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 …
Dementia Caregiver Support Groups provide a safe space for people caring for those with dementia the opportunity to exchange information, build a support system with people who understand and develop methods and skills to solve problems.
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 …
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. …
FREE 1.25-hour virtual education nights designed to help parents/caregivers navigate the everyday challenges of raising children from K-12th. Each session explores a topic, offers practical tools and strategies, and creates space to learn from other parents. This Month… Supporting Mental Health & Twice-Exceptional Youth- Many gifted kids also face learning or emotional challenges. Learn how …
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 …
A talk by Neal Graffy Wednesday, March 11 Two opportunities! 11:00 AM TICKETS 5:30 PM TICKETS In February of 1851, Antonio de la Guerra and Judge Joaquin Carrillo were appointed by the City Council to apply names to the new streets resulting from the Salisbury Haley survey. Unlike other towns whose streets bore the unimaginative A - …
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, …
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, …
Create your own poetry using vintage typewriters and embellish your words with collage imagery. Guest Artist Simon Kiefer will provide writing prompts for poetic inspiration and make suggestions for visual enhancements. Typewriters, stationery, art supplies, and a varied treasure trove of vintage ephemera are provided. Ages 13+.