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

This is a new program from NatureTrack -- Family Days are for parents, grandparents and children to enjoy nature games and activities together.  NatureTrack has been leading K-12 students on the trails and beaches since 2011.  Now it’s giving families a chance to experience the ‘outdoor classroom.’  Freedom Trax will be provided to people who

On Sunday, January 28, the forecast at the Santa Barbara Zoo calls for snow, sledding, and a day full of frosty fun at the annual Snow Leopard Festival! Please see press release below for full details, and additional courtesy images can be found here: Snow Leopard Festival: https://sbzoo.canto.com/b/RO3H4 Kisa the Snow Leopard: https://sbzoo.canto.com/b/GJ6M6 Thank you for your support of the Santa

Join us for the 16th Annual Santa Barbara Community Seed Swap!  The event takes place at the Santa Barbara Community Arts Center (SBCAW) in downtown Santa Barbara, with both indoor and outdoor space, rain or shine. Hundreds attend this free event every year sharing seeds and knowledge with other backyard gardeners, plant lovers, beekeepers, farmers and more.

Saddle up because IRON | Rodeo is back for its sixth ride, and this time we're setting up camp at the picturesque AB Ranch just outside Santa Paula. Nestled in the beauty of Wheeler Canyon, AB Ranch is more than just a horse haven; it's a sustainable paradise with pomegranate orchards, honey cultivation, emu eggs, and a menagerie of local

No painting experience? No worries, we're just here to have fun and throw some paint around! Danielle’s easy, step-by-step instruction and assistance will be available to all attendees throughout the program. In this full-sensory sip & paint workshop, attendees will create an abstract painting and taste several wine varietals from Crush It Wine Education during

2024 Local Food Hero- Leslie Person Ryan award at 1:30pm at 16th Santa Barbara Annual Community Seed Swap Leslie Person Ryan of Sweet Wheel Summerland Farm has been committed to building food resilience in her community for many years. Starting with her Sweet Wheel Farm Cart selling local, organic, in season produce & other goods,

Beloved by artists across the decades for his fierce, uncompromising dedication to art, John Densmore occupies a rarified space in pop culture. His musicianship landed him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His writing consistently earns accolades and has appeared in a range of publications including the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone. As his friend

“The one constant thread throughout life so far is that I have been constantly fed and nourished by music” – John Densmore Beloved by artists across the decades for his fierce, uncompromising dedication to art, John Densmore occupies a rarified space in pop culture. His musicianship landed him in the Rock and Roll Hall of

A bi-coastal exhibition, book, and symposium curated by Ninotchka Bennahum, Bruce Robertson, and Rena Heinrich, and performance series curated by Brandon Whited and Delila Moseley, celebrates the heroism of immigrant and BIPOC artists and challenges previous histories of dance to consider how war, exile, inequality, and injustice shaped 20th century performance art. A manifesto of the unsung, Border Crossings demonstrates

ParentConnect is a weekly, drop-in, peer support group for parents and caregivers of a tween, teen, or young adult struggling with a mental health challenge. Registration is required. We will follow up and provide you with the information needed to participate.

Date: January 28, 2024 Time: Doors at 5:30 PM Show at 7:00 PM Tickets: $20 (advance) $23 (cash at the door) All ages Dinner Tables in the Stage Room Call 805-962-7776 #6 for reservations SOhO Restaurant and Music Club Presents Gareth Pearson Gareth is an acoustic guitarist and composer from Cwmbran, South Wales UK. He

A group for incoming 9th-12th graders to develop skills for regulating emotions, managing stress, and improving relationships. Group will use coping skills from a variety of different modalities including; CBT, and DBT. We welcome teens with all identities and backgrounds. Mondays 4-5pm • Starting JAN 22nd **If you miss the first group, you can still join!

Peppino D'Agostino and daughter Aleza D'Agostino take center stage at SoHo Restaurant & Music Club for their upcoming father-daughter tour! Prepare for an unparalleled musical journey as the renowned acoustic guitar maestro, Peppino D'Agostino, teams up with the soulful vocal powerhouse of his daughter, Aleza D'Agostino, for an unforgettable evening of music at SoHo Restaurant

Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2024 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County:  Tuesday January 30, 2024  10 a.m. to

The Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration has received  $7500 grant award is from the Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, a field of interest fund of the Santa Barbara Foundation. This award gives programmatic support to assist in the creation of performing arts pieces for the Parade and Festival to honor the 50th anniversary of

