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Seasonal Soirées: Santa Barbara's Evening Couture 1880-1980 December 8, 2023 - April 13, 2024 Our area’s reputation as a tourist destination with its exclusive clientele and luxury hotels coupled with Santa Barbara’s own high society and glittering galas made the city a magnet for the latest in high fashion. Guest curator Sharon Bradford invites you … 
Ages 5-12 Combine materials and techniques to create mixed media pieces that include painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Create traditional and unexpected portraits and self-portraits inspired by the Museum’s collections and special exhibitions. Instructors: Nicola Ghersen + Jason Summers Tuesdays, January 9 – February 13 3:30 – 5:30 pm Ridley-Tree Education Center 1600 Santa Barbara …
$180 – $230
In honor of the MLK Federal Holiday and Black History Month photojournalist Santi Visalli has quite a story to tell that is sure to resonate with the public today. He was the photographer hired to document an event with Dr. King back on April 15, 1967. The assignment was from an Italian magazine, based in …
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This is a new program from NatureTrack -- Family Days are for parents, grandparents and children to enjoy nature games and activities together. NatureTrack has been leading K-12 students on the trails and beaches since 2011. Now it’s giving families a chance to experience the ‘outdoor classroom.’ Freedom Trax will be provided to people who …
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Beloved by artists across the decades for his fierce, uncompromising dedication to art, John Densmore occupies a rarified space in pop culture. His musicianship landed him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His writing consistently earns accolades and has appeared in a range of publications including the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone. As his friend …
$5 – $10
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Join us in welcoming Cutruzzola Vineyards for a signature wine dinner event! Enjoy a fine five-course meal accompanied by hand-selected Cutruzzola wines! In addition to delicious plates, this is also a learning experience where a Cutruzzola Vineyards expert will guide you through the tasting notes of each wine pairing. The 5-course menu features: Pear, blue cheese, and candied pecan salad paired with a 2021 Pinot Noir Estate Gloria, roasted …
$99
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Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2024 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County. Attendance is optional. Due to space considerations, …
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Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2024 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County. Attendance is optional. Due to space considerations, …
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Author Janet Dowling Sands returns to present new insights and little-known episodes of history from the just-published 2nd edition of her popular book On a Mission: The Real Story of the California Missions. The California missions are beloved historical sites, but they tell a far more interesting and important story than one might imagine—one that is linked to global …
Free – $20
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The Untapped Truth of Solar Sign Astrology - Experience your Astrological blueprint using the Solar Sign House SystemSolar Sign Astrology is a way to unearth, not just the superficial blueprint of one’s make up, but the deeper soul-level blueprint. The common Placidus house system begins with the Rising Sign as the 1st House. Our Rising …
$35.00
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Dave Alvin's The Third Mind performs indoors at Pappy + Harriet's.(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsTHE THIRD MINDPappy + Harriet'sPioneertown, CAThursday, February 1, 2024Doors 8pm / Show 9pmIndoor ShowAll AgesAll Sales Final.
