Join us on Sunday, May 26th, for a transformative experience designed to reset your entire being! Step into a realm of tranquility as you immerse yourself in a rejuvenating morning sound bath, enveloped by the serene ambiance of our setting adorned with sparkling jewels and crystals. Led by Danielle Elese, a master sound healer, you'll be

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.

Historic Walking Tour of the Santa Barbara Cemetery with Historian, David Petry, author of The Best Last Place: a History of the Santa Barbara Cemetery. Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 from 1 PM to 3:30 PM Meet at the Cemetery Chapel, 901 Channel Drive. $25 per person. Pay at the door. Cash or check. Please

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.

Remembering men and women in uniform who proudly serve Monday May 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Cemetery THIS IS A FREE EVENT! The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 are pleased to present the very popular Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27th. Attendees are encouraged to

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

In honor of National Public Works Week, the City of Santa Barbara will host a free public Meet and Greet at De La Guerra Plaza. Community members will have the opportunity to engage with department staff, learn about career opportunities, enjoy “Touch a Truck” with the large Public Works vehicles on display including a paver,

In honor of National Public Works Week, the community is invited to the Public Works Meet and Greet in De La Guerra Plaza on Tuesday, May 28 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Community members will have the opportunity to engage with department staff, learn about career opportunities, enjoy “Touch a Truck” with the large Public

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

We are thrilled to announce that our annual Circle of Life Luncheon fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, May 29th From 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, at the Elks Lodge #613. Circle of Life is a Table Captain-powered friend-raiser/fundraiser bringing together current and future Alpha friends. Our Table Captains have previously been engaged with Alpha

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+

May 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $25 Santa Barbara's newest Daytime Navigation Center for people experiencing homelessness is opening in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The Daytime Navigation Center is a one-stop shop for people experiencing homelessness to receive services like behavioral healthcare, medical healthcare, workforce development, and housing navigation. This event is a

Santa Barbara's newest Daytime Navigation Center for people experiencing homelessness is opening in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The Daytime Navigation Center is a one-stop shop for people experiencing homelessness to receive services like behavioral healthcare, medical healthcare, workforce development, and housing navigation. This event is a Community Open House for all to experience

The San Marcos High School JAZZ BAND on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7 PM. The Jazz Band is composed of 26 students between grades 9 and 12. Having won the Dos Pueblos Jazz Festival, we took our ensemble to Chicago and received a GOLD rating, took First Place, won the Spirit Award, the Adjudicator

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

Final Show Benefits the Royal’s Instrumental Music Program Amidst Drastic Budget Cuts to the Arts Districtwide San Marcos High School Band Jazz Ensemble is pleased to announce a very special one-night-only local performance of their recent award-winning show from Chicago’s Heritage Festival in April. This fundraising event will help to cover outstanding costs of the

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

Inaugural conference in celebration of the Cedric J. Robinson and Elizabeth P. Robinson Archive at UCSB The UCSB Division of Social Sciences hosts a major conference, “Archives Unbound: 50 Years of Hope, Resistance and Rebellion” to be held on May 30 to June 2, at UC Santa Barbara. The conference celebrates the gift of the

Join us for PATH Santa Barbara’s A Toast to Home fundraiser on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. This event is a chance for supporters to come together, enjoy food, drinks, and music, and support PATH's programs. By attending this celebration, you'll be joining other supporters to stand up for the

The Koegel Autism Center’s Creative Club will be holding its fourth neurodivergent art show, by and for those who think differently. Titled “Unmasking Through Art,” the show will be on Thursday, May 30, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at the Koegel Autism Center on the UC Santa Barbara campus. This event is free and

Dr. Flávia Maia, Obama Scholar, and Dalai Lama Fellow, believes that, in the midst of our legitimate concerns of a climate collapse, we also need spaces of joy and possibility. Her current project, a book on the future of climate leadership, draws inspiration from her direct experience as a medicine woman (mulher medicina), her work

