Event Calendar

Unity of Santa Barbara's Vibrant Living Series continues with author Jim Patterson's talk "Building My Relationship with God". Learn how to connect with God, what to stop doing, and how to mature in heart and mind. The inspirational event is Wednesday, January 4th at 7PM at Unity of Santa Barbara. 227 E. Arrellaga Street.

Holistic Management is about managing complexity. This 10-day immersive experience guides participants in developing a context-appropriate pathway to management for ecological, economic, and community health through hands-on experience and practical application. There will be a mixture of course and individual work time and in-field experience. Key modules covered in the course are Financial Planning, Planned […]

The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation has added a bonus film screening to the 13th Annual Asian American Film Series: Free Chol Soo Lee. Since 2010, SBTHP has presented the Asian American Film Series, a free event held on Fridays in July at the Alhecama Theatre. In an effort to explore the history and […]

Come Join Us the First Saturday of the month the ELKs Lodge Santa Barbara is hosting country night! Open to the Public all ages welcome Live DJ Dance Lessons Full Bar for 21+ and much more Doors Open at 6pm Lessons 6:30-7:30 pm Social Dancing 7:30 -10:00pm

The Italian pianist Antonio Artese is back in town for a concert presenting his new jazz album entitled TWO WORLDS and released with the Italian independent label ABEAT Records. He will be joined in his WEST COAST TRIO with Jim Connolly on bass and Matt Perko on drums. Tickets purchased online include dinner reservation. Doors […]

The Santa Barbara chapter of the national organization Association for Women in Communications will welcome back its annual movie night with a screening of the documentary Fresh to Frightening at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 11, at the Balboa Building Theater in Santa Barbara. AWC member and filmmaker Sharon Green will be present to discuss her […]

A first annual workshop to gather professionals in both the arts and events industries to share knowledge and experiences to help our non-profit celebrations and cultural showcases grow and prosper, with an emphasis on artistic inclusion, safety, and sustainability. This event is being organized as a community grassroots event. Contribute what you can (starting at […]

Madeleine Tonzi and GATS both create work which responds to our current environmental crisis. Tonzi, a New Mexico native, is a painter, muralist and printmaker whose works react to a changing landscape on the brink of perilous danger. GATS (Graffiti Against The System) is a well-known Bay Area artist who draws on the urban environment […]

Join the Community Environmental Council on Thursday, January 12, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. to get inspired by a powerful showcase of community-led action. You’ll hear from a handful of CEC’s Climate Stewards (a growing alumni network now 80+ strong) as they share their experience taking the course, the community action projects they designed, and […]

Carpinteria-based indie folk rock artist Beau James Wilding will be releasing the first single from his new album on January 13, 2023. The unfiltered folk-rock single, entitled “Set Myself on Fire” will be released in advance of his third full-length Record, entitled seeing I god, coming in April 2023. After spending more than half his […]

"ROMANTIC MUSIC FOR TWO PIANOS" The Santa Barbara Music Club continues its 2022-2023 season of beautiful classical music on Saturday, January 14, 3 PM, at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu. Admission is free. Pianists Betty Oberacker and Eric Valinsky will interpret two of the most beloved works from the Romantic Era, the Fantasie […]

Emporium presents John Tesh - Big Band Live on Sat, Jan 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM. In his concerts, the beloved pianist, composer, Emmy Award-winning radio and TV host reminisces about his life and unique career journey through music, pictures, and hilarious anecdotes. https://www.lobero.org/events/john-tesh/$44.25 - $109.25

The morning program with its usual line-up of activities will begin at 9:00am at De La Plaza with an opening prayer, followed by music, school winning Essay/Poetry readings and join the beat with the World Dance for Humanity Group at the end of the program to get your body stimulated for the march at 10 […]

UCSB Library invites you to the first Pacific Views lecture of 2023 with Professor Trisalyn Nelson (UCSB Geography). This event is in conjunction with the UCSB Reads 2023 book Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design, which asks us to explore the question: “What kind of living environment makes us happy?” Lack of available […]

Hello Friends! You're invited to Death Cafe Santa Barbara (in conjunction with The Center for Successful Aging) with Liz Bauer, Lynn Holzman, and Peggy Levine Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Time: 3:30-5 PM Place: First Congregational Church at 2101 State Street, Santa Barbara Parking: The church parking lot access is on State Street For questions, […]

Ready for your business to take off in ’23? Join us at Julie Schneiderman’s inspiring Stik N Stuk Creative Studios as Tamar Sasson, founder of Mental Super Health™️, leads us through a simple 4 step Method that has helped entrepreneurs 3x their revenue and scale unshakable, profitable brands by putting their mental health first. We’ll […]

Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, is the professional contemporary dance company in residence in the Department of Theater and Dance. The company presents an annual season and has the distinction of being the longest continually operational contemporary dance company in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, […]

SBCEO to lead countywide forum on youth opioid & fentanyl epidemic in new “Education Spotlight” series SAVE THE DATE: Jan. 19, 2023: 5 - 6:30 pm The Santa Barbara County Education Office invites the community to attend our first Education Spotlight - a series of community conversations on issues impacting children and youth in Santa […]

