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

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,

Join the Goleta Valley Historical Society as we welcome Marisa Pasquini to the Stow House lawn for an afternoon of soulful R&B classics, The Beatles, and a few surprises… with Anthony Felino on guitar. Pack a picnic, relax on your blanket or chair, and enjoy the grooves!

Join the Goleta Valley Historical Society as we welcome Marisa Pasquini to the Stow House lawn for an afternoon of soulful R&B classics, The Beatles, and a few surprises... with Anthony Felino on guitar. Pack a picnic, relax on your blanket or chair, and enjoy the grooves!

Santa Barbara Welcomes Celebrated Multidisciplinary Artist Blaise Danio In a celebration of art, sustainability, and community, acclaimed multidisciplinary designer Blaise Danio has unveiled her first commissioned piece in Santa Barbara at Mission Refill. Known for her unique blend of abstract landscapes and soothing colors, Danio's work has garnered international recognition, making her a standout in

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.

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents a live taping of West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea on Sunday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. at The Granada Theatre Featuring special guests Brett Dennen, Craig Finn, Ben Lee, Judith Owen and Raye Zaragoza SUMMARY UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea Sun, Feb 4 | 6:30 p.m. (note special

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!

Experience Miracle Mondays with Jacob at Unity of Santa Barbara the first Monday of each month at 7 PM! Jacob Glass is the author of a dozen books on spirituality and mysticism. He has been lecturing at Unity Santa Barbara since 1990. Miracle Mondays continue this tradition of meditation, laughter, healing and sharing of universal spiritual

The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County invite you to join us for free, online Garden Talk on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 7 PM. Master Gardeners Janet Rogers and Trudy Adair-Verbais will share a research-based presentation, “Straw Bale Gardening”.   Attendees will learn all one needs to know about straw bale gardening, including:

On February 6, Medora’s Book Club explores The Life and Times of Hannah Craft, a novel that pieces together the story of America’s First Black Woman Novelist, Hannah Crafts. In 1857, a young black woman escaped enslavement from a North Carolina plantation, fleeing to a farm in New York. In hiding, she worked on a

SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE WITH CINDY KALMENSON, LONE QUAIL February 6th 2024, 7:00 pm Door: 6:30 PM 7:00 PM- TBD 8:00 PM -Cindy Kalmenson 9:00 PM-Lone Quail Tickets available @ the Door only: $10 (cash) All Ages Please call SOhO for Dinner Reservations - 805-962-7776 ext 6

Curator of TED, Bestselling Author and Media Pioneer Chris Anderson Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading Tue, Feb 6 | 7:30 PM | Campbell Hall FREE (registration recommended)   Pick up a free copy of Infectious Generosity and stay for a brief conversation, Q&A and signing with the author. Books available while supplies last. “This book was a

Thursday, February 15, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Santa Barbara Museum of Art Museum and Galleries   Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus to writing. Monthly sessions are led by a visiting writer who begins with a conversation and prompt, partially

Education series for parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-12. Skills-building group 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. FEB 7, 21, 28  – Virtual via Zoom **We ask that parents attend all sessions in a series.** TOPIC: DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES FOR

Join Simon Kerry for a presentation on his new publication, Miss Chase: Santa Barbara's Trailblazer, chronicling the life, prescience, importance and legacy of Pearl Chase and her work in Santa Barbara and beyond. Pearl Chase’s strength of personality, maturity, intelligence and leadership qualities formed the bedrock that enabled her to look outwards and achieve so

Interested in learning more about MCS’s academic programs for children ages 3-12? Join us at our upcoming information sessions to learn more about the Montessori philosophy and curriculum. Please RSVP here: https://www.mcssb.org/admissions-event-rsvp We look forward to meeting you! #MontessoriCenterSchool #EducateEngageEmpower

LaunchWell is a monthly drop-in, peer support group for parents of young adults (ages 18-25) who are navigating the college years as well as this time of transition as a parent. Focused on strengthening parent-child relationships,​ setting boundaries, and improving communication. Registration is required>>

