments of laughter, and a reminder of what this time of year is truly about.

https://www.lobero.org/events/christmas-with-the-petersens/

Experience the future of music at the UCSB Ensemble for Contemporary Music (ECM) Fall Concert on December 5, 2023, 7:30 pm, at the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.

With three performances this year at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara Revels welcomes the holiday season with an exciting, new version of The Revels, beginning on Saturday, December 16th with a matinee at 2:30 pm and an evening performance at 7:30 pm and concluding with a matinee at 2:30 pm on Sunday the 17th. This

Dec 5, 2023 | Bringing Back Our Wetland: Community Film Screening & Panel Discussion The Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration Please join us for a free screening of Michael Love's film, Bringing Back Our Wetland presented by the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Learn how UC Santa

Join Adelfos Ensemble for our holiday concert "A Light to Lighten the Darkness" on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm in beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church (1500 State St., SB 93101). Temmo Korisheli and Steven Browning Thomson lead the Adelfos Ensemble in ... Benjamin Britten’s beloved A Ceremony of Carols, Op.28 with Southern California concert harpist Ellie

Experience holiday magic as José Hernández leads the renowned Mariachi Sol de México in a festive celebration that blends traditional Christmas carols and elements of Las Posadas.

Join us for the UCSB Chamber Players Fall Concert on December 6, 2023, 7:30 pm at Karl Geiringer Hall.

40th Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony    Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 40th Annual Light Up A Life. This beloved community tradition takes place to remember and honor those you miss this holiday season.  Light Up a Life will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting

Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday season. Each ceremony will feature speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree. Please come to one or more of our Light Up A Life ceremonies, and hang a star in memory of a

Lobero LIVE presents The Manhattan Transfer 50th Anniversary & Farewell Tour on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM. The legendary quartet has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, winning 10 GRAMMY® Awards out of 20 nominations. With their current release, FIFTY, the group has earned its 21st GRAMMY® nomination – for Best Jazz Vocal Album. They’ve also been inducted this year into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame and the Vocal Music Hall of Fame.

https://www.lobero.org/events/the-manhattan-transfer-50th-anniversary-farewell-tour/

Lobero LIVE presents The Manhattan Transfer 50th Anniversary & Farewell Tour on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM. The legendary quartet has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, winning 10 GRAMMY® Awards out of 20 nominations. With their current release, FIFTY, the group has earned its 21st GRAMMY® nomination – for Best Jazz Vocal Album. They’ve also been inducted this year into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame and the Vocal Music Hall of Fame.

https://www.lobero.org/events/the-manhattan-transfer-50th-anniversary-farewell-tour/

We are thrilled to announce our annual Westerlay Orchids Christmas Open House is near!    Taking place next Thursday, December 7th at the Retail showroom, enjoy seasonal bites, beverages, photos with Santa, Raffle prizes, European Christmas Market and more! What: Annual Holiday Party! When: Thursday, December 7th, 2022 - 3PM - 6PM  Where: 3504 Via

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and movement of Coastal Edges: Life, Light, Flow -  a collaborative show with local Fiber Artist and Sculptor, Kellen Meyer and Photographer and Fine Artist, John Baran.  Opening reception Thursday, December 7th, 5-8p at Art & Soul in the Funk Zone, through the patio at Lama Dog Tap Room.

The holidays are sweeter at the Paseo Nuevo! Come decorate gingerbread and sugar cookies at the Peppermint Parlor. Bring friends & family too and spread the holiday cheer!

Come celebrate the holiday season at the final Paint at Paseo Event of the year! Join in for a cozy night of art inside the Peppermint Parlor, community, and relaxation featuring Gio Herrera, a Santa Maria-based Oaxaqueno artist who draws inspiration from his cultural traditions, lifestyle, and nature. Gio will lead a 90-minute acrylic painting

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

Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Create botanical ghost prints in turquoise ink on black and white sheets of paper inspired by Bertha Jaques’ False Spikenard (ca. 1915). Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. Family Resource Center Free

Art Matters Lecture with Matthew Welch, Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Minneapolis Institute of Art. With their crisp outlines, unmodulated colors, and surprising vantage points, Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) from the 18th and 19th centuries seem as fresh and captivating today as when they were produced. Sensuality, fashion, decadent entertainments and urban pastimes all reflect

Known for its “voluptuous tapestry of sound, vocal purity and radiant sonorities,” the Quire of Voyces celebrates its 30th anniversary season steadfastly dedicated to its mission of presenting and recording world-class, transcendent interpretations of sacred a cappella works from the Renaissance and modern eras in spectacular historic settings. Envisioned and founded by Artistic Director Nathan

Lift your spirits at the UCSB Gospel Choir Fall Concert on December 8, 2023, 7:30 pm at Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.

Winner of the prestigious Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Samara Joy embraces the great tradition of such singers as Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald in this holiday-themed concert featuring three generations of her family.

Throw on your ugliest Christmas sweater and come enjoy a frosty cold beer at the Captain Fatty's Beer Garden! Enjoy fun beats from DJ Claire Zielinski and show off your ugly Christmas sweater next to our festive Christmas tree!

The Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) welcomes all to experience an enchanting Winter Wonderland this Holiday Season at Camp Arnaz. Immerse yourself in the sights of thousands of twinkling lights and holiday music as Camp Arnaz is transformed into a fantastic festival featuring dazzling lights, holiday horses, Santa’s elves, and delightful treats. Guests

Enjoy a delicious cup of hot cocoa at the Peppermint Parlor on Friday evenings!

