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 CalNAM and Artist Katherine Taylor of Poetry Frog for a paper mosaics family-friendly workshop on Thursday, February 15th, 2026, from 1PM-3:30PM. Katherine will guide attendees through planning and arranging their very own animal portrait with a variety of colorful and patterned paper options. Attendees should either bring an animal photo that they connect with (such as a pet …
Celebrate your special someone with a romantic Valentine’s Dinner featuring a special menu just for the occasion! Each couple will receive a complimentary rose to make the evening extra sweet. Make your reservation today and enjoy a cozy, love-filled evening surrounded by the beauty of the pines.🌹❤️
HOURS of active gymnastics fun, perfect for when you're busy and the kids don't have school. 1. Kids have a blast while you go about your day. 2. Use the energy they would normally burn off at school. 3. Scheduling is easy with half-day, full-day, and extended care options.
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge. Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while also setting boundaries, supporting siblings, and managing your own self-care. This is a HYBRID drop-in support group that meets weekly. WHEN: Mondays at 12:00pm …
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 …
Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara. Support group for Spanish speaking parents of youth, ages 10-18, held weekly in-person in Santa Barbara. Un grupo de desarrollo de habilidades para que los padres aborden los desafíos diarios …
Taking bold measures to stop the climate crisis requires many of us — non-profit leaders and staff, professionals, business owners, recent college graduates, retirees, high school students, and community members — to work together. With recent federal rollbacks threatening hard-won climate progress, there has never been a more critical time to take meaningful local action. …
This is a weekly improv workshop open to everyone - whether you've never set foot on a stage or you've been making things up for years. We meet, we play, we fail spectacularly, and occasionally something genuinely surprising happens. Improv isn't about being funny. It's about listening, reacting, and trusting the people around you. The …
Explore the roles of caregivers and the changes experienced. Learn about building a support team, community resources to assist and managing caregiver stress.
Bitchin Bajas come to Ojai's Deer Lodge for an unforgettable performance.(((folkYEAH!))) & Tierra Sol presentBITCHIN BAJASDeer LodgeOjai, CAWednesday, February 18, 202621+Music begins at 8pm.Deer Lodge Restaurant will be open for dinner before the show. Come early to grab a bite and some drinks!All sales final.