The Santa Barbara Symphony presents Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4 PM. This advanced ensemble – which brings together 50 gifted musicians ages 12-18 from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire – teaches the skills and instills the discipline that budding young musicians need for

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.

Grab your cowboy hat and put on your best dancing boots, it's time for Stray Herd! Join the Goleta Valley Historical Society as we welcome them once again to the Stow House lawn! Stray Herd is a Santa Barbara based Country Rock Band playing outlaw & modern country along with roots tunes and old classic

The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is thrilled to announce the opening day of the 2024 Polo Season is on Sunday, May 5,  kicking off an action-packed season filled with exciting tournaments and events that will showcase some of the most talented polo players from across the globe. With a record number of teams and players

The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is thrilled to announce the opening day of the 2024 Polo Season is on Sunday, May 5,  kicking off an action-packed season filled with exciting tournaments and events that will showcase some of the most talented polo players from across the globe. With a record number of teams

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 3 pm, the Santa Ynez Valley Concert series will present its second annual Young Artist Showcase at St Mark’s in the Valley Church. This free concert will feature talented elementary to high school students from Santa Barbara County recommended by their respective teachers for this special honor. This year features

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

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 –

Led by Parks and Open Space Manager George Thomson Mark your calendar for Monday, May 6 to participate in Ellwood Now: A Guided Tour of Habitat Stewardship with City of Goleta Parks and Open Space Manager George Thomson. Come to Ellwood Open Space at 6:00 p.m. to get a behind-the-scenes look at the active work

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

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 themes

Smart Senior Living Seminars 1st Tuesdays of the Month! Nancy Newquist Nolan and Rachel Quittner of Your SB Real Estate Team proudly present: Janet Reineck, PhD speaking upon her World of Dance Foundation, enriching local lives with Dance and enriching the lives of others in our community and other countries.  Join us for this Fun

Smart Senior Living Seminars 1st Tuesdays of the Month! Nancy Newquist Nolan and Rachel Quittner of Your SB Real Estate Team present: World Dance for Humanity...Changing Lives through Dance,One Step at a Time Tuesday, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Janet Reineck, PhD speaking upon her World of Dance Foundation, enriching local lives

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

Smart Senior Living Seminars 1st Tuesdays of the Month! Nancy Newquist Nolan and Rachel Quittner of Your SB Real Estate Team present: Rachel McDonald will discuss how maintaining overall health and well-being supports our mobility, energy levels, and immune function as we age. Rachel will discuss methods to add steps into your daily routine to

Medora’s Book Club is a series held at Casa del Herrero that pays tribute to Medora Steedman Bass’ lifelong love of reading and books. The series celebrates the literary accomplishments of others on the grounds of the estate. MAY 7, 2024 | 6:00-7:30 PM Join us for our next Medora’s Book Club meeting, where we'll

Theatre Eclectic and SBCC School of Extended Learning (Urge to Act/Acting for Older Adults) present F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, a full-length play adapted by Gary Peterson (produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Colorado). Five FREE performances (no advance tickets required) Tuesdays, May 7 and 14, at SBCC Wake Campus Auditorium,

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

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 Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life will co-present "Decolonizing and Indigenizing Environmental Justice," a talk by Dina Gilio-Whitaker, award-winning author of As Long as Grass Grows, on May 8, 2024, at 3:30pm in UCSB's Bren Hall Room 1414. This event is free and open to the public.

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+

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

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST ALEX CUBA ANNOUNCES SANTA BARBARA STOP ON NATIONAL "PARALELO" TOUR PERFORMING AT SOHO SB WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 2024 THE GENRE DEFIANT, MULTI-AWARD WINNING CUBAN-CANADIAN ARTIST, MUSICIAN, AND PRODUCER HAS ALSO RECEIVED 4X LATIN GRAMMYS, 2X JUNO AWARDS Watch: Alex Cuba on NPR's Tiny Desk "Staying true to his Spanish language Folk-Funk-Rock

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

“Your Brain on Art explores the new science of neuroaesthetics, a way of reimagining how to live that includes art as an essential part of the human experience and an unexpected doorway to healing.” – Mark Hyman, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever Can visiting a museum help someone conquer feelings

Come with your mom or grandma.. OR come celebrate all the amazing moms & grandmas who are here at Friendship Center! There will be a special performance by the Ukulele Lulus at 11, followed by lunch and tea at noon!

The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life will present "Asian Americans, Religious Freedom, and the State," a panel discussion featuring nationally-recognized experts, on May 9, 2024, at 4:00pm in UCSB's Betty Elings Wells Pavilion (Faculty Club). This event is free and open to the public. How have Asian

Join  Community Environmental Council, the Santa Barbara Independent and Santa Barbara City College School of Extended Learning for a thought-provoking panel discussion at CEC Environmental Hub (1219 State Street) on Thursday, May 9, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The discussion is about advancing sustainable development in an era of unprecedented housing growth. Learn more about the challenges such significant growth poses to

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

Theatre Eclectic and SBCC School of Extended Learning (Urge to Act/Acting for Older Adults) present F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, a full-length play adapted by Gary Peterson (produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Colorado). Five FREE performances (no advance tickets required) Tuesdays, May 7 and 14, at SBCC Wake Campus Auditorium,

The community is invited to "Serious Play: The Making of Hill House Montecito," a dynamic discussion about the power of integrating creativity, serious play, and transdisciplinary collaboration. The creators of the Hill House will share how they worked together to break conventional boundaries in design. This VADATalks event will feature Bruce Heavin, co-founder of Lynda.com;

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.

