Events around Santa Barbara
A deep dive into consciousness and your physiology through a one-of-a-kind guided breathwork experience. Align your chemistry, optimize your physiology, and tap into your own neuro-pharmacological medicine cabinet. Come with a light tummy, comfy clothes, and any of your favorites like your favorite blanket, pillow or stuffy. This practice is done 100% lying down and …
For the eighth year in a row, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden offers six free admission days to seniors aged 60 and older. Last year, more than 1,370 seniors attended the Senior Days, a new record. They are made possible by Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels, and include docent tours, native plant talks, live acoustic music, and more …
The exhibition shares the compelling story of activist Dolores Huerta and the farmworkers movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Featuring text in English and Spanish, it explores Huerta’s public life as a co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union and what led her to become a Latina civil rights icon. She tirelessly led the fight …
Join us every Sunday for a delicious brunch in the serene and picturesque Gazebo Garden! From savory classics like eggs Benedict to delightful specialties like loaded bagels and artisan sandwiches, our brunch offerings will surely please every palate. Each guest (21+) will receive one free mimosa with the purchase of an entrée! Please visit our …
Thriver: From the core of oneself, a Thriver taps deeply into innate courage so to reshape and redefine life’s undesirable circumstances and emerge vibrantly anew. This heartfelt event focuses on celebrating the unique journey of Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara clients toward defining “Thriving”. As they share their inspiring “Thrive Stories” they feel …
Artist Joan Tanner joins acclaimed poet and art critic, John Yau, Professor of Critical Studies at Rutgers University, for a conversation. Tanner is currently the subject of a solo SBMA exhibition, Out of Joint: Joan Tanner (through May 14). Yau has edited the Brooklyn Rail and Hyperallergic Weekend, and has authored some 50 books of poetry. Having been a voice …
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The "Downtown Live" Music Series is back this spring featuring amazing local bands every Wednesday from 5-7 PM starting April 12th through May 10th. You can catch the live performances on the 600 Block of State Street Promenade between Ortega and De La Guerra Street, in front of Night Lizard and Wylde Works. Grab a …
The "Downtown Live" Music Series is back this spring featuring amazing local bands every Wednesday April 12-May 10 from 5-7 PMThe "Downtown Live" Music Series is back this spring featuring amazing local bands every Wednesday from 5-7 PM starting April 12th through May 10th. You can catch the live performances on the 600 Block of …
Art Matters Lecture with Melissa Hyde Though never as ubiquitous in the eighteenth century as the color blue, pink became the color par excellence of the French Rococo. The color was intimately associated with the so-called “Godmother of the Rococo,” Madame de Pompadour, the famous mistress of Louis XV. But even before Pompadour, pink was a hue …
Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Reimagine Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt’s Summertime (1894) in colored pencil by changing the season, time of day, or by adding additional animals to the composition. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. Thursday, May 4, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 pm Family Resource …
The Hope Awards celebrates our local heroes of public education. This year we will honor Senator Monique Limón and former San Marcos Athletic Director Abe Jahadhmy in recognition of their support of students. The evening begins with a reception featuring student performances and demonstrations paired with fine food and beverages from local restaurants, wineries, and …
(((folkYEAH!)))(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsFRANKIE COSMOSw/ Dear NoraFriday, May 5, 2023Doors 6pm / Show 6:30pmHenry Miller Memorial LibraryBig Sur$75 + HMML Fac FeeAll Ages
(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsHALEY HEYNDERICKX w/ SPECIAL GUESTS Philip RogersPappy + Harriet’sPioneertown, CAMay 5, 2023Doors 8:30pm / Show 9:30pmIndoor ShowALL AGES
The Lompoc Quilters Etc. Guild Quilt Show to Return! The Lompoc Quilters Etc. Guild, serving the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valleys, is holding its two-day biennial quilt show, “Sewn with Love”, May 6-7 at the Veterans’ Memorial Building in Lompoc, CA. The quilt show will feature boutique vendors, Basket Raffle, Mini Quilt Raffle, and guests …
