The Santa Barbara Symphony presents Santa Barbara Youth Symphony on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 4 PM. Bringing together accomplished high-school musicians from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire, this advanced ensemble is the culminating step in the Santa Barbara Symphony’s multi-level Youth Ensembles program and instills the skills, discipline, and commitment that budding young professionals need for the next step in their careers.

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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

Sunday, February 25, 11 am A Morning with Janna Ireland Join the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for a conversation with artist Janna Ireland in connection with the exhibition Janna Ireland: True Story Index, presented by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara in a two-institution collaboration and presentation, on

On Sunday, February 25 from 11am to 2pm, NatureTrack will be at Pismo State Beach to introduce those who use wheelchairs to the Freedom Trax devices at no cost. These devices enable users to get up close to the waters’ edge and navigate the beach under their own control.  Being in nature is part of a

STUDENT ADVOCACY & MENTAL WELLNESS SUMMIT Empowering High School Leaders for Change  YouthWell will be hosting a  Student Advocacy & Mental Wellness Summit for High school students from across Santa Barbara County. The Summit will take place February 25th at the EnviroHub 1219 State Street from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. The Student Advocacy & Mental Wellness

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,

CSD School of Performing Arts presents Company Show  February 25, 2024 Performing at Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo in downtown Santa Barbara. Come see the CSD School of Performing Arts Youth Company perform 24 beautiful works for our 2024 season! This show highlights 19 dancers from our Junior, Teen, and Senior Company! You will

“RED, WHITE & BLUES” CONCERT TO FEATURE                     MICHAL DAWSON CONNOR    CHORAL SOCIETY ADDS “THE SLAVE LETTERS”           AUTHOR TO CONCERT PROGRAM    In recognition of “Black History Month” The Choral Society is thrilled to announce that distinguished singer/composer Michal Dawson Connor will appear in its upcoming “Red, White & Blues” concert February 24 (7:00

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.

Santa Barbara Vocal Jazz Foundation presents "Journey Through Jazz" with Vieja Valley Elementary School on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:15 PM. The Foundation’s mission is to preserve vocal jazz as an original American musical form and provide vital music programming in schools for the purpose of developing future generations that appreciate and participate in vocal jazz music.

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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!

Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club Santa Barbara Rotary Club North Event: SB County High School Architectural Design Competition Date: February 27, 2024 Contact: Molly Burns, AFSB Executive Director at molly@afsb.org The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club and Santa Barbara Rotary Club North are pleased

UCSB Library invites you to join a drop-in art activity any time between 11:00am and 7:00pm.  Please note, there will be a break from 4:00-5:00pm so participants can attend Kim Yasuda’s Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series talk "Public Art and Campus Placemaking:  Recentering the Artist in Communities of Practice." Visiting artist Elena Yu will lead this activity, which

UCSB Library is pleased to present Kim Yasuda (Art) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Winter 2024.Through her own place-based, public research and teaching, and drawing on the UCSB Reads 2024 book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, Yasuda makes a compelling case for the untapped potential of the arts to

SUMMARY UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Tue, Feb 27 & Wed, Feb 28 | 7:30 PM | The Arlington Theatre Celebrating 32 Years in Santa Barbara Two Nights! Two Programs! Curated and hosted by Roman Baratiak, A&L Associate Director Emeritus Join the most diverse group of adventurers ever as they

Bird Shorts: Made Up Stories about Birds and Birders is the topic of the Audubon Society's monthly program to be held Wednesday, March 27 at the Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Library from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. The program is free of charge. You are invited to this Santa Barbara Audubon first: A night of bird

Ying Quartet Chamber Music Concert Tuesday, February 27 7:30 pm The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today's world. Now in its third decade, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest

The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today's world. Now in its third decade, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest musical qualifications. Their performances regularly take place in many of

Downtown Santa Barbara invites you to the 2024 Annual Awards Breakfast presented by Southern California Edison at the historic El Paseo Mexican Restaurant. This event includes networking, delicious buffet breakfast, and the announcements of the 2023 Volunteer of the Year, Entrepreneur of the year, Citizen of the Year, Business Champion of the Year, and the

You Are Invited: Downtown Santa Barbara's 2024 Annual Awards Breakfast Presented by Southern California Edison Wednesday, February 28, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM at El Paseo Restaurant Tickets are limited, get yours soon! The Downtown Annual Awards Breakfast is a long time tradition celebrating the great people and organizations that make downtown Santa Barbara so

What can a Real Estate Plan do for Your Loved Ones? As we age, our homes begin to become a burden – Cooking and cleaning is tiresome, maintenance gets deferred, and other things become a challenge. There are many books on how to raise a family, but not much support is available for Seniors on

Hi! As a Real Estate Planner, I take a different (holistic) approach to Real Estate. Empowering people through education, I host seminars that give resources for people to self-discover the tools for themselves and their families to be successful now, and in the future, with their real estate and ultimate livelihood. The next seminar is

Date & Time: Feb 28, 2024 08:00 PM in London Description The City of Goleta would like to invite you to a community event on Wednesday, February 28th from 12:00 – 1:00pm to discuss the city’s proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure reach code. Reach codes are local ordinances that extend beyond the minimum state

Join us every Wednesday for a midweek treat with incredible live music by Brian Kinsella and Jimmy Rankin in the barrel room. Pair with a delicious glass of Carr Wine and Empanadas delivered by Buena Onda. Free Admission, 21+

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

SUMMARY UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Tue, Feb 27 & Wed, Feb 28 | 7:30 PM | The Arlington Theatre Celebrating 32 Years in Santa Barbara Two Nights! Two Programs! Curated and hosted by Roman Baratiak, A&L Associate Director Emeritus Join the most diverse group of adventurers ever as they

