Events around Santa Barbara
Join our Executive Director, Janine Stillman in a fun adventure! Create festive fused glass ornaments or sun-catchers to enjoy or give as holiday gifts. This class if for everyone, including those with no experience. You'll create beautiful pieces to decorate a holiday tree or to hand in a window year-round. Each person will be able …
Explore Pathways to Wellness and Growth Fall is the time of year where decline and decay lead to regeneration and renewal. Its emphasis on the cycle of life lends itself beautifully to this event. The Sanctuary is a collective gathering where wellness, growth, and positivity come together. Experience a day filled with inspiration as you …
Artist Narsiso Martinez and writer Alex Espinoza share their intersecting stories of family, place, identity, escape, and witness. In equally powerful narrative drawings and narrated words, these two artists create connections in situations and generations where disconnections often speak louder than truth or tenderness. Parallel Stories is a literary and performing arts series that pairs …
The Goleta Valley Historical Society is pleased to present “How Gaviota Pass Shaped the History of Santa Barbara" with author Mark R. Preston! The talk is free for GVHS members and a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. RSVP is required. The Gaviota Pass had an outsized impact on the history of Goleta and Santa …
Edie Fake’s "Suasion" is a dazzling painting currently on view in "Friends and Lovers", an exploration of LGBTQ artists currently up in the Loeb Gallery. In this artist talk, Fake will share insights into a widely respected and varied practice that includes drawings, paintings, installations, comics, books, and zines.
Learn to crochet with Madison Connaughton on Friday, November 22, at 6:00 pm. We’ll cover the basics in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, including how to chain, make a “magic circle,” and create essential stitches—all leading up to crafting a classic granny square. Each attendee will leave with a crochet hook and a ball of yarn …
Get in the holiday spirit and create your own succulent Christmas tree! 🎄 After the holidays, you’re able to reuse the succulents and add them to your plant collection!🌿 Cost: $80, includes ALL materials to create your masterpiece Only 10 spots available, sign up today.
Join us for a festive service that includes hymns, readings from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, the President's Proclamation, and time to share your own remarks of gratitude. Child Care Provided. All are welcome.
Join the hunt in Santa Ynez. Write down the words to the 12 Days of Christmas song and check SantaYnezChamber.org for all 12 clues of where the items are hidden (in plain sight) around the township of Santa Ynez. Test your inner sleuth and find all 12 clues. This is free, no obligation holiday fun …
Join us for a magical holiday experience at Cambria Nursery, the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit before heading to the Cambria Christmas Market! This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy festive activities and make cherished memories. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Nursery to spread holiday cheer, giving each guest …
Join the California Nature Art Museum for our 13th Annual Holiday Marketplace on Sunday, December 1st 2024, from 10AM – 4PM. This free admission day invites visitors to enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping featuring talented local artisans and unique gifts that celebrate nature, wildlife, and the outdoors. Plus, browse prints and books by select artists on view …
🎄☃️🎁 VISIT Rod Baker’s “Holiday Gift & Glass Sale” this SUN, DEC 1, 10 am-4 pm for some Holiday Cheer by the Bay! CELEBRATE seasonal gift-giving in a FUN & FESTIVE art venue with unique, affordable, & artful gifts, light snacks, a Sculpture Garden & Glass Studios. Rod LOVES Browsers & Guests! Come early for …
Kick off the holiday season at the Paseo Nuevo Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Join our Mayor Randy Rowse, DJ Darla Bea, Santa Claus, and the Grinch for a spectacular night under the stars... and snow! Stay for the Peppermint Parlor After-Party and take photos with Santa to celebrate the holiday season! Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:30pm …
Embrace sustainable gift-giving this season with our Furoshiki Workshop, led by Emily Adams. Learn the art of Furoshiki, the traditional Japanese practice of wrapping gifts and items in cloth. It is beautiful, reusable, and an earth-friendly alternative to gift bags and wrapping paper – most of which are non-recyclable. Emily will guide you in sewing, …
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.