Events around Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Historical Museum celebrates the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days Fiesta with an enlarged, expanded version of its annual Project Fiesta! exhibition, opening July 12 and on view through November 1, 2024. For more information, visit www.sbhistorical.org. Encompassing two galleries, the centerpiece of “Project Fiesta! Centennial” is the largest grouping of annual …
The California Nature Art Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming 2024 summer exhibition, California, Quilted: Wild in the Oak Woodland, on view from July 14, 2024 – January 13, 2025, featuring new and recent works by artist Julia Laraway. From butterflies to bullfrogs to bobcats, Oak Woodland habitats support thousands of animal species all …
This workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate photographers in a fun and beautiful garden setting. You'll learn to take more skillful outdoor photos for everyday use, special occasions and travel. Get real-time instructor feedback and easy-to-navigate class materials. Please bring your mobile phone or single-lens digital camera...and leave with a printed feature that you …
Join the California Nature Art Museum for a Kid Craft art workshop on Sunday, September 29th 2024 from 2:00PM- 3:30PM. Young participants will enjoy a special story time reading with artist Julia Laraway, whose work is exhibited in the Second-Floor Valley Oak Gallery from July 14th 2024 - January 13th 2025, and will also create their own “quilted” …
oin us in welcoming Donati Family Vineyards for a signature wine dinner event! Enjoy a fine five-course meal accompanied by hand-selected Donati wines! In addition to delicious plates, this is also a learning experience where a Donati expert will guide you through the tasting notes of each wine pairing. Tickets are $130 per person + tax and must be pre-purchased. The event will take place outdoors …
Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) can be daunting. We’re here to make it easy. Join the Community Environmental Council (CEC) to learn about why now is a great time to lease or purchase an EV. We’ll address the most common concerns that keep people on the fence, including: Navigating incentives and rebates …
The Cambria Scarecrow Festival will be coming to you from October 1 through October 31, 2024. Over 200 scarecrows showcasing the creativity of local talent will line the streets of Cambria and San Simeon, CA the entire month of October. In addition to all of the unique and whimsical characters you’ll see in front of …
Patti Smith Trio comes back to the desert for an other epic performance.An Evening With...PATTI SMITH TRIOPappy + Harriet’sPioneertown, CAOctober 1, 2024Doors 6:30pm / Show 8pmAll AgesOutdoors - Standing Room OnlyA ll Sales Final.
Shannon & The Clams return to SLO for a set at Libertine.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsSHANNON & THE CLAMSLibertineSan Luis Obispo, CATuesday, October 1, 202421+All sales final.
Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller
Damien Jurado performs at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsDAMIEN JURADOKuumbwa Jazz CenterSanta CruzWednesday, Oct 2, 2024Doors 6:45pm / Show 7:30pm$36 + Santa Cruz City Admission TaxSeated Show.All AgesAll ticket sales final. No third party tickets accepted.
Patti Smith Trio returns to the desert for an other epic performance.An Evening With...PATTI SMITH TRIOPappy + Harriet’sPioneertown, CAOctober 2, 2024Doors 6:30pm / Show 8pmAll AgesOutdoors - Standing Room OnlyA ll Sales Final.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Services at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach! At Chabad of Ventura Our services are designed to make everyone feel welcome and at home. The prayers, conducted with Hebrew/English prayer-books, are lively, engaging, and inclusive – spiced with inspiring tunes and insightful explanations throughout – allowing all to absorb the experience at …
Explore local art and enjoy delicious bites and drinks at Canary’s First Thursday event, happening on October 3rd! Every first Thursday of the month, the Canary introduces talented local artists and musicians in the hotel lobby. This month, local vendors include watercolor artist Chloe Hourdequin, luxury candle and bath-product maker Lindsay Gould, and handmade jewelry …
Shofar In The Park Join Chabad of Ventura this Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, October 3 5:30 PM at the Ventura Promenade Beach Playground for "Shofar in the Park." Return to a simpler, more essential state, together with fellow community members. Hear the stirring, unadulterated blasts of the Shofar as we celebrate the New Year! …
In this 5-week series, you'll work on large and small muscles and your vayu energy system to find optimal back health. This inclusive class is for everyone and accommodations can be made for limitations and different abilities. We'll meet every Friday each week until October 4th. Please register via slobg.org or email jen@slobg.org.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Services at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach! At Chabad of Ventura Our services are designed to make everyone feel welcome and at home. The prayers, conducted with Hebrew/English prayer-books, are lively, engaging, and inclusive – spiced with inspiring tunes and insightful explanations throughout – allowing all to absorb the experience at …
