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

Indulge in the flavors of Latin American cuisine, coastal ingredients, and live jazz. Savor delicately crafted desserts as you while away your Sunday morning.

Our 16th annual event at Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center             Santa Barbara Revels invites the entire community to enjoy its 16th annual May Day Celebration beginning at noon on Sunday, April 28th, at De la Guerra Place in Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center. Last year, many enthusiastic participants joined us for the festivities and thoroughly enjoyed

Celebrate May Day with SB Revels at their 16th Annual May Day Celebration! Everyone coming to the May Day festivities can join in singing the seasonal songs and learning the traditional English Country dance, or just relaxing and delighting in the activities. There are flowers provided to make nosegays and posies. The day culminates in

Eleven instrumentalists and vocalists will compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships on April 28 after being selected as finalists for the annual Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation’s Competition Concert. The foundation’s Audition Committee selected the finalists during auditions held April 5 and 6 at Music Academy of the West’s Weinmann Hall in Montecito. A total

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.

Join us for a series of Community Town Halls, dedicated to discussing the City's finances and the status of essential City services. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Ways to engage: Attend one of the six Community Town Halls Voice your priorities by taking our Essential Services Survey Learn more at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/EssentialSB Your feedback is essential in shaping the future

Through April 30 / 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Museum | Courtyard Gallery Immerse yourself in wondrous cutting-edge imagery of celestial objects, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This new exhibit features some of JWST’s most captivating images to date, printed on large canvases to convey the magnitude of faraway planets, galaxies, and nebulae. Experiencing

Blind Fitness to delighted to continue partnering with Power of Your Om in offering YOGA IN THE DARK, a community yoga class.  People sighted and with vision loss, are invited to come together for a sensory experience of connection and expansion. Sighted students will be offered a blindfold to experience the practice. Class will be

Get hands-on with leather in our Leather Accessories Craft Workshop. Dive into the world of crafting while learning to make accessories like  leather tassels, keychains, and earrings. No experience is necessary – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity and crafting. Your $20 ticket to the workshop includes

THE TONY & OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING “MUST-SEE MUSICAL” (NPR) COME FROM AWAY IS ON SALE NOW! The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world. This production will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY IN SANTA

History-making Inaugural Poet | First-ever National Youth Poet Laureate | No. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author | Advocate Heralded as the voice of her generation, poet and activist Amanda Gorman empowers people across the globe with an undeniable message about the power of using your voice to make a difference. Gorman made history as

Amanda Gorman An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Pico Iyer Tue, Apr 30 (note new date) | 7:30 PM | Arlington Theatre Heralded as the voice of her generation, poet and activist Amanda Gorman empowers people across the globe with an undeniable message about the power of using your voice to make a difference.

Join us for an unforgettable night of talent, laughter, and community at our Open Mic Night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, all skills are welcome at this event. Take the stage and showcase your skills with a 5-minute set, and let your creativity and originality shine. You could be a singer, poet, musician, or

As the world’s foremost forest ecologist, Suzanne Simard has reshaped the way we understand the life and growth of plants. In her groundbreaking work Finding the Mother Tree, Simard explained how trees interact and communicate using below-ground fungal networks. Her research established the existence of “mother trees” that play an important role in the flow of information and resources in a forest. The concepts she developed have influenced everyone from earth scientists to artists – think James Cameron’s Avatar and Richard Powers’ The Overstory. Join Simard for a dazzling journey through the unseen world going on above our heads and under our feet.

Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie, a New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, returns to reveal and explore the complexities of street and social dance forms. ODEON brings together and remixes street and club dances including breaking, hip hop, house and vogue, set to a mix of early 20th century romantic music and popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

16th Annual Premier Santa Barbara Women’s Event to Honor Four Leaders in Education    AWC-SB presents the 2024 Women of Achievement Awards The Association for Women in Communications – Santa Barbara (AWC-SB) will honor four outstanding leaders in education at the 2024 Women of Achievement Awards luncheon: Katya Armistead, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of

AWC-SB presents the 2024 Women of Achievement Awards Santa Barbara (AWC-SB) will honor four outstanding leaders in education at the 2024 Women of Achievement Awards luncheon: Katya Armistead, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Student Life at UCSB; Yolanda Medina-Garcia, retired Director of Starr King Parent-Child Workshop and SBCC educator; Susan Salcido, Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools; and Wendy Sims-Moten,

The Assistance League of Santa Barbara invites you to "borrow" a prom dress --completely FREE!  Choose from over 800 stunning dresses - all sizes. Wraps, shoes, jewelry, and formal clutches/pouches are available to compliment your dress. **MULTIPLE DATES** Saturdays: 12:00PM-3:00PM -->April 27 & May 4, 11, 18, 2024 Wednesdays: 3:00PM-5:00PM -->April 24 & May 1,

Diabetes Basics is a 4-week program designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. It’s especially helpful for newly diagnosed individuals but also provides updated information for anyone living with diabetes. You will learn: How you can manage your blood sugar Why checking blood sugar can improve your health About nutrition and

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+

Happy Wine Wednesday!  Join us for live music, wine, and empanadas in the barrel room at Carr Winery from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. We’ll be serving wines by the glass paired with the amazing tunes of Brian Kinsella and Jimmy Rankin. Buena Onda empanadas available for delivery. Free Admission, 21+

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

Unity of Santa Barbara’s Vibrant Living series continues with internationally renown author and entrepreneur Rinaldo Brutoco as he presents, “360 Degree Consciousness” on Wednesday, May 1st at 7 PM. Rinaldo’s inspirational talk will touch upon how conscious awareness has to be applied a full 360 degree spectrum of one’s life. It can’t be boxed off for certain

Abstract Art Collective proudly announces the Surviving to Thriving Art Sale Fundraiser, a month-long exhibit to benefit the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Voice Gallery, located in La Cumbre Plaza at 121 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, where

Join us for a special 2-part workshop and complete your MyCare advance directive. Advance care planning is a way for adults of all ages, in all stages of life to prepare for the future. Advance care planning involves: Making decisions now about the types of health care you would and would not want to receive

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

Join Inside Wine Santa Barbara (IWSB) at one of our favorite Santa Barbara restaurants, Corazon Comedor, where traditional family recipes are presented with a contemporary flourish. Everything is made fresh and full of flavor! IWSB is a not-for-profit wine tasting Meetup that is educational and social. It's open to all persons 21 years old and

Free Fashion exhibition of legendary California fashion designer, James Galanos. See identical dresses in the MET Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art's permanent collection. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to view original photographs, press photos, dresses, counterbooks, and patterns dating back to 1957, offering a rare glimpse into the history of high fashion. In

Abstract artist Francis Scorzelli presents COLOR INTERACTION at CPC Gallery. His large scale artwork is energetic and complex, a result  of countless layers and time consuming processes. Enjoy live music by guitarist David Patt, who specializes in Bossa Nova and Spanish influences of South America, while sipping local wine by Stolpman Vineyards.  

Every first Thursday of the month come enjoy a FREE 90-minute painting class at the Paseo Nuevo! As a part of Downtown Santa Barbara 1st Thursday Art Walk, Paint at Paseo is a 90-minute painting class provided by artists at MCASB. Join Alisha, a Santa Maria-based artist who loves to teach others how to paint and

Soar into Spring with Things with Wings, a collected exhibition on display at Art & Soul the month of May. Opening Reception on May 2nd, 5-8p, with Margerum Wines, The Nook cheese and charcuterie, and live music by the multi-talented Liselle Wilsnagh. Local artist Betzhi Walton grew up with a deep love of nature, and her 5x5

Please join us in celebrating extraordinary student artists and their works of art at a reception on May 2nd! For more than twenty years, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Student Art Show has celebrated the connection between young people and the ocean. Every spring, high school students from Carpinteria to Goleta are invited to create and submit

Discover the Ingredients to Creating a Solid Estate Plan that Protects Your Family, Assets, and Ensures Your Wishes are Honored… No Matter What Happens! Register here: https://www.sbelderlaw.com/tacos/ Date & Time:  Thursday, May 2nd 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Location: Mulligans Café & Bar 3500 McCaw Ave Santa Barbara, CA

Celebrate Opera Santa Barbara’s season at the Museum at a slightly earlier time. Join us for an unforgettable evening of stunning performances set amidst the beauty of our museum. Don't miss out on this unique cultural experience!

