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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 …
$30
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.
Free
Fridays at 9pm Every week, Comedy Hideaway brings you NATIONAL HEADLINERS with credits from HBO, Comedy Central, and Netflix! News: We are back! between 2009 and 2019 Comedy Hideaway put on the best comedy shows in town, and after a hiatus during 2020-2022 (did something happen those years?) we are back, and are now downtown …
$20
Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to support survivors of sexual assault in our community by training to become volunteer Crisis Intervention Advocates. STESA’s next Crisis Intervention Training will take place September 5, 2023 through October 28, 2023. The training will be hybrid: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:30 …
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Award-winning dancer, choreographer, and deaf artist and advocate Antoine Hunter is joined by members of the Urban Jazz Dance Company, which he founded, in an imaginative, joyful celebration to accompany the exhibition The Private Universe of James Castle: Drawings from the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and James Castle Collection and Archive. Enjoy the electric energy of dancing …
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We're excited to welcome Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery for a signature Winemaker's Dinner event. Enjoy a fine five-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Fernando Cuevas and accompanied by hand-selected Vina Robles wines! In addition to delicious plates, this is also a learning experience where a Vina Robles expert will guide you through the tasting notes of each wine pairing. Tickets are $99 per …
$99
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Alabaster DePlume performs in Pioneertown at Pappy + Harriet's(((folkYEAH!))) presentsALABASTER DEPLUMEGabriel da RosaPappy + Harriet'sPioneertownAugust 28, 2023Doors 8pm / Show 9pmALL AGES!Indoor Show
$20.00
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Executive Chef Ryan Fancher will host a Winemaker Dinner celebrating Rusack Vineyards, a boutique winery and vineyard nestled among the oak-studded rolling hills of Ballard Canyon, at Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Michelin-recognized modern steakhouse, Ox + Anchor. Guests are invited to indulge in a declious six-course dinner with wine pairing.
$125
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What's better than bikes and coffee? Bikes and coffee with cool chicks!
Free
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Wild Talks is a lecture series by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network that explores our wild world through the eyes of experts in different wildlife fields. Join us on August 30th for an engaging lecture that will immerse you in the compelling world of one of North America's most iconic and endangered birds: The California …
$20
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Join Pura Luna Apothecary and Energy of Jade to celebrate the Blue Full Moon in Pisces! Come to be in community, enjoy libations, & ceremonyJoin us for an enchanting evening at our Women's Blue Moon Celebration on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 6:30pm.Immerse yourself in a night of empowerment, connection, and celebration as this event …
Free
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Loving performs in Pioneertown at Pappy + Harriet's(((folkYEAH!))) presentsLOVINGPappy + Harriet'sPioneertownSeptember 1, 2023Doors 8:30pm / Show 9:30pmALL AGES!Indoor Show
$22.00
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Alabaster DePlume plays an intimate seated show at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsALABASTER DEPLUMEKuumbwa Jazz CenterSanta CruzSeptember 3, 2023Doors 6:45pm / Show 7:30pm$20 + Santa Cruz City Admission TaxSeated Show.All AgesAll ticket sales final. No third party tickets accepted.
$21.00
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The public is invited to learn about – and comment on – a new project by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Elings Park at a series of four public forums led by …
Free
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6 events,
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What's better than bikes and coffee? Bikes and coffee with cool chicks!