FESTIVAL OASIS Come enjoy a full day of live music, vendors, food, drinks, bounce houses & kid carnival games all while supporting OASIS Center in Orcutt. Gates open at 12pm 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Soloist Keith Cox 2:15 pm 3:30 pm - True Zion (Reggae) 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm - Jason Cade Band …
Join us at the Lompoc Civic Theatre for an evening of French-inspired cuisine and captivating theatre! Our production of Lauren Gunderson's The Revolutionsits will take place at the Mission Club in Lompoc-the perfect location for a night out with family and friends. Enjoy a delectable three-course meal with your loved ones and experience the entrancing …
(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsZEPPARELLA Old Princeton LandingHalf Moon BayOUTDOOR SHOW!Saturday, May 6 2023Gates 6pmShow 7pm$43 advance / $48 day of showALL AGES
The Cayucos Chamber of Commerce will host its twice-yearly annual Antique Street Faire 7am-3pm on Sunday May 7, 2023, in downtown Cayucos. A fun, family-friendly event for antique and vintage enthusiasts, the faire will host more than 50 dealer booths with food vendors and live music. Shoppers will find antiques, collectibles, furniture, art, décor, apparel, …
Join us every Sunday for a delicious brunch in the serene and picturesque Gazebo Garden! From savory classics like eggs Benedict to delightful specialties like loaded bagels and artisan sandwiches, our brunch offerings will surely please every palate. Each guest (21+) will receive one free mimosa with the purchase of an entrée! Please visit our …
Join the City of Lompoc EDA for the 2nd Annual Mother & Daughter Afternoon Tea on May 7, 2023! Get ready for a delightful afternoon that brings together mothers and daughters of all ages. Enjoy a cup of tea with some treats and an afternoon full of laughs, love, and memories! The Mother & Daughter …
Learn the facts about Senior Living Communities and the questions you should ask when considering your options. During this FREE 90-minute panel discussion, learn from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the senior living industry. This is the perfect time to educate yourself so you can make the right decisions for yourself …
Learn to prepare exquisite dishes from California, Chile, the Mediterranean Basin, Australia and South Africa taught by this highly acclaimed, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts trained chef! The evening is topped off by enjoying the meal. Chef Alma Ayón was born in Mexico and raised in Los Angeles. After a twenty-year, Emmy award …
Woman. Life. Freedom. is a public art projection featuring 30 artworks by anonymous international artists. These monumental digital images, which will be projected onto the façade of the UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum, respond to systemic gender inequity and discrimination in Iran. As a gesture of solidarity, the works in this exhibition reflect the …
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The "Downtown Live" Music Series is back this spring featuring amazing local bands every Wednesday from 5-7 PM starting April 12th through May 10th. You can catch the live performances on the 600 Block of State Street Promenade between Ortega and De La Guerra Street, in front of Night Lizard and Wylde Works. Grab a …
The "Downtown Live" Music Series is back this spring featuring amazing local bands every Wednesday April 12-May10 from 5-7 PMThe "Downtown Live" Music Series is back this spring featuring amazing local bands every Wednesday from 5-7 PM starting April 12th through May 10th. You can catch the live performances on the 600 Block of State …
The public is invited to take part in a series of free Nature Walks to explore the biodiversity of the 230-acre Elings Park as part of a new collaboration between the Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Each hike has a different natural history focus, such as plants, pollinators, or birds, and are led by …
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.
(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsBABE RAINBOWMarina AllenOld Princeton LandingOUTDOOR SHOWHalf Moon BayMay 11 2023Gates 6pmShow 7pm$38 advance / $43 day of showALL AGESAll Sales Final.
(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsSHANNON & THE CLAMSplus: Shana ClevelandSOhO Restaurant & Music Club Santa Barbara, CAFriday May 12, 2023Doors 8pm / Show 9pm21+For dinner reservations at SOhO Restaurant call 805-762-7776 ext 6All Sales Final.
