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 …
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.Â
Join The Fund for Santa Barbara as we celebrate the youth leading change in their schools, neighborhoods, and communities across Santa Barbara County!
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.
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, …
MEGA CHALLAH & BABKA BAKE Like a challah bake — but better. Join us for an evening of hands-on baking, great energy, and community as we take our annual Mega Challah Bake one step further — with challah and babka. Come ready to braid, shape, and enjoy a warm, meaningful night together. No experience …
Trail Talks: Far-flung hikes of the Los Padres with Perry Van Houten Thursday, February 19, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Join local author Perry Van Houten as he shares about destinations in the mountains past Ojai that aren't so easy to get to. We'll travel …
Discover your strengths, clarify your goals, and plan your future. Take the next step with confidence. Start planning your path today! This two-session workshop focuses on the assessment of your strengths, interests, values, personality and abilities in the context of career and education planning Improve decision-making skills by exploring your own decision-making styles and applying …