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Reading and Conversation

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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 …

$5 – $10

Writing in the Galleries

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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 …

Free with Reservation
Recurring

“Memories of Mountain Drive” at SB Historical Museum

Santa Barbara Historical Museum 136 E. De La Guerra Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA, United States

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 …

Free

Parker Quartet – Chamber Music Concert

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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 …

$20 – $25

CREEPY CREATURES at The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake

Lake Cachuma 2265 Hwy #154, Santa Barbara, CA

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

Donation

Day of the Dead – Free Family Day

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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 …

Free

Santa Maria Empty Bowls

937 South Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458 937 South Thornburg Street, Santa Maria

We are excited to gather in person again for our annual community event. Empty Bowls demonstrates the value in nourishing one another - especially the most vulnerable among us - with a simple meal of soup from a handmade bowl. Each guest takes a bowls home as a reminder of the meal's purpose: to provide …

$25

Santa Barbara Christian College Fair

Providence School 630 E Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara

Join Westmont and 20 other Christian colleges at the Santa Barbara Christian College Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Providence School's Upper Campus, 630 E Canon Perdido St.   Learn More: https://www.findyourchristiancollege.com/college-fairs/santa-barbara-ca-christian-college-fair

Free

VISIT Larry Le Brane’s Artist Talk: In Pursuit of the “Largemouth Bassoon off the Hook”

Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main Street, Morro Bay

Join Larry Le Brane for his Artist Talk "In Pursuit of the 'Largemouth Bassoon off the Hook’," Thursday, October 27, 2022, 5-6:30 pm at Art Center Morro Bay. The Los Osos artist will share where his ideas come from, along with the creative journey & inspiration behind his most ambitious sculpture to date, a large …

Free

Downtown Harvest Fest Block Party

700 & 800 Blocks of State Street

A series of themed Block Parties highlighting the best of Santa Barbara is here. The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara is producing it’s first Rock the Block party series on Thursday October 27th, called Harvest Fest, from 5pm-8pm on the 700 & 800 blocks of State Street. Rock the Block Harvest Fest invites the general …

Free

Mariposa Concert: Conor Hanick

Hahn Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Music Academy teaching artist and Ojai Music Festival superstar pianist performs the majestic masterpiece The Book of Sounds by Hans Otte. Conor’s performance of the “solo piano epic” has been praised in The New York Times as a “rare opportunity.” Don’t miss it!

$55

Westmont College Transfer Preview Day

westmont college 955 La Paz Rd, Santa Barbara

"Find Your Place" Transfer Preview Day Friday, October 28, 2022, at 9:30am Considering coming to college as a transfer student? 70+ transfers found a home here at Westmont last year, and we hope to continue this legacy! Come taste and see for yourself what Westmont has to offer at this special Transfer Preview Day.

Free

Pumpkins in the Park

Dinosaur Caves Park 2701 Price Street, Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach, CA – We are excited to announce our 34th Annual Pumpkins in the Park (formerly Pumpkins on the Pier) Halloween celebration, on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Dinosaur Caves Park.  Additionally, downtown businesses will be hosting the 17th Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating, held from 12 PM to 2 …

Free