Events around Santa Barbara
UCSB Library presents an art installation by artist Elena Yu, exploring histories of the Ethnic and Gender Studies Collection (EGSC) and space in celebration of its 30th anniversary. In Fall 2023, Yu was invited to create artworks in response to the history of the EGSC. The artist was drawn to two untouched back rooms - …
Our Pumpkin Patch is officially open for the season! All of our pumpkins are thoughtfully grown by 46 Ranch and come in sizes ranging from mini to jumbo, so there’s something for everyone. It’s the perfect seasonal outing to celebrate autumn with family, friends, or just a nice stroll through the patch.
Art and science are often seen as distinct, yet both thrive on creativity. Scientists, like artists, seek new perspectives, experiment with ideas, and push boundaries to reveal something novel. The Art of Science competition at UCSB celebrates this shared spirit of innovation, transforming research into striking visual expressions. Each image in this exhibit is a …
"Through most of our lives and work, Cedric and I have had deep commitments to collaboration, internationalism, and solidarity movements."–Elizabeth Robinson, 2024 This exhibition documents the life’s work of Cedric J. Robinson and Elizabeth Peters Robinson, placing it in the global context of the Black radical tradition. The Robinsons were renowned for their seminal scholarship …
UCSB Library is pleased to present Andy Merolla (Communication) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Fall 2025. In his talk “What Hope Do We Have? Searching in the Small Moments of Everyday Communication,” Merolla will examine how hope—as well as the social connection underlying it—is constructed through social interaction. This includes interaction with loved ones, …
YI-WO - Directed by Thomas Campbell showing for one night at Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsYI-WORio TheatreSanta Cruz, CASeptember 30, 2025Tickets: $17 advance + SC Admission taxAll AgesAll Sales Final.YI-WO is a prayer, a habitual ritualistic gaze into the depths of the vast unknowable. YI-WO is a celebration of very purposely selected forms of …
Step into the Whimsical Winter Wonderland at Cambria Nursery—where the magic of the season comes to life through light, design, and imagination. ✨ Stroll through the Enchanted Christmas Forest, a glowing, immersive shopping experience with festive scenes, and charming woodland touches. Along the way, you’ll find dozens of whimsical photo ops, themed spaces, and lavishly decorated trees and rooms that delight …
Fall is the best time of the year to grow native plants! Throughout the month of October, we will be featuring a wide selection of California native plants, along with some unique Mediterranean and Australian plants that are hard to find. Each week, we will be offering exciting deals and promotions. Transform your garden into …
Join us every Wednesday in September to enjoy free salsa & bachata lessons in front of M. Special.
John Moreland is performing at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club in Santa Barbara.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsJOHN MORELANDSOhO Restaurant & Music ClubSanta Barbara, CAWednesday, October 1, 2025Doors 7pm / Show 8pm21+Seated General Admission&Dinner Reservation + Concert Ticket (ROWS A-D)This ticket includes the price of one dinner entree + salad + tax/gratuity per ticket, plus assigned seating in our …
Fall is the best time of the year to grow native plants! Throughout the month of October, we will be featuring a wide selection of California native plants, along with some unique Mediterranean and Australian plants that are hard to find. Each week, we will be offering exciting deals and promotions. Transform your garden into …
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette's, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to prioritize your own self-care and wellness while learning tips from other parents. *Focus on specific needs of parents raising neurodiverse youth: emotional regulation, time management, …
Twenty-Four Blackbirds is excited to introduce The Chocolate Experience: Factory Tour and Tasting! Combining the best elements of our previous Behind the Scenes and In-Depth tours, this new and improved event is for someone with a high interest in single-origin dark chocolate, where it comes from, how it's processed and the technicalities behind making shiny, …
For teachers & school staff in Santa Barbara County. Peer support group for teachers & school staff of tweens & teens to connect, share challenges, and learn strategies for building trusting relationships with students and get support. We will explore strategies for motivating students, handling difficult conversations, reducing stress, and maintaining positive relationships without engaging …
Fall is the best time of the year to grow native plants! Throughout the month of October, we will be featuring a wide selection of California native plants, along with some unique Mediterranean and Australian plants that are hard to find. Each week, we will be offering exciting deals and promotions. Transform your garden into …