The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) has announced its signature event, the 24th Annual LIVE Art & Wine Tour, will be 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30.

The event will explore the city’s culinary and cultural landscape, pairing local flavors and world-class wines with live artistry, DSBIA said.

Downtown tour participants can sample bites from local restaurants. Here a man holds out his plate as he is served a portion of food. (Courtesy photo)
Downtown tour participants can sample bites from local restaurants. (Courtesy photo)

The evening provides a two-part, progressive tasting experience through downtown. Starting at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St., participants will receive a commemorative wineglass and a map to a series of pop-up tasting rooms hosted in various businesses.

Attendees will stroll through venues to enjoy signature bites from local favorites, alongside pours from acclaimed wineries, and live art, organizers said.

The event concludes back at the Historical Museum with a Final Party, 7:30-9:30 p.m., featuring more art, additional food and beverage tastings, a silent auction, and music.

The LIVE Art & Wine Tour supports DSBIA’s mission to keep the downtown corridor vibrant and clean. Proceeds fund essential programs, including the Downtown Window Beautification Program, the 1st Thursday Art Walk, downtown art installations, and enhanced maintenance and security initiatives.

This is a 21+ event. Tickets are all-inclusive of all food and beverage offerings. Early registration is encouraged, as ticket capacity is limited to ensure an intimate experience at each venue.

Tickets can be purchased here.

For questions about sponsorship opportunities, email info@downtownsb.org.

Participating partners:
Participating Venues: Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Jeff Shelton Architect Studio, Drift Ocaso, Silver Wines, Thrifty Beaches, SuperMoss

Artists & Activities: Jeff Shelton, Eric Saint Georges, Derek Harrison, Kate Maddaloni, Typewriter Poets, Carey Caulfield, Danielle Renée Art, Santa Barbara Historical Museum – Main Gallery

Culinary Participants: opal restaurant + bar, Dusk, Colombini Bakery, Fresco at the Market, Crepería El Chisme

Participating Wineries: Silver Wines, Barbieri & Kempe Wines, CrossHatch Winery, Mazette Wines, Buscador Wine, Press Gang Cellars, Alma Rosa Winery, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, The Brander Vineyard, Ken Brown Wines, Buttonwood Winery, Kleemeier Wines, Carr Winery, Barieau Wines, Giessinger Winery & Cidery

Other Beverage Participants: Glasrose Farm, Sol Wave Water

Event sponsors: The Towbes Group, Santa Barbara Beautiful, Voice Magazine, The Independent, Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Sol Wave Water

For more on DSBIA’s events, programs, and a directory of businesses, visit www.DowntownSB.org.