On January 30, Medora’s Book Club features a taut, international thrilled called Bond Hunter, written by Kia McInerny, that explores little known facts of Wall Street's role in financing Germany's war on Europe. The book, set in October 1994, occurs four years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Stunned by the mysterious death of

Investors, Multi-property owners & Landlords: this is a seminar you do NOT want to miss! Come to this Lunch 'n Learn seminar on 1031 exchanges, where we will talk about the advantages of Real Estate Planning, how to avoid capital gains taxes, and the advantages of DSTs. Real Estate Planner & 1031 certified, Melissa Tierney

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, January 31, 2024 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, contact: Lynn at cominghomesb@gmail.com or (805) 729-6172 (I rarely check the phone, so

Author Janet Dowling Sands returns to present new insights and little-known episodes of history from the just-published 2nd edition of her popular book On a Mission: The Real Story of the California Missions. The California missions are beloved historical sites, but they tell a far more interesting and important story than one might imagine—one that is linked to global

District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Jim Shivers Phone: (805) 549-3237 Caltrans is inviting the public to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, January 31 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at the Guadalupe City Hall Auditorium at 918 Obispo Street. This meeting will be

Join us for country music, line dancing, and mechanical bull rides at Backstage in downtown Santa Barbara!

Sara Caputo, an organizational guru who helps increase workplace effectiveness, will introduce the principals of the Power Hour Method and then we’ll get to work. Power Hour productivity sessions are beneficial for deep and cognitively demanding work. Or for completing long-delayed tasks that you tend to procrastinate on. What you work on is up to

For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains… Skills-building groups to strengthen parent-child relationships and improve communication. Learn strategies to recognize your parenting strengths, how to manage stress, and how to handle parenting during conflict. Visit our Support Group page for any updates, and please register in advance. FACILITATOR: Kara 1st Wednesday of

Sullivan Goss is excited to announce the gallery’s second solo exhibition for WHITNEY BROOKS ABBOTT and the first solo show of the new year. This new body of work marks the artist’s first show with the gallery in five years.   Whitney’s first solo show with the gallery debuted immediately following the Thomas fire of

The AIA Santa Barbara Chapter (AIA) serves our members, the profession of architecture, and the community by promoting design excellence, professional development, education, and environmental and social equity. AIA Santa Barbara conducts an annual juried Design Awards Program to honor the work of its membership. The entries in this year’s Design Awards program reflect the

Date/Time:  Thursday, February 1, 2024, 5:30-6:30pm Location: Pura Luna Apothecary,  633 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA Event Type: (workshop) Event Contact:   Emily Watson 805.769.4926 Join us for a sensual FREE First Thursday event to learn how to use Aphrodisiac herbs to increase your lobito. Join Certified Clinical Herbalist & Director or the Artemisia

Wendy Eley Jackson draws on three decades of experience in film and television in her talk, “The Transformative Power of Storytelling” for a Westmont Downtown Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden Street, in downtown Santa Barbara. The event is free and open to the public; no

Join us on February 1, 2024, at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for our Annual Membership Meeting & Regional Business Awards, from 6 – 9 PM. Breaking tradition, this year’s gathering will take place in the evening, adding a touch of excitement to the occasion. Semi-Formal attire is recommended. Let’s come together to applaud

Joan Kee Professor of Art History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor How might we think about art and its histories from the perspective of a “global majority”? Spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Joan Kee looks at the relationships that formed between Black and Asian artists at critical historical junctures—including the formation of international

Mendeleyev is a baritone singer/songwriter/ producer based in NYC. Appearing on Season 17 of NBC’s The Voice on John Legend’s Team, his low booming voice got all 4 coaches to turn their chairs. Recently, he opened for and collaborated with Jackson Browne and Madison Cunningham and also headlined the 4th of July at The Rose

Joan Kee Professor of Art History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor How might we think about art and its histories from the perspective of a “global majority”? Spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Joan Kee looks at the relationships that formed between Black and Asian artists at critical historical junctures—including the formation of international

Senator Limón and Assemblymember Hart Partner with Service Providers to Host Tacos and Taxes Event   WHAT: Members of the media are invited to cover a free tax preparation event hosted by Senator Monique Limón and Assemblymember Gregg Hart.  This event will be hosted in partnership with Supervisor Laura Capps, United Way of Santa Barbara County, Golden

UCSB Ice Hockey will be celebrating its Senior Night this Friday, February 2 2024 at 5:30 p.m at the Ice in Paradise, hosting the rival Cal State Northridge Matadors.   The Gauchos will play in front of their home crowd one last time this season before embarking on their playoff campaign in Santa Clarita, CA