Join us for a family-friendly event at the Museum's Family Resource Center, where Teaching Artists will lead engaging activities! Reimagine Diego Rivera’s iconic artwork, "Man Loading Donkey with Firewood" (1938), using pencil and tempera paint. Then, continue the fun by exploring the galleries until 8 p.m. Bring the whole family for a creative and memorable

Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara and the Community Environmental Council. Panelists from the Clean Coalition, City of Santa Barbara, and League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara (LWVSB) will discuss climate change actions by the California legislature and the CA Public Utility Commission (CPUC) in a deficit year, and relate

Join us for a series of Community Town Halls, dedicated to discussing the City's finances and the status of essential City services. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Ways to engage: Attend one of the six Community Town Halls Voice your priorities by taking our Essential Services Survey Learn more at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/EssentialSB Your feedback is essential in shaping the future

Celebrate 30 years of transcendent a cappella music with the Quire of Voyces! Led by Artistic Director Nathan Kreitzer since 1993, experience their renowned vocal purity and radiant sonorities in spectacular historic settings. Don't miss this world-class event!

Grab Your Boots and join us for Country Night at the Backstage.  Come Line Dancing to all the latest hits from country to hip hop Unleash your inner line dancer at the only Country Night in Santa Barbara. This ain't your grandma's barn dance – we're bringing the heartland vibes with a fresh, modern twist.

The Santa Barbara Audubon Society's  monthly program on Thursday, May 2 will be held at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.It is free to the public. Having lived in the “outdoor aviary” of Los Angeles County nearly all his life, Kimball Garrett learned early on that non-native (“exotic”) bird species were

May 3 Event Gives New Families a Chance to See Early Childhood Dual Language Program  For parents of young children, every small move and milestone is a big leap, especially the jump into preschool. The questions of where to go and why can weigh heavily. To facilitate answers to these important questions, Carpinteria Children’s Project

Coming to the Arlington Theatre, Marca MP is preparing to embark on their 2024 "Simplemente Marca Tour" through Mexico and the United States. In addition, the band presents their most recent album titled LEALTAD, a collection of 10 songs, 7 of which Chato (lead singer and harmony of the group) wrote. You can now listen

Join us for another large-scale trail volunteer event. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to learn about trail restoration while working on some of the community's most-loved trails. Tools, instruction, and lunch will be provided! RSVPs are required for this event! To RSVP, contact Steve Biddle, City of Santa Barbara Parks Supervisor, at (805) 564-5439

May 4th, 9am-1pm The annual Storke Ranch Community Yardsale - Spend your Saturday bargain hunting the sales put on by 250 households within the Storke Ranch Neighborhood Near Girsh Park, Storke Ranch is off Storke and Phelps moving sale, estate sale, yard sale, rummage sale, vintage, golf, furniture, clothing, sports equipment, appliances

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

Butterfly Grove BioBlitz May 4  The City of Goleta has two upcoming events planned at Ellwood Open Space that we don’t want you to miss! Join us for the Butterfly Grove BioBlitz on Saturday, May 4, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and for a guided tour of Ellwood on Monday, May 6 at 6:00 –

BioBlitz at Goleta Butterfly Grove Rescheduled to May 4, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. The City of Goleta’s Butterfly Grove BioBlitz has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 4, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Nature enthusiasts, citizen scientists, and community members who love the Goleta Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity

Come enjoy what K-12 students have been enjoying since 2011 -- discover the beaches and trails in Santa Barbara County led by knowledgeable and fun docents. They will give everyone opportunities to explore nature in the 'outdoor classroom' where learning comes alive along with fun.  Finding the balance in one's life includes nature as 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

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.

