Events around Santa Barbara
The town, the myth, the legend. If you’ve ever wondered if Carpinteria really is The World’s Safest Beach, which legend of Chismahoo is the real one, or if, indeed, Trader Joe’s is coming to town, you won’t want to miss Carpinteria Myths and Misinformation, the first in the 2025 Talk & Talkback Speaker Series hosted …
UCSB Library is pleased to present Haewon Jeong (Electrical and Computer Engineering) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Winter 2025. In her talk "Ethical AI: Serving Humanity or Falling Short?", Jeong will explore the ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of AI technologies, discussing how we can ensure that these systems are designed to benefit …
Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s galleries. All ages are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Instructors will provide general guidance and all materials. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm.
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. Bilingual Storytime and Art Making for Children ages 3 – 5 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Studio Sunday 12 – …
Featuring Third Coast Percussion “Tharp is America’s crossover dance queen… She melds classical ballet with modern dance, avant-garde experiment with Broadway pizzazz, technical rigor with off-the-cuff attitude, uptown glamor with downtown grit.” The Guardian(U.K.) “What invigorates about Tharp is her restless and unceasing quest to reveal truth in human movement.” The Washington Post Twyla Tharp …
As part of In the Making: Contemporary Art at SBMA, the Museum is pleased to invite featured artist Jane Dickson for a conversation with James Glisson, SBMA Chief Curator and Curator of Contemporary Art. Jane Dickson (b. 1952, Chicago, Illinois) makes paintings and drawings that explore the psychogeography of American culture. Dickson’s practice was forged in …
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is holding its first Santa Barbara County “Farm Day Every Day” tour at Plantel Nurseries in Santa Maria. The free tour is on Saturday, February 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Plantel Nurseries grows vegetable seedlings in large greenhouses that are then sent to farms where they are …
Come celebrate the miracle of life, honor the memories of loved ones lost, and support the rescue of horses from abuse, neglect, and slaughter, all while enjoying a beautiful day in the beautiful Santa Ynez countryside surrounded by a warm community and the gentle spirit of horses. This year’s event offers something for everyone, with …
Join the California Nature Art Museum & Community Clayworks for an art workshop on Sunday, February 23rd 2025 from 3:00PM- 5:00PM, creating wave sculptures in celebration of this winter’s king tides. Participants will learn to sculpt a cresting wave and paint their pieces with colorful underglazes. Completed wave sculptures will be taken back to the …
This 45-minute drop-in meditation session is led by Vivian Valentin, PhD, Co-Founder, Executive Director, Lead Mindfulness Facilitator of Kind Mind. Beginners welcome. First come, first seated (limited to 20 participants).
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County: The Sharehouse Grand Opening celebrates unity, progress, and our commitment to ensuring every neighbor has access to nourishment and essential resources. Join us on March …
Join Finch & Fork and The Communal Table for a special conversational communal brunch celebrating the beauty of aging on March 8 from 10:30am to 1pm. Hosted by Jane Chapman of The Communal Table and featuring an all-female panel, this gathering will honor the wisdom and experiences of women in the community over a thoughtfully …
Dance Party to Celebrate Women! Celebrate your power! Protest for your rights! Dance up State St! Join World Dance For Humanity and Women's March SB for a Dance Party rally at De La Guerra Plaza and then a dance march up State St. Let's show this administration they can't take our joy away! Saturday March …
An esteemed panel will speak about the history of steelhead in our region, what has gone wrong that has put them on the Endangered Species list, and what we must do today to save them from extinction. Panel speakers will come from the Santa Ynez band of Chumash Indians, CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, …
Join the UC Santa Barbara Library’s Special Research Collections for an evening featuring the continued research of four distinguished faculty emeriti — Charles Bazerman, Mario T. García, Suzanne Jill Levine, and Paul Hansma. This event is presented in partnership with the UCSB Emeriti Association. RSVP here. Please reach out to Jessica Law at jessicamlaw@ucsb.edu with any questions. This …