Events around Santa Barbara
In collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, artists of all levels are invited to paint en plein air in the gardens under the influence of the painters of the Barbizon School who found their inspiration in the French countryside, and whose work is on view in the current exhibition A Legacy of Giving: The …
Join co-authors Angel and Tracey Jimenez as they debut their first book in the Safety Dog Diego Series at Barnes & Noble Ventura! The featured book, Safety Dog Diego Gets Adopted, tells the heartwarming story of how Diego, an adventurous French Bulldog puppy, finds his forever home and begins his journey as a safety dog. …
THRILLER 2024 Saturday, October 26th Costume Dance Party 2:00pm / Thriller Performance 3:00pm Practices begin September 21st Wednesdays 6:00pm, Oak Park Stage Saturdays 9:45am, Beach (Chase Palm Park Soccer Field) Every year, World Dance for Humanity hosts Santa Barbara’s Thriller event, a FREE family-friendly dance party and performance. It's part of “Thrill the World,” a …
In celebration of Family History Month and international Home Movie Day, the UCSB Library’s Santa Barbara Community Archives Project is partnering with the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society (SBCGS) to promote the importance of home movie collections and to provide free digitization services for Santa Barbara community members. Digitized materials will be preserved for future generations in the Library’s …
This FREE 45-minute drop-in meditation session is led by Vivian Valentin, PhD, Co-Founder, Executive Director; Lead Mindfulness Facilitator of Kind Mind. It begins with mindful looking at works in Robert Rauschenberg Autobiography: Works from the Collection and a guided meditation, followed by an opportunity to share insights. Beginners welcome. First come, first seated (limited to 20 …
Join the Goleta Valley Historical Society for our November First Sunday Concert! Come groove to some California dance pop and alternative psychedelic rock with Moneluv! Moneluv’s compositions have a Beatle-esque song and singing style with groovy tension & instrumentation. With their retro vibes, cool synth-bass style undertones and hypnotic vocals, Moneluv is sure to make …
Non-Profit Panel of 20+ SB County organizations will share about how students can create meaningful ways to volunteer. Completing community service hours is more than checking a box off the to-do list… it’s learning about the joy of volunteering, learning new skills, and an opportunity to grow and discover new passions. Find which areas (animals, …
Exciting Career Opportunity! Join us at the Federal Correctional Complex, Lompoc, CA Date: Wednesday, November 06, 2024 Time: 8 AM to 12 PM PST We invite you to attend our direct hire event for Correctional Officers! Our team will be available to assist you with the application process, review your resume, and help you navigate USAJOBS. If …
Lompoc was established as a temperance colony 150 years ago. The first auction of home lots and farmland took place on the morning of November 9, 1874. The Lompoc Museum is celebrating Lompoc's Sesquicentennial with a special program on Saturday, November 9. There will be two sessions: 10 am & 2 pm. The program will …
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. Free SBMA MembersFree StudentsFree with Museum Admission
Get creative with Explore Ecology every Saturday, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. Our November theme is “Cardboard Creations.” Make dioramas, holiday crackers, and more this month. Get inspired to recycle and reuse your …
The 3nd annual “Autumn Soirée 2024: The SLO Way” wine and food festival, celebrating the region’s winemakers and harvest bounty, features tastings from the Central Coast’s most acclaimed wineries paired with delectable creations courtesy of Hotel SLO’s Executive Chef Ryan Fancher and his team from the property’s two onsite restaurants, the Michelin-recognized modern steakhouse, Ox …
We have experts from the Morro Bay Bird Festival and the Morro Coast Audubon Society here to teach you all about birds of the Central Coast! Go on a short family-friendly bird walk in the garden with binoculars, paint a paper bird using watercolors, learn to see and listen and put your observations on paper …
Enjoy a morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language, social, and motor skills, while you get the chance to connect with other caregivers. Enjoy the beauty of art and make new friends in this …
Enjoy Free Admission every second Sunday of the month for Tri-County residents (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo). Join us during Free 2nd Sundays for stunning exhibitions, enriching programs, and a welcoming museum experience. Studio Sunday 12 – 4 pm Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA …