Events around Santa Barbara
Inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship are the hallmarks of the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet. Renowned for its dynamic interpretations and polished, expansive colors, the group has rapidly distinguished …
For the 33rd year, the Museum honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a display of altars created by students in the Museum’s school and outreach programs and …
Join Larry Le Brane for his Artist Talk "In Pursuit of the 'Largemouth Bassoon off the Hook’," Thursday, October 27, 2022, 5-6:30 pm at Art Center Morro Bay. The Los …
A series of themed Block Parties highlighting the best of Santa Barbara is here. The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara is producing it’s first Rock the Block party series on …
Join World Dance For Humanity for the 40th Anniversary Celebration! THRILLER 2022 Saturday, October 29th Costume Dance Party 1:00 / Thriller Performance 2:00pm Practices begin September 21st Oak Park Stage: …
SBMA and Opera Santa Barbara partner to present a season’s sampling of art and music with pop-up performances in the Museum’s galleries, inspired by SBMA’s collection and special exhibitions or …
Art Matters Lecture with Frank Kelly, Ph.D. Senior Curator and Christiane Ellis Valone Curator of American Paintings, National Gallery of Art American landscape painter Thomas Cole was at the height …
Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Paint a moonscape in blue and sepia ink on watercolor paper, inspired by Laura Gilpin’s Moonrise …
The first event in the Season of Cheer festivities presented by Consumer Fire Products, Inc. Come and enjoy live entertainment from Jason Campbell & The Drive on the steps of …
All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials.
A series of themed Block Parties highlighting the best of Santa Barbara. Bring your family and friends downtown for another block party on State Street! This is the latest Block Party …
The New York Times award-winning author Susan Straight returns to read from her latest and much lauded novel, Mecca. Set in Southern California’s inland and high desert area, this is a story …
Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum's galleries as an impetus to writing. Monthly sessions are led by a visiting writer who …
This exhibition features the collection of celebrated local architect, Barry Berkus. He built an amazing contemporary art collection, often purchasing the toughest work from a gallery exhibition.We hope you'll join …
Come and enjoy live entertainment from Prime Time Band on the steps of the historic Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and grab a delicious meal at happy hour price from …