$40.00 - $65.00
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Art Matters Lecture with Joan Kee, Professor of Art History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor How might we think about art and its histories from the perspective of a “global majority”? Spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Joan Kee looks at the relationships that formed between Black and Asian artists at critical historical junctures—including …
$10 – $15
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Please join us for a performance by renowned flutist and composer Gary Schocker in celebration of the Library’s acquisition of The Gary Schocker Archives. Schocker will perform a selection of original compositions accompanied by pianist Fumi Kuwajima and featuring special guest Gary Woodward. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an exceptional afternoon of music! This …
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Please join us for a performance by renowned flutist and composer Gary Schocker in celebration of the Library’s acquisition of The Gary Schocker Archives. Schocker will perform a selection of original compositions accompanied by pianist Fumi Kuwajima and featuring special guest Gary Woodward. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an exceptional afternoon of music! This …
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Ring in the Year of the Dragon at Ox + Anchor with a traditional family-style Sichuan feast by special guest chef Garrett Morris from Sichuan Kitchen SLO. MENU Reception | 6-7 pm Paired with cocktails or mocktails SICHUAN BAR NUTS | ROASTED PEANUTS WITH CHILI, CILANTRO, AND SICHUAN PEPPERCORN HANDMADE PORK AND SCALLION DUMPLINGS | SHITAKE-INFUSED …
$125
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Ring in the Year of the Dragon at Ox + Anchor with a traditional family-style Sichuan feast by special guest chef Garrett Morris from Sichuan Kitchen SLO. MENU Reception | 6-7 pm Paired with cocktails or mocktails SICHUAN BAR NUTS | ROASTED PEANUTS WITH CHILI, CILANTRO, AND SICHUAN PEPPERCORN HANDMADE PORK AND SCALLION DUMPLINGS | SHITAKE-INFUSED CHILI …
$125
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Ring in the Year of the Dragon at Ox + Anchor with a traditional family-style Sichuan feast by special guest chef Garrett Morris from Sichuan Kitchen SLO. MENU Reception | 6-7 pm Paired with cocktails or mocktails SICHUAN BAR NUTS | ROASTED PEANUTS WITH CHILI, CILANTRO, AND SICHUAN PEPPERCORN HANDMADE PORK AND SCALLION DUMPLINGS | SHITAKE-INFUSED …
$125
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Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2024 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County. Attendance is optional. Due to space considerations, …
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Join Simon Kerry for a presentation on his new publication, Miss Chase: Santa Barbara's Trailblazer, chronicling the life, prescience, importance and legacy of Pearl Chase and her work in Santa Barbara and beyond. Pearl Chase’s strength of personality, maturity, intelligence and leadership qualities formed the bedrock that enabled her to look outwards and achieve so …
Free – $20
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Come meet Santa Barbara Foundation’s Community Engagement staff and learn about program areas that support the nonprofit sector. Staff will share 2024 grant opportunities, focus areas, and other resources. Nonprofit representatives are encouraged to attend one of our four information sessions being held in North, South and Mid-County. Attendance is optional. Due to space considerations, …
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Miss Chase: Santa Barbara’s Trailblazer’ Book Talk + Archive Discussion with Simon Kerry and Erin Graffy. In partnership with Santa Barbara Beautiful, join us for a special evening with British historian Simon Kerry as he discusses his new book, ‘Miss Chase: Santa Barbara’s Trailblazer. Explore materials from the The Community Development and Conservation Collection (CDCC), also known … |
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Lia Ices performs with her band at the Sebastiani Theatre in Downtown Sonoma.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsLIA ICESHectorineFriday, February 9, 2023Sebastiani TheatreDowntown Sonoma, CADoors 7pm / Show 8pmAll Ages
$35.00
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Corinne Bailey Rae preforms at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz.(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsCORINNE BAILEY RAEFriday, February 10, 2024Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CATickets:: General Admission - $50 + SC admission feesGold Circle - $65 + SC admission feesAll Ages.All Sales Final.
$52.50 - $68.25
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Say She she preform in Santa Barbara at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club.(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsSAY SHE SHERahillSOhO Restaurant & Music ClubSanta BarbaraFriday, February 9, 2024Doors 8pm / Show 9pm21+A ll Sales Final.For dinner reservations at SOhO Restaurant call 805-762-7776 ext 6
$25.00
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You are invited!! Our Evening on the Rancho Gala celebrating all the work that's been done in 2023 and the new projects for 2024. You aren't going to believe what we have in the works for this year. Come and get a first hand look and learn how you can support the DANA Adobe at …
$100.00
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Say She She performs on Pappy + Harriet's historic indoor stage.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsSAY SHE SHERahillPappy + Harriet'sPioneertown, CAIndoor ShowSunday, Febraury 11, 2024Doors 8pm / Show 9pm$25 Advance / $30 Day of ShowAll Sales Final.
