Classical and jazz aficionados unite in this commemorative concert highlighting 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin’s creation is one of the most recognizable compositions to define the Jazz Age. The virtuosic and audience favorite Marcus Roberts trio will pay homage in an unforgettable, toe-tapping performance of Roberts’ own re-conceived composition for piano and orchestra Rhapsody in D. Ives’ Symphony No. 2 will round out the concert with a blending of traditional orchestral sounds, hymns, and marches.

THE ARTISTS:
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Marcus Roberts Trio
- Marcus Roberts, Piano
- Roland Guerin, Bass
- Jason Marsalis, Drums

REPERTOIRE:
George Gershwin | Rhapsody in Blue
Marcus Roberts | Rhapsody in D
Charles Ives | Symphony No. 2

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

The California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum) invites you to come to the annual Wilderness Spirit Brunch. Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Ballroom in Buellton $150/per person Buy tickets here Enjoy a brunch with mimosas and bloody marys, silent and live auctions, artist

Community Environmental Council and Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will be celebrated for their long history of conservation efforts on Sunday, May 19 at the Buellton Marriott Hotel The Board of Directors and Staff of the California Nature Art Museum (www.calnatureartmuseum.org) proudly announce Community Environmental Council and Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians as

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

Healing with History, a series of wellness programming at Casa del Herrero, pays tribute to Medora’s interest in mental health by exploring different studies and techniques in a unique, historical setting. MAY 19, 2024  |  12:00-2:00 PM (SUNDAY) May this be an opportunity for you to take a sacred pause to relax and rejuvenate! Sound

Join members of the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara and AIA Santa Barbara for a day of community and creativity for kids of all ages to draw the Old Mission Santa Barbara. The outdoor sketch session will be held on Sunday, May 19 from 1-3pm. The sketch session is free and drawing materials are provided.

One805LIVE! is back! Steve Postell and The Night Train Music Club will headline the next One805LIVE! event at Sunstone Winery!    On May 19th at the Sunstone Winery, join us for another fantastic afternoon of music, food, and fun as we present six of the best session and touring musicians worldwide. And, as always with

Join us for the Quire of Voyces ‘Furusato’ Concerts on May 18th and 19th at 3 pm both days at the St. Anthony’s Chapel at the Garden Street Academy and directed by the talented Nathan Kreitzer.  These final Santa Barbara concerts of our 30th Season will feature our Performance Tour program for our subsequent trip

Dreams in Bloom is a fundraising event for Family Service Agency, Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center, and Guadalupe’s Little House By the Park. Proceeds from this event help ensure that children, families, and seniors in our community can benefit from the agency’s basic needs support services, parent education programs, and behavioral health counseling.

Parents will learn tools to help kids navigate their digital world with balance Peer relationships are a vital part of the teen years. Gaming, social media and phones play a role in how teens meet and interact with friends, but how do we know when a lot of a good thing is too much? How

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.

Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their brand of "Bordeño-Soul," which honors the musical tastes and cultural influences of its members. Jarabe, which translates to 'concoction,' highlights the eclectic mix of genres they perform ranging from Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trio Romántico, and popular

You asked, we listened! Back by overwhelming demand, five time Grammy-winning artist Jacob Collier bookends Arts & Lectures’ 2023-2024 season with an entirely new show featuring a full band and music from his forthcoming (Feb 29) album, Djesse Vol. 4. Jacob Collier DJESSE VOL. 4 NORTH AMERICA TOUR with special guest Kimbra Sun, May 19 |

Come to our May meeting and experience what we do together as PFLAG to create a caring, just and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.  There will be time for sharing and support.  This is a Zoom meeting.  Please pre-register at pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com.

Lobero LIVE presents Hot Tuna – Acoustic on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM. No one has more consistently led American music for the last 50 years than Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, the founders of Hot Tuna – which started as a side project during their Jefferson Airplane days. The band members, who

EARL MINNIS PRESENTS and Lobero Theatre Foundation present Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Elvin Bishop and GRAMMY® Award-winning harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite are fellow blues travelers and living blues giants. The two history-making musicians – both Blues Hall of Famers

Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is delighted to announce its annual Ventura County Public Works Day. It will be held on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ventura County Government Center. The nationally recognized event has lots to see and do, including education for younger students and exciting

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

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

Join Us on May 22 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Camino Real Marketplace Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate National Public Works Week (May 19 – 25) with staff from the City of Goleta’s Public Works Department and partner agencies! Join us for a family-friendly tradition on Wednesday, May 22nd from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00

