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 …
18th Annual Wine 4 Paws Weekend | April 25–26 Join forces with over 75 SLO County wineries during Wine 4 Paws Weekend, April 25–26, as they donate 10% of all sales to Woods Humane Society! Whether you’re close by or celebrating from afar, you can make a difference. Support any participating Wine 4 Paws business …
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 …
Join us for a heartfelt community outreach event hosted by CityServe in partnership with the Healing Rooms of Santa Maria Valley! Come experience a warm, welcoming outdoor gathering featuring free home-goods, clothing, essential items, and resources available at our facility. Meet friendly team members ready to connect, offer support, and share encouragement rooted in faith …
Get creative and add a touch of artistry to your garden at Cambria Nursery’s Mosaic Tile Watering Can Workshop on April 25th at 11am! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and decorate your own mosaic tile watering can, perfect as a functional piece or a beautiful outdoor accent. Perfect for all skill levels – no prior …
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 In the SXSW, Grierson, and British Independent Film Award-winning Grand Theft Hamlet (2024), actors Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen find themselves out of work when theaters shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Uncertain about their futures, they turn to the virtual space of Grand Theft Auto Online, embarking on the improbable project of casting and producing …
The Lompoc Valley Master Chorale, directed by Kathleen Abrams Hacker, proudly presents this year’s Spring Concert:America’s 250th: A Celebration in Song to be held at 3:00pm on Saturday April 25, 2026, First United Methodist Church, 925 N. “F” Street, Lompoc, CA. Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a stirring tribute to the …
Founded by high school students in 2020, Tomato Theatre Company is dedicated to providing affordable theatre education to youth in the Santa Barbara community. On Sunday, April 25th, the nonprofit will be holding a fundraiser at Trinity Episcopal Church (1500 State St.) to support their mission. The fundraiser is a free-admission event that will include …
Experience A Night of Whiskey ‘N Elegance at The Station in Los Alamos, an intimate evening presented by Whiskey ‘N Rye and Rod & Hammer Whiskey on Saturday, April 25. The event begins at 6pm with a cocktail hour and welcome bites, followed by a seated multi-course, family-style dinner at 7pm. Enjoy curated pairings of …
I AM KING – The Michael Jackson Experience offers an unparalleled experience, bringing you as close as possible to witnessing the King of Pop live on stage! Starring Michael Firestone, a remarkable tribute artist who not only sings live but also flawlessly executes Jackson’s iconic dance moves, I AM KING immerses the audience in a …
Patrick Watson brings his band to the historic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco(((folkYEAH!))) presentsPATRICK WATSON: Uh Oh TourPalace of Fine ArtsSan Francisco, CASaturday, April 25, 2026Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pmReserved Seating. Please select your seat carefully.Tickets only sold online.All AgesAll Sales Final, No Thrid Party Tickets accepted.