$25.00
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UCSB Library, Room 1539, the "Fish Bowl" Space is limited. Sign up for the Workshop Light refreshments will be served. Join us for a free art making workshop at the Library in conjunction with UCSB Reads 2024 and the Art, Design, and Architecture (AD&A) Museum's new exhibition "A Box of One's Own: Women Beyond Borders." …
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It’s the I LOVE Solstice Party! Bring your fabulousness to 1230 State Street, Fat Tuesday February 13, Wine, Sweets, Music, Dance, Fun, Connection. 5-10 pm Local non-profit Summer Solstice Celebration, in collaboration with Legacy Art Santa Barbara, is presenting a pre-Valentine mixer, on Fat Tuesday, honoring those who have participated, sponsored, and loved …
$20
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Hosted every Tuesday night on the second-floor of Fig Mountain Brewing Co. in Buellton, Headgames Trivia is free to play and covers a wide range of general topics using interactive questions and diverse multimedia. On February 13th 2024, the California Nature Art Museum will be sponsoring a bonus round of trivia on National Parks in … |
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What: It’s all about IRL connections in 2024! Join us for our first local speed dating event here in the (805), at Old Town Coffee in Goleta. This event is for ages 40-60 (but we'll have more we promise!). Your ticket includes: Your first drink on the house (beer/wine/coffee), snacks all night, and it's way …
$40 – $50
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Michael Nau performs in Pioneertown at Pappy + Harriet's on Valentine's Day!(((folkYEAH!))) presentsMICHAEL NAUNatalie Jane HillPappy + Harriet'sPioneertownFebruary 14, 2024Doors 8pm / Show 9pmALL AGES!Indoor Show
$20.00 - $25.00
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Embark on a journey of intimacy and connection this Valentine's Week with our exclusive Shibari for Beginners WorkshopEmbark on a journey of intimacy and connection this Valentine's Week with our exclusive beginners workshop. Join Sex Educator and Rope practitioner, Eros, for an unforgettable experience that promises to break the monotony in your bedroom and elevate …
$60.00
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Tending the Earth: Exploring Ethnobotany and Land Etiquette Thursday, February 15th, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Solange Aguilar will be sharing some practical uses of native plants, gathering tips, and why it's important to know where you are, who the people of the land are, …
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Embark on a journey of intimacy and connection this Valentine's Week with our exclusive Shibari for the bedroom Couples WorkshopEmbark on a journey of intimacy and connection this Valentine's Week with our exclusive couple's workshop. Join Sex Educator and Rope practitioner, Eros, for an unforgettable experience that promises to break the monotony in your bedroom …
$120.00
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February 16-18, 2024, Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. Hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm (no admittance after 4pm Sunday). Admission $7 weekend pass. Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fossils & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while …
$7
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Marty O'Reilly performs solo in the Fernwood Tavern in Big Sur.(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsMARTY O'REILLY (solo)Fernwood TavernBig SurSaturday, February 17, 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.
$40.00 - $125.00
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Helado Negro performs in Pioneertown at Pappy + Harriet's.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsHELADO NEGROPappy + Harriet'sPioneertownFebruary 18, 2024Doors 8pm / Show 9pmALL AGES!Indoor Show
$28.00
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Connect to the elements thru art and aromas2hr session includes creating Art, smelling, tapping into senses and elements and reflections.Each participant will take home:6 - 10ml droppers of essential/fragrance oil for each element2 - 5ml rollerball perfume bottles to continue creatingScent strips for sensing the aroma1 - 20ml bottle of carrier oil for blending1 - …
$99.00
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As part of the Museum’s continuing series of performance and dance, Vanessa Agle Isaac, dancer, choreographer, and Director of the Vanessa Isaac Dance Company, will perform in the Museum galleries with members of her company and musicians from the Santa Barbara Symphony. Symphony musicians include pianist, Natasha Kislenko and associate principal cellist, Jonathan Flaksman. Embodying …
$10 – $15
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Unleash the magic of tradition and connection at Chabad of Ventura's Mega Challah Bake on February 22nd at 6 pm! Calling all wonderful women of Ventura County to join us in a delightful evening of laughter, learning, and the art of making the perfect traditional Jewish bread, Challah. Come together with a diverse …
$36.00
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Mapache performs two nights at Fernwood Tavern in Big Sur. Discounted two night passes here!(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsMAPACHEFernwood TavernBig SurTWO NIGHTS! Friday, February 23, 2024Saturday, February 24, 202421+Doors 9pm/Show 10pmLimited two night discounted passes here. Thank you for supporting independent venues!To make a reservation for accommodations at Fernwood, please call or book online at fernwoodbigsur.com.All Sales Final.