Join acclaimed soprano Karen Slack for a discussion with the Music Academy of the West’s Chief Artistic Officer Nate Bachhuber and SBMA’s Chief Curator James Glisson. Ms. Slack will share insights into her upcoming "African Queens" recital and its connection to SBMA’s "In the Making" exhibit. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the artistic inspirations …
Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller
Lompoc Chalks will return to Lompoc Airport for a weekend of art and entertainment October 4-6. The schedule for this free community event includes a special Food Truck Friday event followed by two packed days of live entertainment, youth activities, food trucks and local vendors. Plus, colorful creations by talented artists from near and far! …
Fall under the spell of snakes, bats, spiders, and scorpions! Touch skulls and bones that will rattle your bones! Enjoy enchanting music! Make a mask Sip witches brew Visit the Nature Center More Details to Come Admission: Donation
Lompoc Chalks will return to Lompoc Airport for a weekend of art and entertainment October 4-6. The schedule for this free community event includes a special Food Truck Friday event followed by two packed days of live entertainment, youth activities, food trucks and local vendors. Plus, colorful creations by talented artists from near and far! …
Blessing of the Animals: All are welcome to join us for a special service to bless and appreciate the special pets in our lives on Sunday, October 6 at 3:00 pm on the lawn. All types of animals are welcome. Rabbits? Yes! Geckos? Yes! Snakes? Sure? This is a great event for children and adults …
Mildlife performs with Valebol on Pappy + Harriet's historic indoor stage.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsMILDLIFEplus::: ValebolPappy + Harriet'sPioneertown, CAIndoor ShowSunday, October 6, 2024Doors 8pm / Show 9pm$25 Advance / $30 Day of ShowAll Sales Final.
AWC-SB presents “Moment of Truth: Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Misinformation Age” From AI to social media to election politics, it’s tough to know what to believe online anymore! Local journalists and truth crusaders Starshine Roshell, Lisa Osborn and Amy Marie Orozco are offering practical tips and easy-to-follow advice to help Central Coasters become …
Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller
La Lom performs in Fresno, CA at Fulton 55.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsLA LOMFulton 55Fresno, CAWednesday, October 9, 2024Doors 7pm / Show 8pm21+Third party tickets not accepted.All sales final.
Santa Barbara Education Foundation will host a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado of the Santa Barbara Unified School District on today’s local education issues. This one-of-a-kind presentation offers parents, community members, and public education supporters the opportunity to learn about the successes and challenges faced by our public schools. Reservations are required. Space is …
Medicinal Herbs along the Gaviota Coast with Emily Watson Free Presentation with Q&A Thursday, October 10th, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Join Emily Watson, local clinical herbalist and founder of the Artemisia Academy of Herbal Arts & Healing, to learn about the medicinal and edible plants …
Carina Round is performing at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club in Santa Barbara.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsCARINA ROUNDSOhO Restaurant & Music ClubSanta Barbara, CAOctober 10, 2024VIP Doors 7pm / GA Doors 8pm / Show 8:15pm21+For dinner reservations at SOhO Restaurant call 805-762-7776 ext 6All Sales Final.
High Holidays -Yom Kippur Join us for Yom Kippur Services at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach! At Chabad of Ventura Our services are designed to make everyone feel welcome and at home. The prayers, conducted with Hebrew/English prayer-books, are lively, engaging, and inclusive – spiced with inspiring tunes and insightful explanations throughout – allowing all …
For more than 20 years, the Environmental Defense Center’s tgif!s have been a staple of the south central coast’s summer season. The EDC team is very excited to bring our community together again in our downtown courtyard in summer 2024. Known as one of the best happy hours in Santa Barbara, tgif! features live music, …
Coming to the Arlington Theatre, Intocable ("Untouchable" in English) is an American band from Zapata, Texas that plays regional Mexican music; specializing in norteño and tejano music. It was started by friends Ricardo Javier Muñoz and René Orlando Martínez in the early 1990s.In a few years, Intocable fused the genres Tejano and Norteño with a …
Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller
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.
