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 …
"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 …
Since our founding in 1932, collecting and preserving the material and written history of the Santa Barbara area has been at the core of our institution’s purpose and that task is on-going to this day. Every year the Historical Museum adds to the ever-growing collections to better illuminate and share this rich history. This exhibition highlights …
Since 2007, UCSB Reads has fostered a shared sense of belonging by bringing the UCSB campus and Santa Barbara communities together to read a common book that explores compelling issues of our time. Conceived by then Executive Vice Chancellor Gene Lucas, the program is led by the UCSB Library in collaboration with campus and community …
Join our monthly Sewing and Mending Club! Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community at the EE Makerspace. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just beginning your sewing journey, our monthly club is the perfect place to bring your projects to life. Every month, we invite you come to this workshop …
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, …
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, …
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is hosting a free “Farm Day Every Day” tour at Brokaw Nursery in Ventura, Saturday, February 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Visitors will tour the nursery to get a behind-the-scenes look at how plants are grown and cared for. Brokaw Nursery produces over 300,000 plants, including avocados …
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 Pico in celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary with an unforgettable celebration on Saturday, February 28, from 4-10pm! With tickets priced at $25 per person, kick off the evening at the welcome reception from 4-6pm, featuring a variety of Pico appetizers, Lumen wine pours, and music by Cam Henry. Keep the celebration going and reserve …
On Sunday, March 1 one of Lompoc’s favorite community events — the 41st Annual Lompoc Rotary Club’s Wine Tasting & Auction is taking place! From 1 to 4 PM at the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building, enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting, great food, and exciting silent and live auctions. This popular Rotary fundraiser brings the …
Join us in welcoming Hope Family Wines to Cambria Pines Lodge for an intimate five-course wine dinner in our outdoor Pavilion Garden. Enjoy a delicious five-course meal paired with hand-selected Hope Family Wines, guided by a winery expert who will share tasting notes and stories behind each pour. Tickets are $130 per person + tax and must be pre-purchased. Must be 21+ to attend. …
This group focuses on providing gender affirming and sex positive support, while holding an affirming space for parents and care-givers. The group will provide psychoeducational topics about the LGBTQIA+ community and hold open group discussions, plus Q&A, for parents and caregivers who desire an open and empathic group for learning, processing feelings, thoughts and emotions about …
Don’t let the Monday blues get you down! Lion’s Tale, a Good Lion Hospitality owned bar, is going to be hosting Vinyl Vices partnering with Proper Productions every Monday from 7pm to 10 pm. Along with this, there will be All Day Happy Hour, so take your time and get down to these old-school classics …