Join the City of Goleta to celebrate National Public Works Week (May 19 – 25) with a fun-filled interactive community event on May 22nd! Bring the whole family to the Camino Real Marketplace (7004 Market Place Drive) from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for an afternoon with our dedicated Public Works team and partner agencies. It’s

The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life will present a talk by Diane Winston (USC), "From the Reagan Revolution to the Trump Insurrection: The Role of the Religious Imaginary in American Politics," on May 22, 2024, at 5:00pm in UCSB's McCune Conference Room (HSSB 6020). This event is

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 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

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 7pm, the Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series will present its final concert of the 2023-2024 season at St Mark’s in the Valley Church. This concert will be performed by the Principal English Horn of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Roger Roe, and distinguished pianist Dr. R. Kent Cook. Artistic Director, Robert

The Backyard Bird Chronicles: An Evening with Amy Tan

will be presented Wednesday, May 22 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The event is free to the public but required advance registration at  https://www.mysbnature.org/event-list/all-events. The program is presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum

Advancing Ecology and Environmental Data Science for a More Just and Equitable Future Join us this spring for NCEAS’ fourth iteration of our popular seminar series on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in environmental data science. The speakers will share their research at the intersection of ecology, environmental science, data science, and DEIJ. *The

National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis: Spring 2024 DEIJ Seminar Series Advancing Ecology and Environmental Data Science for a More Just and Equitable Future Join us this spring for NCEAS’ fourth iteration of our popular seminar series on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in environmental data science. The speakers will share their research

Free event discusses HOPE Program featuring Keynote Speaker Calli Kelsay on how to implement positive change WHO: CommUnify, Santa Barbara County, and the Cities of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Goleta WHAT: Empower Youth: Inspiring Positive Paths Forward South Coast Youth Safety Partnership Community Event with Keynote Speaker Calli Kelsay and a Panel Discussion featuring students

The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life will present a talk by Carl Elliott (UMN), "The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No," on May 23, 2024, at 5:00pm in UCSB's McCune Conference Room (HSSB 6020). This event is free and open to the

Dear A&L Patron, Due to unforeseen and extenuating circumstances, José Andrés is unable to join the UCSB Arts & Lectures series this Sunday. Mr. Andrés’ ongoing commitments to World Central Kitchen as they mourn the loss of their team members have made his attendance at the event impossible at this time. We have worked closely

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

Embrace Your Creative Spirit: A Special Craft Workshop to Celebrate Our Amazing Educators! It’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible work you do every day. Join us for a rejuvenating and uplifting craft workshop crafted exclusively for you, the heroes of education! Rediscover the joy of creating and nurturing creativity in a supportive,

Santa Barbara High School Dance program will present their annual Spring Dance Concert 2024 on Friday, May 24 at 7 pm in the SBHS Theatre.  Santa Barbara High School dance students will present Hip Hop, Musical Theater Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary Modern, Sevillana and Cumbia dance, with a special performance by our very own SBHS Folklorico

Make it a Memorial Day Weekend to remember with a stop at the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s Marketplace scheduled for Saturday, May 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds, 956 Maple Ave in downtown Carpinteria. Come for the rummaging and shopping, stick around for the live music and

Come for a day of Wellness. FREE ocean view yoga class, mat pilates, breathwork and mantra meditation, Wim Hof breathing and cold plunge, teas and hydration, naturopathic B12 shots, chirporatic massage, adjustments and cupping, mini bliss facials, nutrionist herbal digestive interactive demonstration. Come lounge in the ocean view gardens and baske in the Summerland outdoor

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.

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

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.

Join us for Saturdays in Santa Ynez from 4-7pm and enjoy Live Music, Food, and $10 Glasses of Carr Wine! Get ready for a fun afternoon in Santa Ynez! Skunk Puppy will be performing LIVE and Tastebuds Smoke will be serving Carne Asada and Chicken Pastor Tacos. Free Admission, 21+   Carr Winery ~ Santa

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 us at Carr Winery for our Summer Art Series, featuring art by six local artists. Saturday, May 25th from 6-9pm, we’ll be celebrating the show’s opening reception. Meet the artists, mingle with friends, and enjoy a glass of Carr wine. ARTISTS: Ryan Dafoe Jordan Moon Billy Smith Ben Hazard Russ Dafoe Sarah Marie Picard