Art Matters Lecture with Joan Kee, Professor of Art History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor How might we think about art and its histories from the perspective of a “global majority”? Spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Joan Kee looks at the relationships that formed between Black and Asian artists at critical historical junctures—including

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, you’re sure to fall in love with this one! Join us for a 4-course dinner prepared by Chef Budi Kazali, known simply as Chef Budi, with wines expertly paired by vintners from Los Olivos-based Carhartt Family Wines. The evening will include a brief program on the legacy of winemaking

Swing by to play a game of shuffle board, sip some wine, and enjoy live tunes by Out of the Blue from 7-9pm in the Barrel Room at Carr Winery in downtown Santa Barbara. Hailing from Santa Barbara, OutofTheBlue combines rock n' roll, soul, reggae, blues & country for a low noise, high output show.

AJ Lee and Blue Summit made their first appearance in Santa Cruz in 2015. Led by award winning singer, songwriter, and mandolinist, AJ Lee, the band has become the most exciting and fast rising bluegrass bands to come out of the fertile California Bluegrass scene in the last decade. In 2019, they released their debut

Fri, Feb 2 / 7:30–9:00 PM Museum | Fleischmann Auditorium Learn about the historic and scientific significance of the Mount Wilson Observatory during a free talk presented by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit. Hear the story from Tim Thompson, a longstanding member of the astronomical community, volunteer at Mount Wilson since 1981, and science advisor for the Mount Wilson Institute's

Schools across the county are hiring! There are job opportunities for everyone in the field of education, both inside and outside the classroom.  Join the journey and find a career that makes a difference. The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) is hosting two education job fairs to help schools and district offices across the

Join gardeners of all experience levels for a day of caring for the "Crown Jewel" of Santa Barbara, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. Parks staff will provide instruction in proper pruning, mulching, deadheading, and weeding techniques. Volunteers will grow in their horticultural knowledge and skills while spending a day serving their community and giving a

Saturday, February 3rd from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Brandon School   You are invited to join us for the City of Goleta’s next Coffee & Community / Café y Comunidad event on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Brandon School (195 Brandon Drive) from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Mayor Paula Perotte, Councilmember Kyle Richards and staff

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

Montecito, CA, January 23, 2024 – A special part of this year's Festival of Hearts fundraiser is the beloved Heart-Art silent auction. Local artists, including Jeff Bridges, were given blank, paper mâché hearts to transform into exquisite pieces of art using any medium of their choosing. The funds from this event raised will support Friendship Center’s commitment

Prepare to hoist the anchor and join us for Friendship Center’s 25th Annual Festival of Hearts. Your attendance at and support of this event enables us to continue our mission of providing care and companionship to those navigating the seas of dementia.  This year, our Silver Jubilee Celebration will truly be just that: a celebration!

Five years since its inception, the Santa Barbara Black Culture House returns for in-person programs for Black History Month (February) 2024. The Black Culture House, a pop-up space with a wide range of cultural events celebrating Black art, culture, history, and life will be hosted at Soul Bites Restaurant, 423 State Street on February 3,

The Santa Barbara Music Club presents a program of exquisite classical and jazz music on Saturday, February 3, at 3:00 at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, featuring Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Trio and Toot Suite for Trumpet and Jazz Trio as well as four late piano works of Johannes Brahms:  Ballade in G minor, Op.

Please join us for a performance by renowned flutist and composer Gary Schocker in celebration of the Library’s acquisition of The Gary Schocker Archives. Schocker will perform a selection of original compositions accompanied by pianist Fumi Kuwajima and featuring special guest Gary Woodward. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an exceptional afternoon of music! This

Please join us for a performance by renowned flutist and composer Gary Schocker in celebration of the Library’s acquisition of The Gary Schocker Archives. Schocker will perform a selection of original compositions accompanied by pianist Fumi Kuwajima and featuring special guest Gary Woodward. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an exceptional afternoon of music! This

Carr Winery presents 1st Saturday in Santa Ynez from 4-7pm on Saturday, February 3rd.  Enjoy Live Music with Richard Diaz and Tony Martinez, Tri Tip Sandwiches, 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 Wine, Food, and Live

Come enjoy live music every Saturday at Paseo! Head over to our website to see the featured artist each week: https://www.paseonuevosb.com/events *Musicians will be set up at Center Court, on the patio next to the Captain Fatty's Beer Garden!