Events around Santa Barbara
We are celebrating Sojourner's recent book, "Free at Last, a Juneteenth Poem." Event moderating by Kya Mangrum, PhD, Asst Professor of English at Westmont College. This is an interview about Sojourner's process of writing this book.
Exhibition curator and SBMA Curatorial Assistant of Contemporary Art Lauren Karazija will provide a tour of For Opacity,an installation of ten works from the Museum’s permanent collection that offer several approaches to seeing and recognizing the aspects of self that are difficult to grasp and describe.
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.
A female bootlegger from Prohibition, a Depression-era hobo living near the railroad tracks, a survivor of an 1853 shipwreck, a Japanese “picture bride” from the 1920s, a longtime lady lighthouse keeper, and a newspaper editor murdered in 1880 – these restless spirits may (or may not) have been actual figures from Santa Barbara history. But …
⭐ CELEBRATE ARTS Obispo-SLO County Arts’ annual FREE self-guided Open Studios Art Tour with Ann & Jay Bonestell of Bonestell Studios in October! EXPLORE indoor & outdoor art spaces with NEW ART & TIMELESS FAVORITES by Ann Bonestell (Studio #20) & Jay Bonestell (#21.) VISIT Oct 15-16, 2022 | 10 am-5 pm | 2008 Ferrell …
Power Of Your Om Yoga Studio turns 11! Celebrate with us at Yoga on the Wharf. Coffee, treats, giveaways, music, dancing, oh… and yoga, of course! Coffee and hanging out 8:30 Yoga begins 9:00 Giveaways, treats and hanging out until 11am
Returning to SBMA after a lauded performance in 2019, the Quartet will perform Beethoven’s Quartet in Bb Major, Op. 18 No. 6, Caroline Shaw’s Blueprint*, and Schubert’s Quartet in G Major, D. 887.
Come on out to Santa Barbara's only premium free comedy show. Comedians were previously seen on HBO, NETFLIX & HULU
Visit SBMA for Third Thursday featuring the following free activities and offerings: • Free Museum admission, 5 – 8 pm • Music on the Front Terrace, 5 – 7:30 pm • Complimentary docent Ten Talks for current exhibitions at 6 and 6:30 pm • Teaching Artist-led art activities in the Family Resource Center, 5 – …
In a reading and discussion of his electric, darkly humorous collection of 13 new short stories, the inimitable T.C. Boyle, Santa Barbara resident and bestselling writer of Talk to Me and Outside Looking In, ”messes with us” as the book inscription from Willie Dixon’s I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man promises. In the title story of I Walk Between the Raindrops, a …
Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum's galleries as an impetus to writing. Monthly sessions are led by a visiting writer who begins with a conversation and prompt, partially inspired by works on view. Participants write on their own, then reconvene to share and comment on each …
Following World War II, a bohemian community of free spirits began on the hillsides above Santa Barbara, where they made wine, music, and art for nearly twenty years. Named “Mountain Drive” for the road that wound through the enclave’s heart, this unique neighborhood is celebrated in a new exhibit now on view at the Santa …
Inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship are the hallmarks of the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet. Renowned for its dynamic interpretations and polished, expansive colors, the group has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, dedicated purely to the sound and depth of their music. The Quartet has appeared at …
Fall under the spell of owls, bats spiders and scorpions Touch skulls and bones that will rattle your bones Enjoy enchanting music with the Spooky Sisters Make a mask Sip witches brew Visit the Nature Center Admission: Donation
For the 33rd year, the Museum honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a display of altars created by students in the Museum’s school and outreach programs and local community groups, including San Marcos High School, Montecito Union School, Quilt Project Gold Coast, SBMA’s Partnership with A-OK After-School Program (multiple schools), and SBMA’s …