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Abraham Verghese joins us in conversation with Pico Iyer at the Arlington Theatre on February 21st at 7:30 to discuss his newest book, The Covenant of Water. “One of the best books I’ve read in my entire life.” – Oprah Winfrey on The Covenant of Water “Like Chekhov, Verghese is a doctor and is as …
$10 – $45
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(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsTY SEGALL & FREEDOM BAND~Live Acoustic Set~Will Geer's Theatricum BotanicumTopanga, CASeated, small capacity showWednesday, September 6, 2023Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pmDear Mama will be serving Plant Based Mexican food from 5:30 - 7:45pm please arrive early to enjoy delicious food & beverages in Theatricum Botanicum’s Elephant Garden. Brought to you by Table.Limited paid parking …
$75.00 - $88.00
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Art Matters Lecture with Kenneth Lapatin, Ph.D. Curator of Antiquities, J. Paul Getty Museum This talk examines exquisite engraved cameos and intaglios cut by the gem-carver of the Roman emperor Augustus and addresses the vexed problem of distinguishing ancient originals from modern forgeries. Mary Craig Auditorium Free Students and Museum Circle Members $10 SBMA Members $15 Non-Members
$10 – $15
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Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Create a two-dimensional version of Woody De Othello’s "Twice Over" (2023) in organic shapes of brightly-colored construction paper. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. Family Resource Center Free
Free
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(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsTY SEGALL & FREEDOM BAND~Live Acoustic Set~Will Geer's Theatricum BotanicumTopanga, CASeated, small capacity showThursday, September 7, 2023Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pmDear Mama will be serving Plant Based Mexican food from 5:30 - 7:45pm please arrive early to enjoy delicious food & beverages in Theatricum Botanicum’s Elephant Garden. Limited paid parking on site - $15 …
$75.00 - $88.00
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Elings Park presents three popular local musical groups in a family-friendly outdoor “Local Vibes” concert on Friday, September 8 starting at 5 p.m. Local favorites Doublewide Kings play Americana, original …
$12 – $29
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On September 9, the Hancock Honors, presented by CoastHills Credit Union, will celebrate three Hancock luminaries who have changed the odds in their communities. Join us for this elevated evening featuring unique culinary stations, local wine, beer, and craft cocktails, interactive art installations, and live music by the San Francisco collective, Jazz Mafia — all …
$200
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Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. Each month explore a different medium—clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, paper—inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection or special exhibitions. In September, sculpt your favorite animal in air-dry clay, then add color with a watercolor wash …
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Los Tigres del Norte take the stage at the Arlington Theatre on Sunday, September 10th at 8:00pm. Tickets available at https://www.axs.com/events/476266/los-tigres-del-norte-tickets?q=arlington In the diverse world of Latin music, the Regional Mexican genre alone accounts for more than half of all music sales (outpacing the combined sales of Pop, Rock, Tropical, Urban & all other styles) and Los Tigres del …
$50 – $250
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Streamline your life with seamless downsizing solutions. This month’s panelist, Karen Martin, founder, and owner of Curated Transitions, takes the mystery out of simplifying your space. She will guide you through a smooth transition to a more manageable and intentional lifestyle. From decluttering to optimizing your new space, our expert team is here to … |
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What's better than bikes and coffee? Bikes and coffee with cool chicks!
Free
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The public is invited to learn about – and comment on – a new project by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Elings Park at a series of four public forums led by …
Free
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Headshots & Happy Hour is presented by AWC-SB, the Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara. Meet the new AWC-SB Board of Directors, network with members, and have a photo …
$25
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Learn about a new program for all seniors to encourage active and rewarding lives. Discover tips for graceful aging in place and hear the latest on support for family caregivers. …
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Artist Anthony Sonnenberg will explore expressions of power through decoration within various cultures. Opposing a denigrative association with the merely frivolous, decoration throughout history has performed a meaningful task of constructing and emanating power. Personal, social, and political power dynamics are expressed through decorative decadence and excess, be it, the over-embellished palace, the ecstatic candelabra, …
$5
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Digital Handcraft is an educational exhibition that will introduce visitors to the world of 3D printing. The show features a variety of examples that demonstrate key concepts and principles within digital fabrication to illustrate the versatility and potential of 3D printing technology available to ceramic artists today. Visitors will witness the intricate processes involved when …
Free
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Free Skin Cancer Screenings at Mission Hope Cancer. This screening is specifically for people without insurance or who are underinsured. Appointments are limited; reservations are required. Please call Mission Hope to reserve your spot:805.219.HOPE (4673)
Free
Elings Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Landscape Transformation Project breaks ground with the first Volunteer Restoration Work Party on Saturday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, following the monthly Elings Park Nature Walks led by Garden experts from 9 to 10 a.m. These work parties will continue on the third Saturday of the …
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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 …
Free
The Totally RAD Foundation’s Touch a Truck event will be on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 9am – 1pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (196 N Ashwood Ave, Ventura, CA 93003). Tickets are $7 per person or $25 for families of (4) or more. Touch a Truck is a fun family event that offers hands-on opportunities …
$7.00
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Join WARES! exhibition artist Anthony Sonnenberg for a casual conversation, hands-on demo, and unique opportunity to create with clay and cardboard. Pinch, roll, repurpose, twist, glue, and build cross-cultural crowns with the help of Museum Teaching Artists, and explore the power of ornamentation. Dress for mess. Family Resource Center Free (pre-registration required) Ages 18 and over
Free with Reservation
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Join Adrienne & Teagan for some embodied movement and community connection on Stearns Wharf Sunday, September 17th. Gathering will start at 8:30 AM and class will officially begin at 9:00 AM. This outdoor class is donation-based with a $10, $20, and $30 suggested donation. Donations are given when signing up! Bring friends and family and …