Education series for parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-12. Skills-building group 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. FEB 7, 21, 28  – Virtual via Zoom **We ask that parents attend all sessions in a series.** TOPIC: DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES FOR

Rev. Marilyn Miller is the next speaker in Unity of Santa Barbara’s Vibrant Living Series as she presents “Let’s Celebrate – Stress Less and Enjoy More”! Few of us realize how much stress robs us of energy, health and joy. Come experience many short, powerful ways to reduce stress and increase relaxation. Relaxation opens us

SBIFF 2024 will kick off on Opening Night Wednesday, February 7 with the World Premiere of the Disney Branded Television documentary MADU directed by Matt Ogens and Joel 'Kachi Benson. Both directors will be joining us in-person. From practicing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to performing on stage in England, twelve-year-old Anthony Madu leaves his home

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

Miss Chase: Santa Barbara’s Trailblazer’ Book Talk + Archive Discussion with Simon Kerry and Erin Graffy In partnership with Santa Barbara Beautiful, join us for a special evening with British historian Simon Kerry as he discusses his new book, ‘Miss Chase: Santa Barbara’s Trailblazer. Explore materials from  the The Community Development and Conservation Collection (CDCC), also

Join us on Thursday February 8th for a spectacular performance of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara.

Opera Santa Barbara presents Il Trovatore on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Verdi’s dark historical melodrama Il Trovatore (“The troubadour”) is a story of superstition, revenge, and Ill-fated love set in medieval Spain. Containing some of Verdi’s most passionate melodies including the famous “Anvil Chorus”, Il Trovatore is the quintessential Italian romantic opera.

This year's theme is "Essence of Love" and features a notable tasting menu as well as Vegan and weeklong prix fixe menu. All three menus source ingredients from local farms and fisheries as well as our own chef's garden. El Encanto will offer three menus for Valentine's Day: Romance Week Prix Fixe Menu Available February

World-Famous Tibetan Singer Yungchen Lhamo Concert in Santa Barbara, CA - Friday February 9th at Trinity Episcopal Church, 7pm The concert is part of her West Coast "Monkey Mind" Tour which has been selling out concerts for the part month in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco. Tickets can be purchased here: https://linktr.ee/yungchenla

Friday, February 9th at 7pm celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Fab Four's first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show! More than 73 million Americans tuned in to watch the 1964 broadcast, which launched the British Invasion and Beatlemania. And, in case you missed it, we'll screen the entire one-hour show (with commercials) as seen

Fully staged opera performance  Verdi’s historical drama Il trovatore (“The troubadour”) is a story of superstition, revenge, and Ill-fated love set in medieval Spain.  Containing some of Verdi’s most passionate melodies including the famous “Anvil Chorus”, Il trovatore is the quintessential Italian romantic opera. Sung in Italian with English translation projected above the stage Running time:

Starr King Parent-Child Workshop will hold its annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, February 10, at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Early bird entrance is at 8 a.m. ($20 fee). General admission is 9 AM-3 PM (no charge). Among the most popular one-day rummage events on the Central Coast, Starr King Rummage Sale has been a Santa Barbara

An easy walk to learn about trees, wildlife, history, and ongoing research at Sedgwick Reserve. There are still a few tickets left for a tour of Sedgwick Reserve this Saturday, February 10th at 9AM. Learn about trees, wildlife, history, and ongoing research in an easy tour. Visit the 1908 barn and walk past the pond

Calling all nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists! The Goleta Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa will soon be the site of an exciting BioBlitz event on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. The City of Goleta’s Parks and Open Space Division and UC Santa Barbara’s Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration invite

Saturday, February 10, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m Calling all nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists! The Goleta Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa will soon be the site of an exciting BioBlitz event on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. The City of Goleta’s Parks and Open Space Division and UC Santa Barbara’s Cheadle

Star Lane Vineyard is the premier wine estate in the Happy Canyon appellation, which is the most important new appellation for Cabernet Sauvignon in America. The estate is open on a limited basis and by appointment only. Planted to two-hundred acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties by the Dierberg family in 1998, Star