Embrace the arrival of fall with our beloved Succulent Pumpkin Workshop! 🍂 Join us for a delightful morning at the Nursery, where you can tap into your creativity to design the perfect centerpiece for your autumn celebrations. The workshop fee covers one pumpkin, along with a wide selection of succulents and moss for you to …
Show the beach some love! Join us for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours. We’ll …
Enjoy a morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language, social, and motor skills, while you get the chance to connect with other caregivers. Enjoy the beauty of art and make new friends in this …
Enjoy a morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language, social, and motor skills, while you get the chance to connect with other caregivers. Enjoy the beauty of art and make new friends in this …
in Conversation with Ben Mims, James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author and food writer Includes live cooking demo “No chef captures the flavors of the moment better than Yotam Ottolenghi.” Bon Appétit “The most creative but also practical cook of this new culinary era – a 21st-century Escoffier.” The Wall Street Journal Spend a delicious evening …
Modern English performs indoors at Pappy + Harriet's.(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsMODERN ENGLISHPappy + Harriet'sPioneertown, CAOctober 14, 2024Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pmIndoor ShowAll AgesAll Sales Final.
If you’re a senior, retiree, or older homeowner who feels trapped in a home that no longer fits your needs, here’s some good news! Prop 19 makes it easier for …
“Funny, revealing, and very invigorating… You will encounter things that no U.S. company would dare do.” Chicago Tribune “Without even a single political reference… Fight Night makes a precarious analysis of the consensus politics our democratic system has fallen into.” De Morgen (Belgium) Five contenders. Five rounds. Your vote. Only one will survive. In the …
Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller
Boogarins are performing at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club in Santa Barbara.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsBOOGARINSSOhO Restaurant & Music ClubSanta Barbara, CAOctober 16, 2024Doors 7pm / Show 8pm21+For dinner reservations at SOhO Restaurant call 805-762-7776 ext 6All Sales Final.
The long-running Senior Expo of Santa Barbara is back again in 2024, occurring in Mid-October this year. Expect this year’s Expo to provide the same exciting array of health screenings, flu shots, exhibits, and fun activities for seniors and those who care for them. With free packing and $5 admission, the Senior Expo is still …
UC Santa Barbara Library invites you to the opening reception of Readymade Emanations: Trianon Press and the Art of Tearing Apart, an exhibition examining the legacy of Trianon Press, a 20th century fine art publisher based in Paris founded by visionary Arnold Fawcus. Working with talented artisans, Trianon Press perfected a painstaking technique of reproducing original …
Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality FREE copies of Cox’s new book, Women Money Power, will be available while supplies last (pick up at event; one per household) “Josie Cox reminds us how far we’ve progressed toward equality, and what’s stalling the progress. Every person alive today needs to know and …
The entire month of October is Harvest Wine Month. Wineries host individual events throughout the month with most happening during the featured weekend of October 18-20. Look for specialty tours, winemaker dinners, grape stomps, music events, and more to celebrate the harvest season. October traditionally has exceptional weather, when days are warm and nights are …
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Zoo with safe trick-or-treating and “monster-ous” fun! Tasty treats and beverages are available for purchase.
Destroyer plays his solo set in Downtown San Luis Obispo at Libertine with support from Katie Von Schleicher.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsDESTROYERplus::: Katie Von SchleicherLibertineSan Luis Obispo, CAFriday, October 18, 202421+Partial Seated show. First come, first served.All sales final.
Babe Rainbow is performing at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club in Santa Barbara.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsBABE RAINBOWplus::: Very Nice Person & Camille JansenSOhO Restaurant & Music ClubSanta Barbara, CAOctober 18, 2024Doors 8pm / Show 9pm21+For dinner reservations at SOhO Restaurant call 805-762-7776 ext 6All Sales Final.
Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller
No other cemetery can match the location, or the natural beauty of the Santa Barbara Cemetery--truly the last best place. Join David Petry, historian and author of "The Best Last Place: A History of the Santa Barbara Cemetery", for a guided tour of the historic resting place that has evolved dramatically since its origins. The …
TREEBONES 20TH ANNIVERSARY (feat: Sean Hayes + Charities + more) Treebones Resort Big Sur, CA Saturday October 19, 2024 (noon - 9pm)TREEBONES RESORT71895 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920www.treebonesresort.comRESERVATIONS: +1 (877) …
Don't miss out on an extraordinary shopping opportunity! On Sunday, October 20th, Cayucos hosts the 37th edition of our Fall Antique Street Faire !! Explore over 90 vendors and local …
This is a free day for kids, families, and adults! Come and decorate a pumpkin, go on a photo scavenger hunt, get your face painted, and listen to a story! …
This is a free day for kids, families, and adults! Come and decorate a pumpkin, go on a photo scavenger hunt, get your face painted, and listen to a story! …
Co-Presented with Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara Nobel Prize-winning Biochemist Dr. Jennifer Doudna CRISPR Gene Editing and the Future of Human Health “I had been told that girls don’t do …
Particle Kid is performing at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club in Santa Barbara with The Stevenson Ranch Davidians.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsPARTICLE KIDplus::: The Stevenson Ranch DavidiansSOhO Restaurant & Music ClubSanta Barbara, CATuesday, …
Join local author Patricia Caird to hear the remarkable story of one of our city's most fascinating citizens, Dr. William J. Mellinger: Who Was Grandpa Doc? William J. Mellinger, 1886-1948: A Man Who Knew No Limits As the archivist of her family records, as Patricia Caird enlisted historian Neal Graffy to be her guide as she realized that this …
Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller
Join Finch & Fork at the Kimpton Canary Hotel for their seasonal Chef’s Table Series, kicking off on October 23rd with the first exclusive dinner, “Clam Bake & Blanc!” Perfect for Santa Barbara’s cozy, fall weather, this enchanting dinner will include a traditional, seasonal Clam Bake with rock crab, chorizo, shrimp, little neck clams, corn, …
In celebration of Family History Month and international Home Movie Day, the UCSB Library’s Santa Barbara Community Archives Project is partnering with the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society (SBCGS) to promote the importance of home movie collections and to provide free digitization services for Santa Barbara community members. Digitized materials will be preserved for future generations in the Library’s …
Arrive early to enjoy food trucks and a live DJ set “Fueling it all is the emotion that drives his magnetic dancing. There is struggle and pain, joy and healing, and ultimately, a transformation.” The New York Times on Lil Buck An award-winning performing artist and advocate for the arts, Charles “Lil Buck” Riley defies …
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Zoo with safe trick-or-treating and “monster-ous” fun! Tasty treats and beverages are available for purchase.
HALLOWEEN SANTA BARBARA PUB CRAWL (Friday, October 25th) 🎃 SANTA BARBARA HALLOWEEN CRAWL 🎃 💀 Join over 300+ guests on our annual Halloween bar crawl! Come in costume and roam the lively State St stopping in and out of over 10+ bars and nightclubs with one all-access pass 💀 🧟♂️ Halloween survival kit includes 🧟♂️ - ⚡ Free …
Looking for a fun fall festivity for date-night, girls-night, or family-night? Look no further! The Kimpton Canary Hotel is hosting a workshop on October 25th where you will make your own scented candle inspired by the Fall season! Led by The Crafters Library, this guided workshop is a perfect cozy craft night. Tickets include all …
FREE copies of Everett’s new book, James, will be available while supplies last (pick up at event; one per household) “The times are finally catching up to the satirical genius of this cult literary icon. Everett is a true American genius, a master artist.” Oprah Daily Percival Everett is one of the most prolific and …
Y La Bamba & Kiltro co-headline Pappy's + Harriet's historic indoor stage.(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsY LA BAMBA KILTROPappy + Harriet'sPioneertown, CAFriday, October 25, 2024Doors 8:30pm / Show 9:30pmIndoor ShowAll AgesAll Sales Final.
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Zoo with safe trick-or-treating and “monster-ous” fun! Tasty treats and beverages are available for purchase.