$115.00
The Ventura Home Improvement & Outdoor Living Expo will be held at Ventura County Fairgrounds, Feb. 23-25, 2024. See what’s new in home decorating, remodeling, and landscaping. Explore the Tiny House Showcase with full-size ADUs, tiny homes, luxury mini-mansions, homes on wheels, yoga huts, and backyard cabanas. Check out the latest in kitchens, baths, doors, …
$10.00
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An Evening with Robert Fripp & David Singleton at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsAn Evening With...ROBERT FRIPP & DAVID SINGLETON - Englishman AbroadKuumbwa Jazz CenterSanta CruzFriday, February 23, 2024Doors 6:45pm / Show 7:30pm$65 adv / $75 dos + Santa Cruz City Admission TaxSeated Show.All AgesAll ticket sales final. No third party tickets accepted.An …
$68.25 - $78.75
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Mapache performs in the Fernwood Tavern in Big Sur on FRIDAY February 23, 2024.(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsMAPACHEFernwood TavernBig SurFriday, February 23, 202421+Doors 9pm/Show 10pm$55 + $3 ffThank you for supporting independent venues!To make a reservation for accommodations at Fernwood, please call or book online at fernwoodbigsur.com.All Sales Final.
$58.00
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Saturday, February 24th from 4 – 6pm | Wine Club Members Only Sunday, February 25th from 11am-2pm | Open to the Public & Members We’re opening our warehouse for a MAJOR Library Wine Sale featuring vintages from 1999 through 2016. With wines as low as $6 a bottle, this is an epic event not to be missed! Take a step back through our decades of winemaking and rediscover old favorites that we no longer produce — like …
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An evening of astrological exploration into the divine laws of partnership and opposition.Join Lady LaDonna x Pura Luna Apothecary for an evening of astrological exploration into the divine laws of partnership and opposition.We will explore the planetary influences of love (self and relationship), partnership, and intimacy.LaDonna will highlight the houses of the Zodiac where we …
$44.00
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Join us for a sensory experience where select art from the SBMA collection inspires music, design, and taste. Midwinter Night’s Dream is a symbol of contemplative beauty and the promise of new beginnings, and the season of winter captures the very essence of the theme—discovery, reflection, wonder, and renewal, making for an immersive and transformative experience. …
$250
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Saturday, February 24th from 4 – 6pm | Wine Club Members Only Sunday, February 25th from 11am-2pm | Open to the Public & Members We’re opening our warehouse for a MAJOR Library Wine Sale featuring vintages from 1999 through 2016. With wines as low as $6 a bottle, this is an epic event not to be missed! Take a step back through our decades of winemaking and rediscover old favorites that we no longer produce — like …
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Calling All Nature-Loving Wheelchair Users! Explore and Experience Freedom Trax at Pismo State Beach
Calling All Nature-Loving Wheelchair Users! Explore and Experience Freedom Trax at Pismo State Beach
On Sunday, February 25 from 11am to 2pm, NatureTrack will be at Pismo State Beach to introduce those who use wheelchairs to the Freedom Trax devices at no cost. These devices enable users to get up close to the waters’ edge and navigate the beach under their own control. Being in nature is part of a …
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UCSB Library invites you to join a drop-in art activity any time between 11:00am and 7:00pm. Please note, there will be a break from 4:00-5:00pm so participants can attend Kim Yasuda’s Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series talk "Public Art and Campus Placemaking: Recentering the Artist in Communities of Practice." Visiting artist Elena Yu will lead this activity, which …
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UCSB Library is pleased to present Kim Yasuda (Art) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Winter 2024.Through her own place-based, public research and teaching, and drawing on the UCSB Reads 2024 book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, Yasuda makes a compelling case for the untapped potential of the arts to …