Calling all Nature Enthusiasts and Citizen Scientists!   Join us for a BioBlitz at the Goleta Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa Saturday, February 10, 9:30-11:30 am What's a Bioblitz, you ask? It's a fun and educational event to explore and document the incredible biodiversity around us! We're on a mission to identify and record as

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

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park. After multiple attempts to restore the building since 1971, the City Council voted unanimously in 2018 to explore replacing Franceschi House with an open-air structure that would honor the legacy of the building and its

(Every 2nd Saturday of the month) 10am-1pm, De la Guerra Place (In front of Bocce ball court) Families can come enjoy free entertainment at the Paseo Nuevo Kids Club, with activities such as creative arts & crafts, unique STEM projects and more! *All supplies are complimentary, courtesy of Paseo Nuevo. Activities are suitable for kids

An epicurean experience. Pop up makers market featuring the best farm to table the Central Coast has to offer. Featuring artisan vendors who bring a variety of baked goods, mixology and confections as well as a pinch of home and garden to Taste Makers Market every month. Our vendors are all local farmers and artisans

Following the success of last year’s inaugural 2-1-1 Community Day Celebration, CommUnify’s Energy Services department is pleased to announce this year’s event in Santa Maria on Saturday, February 10, from 11:00am until 3:00pm at the Minami Community Center. Please see event flyer and press release attached for your convenience. As CommUnify serves residents countywide, the event location will alternate between North-,

SANTA BARBARA, California – The Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation (PASF), a nonprofit that supports music education and scholarships for local students, is hosting a luncheon to gather input from Santa Barbara-area music organizations, schools and teachers The event, which is by invitation only, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the La Cumbre Country

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,

In a matchmaking effort to bring together dogs-seeking-adopters and adopters-seeking-dogs, local animal rescue groups are partnering with Satellite SB Restaurant & Natural Wine Shop at 1117 State St. to host the first dog adoption event on the State Street Promenade: Smooch a Pooch for Valentine’s Day! Adoptable dogs living in foster homes – and thus

Grab your gals and join us at XO Paseo for our Galentine's Day Succulent Planting Workshop! Learn how to arrange and care for your own succulent arrangement. Bonus, we'll be assembling plants in a heart shaped planter! Saturday, February 10th 2-4pm Location: XO Paseo Located in North Court, across from Sephora

The Committee for Social Justice is proud to present the fourth installment in our Film Series on Homelessness. This month, our focus is on 'Breaking Stereotypes: Addressing Drugs and Alcohol Abuse in the Lives of Unhoused Citizens.' We will feature a selection of films that poignantly depict the challenges faced by unhoused individuals in relation

Enjoy FREE live music every Saturday at Paseo Nuevo! 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!

Join La Boheme for Santa Barbara’s hottest Mardi Gras Party! Proudly celebrating our new non-profit status. Entertainment includes: Performances by La Boheme Dancers, live music by Spencer the Gardner, DJ Darla Bea's Beads, Bobbles and Beats, La Boheme Can-Can finale (not to be missed!), Samba dancers and professional drummers. Enjoy special guest Belly Dance, Drag

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

Sat, Feb 10 / 7:00–10:00 PM Museum | Palmer Observatory The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Museum Astronomy Programs staff and members of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit for an evening of craters on the Moon, nebulas, galaxies, and more.

Transform Through Arts presents COLORS OF LOVE Valentine Variety Dance Show February 10, 2024 We are excited to present the 9th annual Colors of Love Dance Show at Center Stage Theater. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of love, cultures, and unity with live dancers and singers ranging from Latin, Samba, Belly Dance, and Argentine Tango. Colors

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Presents: Celebration of Bob Marley’s Birthday with President Brown, Teflon Young King, and Rastan Get ready for a night of irie vibes and positive energy as SOhO proudly presents a special concert to celebrate the legendary Bob Marley's birthday. The event, set to take place on February 10th, will feature