Children ages 5-12 gain inspiration from works of art in the Museum’s collection to draw, paint, print, collage, and sculpt artful gifts to share with friends and family. Ridley Tree Education Center, 1600 Santa Barbara Street $120 SBMA Member $150 Non-Member

Come join us for an architectural walking tour of historic buildings in downtown Santa Barbara. Hear the rich anecdotal history of buildings such as de la Guerra Adobe, El Paseo, Meridian Studios, Lobero Theatre among others. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara offers its Sabado Architectural Walking Tour each Saturday beginning at 10:00am. Tour leaves

It's that time of year again! Join the Goleta Valley Historical Society for our annual Holiday at the Ranch! Meet Santa and his rein-goats, enjoy festive holiday music, go for a tractor ride, and much, much more! There will be children's crafts, tours of Stow House decked out in its holiday best, local craft vendors,

Clay Studio SB, a non-profit community ceramics studio in Goleta, will be hosting its Winter Holiday Market on December 9th from 11AM-4PM. Over 30 ceramic artists will be selling their handcrafted creations. This is a great opportunity to connect with the local artist community and visit a one-of-a-kind 3D arts facility. The Holiday Market will

Co-Sponsored by Chaucer's Books, Mrs. Claus (Nancy Nufer) and her elf Twinkletoes (Aveline Von Staden) will read holiday stories and conduct sing-a-long carols at Skin Deep on Saturday, December 9th. Two presentations: 11:00am and 1:00pm. Refreshments provided. (Best suited to ages 3-8)

Join us at De La Guerra Place for our Mistletoe Mall, a series of different holiday markets that highlights small businesses here in Santa Barbara! Streets of Vintage Holiday Market will be your one stop shop this holiday season for unique and locally crafted holiday gifts! Saturday, December 9th: 10am-6pm Sunday, December 10th: 10am-6pm Saturday,

Join the SBMA Museum Store for a unique opportunity to decorate cookies with cookbook author Elizabeth Poett on December 9 from 12 to 2 pm! Elizabeth is the author of the newly released book “The Ranch Table,” which outlines meals inspired by her life spent on her family’s 14,000-acre ranch on Santa Barbara’s Central Coast.

Co-Sponsored by Chaucer's Books, Mrs. Claus (Nancy Nufer) and her elf Twinkletoes (Aveline Von Staden) will read holiday stories and conduct sing-a-long carols at Skin Deep on Saturday, December 9th. Two presentations: 11:00am and 1:00pm. Refreshments provided. (Best suited to ages 3-8)

Learn more about gut health and how to improve immunity this winter season! We will discuss the importance of gut microbiome, the role of prebiotics and probiotics and how to make your own homemade sauerkraut and pickled vegetables. HOSTED BY: WELL WITH RYNELL, Holistic Health Coach COST: $25 Cost includes the mason jars, food ingredients

Santa Barbara Festival Ballet is proud to announce its 48th annual production of The Nutcracker, a cherished holiday tradition returning to The Arlington Theatre. Embrace the magic of the season with three performances on Saturday and Sunday, December 9th and 10th. This event promises to be a heartwarming and festive celebration of the holidays, suitable

SANTA BARBARA MUSIC CLUB HOLIDAY CONCERT AND RECEPTION   The Santa Barbara Music Club’s annual Holiday Concert and Reception is back!  On Saturday, December 9, the Santa Barbara Music Club presents a festive and varied concert at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St, Santa Barbara.  This concert features guitarists David and Joseph Malvinni

Have no fear, the holiday cheer is here! Enjoy live holiday music every Saturday from 4-7pm at Center Court.

Back by popular demand, the Director of Opera Santa Barbara, a celebrated soprano, and the award winning San Marcos High School Madrigals perform songs of the season

The Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) welcomes all to experience an enchanting Winter Wonderland this Holiday Season at Camp Arnaz. Immerse yourself in the sights of thousands of twinkling lights and holiday music as Camp Arnaz is transformed into a fantastic festival featuring dazzling lights, holiday horses, Santa’s elves, and delightful treats. Guests

Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday season. Each ceremony will feature speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree. Please come to one or more of our Light Up A Life ceremonies, and hang a star in memory of a

40th Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony    Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 40th Annual Light Up A Life. This beloved community tradition takes place to remember and honor those you miss this holiday season.  Light Up a Life will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting

The Aux Ball: Celebrating the Eras is not only a celebration of the Regency Era's opulence and charm but also a tribute to all the eras of the Music Academy - spanning more than 70 years, and supporting its mission to advance and develop the next generation of musical talent, and inspire global audiences.  

Santa Barbara Festival Ballet is proud to announce its 48th annual production of The Nutcracker, a cherished holiday tradition returning to The Arlington Theatre. Embrace the magic of the season with three performances on Saturday and Sunday, December 9th and 10th. This event promises to be a heartwarming and festive celebration of the holidays, suitable

Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History December 9, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the

Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, weather permitting, next to

1997 Semi-autobiographical movie by Sally Potter, starring Potter and Pablo Veron. Shot in Paris and Buenos Aires. After the movie, Fernanda will lead a lively conversation with the group. Light refreshments will be provided Following the movie screening, we will have a lively discussion about what is true, and what is myth, with Maestra Fernanda Ghi.

Celebrate the holiday season with a jolly night of improvised comedy, hosted by The Cornadoes! Following a special featured performance by STEVE!, The Cornadoes will deck the halls with their own style of improv shenanigans. The party continues with a short form jam, in which anyone is invited to play an improv game on stage