Events around Santa Barbara
Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Create a two-dimensional version of Woody De Othello’s "Twice Over" (2023) in organic shapes of brightly-colored construction paper. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. Family Resource Center Free
(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsTY SEGALL & FREEDOM BAND~Live Acoustic Set~Will Geer's Theatricum BotanicumTopanga, CASeated, small capacity showThursday, September 7, 2023Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pmDear Mama will be serving Plant Based Mexican food …
Elings Park presents three popular local musical groups in a family-friendly outdoor “Local Vibes” concert on Friday, September 8 starting at 5 p.m. Local favorites Doublewide Kings play Americana, original …
On September 9, the Hancock Honors, presented by CoastHills Credit Union, will celebrate three Hancock luminaries who have changed the odds in their communities. Join us for this elevated evening …
Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. Each month explore a different medium—clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, paper—inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection or special exhibitions. In September, sculpt your favorite animal in air-dry clay, then add color with a watercolor wash …
Los Tigres del Norte take the stage at the Arlington Theatre on Sunday, September 10th at 8:00pm. Tickets available at https://www.axs.com/events/476266/los-tigres-del-norte-tickets?q=arlington In the diverse world of Latin music, the Regional …
Streamline your life with seamless downsizing solutions. This month’s panelist, Karen Martin, founder, and owner of Curated Transitions, takes the mystery out of simplifying your space. She will guide …
What's better than bikes and coffee? Bikes and coffee with cool chicks!
The public is invited to learn about – and comment on – a new project by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Elings Park at a series of four public forums led by …
Headshots & Happy Hour is presented by AWC-SB, the Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara. Meet the new AWC-SB Board of Directors, network with members, and have a photo …
Clarence Mattei - Portrait of a Community: A talk by Erin Graffy about the artist For over forty years Clarence R. Mattei captured in pen and pencil, charcoal, and oil the portraits of notable figures on the local, national, and international stage. The artist had roots which went deep into the historical soil of Santa …
Learn about a new program for all seniors to encourage active and rewarding lives. Discover tips for graceful aging in place and hear the latest on support for family caregivers. Admission is free! Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara is hosting an insightful and engaging event dedicated to fostering healthy aging in the community. The …
Artist Anthony Sonnenberg will explore expressions of power through decoration within various cultures. Opposing a denigrative association with the merely frivolous, decoration throughout history has performed a meaningful task of constructing and emanating power. Personal, social, and political power dynamics are expressed through decorative decadence and excess, be it, the over-embellished palace, the ecstatic candelabra, …
Digital Handcraft is an educational exhibition that will introduce visitors to the world of 3D printing. The show features a variety of examples that demonstrate key concepts and principles within digital fabrication to illustrate the versatility and potential of 3D printing technology available to ceramic artists today. Visitors will witness the intricate processes involved when …
All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in "The Private Universe of James Castle: Drawings from the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and James Castle Collection and Archive." Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials. Free with Reservation