Events around Santa Barbara
The Untapped Truth of Solar Sign AstrologySolar Sign Astrology is a way to unearth, not just the superficial blueprint of one’s make up, but the deeper soul-level blueprint. The common Placidus house system begins with the Rising Sign as the 1st House. Our Rising Sign represents the superficial container of our ego. The Sun represents …
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. Museum Galleries Free (Reservation Required)
As part of programming for Inside/Outside (on view until February 18), an exhibition of recent contemporary acquisitions, Prof. Caroline Arruda will give a talk that combines philosophy with art to think about how artists show us what a life well lived might look like. Contemporary culture sees artists as being authentic because many pursue their creative goals …
We’re excited to announce and welcome you to the first Trail Talks Open Mic Night. In fact, we’ve had such a great response to our call for entries that we’re actually doing two nights, one in December, and a second in January! So, to close out the year, the first one is Thursday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 PM, in …
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on …
A Cowboy Christmas returns for another year of unforgettable holiday activities for all ages! Guests will enjoy unique holiday animal experiences, the Daring Elf Adventure (experiential pony ride through the North Pole), Tipsy Ornament Challenge (horseback challenge), food & drinks (including beer/wine), Santa Meet-and-Greet (sit in Gene Kelly's vintage sleigh!) games & obstacle course, bounce …
Enjoy free music at 4 different locations on State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara.4 locations throughout the State Street Promenade:600 Block: Line Dancing in front of Night Lizard (607 State St.) from 5-8pm800 Block: Live Music in front of 33 Jewels (818 State St.) from 5:30-7:30pm900 Block: Salsa Dancing in front of Cali-Forno Pizzeria (905 …
Celebrate the season with First Baptist Church’s Christmas concert series. First Baptist Church in Paso Robles is extending an invitation to the public to join them for a series of Christmas concerts, set to take place in the church’s chapel. The highlight of the evenings will be the performances by a 42-voice choir, filling the space …
Heart-warming holiday songs, laughs for all, and world-class tap-dancing are part of New Art City Theatre’s “Three Cheers for the Holidays,” on Friday, December 15 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks. Award-winning veterans of Broadway and London’s West End, David Burnham (Wicked, Light in the Piazza), Beverly Ward (Anastasia, Epic Proportions) and Kirby …
Catch Jonathan Richman live with Tommy Larkins on drums at the Vets Hall in Santa Cruz on 12/15 for an unforgettable night!(((folkYEAH!))) presents LIVE! ON STAGE: JONATHAN RICHMAN featuring TOMMY LARKINS on the drums!Vets Hall Santa Cruz, CA Friday, December 15, 2023Doors 7pm / Show 8pmAll Ages All Sales Final.
BARDO, front man of Chicano Batman, performs a lively set in Santa Barbara's favorite venue -- SOhO Restaurant & Music Club.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsBARDO (of Chicano Batman)SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Santa Barbara, CAFriday, December 15, 2023Doors 8pm / Show 9pm21+For dinner reservations at SOhO Restaurant call 805-762-7776 ext 6All Sales Final.
Birds are the subject of the final walk in a series of free Nature Walks that explore the biodiversity of the 230-acre Elings Park as part of a new collaboration between the Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and are led by Garden experts. Held is Saturday, December 16, from 9 to 10 a.m., it …
Elings Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Landscape Transformation Project holds a Volunteer Restoration Work Party on Saturday, December 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, following the monthly Elings Park Nature Walk led by Garden experts from 9 to 10 a.m. These work parties continue on the third Saturday of the month, at least through …
Enjoy a special holiday performance by Big Christmas Brass Show.Enjoy a special holiday performance by Big Christmas Brass Show. Located in beautiful Storke Placita (next to McConnell’s Ice Cream), 700 block of State St. Seating will be provided. FREE EVENT
The Ventura County Fairgrounds is set to be transformed into a spectacle of wonder and awe as Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus brings Carnevale di Venezia to life from December 15, 2023 – January 1, 2024. The entire family will travel on an exquisite journey through time, delving deep into intrigue, extravagance and celebration of life …