The Bonsai Club of Santa Barbara will hold its annual show, sale and demonstrations Saturday and Sunday May 13 and 14 in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 La Cumbre Road at the corner of Foothill Road. Admission is free and open to all who may be interested. Saturday and Sunday hours are …
A wide variety of environmentally sustainable plants from the five Mediterranean climate zones (California, Chile, South Africa, Australia and the Mediterranean basin) perfectly suited for the Central Coast climate will be on display and for sale. The SLO Botanical Garden emphasizes education, horticulture, research, art, resource conservation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. The Plant Sale …
Design your artisanal fragrance with your mom, for your mom, or simply pay homage to Mother Earth in this natural perfume-making workshop that will awaken your sensorial creativity and stimulate olfactory memory. Our olfactory system, or sense of smell, is linked to memories. You will create your very own liquid-based fragrance from a carefully curated selection of essential …
A wide variety of environmentally sustainable plants from the five Mediterranean climate zones (California, Chile, South Africa, Australia and the Mediterranean basin) perfectly suited for the Central Coast climate will be on display and for sale. The SLO Botanical Garden emphasizes education, horticulture, research, art, resource conservation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. The Plant Sale …
Spend your Mother’s Day in a magical way! Visit the first annual SLO Botanical Faerie Festival. Admission to the garden and all children’s activities, including crafts and musical performances, will be free! Come play with the faeries dressed in your favorite wings and flower crowns (or buy them here), enjoy special snacks, learn from our …
A wide variety of environmentally sustainable plants from the five Mediterranean climate zones (California, Chile, South Africa, Australia and the Mediterranean basin) perfectly suited for the Central Coast climate will be on display and for sale. The SLO Botanical Garden emphasizes education, horticulture, research, art, resource conservation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. The Plant Sale …
Give your mother an elegant gift of memories at the iconic Mar Monte Hotel, The Unbound Collection. Costa Kitchen & Bar is hosting an intimate Mother's Day Champagne Brunch. Allow us to spoil your special someone with a buffet fit for a Queen while being serenaded by a local favorite, Kyle Swan. Oceanfront seating with …
(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsMIGHTY POPLARft. Noam Pikelny & Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers), Andrew Marlin (Watchhouse), & Greg Garrison (Leftover Salmon)Pappy + Harriet'sPioneertownMay 15, 2023Doors 8pm / Show 9pmALL AGESIndoor ShowAll Sales Final.
Learn to prepare exquisite dishes from California, Chile, the Mediterranean Basin, Australia and South Africa taught by this highly acclaimed, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts trained chef! The evening is topped off by enjoying the meal. Chef Alma Ayón was born in Mexico and raised in Los Angeles. After a twenty-year, Emmy award …
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(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsEARTHLESSSOhO Restaurant & Music ClubSanta BarbaraMay 17, 2023Doors 7pm / Show 8pm21+All Sales Final.For dinner reservations at SOhO Restaurant call 805-762-7776 ext 6
If you have a passion for art and are interested in serving the community, the SBMA Docent Program is a rewarding and supportive environment to learn and have fun. Volunteer docents engage with visitors of all ages through guided tours to make works of art accessible to everyone. An art background is not required. Diverse …
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 …
Attention all food and wine lovers! The highly anticipated Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour is back and better than ever. Join us on Thursday, May 18th from 5:30 to 9:00 pm, for an extraordinary culinary adventure in the heart of downtown. Guests will receive a wine glass, plate, wristband, and a map …
Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to “build a world where many worlds fit.” This dynamic group transcends genres from Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to …
"Jazz Group of the Year" nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Ventura's premier jazz venue THE GRAPE!"Jazz Group of the Year" nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Ventura's premier jazz venue THE GRAPE, on Friday, May 19th in support of their latest, Billboard Jazz Top 10 CD/DVD combo-pack release, …
