Events around Santa Barbara
"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 …
William Shakespeare’s plays transcended their origins almost immediately. Even during his lifetime, his unforgettable characters and indelible lines were already escaping the stage – taken up by others and repurposed and circulated in diverse ways. While his plays have been performed continuously for over four hundred years, they have also left the stage behind to …
Get ready to laugh the night away at the Santa Barbara Comedy Club with hilarious comedians and great vibes guaranteed! Join us for a show that will have you rolling with laughter. Don't miss out on this opportunity to relax and unwind with some top-notch comedy acts. Expect surprise performances. Doors open at 5 PM, enjoy …
This collaborative exhibition celebrates the intersection of art and environmental stewardship, highlighting the efforts of the Oak Group, the UCSB Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration, and Coal Oil Point Reserve to conserve the Devereux Slough. Art in Service of the Land invites viewers to explore how art documents, interprets, and amplifies the ongoing …
Lunch with a side of inspiration! Celebrate local eco-heroes at Explore Ecology’s Environmental Stewardship Awards Luncheon at the Cabrillo Pavilion. This uplifting event highlights the next generation of environmental leaders and the educators who guide them. Join us on Thursday, April 16, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Meet the 2026 award winners, hear their …
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, …
Register Now Kenneth Karmiole Annual Lecture on Religion in American Life at UCSB Library, featuring Dr. Randall Balmer. This annual lecture highlights scholarship and public engagement on American religious history, drawing from the rich resources of UCSB Library’s American Religions Collection. Randall Balmer is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College and a prize‑winning historian, bestselling author, and …
Get ready to laugh the night away at the Santa Barbara Comedy Club with hilarious comedians and great vibes guaranteed! Join us for a show that will have you rolling with laughter. Don't miss out on this opportunity to relax and unwind with some top-notch comedy acts. Expect surprise performances. Doors open at 5 PM, enjoy …
Register Now Riceboy Sleeps (2022) is a tender and deeply personal work written, produced, edited, and directed by Anthony Shim. The film traces the bond between a Korean single mother and her son as they build a life in the suburbs of Canada in the 1990s. Drawing in part on Shim’s own childhood, the film follows …
This collaborative exhibition celebrates the intersection of art and environmental stewardship, highlighting the efforts of the Oak Group, the UCSB Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration, and Coal Oil Point Reserve to conserve the Devereux Slough. Art in Service of the Land invites viewers to explore how art documents, interprets, and amplifies the ongoing …
Spring is blooming, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your home and garden! From April 17–19, enjoy 20% off storewide and take home something fresh for the season. Wander through rows of vibrant plants, pick out something new for your patio or garden, and discover charming finds in the gift shop, from candles to spring home décor …
Working on a creative project that’s not quite done? Finish it up and cross it off your resolutions list! Join other makers, spread out at our big tables, and use our tools and upcycled materials to finalize your masterpiece. Get expert tips while we cheer you on to the finish line. Ages 13+. Available Tools …
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, …