Filmmaker Bruce Brown will introduce his classic surf film The Endless Summer at the Santa Barbara Zoo’s Zoovies on Wednesday.
The doors will open at 7 p.m. for the outdoor benefit screening, held on the zoo’s hilltop. The film will start at 8:15 p.m.
As part of the surf theme, three classic woodies will be on view. Beer, wine, margaritas and barbecue will be available for purchase, and a limited number of commemorative posters also will be for sale. Bring a low-backed lawn chair or a blanket.
Tickets are $6 for adults, and $4 for children and seniors; for zoo members, tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for children. Family packs are available to Santa Barbara Zoo members only (two adults and dependent children younger than 13). Get pre-paid tickets by calling 805.962.5339.
In 1964, Brown followed two surfers around the world in search of a perfect wave. On a budget of only $50,000 with a 16 mm camera, he captured the essence, the adventure and the art of surfing. The Endless Summer was released in 1964.
Brown lives at Hollister Ranch along the Gaviota Coast.
— Julia McHugh is a publicist.