After a three-year hiatus due to challenges brought on by the pandemic, the 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. For the first time, the event will be held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001). Festivalgoers can indulge in strawberry treats from over …
The Santa Barbara Cactus & Succulent Society Show & Sale takes place every year in the Spring. After a three-year hiatus, we are excited to host the sale again this year. Free admission and parking. Extensive sales area with plants for novice to expert, ceramic pots for sale, local plant vendors, cactus and succulent display …
Who: Mental Wellness Center and Local Artists What: Art Faire When: May 20th, 2023, 11am-3pm Where: Beachfront opposite Chase Palm Park May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and the time to raise awareness of mental health issues has never been more urgent. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently declared mental health as “the defining public …
Join us for an evening of ceremony with the sacred heart medicine of cacao. Cacao ceremonies have been around for thousands of years, originating all the way back to Mayan and Aztec traditions in Central and South America. Drinking cacao has often been used for spiritual, medicinal, and ceremonial purposes for inner awakening, heart opening, …
A sacred space for heart-centered story-telling and active listening for collective healing.Join Ashe and Vega for this heart-centered practice of holding space for each other by active listening through community story-telling. This is a space designed to allow everyone to be seen and heard without judgment or a need "fix". This is open to anyone …
SHOP ~ LOCAL EAT ~ LOCAL BUY ~ LOCAL & ABOVE & BENEATH ALL! SUPPORT & PROMOTE LOCAL MUSIC in our communities! EVERYONE: Don’t forget TO SUPPORT The Santa Barbara ARTS & CRAFTS Show, every SUNDAY (weather permitting) w/ some special Saturday Shows on Holiday Weekends...(like The 2023 MEMORIAL DAY & The FOURTH-Of-JULY Week & …
Join us every Sunday for a delicious brunch in the serene and picturesque Gazebo Garden! From savory classics like eggs Benedict to delightful specialties like loaded bagels and artisan sandwiches, our brunch offerings will surely please every palate. Each guest (21+) will receive one free mimosa with the purchase of an entrée! Please visit our …
Celebrate Classical Music at a lyrical Garden Party, while helping the Santa Maria Philharmonic stay live and local. Enjoy an afternoon of wonderful music, good company, fine wine, and great food!
Position yourself as a strategic partner who can make a difference in your organization’s success! Dr. Mary Jean Vignone, Leadership Coach and Organization Development Consultant, Success Reach Ltd., will present Reserve Your Seat at the Executive Table. May 23, 2023, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Wood Glen, 3010 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA …
Learn to prepare exquisite dishes from California, Chile, the Mediterranean Basin, Australia and South Africa taught by this highly acclaimed, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts trained chef! The evening is topped off by enjoying the meal. Chef Alma Ayón was born in Mexico and raised in Los Angeles. After a twenty-year, Emmy award …
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(((folkYEAH!))) Presents(((folkYEAH!))) presentsSOFIA BOLTZelma StoneGold DiggersLos AngelesWednesday, May 24, 2023Doors 7pm / Show 8pm21+All ticket 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 event is a unique opportunity for community members and supporters to learn about the state of our public schools. This event is free with reservations. Space is limited.
(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsOS MUTANTESSOhO Restaurant & Music Club Santa Barbara, CAMay 25, 2023Doors 7pm / Show 8pm21+For dinner reservations at SOhO Restaurant call 805-762-7776 ext 6All Sales Final.
Celebrate Shavuot with Chabad of Ventura! Come celebrate the giving of the Torah! Learn about the custom of eating dairy, hear the Ten Commandments, indulge in a delicious ice cream party, and savor a slice of New York cheesecake. Friday, May 26 | 5:00 PM Thille Park, Ventura Free Admission For more information visit: ChabadVentura.com/icecream
Information is coming in from all angles nowadays and it's become normal to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and straight up not living our most aligned, intuitive, and liberated life. Using our personal intuition combined with powerful guidance, we will connect to the elements of water and fire through a variety of intuition-based movement practices, dynamic meditation, …
Ventura's own vintage hot jazz and blues band. Playing traditional New Orleans music and original compositions.Karen Parkhouse- vocalsDiamono Andreo- drumsTodd Temanson- banjoDrue Chermak- trumpetSkabone Stan Middleton- trombone/vocalsJim Wade- tubaJohn Webb- Saxophones/ flute/clarinet/vocalsDavid Leoncavallo - bassWith special guests!