HALLOWEEN SANTA BARBARA PUB CRAWL (Saturday, October 26th) 🎃 SANTA BARBARA ZOMBIE CRAWL 🎃 💀 Join over 300+ guests on our annual Zombie Crawl Halloween bar crawl! Come in costume and roam the lively State St stopping in and out of over 10+ bars and nightclubs with one all-access pass 💀 🧟♂️ Zombie survival kit includes 🧟♂️ …
In collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, artists of all levels are invited to paint en plein air in the gardens under the influence of the painters of the Barbizon School who found their inspiration in the French countryside, and whose work is on view in the current exhibition A Legacy of Giving: The …
Join co-authors Angel and Tracey Jimenez as they debut their first book in the Safety Dog Diego Series at Barnes & Noble Ventura! The featured book, Safety Dog Diego Gets Adopted, tells the heartwarming story of how Diego, an adventurous French Bulldog puppy, finds his forever home and begins his journey as a safety dog. …
Join co-authors Angel and Tracey Jimenez as they debut their first book in the Safety Dog Diego Series at Barnes & Noble Ventura! The featured book, Safety Dog Diego Gets Adopted, tells the heartwarming story of how Diego, an adventurous French Bulldog puppy, finds his forever home and begins his journey as a safety dog. …
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Zoo with safe trick-or-treating and “monster-ous” fun! Tasty treats and beverages are available for purchase.
In celebration of Family History Month and international Home Movie Day, the UCSB Library’s Santa Barbara Community Archives Project is partnering with the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society (SBCGS) to promote the importance of home movie collections and to provide free digitization services for Santa Barbara community members. Digitized materials will be preserved for future generations in the Library’s …
Coming to the Arlington Theatre, La Mafia is an American five-time Grammy Award-winning musical group. It has its roots in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, Texas, and has charted a course as a Latin music band.
Hotel SLO’s Michelin-recognized steakhouse, Ox + Anchor, is honored to be part of a diverse and dynamic community dedicated to the craft of winemaking. In that spirit, it celebrates a prominent Central Coast winemaker each month with a tasting menu curated by renowned Executive Chef Ryan Fancher that showcases the lovely terroir of the region. …
No. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Poet Yung Pueblo in Conversation with Pico Iyer “A hero is one who heals their own wounds and then shows others how to do the same.” – Yung Pueblo, Inward “In a medium driven by knee-jerk reactions (comments), superficial judgments (likes), and the constant need for public approval, …
Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved, give back to your community, and act with purpose? Join us for a FREE, In-Person HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING This inspiring work is incredibly fulfilling! A wonderful opportunity for students, retirees, or anyone who has a few hours a week to make a difference.
Mandé Sila “First there was Hendrix, then Stevie Ray, and now Habib.” – Bonnie Raitt “ reputation as a guitar player has become almost mythical, combining rock and classical techniques with Malian tunings that make the guitar sound like a kora or ngoni.” The New York Times Named the biggest pop star of the West …
This FREE 45-minute drop-in meditation session is led by Vivian Valentin, PhD, Co-Founder, Executive Director; Lead Mindfulness Facilitator of Kind Mind. It begins with mindful looking at works in Robert Rauschenberg Autobiography: Works from the Collection and a guided meditation, followed by an opportunity to share insights. Beginners welcome. First come, first seated (limited to 20 …
Minami Deutsch performs in the Fernwood Tavern in Big Sur.(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsMinami DeutschFernwood TavernBig SurFriday, November 1, 202421+Doors 9pm/Show 10pmThank you for supporting independent venues!To make a reservation for accommodations at Fernwood, please call or book online at fernwoodbigsur.com.All Sales Final.
More than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours during the 12th Annual Ventura County Farm Day, Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farm Day gives the public the opportunity to learn about the origins …
The California Nature Art Museum’s annual silent auction returns this fall, but this year, we are delighted to also be hosting an in-person event that will really put the "fun" into fundraising! Along with a chance to bid on several impressive artworks, this new event will include a short artists’ gallery talk by David Gallup …
Annual Fundraiser November 2nd, 2024 at the New Vic Theatre The Boys Next Door by Tom Griffin New Beginnings’ annual fundraisers are designed to educate and entertain our community around critical social issues and our key programs. For the 2024 year, our focus is on Mental Health and Permanent Supportive Housing. We are proud to …