Donation Based
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DANA’s Monthly Sunday Speaker Jim Corridan Presents: The Voyages of William Goodwin Dana September 17, 2023 at 1pm Departing in 1816 at the age of 19, William Dana Circumnavigated …
$8
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Shofar In The Park Join Chabad of Ventura this Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, September 17, at the Ventura Promenade Beach Playground for "Shofar in the Park." Return to a … |
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Join us for the exciting launch party of SHOPTEMBER, Downtown Santa Barbara's premier shopping event!The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara is excited to announce a week-long retail campaign taking place September 18th-24th. SHOPTEMBER is an initiative to highlight retail businesses in the downtown district, inviting shoppers to explore exclusive deals offered by mentioning code “SHOPTEMBER …
$30.00
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Combine materials and techniques to create mixed media pieces that include painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Depictions of animals crossing cultures and time in the Museum’s collections will ignite imaginations and inspire both individual and collaborative creations. Instructors: Nicola Ghersen + Jason Summers Email communityprograms@sbma.net or call 805.884.6457 for more information. Ridley Tree Education Center, 1600 Santa …
$6 – $230
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A moderated panel discussion followed by an audience Q&A will feature Carlos López Estrada, director of the Academy Award-nominated Raya and the Last Dragon, as well as Blindspotting and Summertime; and Rachel Raimist, PhD, TV director (Roswell, Up Here, CSI: Vegas, Fantasy Island), alt co-chair of the Directors Guild of America’s Latino Committee and a …
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(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsSON VOLT28 Years of Son Volt: Song & Trace and Doug SahmPeter BruntnellSOhO Restaurant & Music Club Santa Barbara, CATuesday, September 19Doors 7pm / Show 8pm21+For dinner reservations at SOhO Restaurant call 805-762-7776 ext 6All Sales Final.
$30.00
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Janet Neuwalder, senior adjunct faculty member in the Art Department, presents a collection of memorial-like installations responding to the U.S. Japanese incarceration and Holocaust displacement.
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What's better than bikes and coffee? Bikes and coffee with cool chicks!
Free
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Joe Hadley, global head of artist partnerships and audience at Spotify and executive sponsor of Spotify’s BLK initiative, and Gerhard Apfelthaler, School of Management dean, will discuss trends in the music industry, from globalization and technology to diversity, equity and inclusion. The conversation will also touch on Hadley’s work with artists and his rise in …
Free
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This six-week, after-school class teaches the basic techniques of throwing pottery at the wheel in a fun and relaxed environment. Students learn to make simple clay forms and experiment with surface decoration and glazing techniques, inspired by depictions of animals crossing cultures and time in the Museum’s collection. All materials and firings are included. Instructors: …
$6 – $350
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The United Nations General Assembly has declared Sept. 21 the International Day of Peace, devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and cease-fire. This …
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Do you want to electrify your ride? We’re here to help! In this EV101 webinar you’ll learn about the benefits of EV over gas-powered cars and current EV makes/models. We’ll … 
Join the Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation for an evening with Victoria Arlen, ESPN host, Dancing with the Stars semi-finalist, Gold & Silver Medalist Swimmer and inspirational speaker. Hear Victoria’s inspiring story of recovery and rehabilitation after being diagnosed with two rare neurological disorders, Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, at age 11 in 2005. In a persistent …
$26 – $156
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28 artists from near and far are saddling up for the 13th Annual SLOPOKE Art of the West Show on September 22-24, 2023 at Flag Is Up Farms, in Solvang, California. This unique fine art show celebrates the American West - its scenery, wildlife, ranch life, and history, and offers guests the opportunity to meet …
$25
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The fifth annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day is set for Saturday, September 23. It's a once-a-year opportunity to experience how the food we eat is grown. The day includes …
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(((folkYEAH!)))(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsTAMINOPeople MuseumTuesday, May 9, 2023Doors 6pm / Show 7pmHenry Miller Memorial LibraryBig Sur, CA$85 + HMML Fac FeeAll Ages All Sales Final
$100.00
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Animal welfare non-profit Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) will welcome canine superheroes and their owners to the 2023 Pooch Parade Dog Walk and Pet Expo on Sunday, September 24, …
$50
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The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to present its third juried exhibition showcasing California’s nine national parks this fall. California National Parks: Stories of Water will feature 37 artists …
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Join us on Sunday, September 24th for our Winemaker's Dinner event. We have partnered with Castoro Cellars from Paso Robles, to bring you an expertly-prepared Winemaker's Dinner. This five-course meal will be accompanied by hand-selected Castoro Cellars wines with tasting notes about each pairing. Join us for an elegant evening and delicious meal in the charming garden area at Cambria Pines Lodge. Must …
$99
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ARISE Women’s Conferences support women from domestic violence shelters and drug rehabilitation homes and helps them arise from their past to a new life. This year’s 5K Walk and Run is a community friend-raiser and fund-raiser for Santa Barbara Rescue Mission’s Bethel House Women’s Residential Treatment Program. The event will begin on Saturday Dec 2, …
$25
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Executive Chef Ryan Fancher will host a Winemaker Dinner celebrating Cass Winery, an innovative winery located in the Geneseo District sub-AVA, southeast of the town of Paso Robles, at Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Michelin-recognized modern steakhouse, Ox + Anchor. Guests are invited to indulge in a delicious six-course dinner with wine pairing. After dinner, guests …
$125
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Executive Chef Ryan Fancher will host a Winemaker Dinner celebrating Cass Winery, an innovative winery located in the Geneseo District sub-AVA, southeast of the town of Paso Robles, at Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Michelin-recognized modern steakhouse, Ox + Anchor. Guests are invited to indulge in a delicious six-course dinner with wine pairing. After dinner, guests …
$125
Robert Irwin, PhD, deputy director of the Global Migration Center at UC Davis, will discuss his community-based digital storytelling project, “Humanizing Deportation/Humanizando La Deportación,” which documents the human consequences of contemporary regimes of migration and border control in the United States and Mexico.