Join us every Sunday for a delicious brunch in the serene and picturesque Gazebo Garden! From savory classics like eggs Benedict to delightful specialties like loaded bagels and artisan sandwiches, our brunch offerings will surely please every palate. Each guest (21+) will receive one free mimosa with the purchase of an entrée! Please visit our …
We're excited to welcome Cutruzzola Vineyards for a signature Winemaker's Dinner event. Enjoy a fine five-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Fernando Cuevas and served with expertly paired Cutruzzola wines! In addition to delicious plates, this is also a learning experience where a Cutruzzola expert will guide you through each wine and food pairing. Tickets are $99 per person and must be pre-purchased. The event …
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation invites you to join them in honoring the men and women in uniform who proudly served their country. This FREE event is on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:00 am sharp at the Santa Barbara Cemetery (901 Channel Drive., Santa Barbara, CA 93108). Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. The open air …
Learn to prepare exquisite dishes from California, Chile, the Mediterranean Basin, Australia and South Africa taught by this highly acclaimed, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts trained chef! The evening is topped off by enjoying the meal. Chef Alma Ayón was born in Mexico and raised in Los Angeles. After a twenty-year, Emmy award …
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The “Downtown Live” series is part of the Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara’s ongoing efforts to create a vibrant, welcoming downtown.The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara’s is pleased to announce the Summer schedule for the “Downtown Live'' Free Music Series every Wednesday, featuring local bands each week in a casual outdoor setting of the State …
Proclaimed a “standout” by The New York Times, multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin explores conceptions and misconceptions surrounding Indigenous identity. He is widely praised for what have been considered the “definitive works” (ARTnews.com) of the 2019 Whitney Biennial, 2020 Australian Biennale and 2021 Desert X, among other notable exhibitions. His sculptures and multimedia installations intersect in …
Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Create a cityscape in oil pastel on bogus paper inspired by Henri Matisse’s Pont Saint-Michel (ca. 1901). Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. All free!
Join Pura Luna Apothecary for a PRIDE Month Celebration and for June's First Thursday in downtown Santa Barbara!It's time to celebrate PRIDE Month 2023!We’re kicking off Pride Month with our Pura Luna Pride Party Open House!This is a time where the LGBTQ+ and our allies community can come together and show the world the love and …
Get ready to test ride the bike of your dreams!Got your eye on a brand-new steed? Try it before you buy it at our demo event! Have some fun cruising around on our latest and greatest models and find the perfect one for you.
“At the Edge,” a new exhibit now on view at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery, goes to the frontlines of the Garden’s conservation work on the Channel Islands to present graphic and photographic stories from two of their ongoing research projects. One section profiles the 30-year-long effort to rescue island mallow, …
It's time for a Re-hydration Revolution! We can all participate in creating a more water resilient Santa Barbara County. Learn how to sustain our local watersheds in uncertain times with watershed restoration expert Brock Dolman. Join the SBEE Garden Project for this free evening talk on Friday, June 2nd, at 7:00 pm. Brock Dolman will …
LOMPOC, California – Community members, especially those without health insurance, are invited to attend a free health fair on Saturday, June 3, organized by Savie Health, a nonprofit medical clinic in Lompoc that serves the uninsured. The health fair will run from 12 to 3 p.m. at Savie Health’s clinic at 1111 E. Ocean Ave. …
“At the Edge,” a new exhibit now on view at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery, goes to the frontlines of the Garden’s conservation work on the Channel Islands to present graphic and photographic stories from two of their ongoing research projects. One section profiles the 30-year-long effort to rescue island mallow, …
The first annual Wild Oaks Country Music Festival will take place Saturday, June 3 in Thousand Oaks and will feature some of Nashville’s favorite country artists. Performers set to appear include country chart-topping Craig Morgan, grammy-nominated CAM, and local favorites Justin Honsinger and Chris Johnson and the Hollywood Hillbillies (straight from the Cowboy Palace in …