Exciting news! Anacapa School has added new admissions events to our calendar. Join us for a Day Tour to experience our campus firsthand, observe classes, and engage with our esteemed Head of School, Mari Talkin. The March Open House will consist of student-led campus tours followed by a thirty-minute formal program, including a slideshow, student

Get creative every Thursday, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at at the new EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. We can’t wait to create with you. Ticket includes all materials. Cost: $8.00 per person. Crafternoons are for kids ages 5 and

Cottage Primary Care presents a FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor event on Thursday, February 29, from 4 – 5 p.m., featuring primary care physicians, Dr. Yana Gristan and Dr. Arielle Kanner, who will discuss the importance of primary care in maintaining overall health and managing chronic conditions. Drs. Gristan and Kanner will share insights into

Join us for a FREE virtual discussion on how a Primary Care Physician can keep you healthy and help manage chronic issues. Dr. Yana Gristan and Dr. Arielle Kanner, physicians at Cottage Primary Care – Santa Barbara – Oak Park, will be on hand to answer your questions. Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 4-5 p.m.

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

Come learn more about ways to stay healthy and happy with mocktail alternatives. We will discuss the importance of adaptogens and botanicals and how they can naturally improve overall health and wellness while creating and sipping on delicious mocktails! HOSTED BY: WELL WITH RYNELL, Holistic Health Coach Class includes all ingredients for bottomless mocktails and

Lobero LIVE presents   Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM   Lobero LIVE presents Sarah Jarosz – Polaroid Lovers Tour, with special guests The Ballroom Thieves, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM. With her captivating voice and richly detailed songwriting, Jarosz has emerged as one of the most compelling musicians of her generation. The

Richard Haass, a veteran diplomat, respected scholar of international relations and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, speaks at the 19th annual Westmont President’s Breakfast on Friday, March 1, from 7-9 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Tickets cost $125 per person and go on sale Friday, Feb.

Another great night of live music is lined up for Friday, March 1st in the barrel room! Joining us will be D.on Darox & The Melody Joy Bakers. They specialize in Dirty Gypsy Blues with a taste of New Orleans. First Fridays of the month are a favorite here at Carr, so come ready to

Join us on March 1st for an evening of questions, answers, and conversation with Robert Fripp and David Singleton. An evening of conversation with Fripp & Singleton is an opportunity to ask the questions that get them out of bed in the morning: “Where does Music come from? What does it take to survive the

Santa Barbara Flyfishers event. Fishing and camping gear. Stuff for newbies and experts. New, used, and vintage. Fly rods, reels, lines, flies, fly tying, rod building, books, vests, boots, waders, flippers, creels, and more. Spinning and baitcasting rods, reels, lures, tackle boxes, line, weights, and more. Tents, camp stoves, camp chairs and more. Plus bikes,

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

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

Join Alpha Resource Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, for our 3rd Annual Plane Pull.  The Plane Pull is an extreme team challenge where teams of 10 play tug of war with an Alaska Airlines E175 airplane weighing nearly 100,000 pounds. Your team will pull the airplane 20 feet; the fastest time in each division

Princess and Pirate Weekend is fun for the whole community, featuring meet-and-greets with everyone’s favorite fairytale characters, photo opportunities, special crafts and activities, animal encounters, fairytale storytime, keeper talks, Theater Gone Wild live stage shows, bounce houses and more! It’s also a chance to learn more about frog conservation efforts.

Start your weekend off with a bang and learn American Sign Language to radio hits while dancing! Performers will get a chance to show off what they learn at local showcases throughout the year. Every Saturday at 10 AM.

Lanny is an award winning Children's Musician with over 25 years of experience writing and performing Music for Kids. This class is co-created with Speech Language Pathologists to optimize Language Learning. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month.

Are you or do you know a student in grades 7-12 interested in taking bold, local climate action? Join our next Youth Climate Workshop on Saturday, March 2 to learn how to communicate climate change through the arts with hands-on activities (all supplies provided). When: Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Save the date for our most talked about event of the year! Cellar Raid  Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 12pm - 6pm   Taste the history of Carr Winery.  We will be offering the opportunity to taste and buy over 80 wines, vintages ranging from 2006-2016, with potential savings of up to 80% on some bottles!

MELODIOUS MOZART The Santa Barbara Music Club presents a program of beautiful classical music on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Drive. Renowned artists David Singer, clarinet, Nicole McKenzie, violin, and Betty Oberacker, piano, will interpret three exquisite and melodious works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791):  the

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!

Carr Winery presents 1st Saturday in Santa Ynez from 4-7pm on Saturday, March 2nd.  Enjoy Live Music with Skunk Puppy, Tacos by Zavala's Catering, 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 Music. Free

Seraglio, Middle Eastern Ballet is a story beautifully woven about a Turkish girl and Greek boy who risk everything to be together. 35 dancers, historic costumes and elaborate sets will transport you to Ottoman-era Istanbul! Saturday, March 2, Arlington Theater. Tickets on sale through the Arlington theater box office or through www.axs.com. Call the Arlington

The Dos Pueblos Instrumental Music Program is proud to present Jazz in Paradise, our 54th Annual Jazz Festival.  The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Elings Performing Arts Center on the campus of Dos Pueblos High School.  Talented jazz bands from schools and colleges all around the central and south coast

Johnny Irion is a rocker in and out of time. There’s something kind of timeless in the way he wrings out the sweetest melodies and deeper passions of both ‘60s Californian rock and Guthrie-era folk, and something so timely about the way he does it – there’s a reason Bernie Sanders asked him to sing