Experience a truly extraordinary Mother's Day weekend with us, highlighted by Bacara's renowned brunch at Angel Oak, a selection of curated holiday activities, rejuvenating wellness experiences, and much more! For further details and to secure your spot for our exclusive Mother’s Day dining and activities, visit https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/sbarzexperiences. Mother’s Day Culinary Specials May 10-12, 2024 5.12

State Street Ballet presents Other Voices on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM and on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM. This contemporary rep program is a highlight of State Street Ballet’s season. A production of short works that range from classical to experimental idioms, Other Voices showcases the talents of choreographers who push boundaries, redefining the art of dance.

https://www.lobero.org/events/ssb-23-24-other-voices/

Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree as Remembered Mother and Leslie Person Ryan as Honored Mother VNA Health’s 23rd ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON celebrates LESLIE PERSON RYAN as Honored Mother and LADY LESLIE RIDLEY-TREE as Remembered Mother on Friday, May 10, 2024 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. We are proud to have

Every promotional poster heralding Santa Barbara’s unique Summer Solstice Celebration for the past 50 years and hundreds of photographs documenting its early years are among the many items in a new exhibit “Here Comes the Sun: Celebrating 50 Years of Santa Barbara Summer Solstice” on view at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum through June 27.

Live Art Auction, Music by Joss Jaffe, DJ Darla Bea, Cake & Wine, Meet the Artists, Awards RSVP HERE Time & Location May 10, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Santa Barbara, 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA About the event On May 10, Summer Solstice will announce the winners of the Poster

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

Learn how to create vibrant, colorful, everlasting flowers in our Crepe Paper Flower Workshop! Details: – Learn the art of crafting stunning flowers using colorful crepe paper – Explore various techniques to create petals, stems, and intricate details – Customize your bouquet of vibrant flowers to take home and cherish Reserve Your Spot Today! Limited

State Street Ballet brings its 2023 /24 season to a close with Other Voices, featuring the talents of  contemporary creators who push boundaries, redefining the art of dance. With choreography ranging from classical to experimental idioms, the production includes new works—Corelli Concerto by Nilas Martins, The S.I.T. by Royce Zackery, and A Warm Window by Nicole Powell—plus audience-favorites As We Always

This event has been rescheduled from April 16 to May 10, 2024. “I want people to recognize that the ocean isn’t just a victim of climate change – it is our solution. If our oceans die – and they are dying – we will die with them. Life on Earth is not possible without a

Santa Barbara High School 30th Annual Jazz Festival! Prepare to be dazzled by an evening of extraordinary music and talent at the Santa Barbara High School Theatre, featuring the special guest performer Ron Avant of the Free Nationals. Experience the rhythm and energy as talented junior high and high school jazz bands take the stage to showcase their

The Santa Barbara Cactus & Succulent Society Show & Sale takes place every year in the spring. We are excited to host the sale again this year! Saturday, May 11th, 2024 General Public: 10:00am to 3:00pm (Member’s early entry 9:30am) Location: Santa Barbara Woman’s Club 670 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Free admission

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

Kids (+ parents!) 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 of all ages!

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.

In 2018, the City Council voted unanimously to replace Franceschi House with a public open-air structure honoring the legacy of the building and its previous owners, botanist Francesco Franceschi and philanthropist Alden Freeman. Concept designs for a future project have been created using feedback from a community workshop held in February and almost 700 survey responses.

Location: De La Guerra Place (outside of Paseo Nuevo Cinemas) The Talk-o-Truck is coming to Paseo Nuevo! Bring an influential woman in your life to the Talk-o-Truck this Mother's Day weekend and reflect on their impact in your life. What is the Talk-o-Truck? TOT is a mobile recording studio that gives people a place to

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.

Did you know that there are hundreds of animals in foster care for Santa Barbara County Animal Services, waiting for their furever homes? Here's a chance to meet some of them during our first ever Foster Fest! A select range of big and small dogs will be on hand in the back section of the

A pop up epicurean market featuring  artisan vendors who bring a variety of  baked goods, vegan and gluten free,  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 gourmet artisans and mixologists who share our commitment to sustainable agriculture

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,

Please join us on Saturday, May 11th for an unforgettable Mother's Day celebration at Casa del Herrero. You and your guests will be treated to a vibrant spin on a classic afternoon garden party, with freshly brewed teas, mimosas, delicious sweet and savory treats, and delightful conversation. We are honoring the memory of our original

Theatre Eclectic and SBCC School of Extended Learning (Urge to Act/Acting for Older Adults) present F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, a full-length play adapted by Gary Peterson (produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Colorado). Five FREE performances (no advance tickets required) Tuesdays, May 7 and 14, at SBCC Wake Campus Auditorium,

The Committee for Social Justice is proud to present our final edition in our Film Series on Homelessness. This month, our focus is on "Community, Not Capital: Empowering Voices Beyond Wealth for Unhoused Citizens." The films in this series explore how communities can come together to support unhoused individuals without relying solely on capital-driven solutions.

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 Blues Society is excited to welcome vocal powerhouse Nikki Hill, making her first local appearance as headliner for their upcoming show on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St. Opening the show is harmonica player R.J. Mischo. Main Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show

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