The Carpinteria Arts & Craft Faire will be presenting a show on May 4th from 10-4:00p.m. at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center located at 865 Linden Ave., in downtown Carpinteria. The featured artist for May is Mary Kate McGeehan whose mediums are fiber arts and resin pours.  She draws her inspiration from the ocean,

Join us for a series of Community Town Halls, dedicated to discussing the City's finances and the status of essential City services. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Ways to engage: Attend one of the six Community Town Halls Voice your priorities by taking our Essential Services Survey Learn more at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/EssentialSB Your feedback is essential in shaping the future

Join the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society at the Santa Barbara Cemetery for a talk and tour entitled "Honoring the Ancestors: Santa Barbara's Traditional Chinese Burial Customs." Learn about Santa Barbara's early Chinese residents, their funeral practices, and burial history in the Santa Barbara Cemetery. Eugene Moy, past president of the Chinese Historical Society of

Mental Wellness Center's 28th Annual Arts Faire Saturday, May 4, 2024 11 am - 3 pm Chase Palm Park Field, Beachside Mental Wellness Center Supports Green Ribbon Campaign, 28th Annual Arts Faire, and Peace of Mind Walk to coincide with National Mental Health Awareness Month May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and several events

San Marcos Parent-Child Workshop presents Spring Music Festival! Join us for an afternoon of fun for all ages at the historic Rancho La Patera & Stow House! Your tickets will include the following: PERFORMANCES BY: Art of Funk Joystix Hula Anyone Vocal Motion Patrick Bybee and more! CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Bounce house, SB bubble guy, tractor

This Year’s Buellton Brew Fest is on Saturday, May 4th The 2024 Buellton Brew Fest returns on Saturday, May 4th from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm at River View Park. Come celebrate one of California’s best beer festivals on the Central Coast and kick off the area’s beer festival season. This year’s event will bring the

The Assistance League of Santa Barbara invites you to "borrow" a prom dress --completely FREE!  Choose from over 800 stunning dresses - all sizes. Wraps, shoes, jewelry, and formal clutches/pouches are available to compliment your dress. **MULTIPLE DATES** Saturdays: 12:00PM-3:00PM -->April 27 & May 4, 11, 18, 2024 Wednesdays: 3:00PM-5:00PM -->April 24 & May 1,

The Santa Barbara Music Club presents more exquisite classical music on Saturday, May 4, at 3:00 pm, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Dr., Santa Barbara. For details and directions, see www.SBMusicClub.org.  Admission is free and parking is ample and convenient. The program will feature five pieces by Ukrainian composers for piano quartet performed by Gulia Gurevich, violin;

Susan Hayden’s lyrical memoir, Now You Are a Missing Person (Moon Tide Press), features a collection of stories and poems exploring how love, grief, and the disappearing landscape of the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles have shaped her life. Join Susan Hayden in Montecito, CA for a reading of Now You Are a Missing

Carr Winery presents 1st Saturday in Santa Ynez from 4-7pm on Saturday, May 4th.  Enjoy Live Music with The T-Bone Ramblers, 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.

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!

The Santa Barbara City College Foundation's 5th annual Spring Forward! Gala will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Great Meadow of SBCC’s West Campus. Please join us in celebrating our community’s college and supporting student success! Sponsorship opportunities are available — visit the Spring Forward! Gala website for more information.

The Zoo is still accepting wineries to participate!  It’s time to raise a glass at Roar and Pour, a “wild” wine tasting event at the Santa Barbara Zoo on Saturday, May 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, with a VIP hour from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Roar and Pour is a community favorite where guests get

The Mos Eisley Cantina is coming to Santa Barbara for an epic intergalactic fundraising extravaganza! Join us for an evening of live dance, comedy, musical performances, food & drinks, and much more in support of the local nonprofits Hope Refuge and New Hope Creative Alliance! All Ages Event! Doors open at 6pm, performances start at