Events around Santa Barbara
In a reading and discussion of his electric, darkly humorous collection of 13 new short stories, the inimitable T.C. Boyle, Santa Barbara resident and bestselling writer of Talk to Me and Outside Looking In, ”messes with us” as the book inscription from Willie Dixon’s I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man promises. In the title story of I Walk Between the Raindrops, a …
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 begins with a conversation and prompt, partially inspired by works on view. Participants write on their own, then reconvene to share and comment on each …
Following World War II, a bohemian community of free spirits began on the hillsides above Santa Barbara, where they made wine, music, and art for nearly twenty years. Named “Mountain Drive” for the road that wound through the enclave’s heart, this unique neighborhood is celebrated in a new exhibit now on view at the Santa …
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 itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, dedicated purely to the sound and depth of their music. The Quartet has appeared at …
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 local community groups, including San Marcos High School, Montecito Union School, Quilt Project Gold Coast, SBMA’s Partnership with A-OK After-School Program (multiple schools), and SBMA’s …
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 Osos artist will share where his ideas come from, along with the creative journey & inspiration behind his most ambitious sculpture to date, a large …
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 Thursday October 27th, called Harvest Fest, from 5pm-8pm on the 700 & 800 blocks of State Street. Rock the Block Harvest Fest invites the general …
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: Wednesdays 6:45pm, Fridays 5:30pm Beach (Chase Palm Park): Saturdays 9:45am Since 2010, World Dance for Humanity has hosted Santa Barbara’s THRILLER event as part of …
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 other topical themes.
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 of his artistic powers when he died at the age of 47 in 1848. We will never know for certain what Cole might have done, …
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 Over the Rio Grande (1946). Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm.
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 the historic Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Grab a delicious meal from one of the many nearby restaurants or a beverage at Mosaic Locale (Draughtsmen Aleworks, Old Town Coffee, Buena Onda …
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 of freeways, wildfires, secrets, and struggles that is, at its heart, a love song for a place and its people. Told from different points of …