Free
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What's better than bikes and coffee? Bikes and coffee with cool chicks!
Free
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Behind the Scenes at the “Flying A” A talk by Betsy J. Green Santa Barbara became the center of the movie-making world when the Chicago-based American Film Manufacturing Company opened the largest production facility in the country in 1913. Known as the “Flying A" due to its winged logo, the studio produced over twelve hundred …
Free – $15
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Special Q&A with the filmmakers following the movie. Follow filmmakers Spencer Frost and Guy Williment and surfers Letty Mortenson and Fraser Dovell as they journey to Kamchatka in the far east of Russia in search of new waves along the frozen, unexplored coastline. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk with more …
$15
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THRILLER 2023 Saturday, October 28th Costume Dance Party 2:00pm / Thriller Performance 3:00pm Practices begin September 20th Wednesdays 6:00pm, Oak Park Stage Saturdays 9:45am, Beach (Chase Palm Park Soccer Field) Join World Dance For Humanity for Thriller this year – a fun, freeing, fabulous experience for all! Flashmobs galore, a spooktacular Sunken Gardens event Oct. …
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Tallest Man on Earth preforms at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz.(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsTALLEST MAN ON EARTHThursday, September 28, 2023Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CATickets $42 / $48 + SC admission feeAll Ages.All Sales Final.
$44.10 - $50.40
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This first of its kind immersive educational and entertaining event that focuses on psychology and our world today will take place Sept. 29-Oct 1 on the Pacifica Graduate Institute campus in Santa Barbara. The event is also available via streaming. Guests will be treated to lectures, Q&As and conversations with nationally recognized leaders, scholars and …
$125 – $225
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Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital (SYVCH) will offer a free, drive-thru flu vaccine clinic at the Solvang Veterans’ Memorial Hall parking lot at 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang, on Saturday, October 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees are asked to enter via Mission Drive. Free flu vaccines will be administered to the community from …
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The 2023 Amethyst Ball, The Great Gatsby Getaway, will be a glamorous 1920s speak easy style event with casino games, a magician, and tango dancers. There will even be a photo opportunity with an old vintage style car. Bring your diamonds and pearls and enjoy a night that will take you back to the roaring twenties! …
$375
Experience “The Pink Lounge”, a colorful and exciting annual gala fundraiser event. Turn emotion into action. Join us for a magical night together in generosity. This fun and lively annual event is always something to look forward to in your social philanthropic calendar, and a wonderful kick-off to Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pink Week. |
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Free Prostate Cancer Screening Saturday, September 30, 2023 This simple procedure for men ages 45-75 without health coverage includes a blood test and an exam by a doctor. Please call Mission Hope to reserve your spot: 805.219.HOPE (4673) This free screening is for people without insurance or who are underinsured.
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Come one, come all! To downtown Carpinteria for the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s Marketplace on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds, 956 Maple Ave. Bursting with treasures of all stripes and sizes — handicrafts, vintage clothing, food items, antiques, collectibles, furniture, musical instruments, toys, and …
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The Dana Adobe will hold its annual Heritage Day on September 30, 2023 from 10 AM until 4 PM. The event will include skilled craftspeople representing the trades of the mid 1800s, live entertainment from the period, and attendees will experience what life was like on the Rancho. Dancers, Musicians, Gold Miners, Mountain Men, Vaqueros, …
$3 – $10
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Come join us for a day of fun and shopping at the monthly Fall Ojai Artisans Market. It will be held on Saturday, September 30 at the Chaparral Auditorium located at 414 E Ojai Avenue. You will find a wide array of art and handcrafted items. The day is forecast to be in the 80s …
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