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 - …
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 …
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 …
This exhibition showcases historic Broadway posters from collector Richard C. Norton, a comprehensive selection of musical theater posters 1972 to the present ranging from the famous to the obscure, from the celebrated to the damned. These posters offer insight into the evolution of American musical theater, graphic design, marketing, image branding and audience engagement. Far …
"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 …
SBCC School of Extended Learning presents Painting in Acrylic, a FREE 8-week class for Older Adults Use acrylics to experiment and create rich vibrant paintings! Color theory is explored, composition and design principles are discussed, as you create a series of individual paintings, increasing ability to retain and apply knowledge, increase facility with tools, and …
SBCC School of Extended Learning presents Printmaking like a Pro, a FREE 8-week class for Older Adults Explore a variety of drypoint printmaking processes in both intaglio and relief formats. Students develop creative self-expression, exercise manual dexterity, and enhance mental acuity while using printmaking tools, equipment, papers, and inks. Printmaking like a Pro takes place …
The fifth and final season of Netflix’s Sci-Fi phenomenon Stranger Things is set to debut this holiday season, and Ventura’s Strange Beast and Bank of Italy Cocktail Trust are ready to turn the town upside down—literally. Beginning October 31 through January 1, both bars will transform into immersive Stranger Things-inspired experiences that transport fans straight …
Bring your own sewing or mending project to work on with our sewing machines. This is a fun and informal way to get stitching!
Patterson Hood + Craig Finn join us for one night at Moe's Alley in Santa CruzTICKETS ON SALE VIA THIS TICKET LINK: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/folkyeah-presents-patterson-hood-and-moes-alley-tickets/14660443?pl=moes(((folkYEAH!))) & KPIG Radio presentPATTERSON HOOD & CRAIG FINNMoe's AlleySanta Cruz, CAWednesday, November 12, 2025Tickets: $40 advance + SC Admission tax21+All Sales Final.
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, …
Trainings are FREE. Associates, Trainees, Licensed Therapists, and those with lived experience in Santa Barbara County are invited to attend. You will get the opportunity to develop: your facilitator style, a structure that is consistent and creates a safe space for participants, deeper connections with peers, ways to empower participants with tools and find a …
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, …
Join us for a hands-on creative workshop led by Guest Artist Sondra Weiss where kindness comes to life through art and words! Children and families will design handmade cards and appreciation notes for the people who make our community special, from teachers and mentors to local helpers, favorite restaurants, and nonprofits. Using colorful collage materials …