Singer/Songwriter Pete Muller Announces New Single “Run Out of Love” feat. GrammyⓇ Winner Lisa Loeb   Produced by Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Old Crow Medicine Show) Pianist / Singer-songwriter Pete Muller has released the second single from his upcoming album More Time, out on May 17th via Two Truths Music. The new track,

More Than Just A Party Band is a feature-length documentary film about the beloved local cultural icon, Spencer Barnitz, front man for the band Spencer The Gardener, and his 40-year journey to define his version of creative success, and along the way, create a brand of music that some say sounds like the soul of

YOU’VE FOUND Santa Barbara and Goleta's Best COMEDY Show. You’re one step away from experiencing live comedy like never before. Get up close and personal with comedians straight off of Netflix, Amazon Prime, NBC, and Comedy Central. Every show has a different lineup, and no two-drink minimums (they suck). Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee

The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara and the AIA of Santa Barbara are pleased to announce the return of Kids Draw Architecture, a day of community and creativity for kids of all ages to draw a local historical building. This year, the outdoor sketch session will be held at the Old Mission Santa Barbara on

SB Funk Zone Live, a series of bimonthly “arts, wine, dine, and shop events,” successfully launched on March 29th, 2024 despite the rain. The event is compared to the popular Downtown Santa Barbara 1st Thursday monthly events. Funk Zone venues are targeting Santa Barbara area locals and will open their doors late from 5-8 pm

The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the opening of TIMELY, an exhibition of porcelain, mixed media and photography by Joan RosenbergDent and Caroline Kapp. An opening reception will be held at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara on Friday, May 31 from 5-7 pm. Joan Rosenberg-Dent and Caroline Kapp will present

Our annual gala, Basil's Big Bash, celebrates its 10th anniversary this summer! Make sure you mark Friday, May 31st on your calendar, because you do NOT want to miss the best party of the year. This year's Bash will take place once more at The Carousel House in Santa Barbara, located on the western end of Chase Palm Park.

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

The Carpinteria Arts & Craft Faire will be presenting a show on Saturday June 1st from 10-4:00pm in the courtyard of the Lynda Farley Carpinteria Arts Center at 865 Linden Ave., Carpinteria.  The featured artist for the May show is Carmen Gutierrez.  Carmen specializes creates unique purses, tote bags, wallets etc. in both fabrics and

Herbal First Aid- Herb Walk & Medicine Making Workshop With Lanny Kaufer & Emily Watson 5-6 hrs ( in-person)   Date/Time:  Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10-12 walk, 1-4 Medicine Making Workshop Lunch Option   Location: Ojai tba   Learn your herbal first aid herbs and create your very own herbal first aid kit!  

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 Santa Barbara Police Department, Santa Barbara Youth Council, and Santa Barbara Chapter of Moms Demand Action have teamed up to continue raising firearm safety awareness after the recently passed Safe Firearm Storage Ordinance. The groups will host a Firearm Safety Workshop, the event will include a free Be SMART presentation that focuses on responsible

Santa Ynez Valley Nonprofit, SYV Pride, Plans for Family-Friendly Parties, Parade, Festival, Dining, and Disco during the Third Annual Santa Barbara Wine Country Pride Celebration Santa Barbara County nonprofit, Santa Ynez Valley Pride (www.SYVPride.org), has plans in place for the third annual Pride celebration to take place in the region’s various wine country towns, a multi-faceted

Directly from Argentina to your doorstep! Don't miss this opportunity to try on some tango steps of the hand of renowned Tango Maestros. Nomad Tango intercepted them in their USA tour, brought them to Santa Barbara, so that you have the unique opportunity to meet them and learn. At local hidden gem: Studio Magnetica LOCATION:

  Scholarship Showcase Concerts 2024   For several decades, the Santa Barbara Music Club Scholarships have provided support to deserving instrumental and vocal music students from Santa Barbara County. The scholarships are made possible by the generosity of our donors who wish to provide aid and encouragement to outstanding music students from local schools and

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 Zoo announces the return of Zoo Brew, the annual fundraiser that caters to beer and zoo lovers alike, on Saturday, June 1 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a VIP hour from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Guests are in for a “wild” day of sipping on a whole herd of beverages and