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 …
Ventura Home Show & Tiny House Village Feb 20-21-22 at Ventura County Fairgrounds Looking to upgrade your kitchen, refresh your bath, or explore tiny homes? The Ventura Home Show is …
Caring for a loved one at home can be both rewarding and exhausting. Join us for a rejuvenating day designed to help you connect, learn, and recharge. The day will …
Ventura Home Show & Tiny House Village Feb 20-21-22 at Ventura County Fairgrounds Looking to upgrade your kitchen, refresh your bath, or explore tiny homes? The Ventura Home Show is …
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 …