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The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today's world. Now in its third decade, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest musical qualifications. Their performances regularly take place in many of …
$20 – $25
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This event includes networking, delicious buffet breakfast, and the announcement of several highly anticipated awards.Downtown Santa Barbara invites you to the 2024 Annual Awards Breakfast presented by Southern California Edison at the historic El Paseo Mexican Restaurant. This event includes networking, delicious buffet breakfast, and the announcements of the 2023 Volunteer of the Year, Entrepreneur …
$65.00
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Join us for a FREE virtual discussion on how a Primary Care Physician can keep you healthy and help manage chronic issues. Dr. Yana Gristan and Dr. Arielle Kanner, physicians at Cottage Primary Care – Santa Barbara – Oak Park, will be on hand to answer your questions. Date and Time: Thursday, February 29, 2024 …
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"The gods are real. Like, the Greek gods." After being attacked my monsters, Percy Jackson learns that he is half-god, half-mortal when he attends Camp Half Blood, dedicated to training demigods like him. Suspected of stealing Zeus' powerful lightning bolt, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover go on a quest to prevent a war …
$25
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Mount Eerie graces Ojai's Deer Lodge with his heartfelt melodies on March 1st.(((folkYEAH!))) presentsMOUNT EERIEDear Nora (solo)Deer LodgeOjai, CAFriday, March 1, 202421+Music begins at 8pm.Deer Lodge Restaurant will be open for dinner before the show. Come early to grab a bite and some drinks!A ll sales final.
$43.00 - $47.00
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The California Nature Art Museum is excited to bring the important topic of pollinators to its gallery featuring original art by Ava Roth, Elizabeth Weber, Susan McDonnell, and Cynthia James. The exhibition will be available to the public from March 2, 2024, through September 2, 2024. Each artist brings a unique perspective to their pollinating … 
Get ready for an early taste of the Santa Barbara Greek Festival! St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church presents a POP UP event featuring authentic homemade Greek food including Gyros, Spanakopita, Dolmathes, traditional Bean Soup, Keftedes as well as Baklava and Loukoumades. Pre order now until February 20 at https://greekgrabgo.com Pick up at St. Barbara Greek … 
Join us for an unforgettable night of FREE live music at Fernwood Tavern in Big Sur, CA. Windows is a Los Angeles-based music project founded in 2018 by Matteo Arias (Golden Animals/Reverberation Records). Windows' sound blends old California country, classic surf rock, and West Coast psychedelic pop through a uniquely Mexican-American lens. In February 2019, …
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Princess and Pirate Weekend is fun for the whole community, featuring meet-and-greets with everyone’s favorite fairytale characters, photo opportunities, special crafts and activities, animal encounters, fairytale storytime, keeper talks, Theater Gone Wild live stage shows, bounce houses and more! It’s also a chance to learn more about frog conservation efforts.
$15 – $25
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Join Alpha Resource Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024, for our 3rd Annual Plane Pull. The Plane Pull is an extreme team challenge where teams of 10 play tug of war with an Alaska Airlines E175 airplane weighing nearly 100,000 pounds. Your team will pull the airplane 20 feet; the fastest time in each division …
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Seraglio is a 3-part ballet that tells the tale of forbidden love in Ottomon-era Istanbul, in Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern dance. Elaborate stage sets and lighting, costumes and choreography, and a wonderful blend of music will create an enchanting evening of cultural immersion. Alexandra King, known as the “Queen of Middle Eastern Dance,” is …
$25
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