The Supreme Court's decision to end Roe v. Wade dismantled 50 years of legal precedent and the constitutional right to abortion. The court is stealing our power to control our personal medical decisions — and handing it to politicians. We are in a fight to make sure that everyone has the power to control their […]

After the SCOTUS decision to end Roe V. Wade, we are in a fight to make sure that everyone (in our state and beyond) has the ability to control their own bodies, lives, and futures. With that at the top of our minds, we are excited to announce our new annual fundraising event: Boogie for […]

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Paddling into a Natural Balance” with Carpinteria-based freelance writer and photographer Chuck Graham on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7:00. As part of his presentation, Chuck will recount his many adventures hiking and kayaking the Santa Barbara Channel Islands—and will share many of his award-winning photographs that document […]

Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, is the professional contemporary dance company in residence in the Department of Theater and Dance. The company presents an annual season and has the distinction of being the longest continually operational contemporary dance company in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, […]

Celebrated around the world for her commitment to free expression, human dignity and democratic government, journalist Maria Ressa has spent decades speaking truth to power and challenging corruption. The recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Ressa has had multiple arrest warrants filed against her for her reporting on the authoritarian administration of Philippine President […]

The Producing Unit Presents The Patient A World Premiere Written by Peter Frisch and Shay Munroe Directed by Peter Frisch January 19 - 22, 2023 Featuring Shay Munroe, Brian Harwell, Justin Davanzo, Nicholas Ehlen, Reed Wolfington, Nic Saubestre, and Meredith McMinn. The story of The Patient follows Anna Hughes, a successful New York actress in […]

The public is invited to attend a hybrid meeting of NOAA’s Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council in-person at the Santa Barbara Zoo with an option for joining online (https://meet.google.com/zsj-nthh-zna). This meeting will feature recognition of outgoing and incoming Council members, Council member announcements, the sanctuary superintendent’s report, presentations on the Education and Outreach […]

Parents get to enjoy a night off while their children participate in an evening of their favorite activities including a ropes course, gymnastics, sports, and much more! Register now for our Winter Quarter offerings: January 20, February 10, and March 3! Available for children ages 5-12.

Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, is the professional contemporary dance company in residence in the Department of Theater and Dance. The company presents an annual season and has the distinction of being the longest continually operational contemporary dance company in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, […]

Los Lobos has sold millions of records, won prestigious awards and made fans around the world. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. In it, styles like son jarocho, norteño, Tejano, folk, country, doo-wop, soul, R&B, rock ’n’ roll and […]

The Producing Unit Presents The Patient A World Premiere Written by Peter Frisch and Shay Munroe Directed by Peter Frisch January 19 - 22, 2023 Featuring Shay Munroe, Brian Harwell, Justin Davanzo, Nicholas Ehlen, Reed Wolfington, Nic Saubestre, and Meredith McMinn. The story of The Patient follows Anna Hughes, a successful New York actress in […]

We hope you can participate in the City of Goleta’s first Coffee and Community event this Saturday, January 21st from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Nectarine Park (Nectarine Ave. & Mandarin Dr.) in Old Town. This is a bilingual event with Spanish interpretation provided along with coffee and pastries. Bring the family and invite your […]

Volunteers are invited to enjoy a morning at the A. C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, within Mission Historical Park, to prune the approximately 1-acre garden in preparation for spring growth. No special experience is required to participate, as pruning demonstrations will be provided by Santa Barbara Rose Society. Volunteers are asked to bring their own […]

The Santa Barbara ELKS Lodge #613 is hosting a Community Emergency Preparedness Event on Saturday, January 21st from 12:00PM - 4:00PM. It's Free and open to the public. Featuring many vendors, first responders, speakers, CPA Sign-up, Fire and Forest Service vehicles, fire extinguisher training and local community resource agencies. Raffle prizes. Lunch available for $6 […]

The Producing Unit Presents The Patient A World Premiere Written by Peter Frisch and Shay Munroe Directed by Peter Frisch January 19 - 22, 2023 Featuring Shay Munroe, Brian Harwell, Justin Davanzo, Nicholas Ehlen, Reed Wolfington, Nic Saubestre, and Meredith McMinn. The story of The Patient follows Anna Hughes, a successful New York actress in […]

Join Santa Barbara Permaculture Network for an evening with Dr. Emily Fairfax, PhD and Cooper Lienhart as they share their work & passion for beaver, a keystone species that until very recently was vastly underrated as the ecosystem restoration hero it is. Beavers are native to North America (Castor canadensis), in populations in the millions, […]

Los Lobos has sold millions of records, won prestigious awards and made fans around the world. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. In it, styles like son jarocho, norteño, Tejano, folk, country, doo-wop, soul, R&B, rock ’n’ roll and […]

Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, is the professional contemporary dance company in residence in the Department of Theater and Dance. The company presents an annual season and has the distinction of being the longest continually operational contemporary dance company in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, […]

Named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Stand-up Comics of All Time, Tig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated comedian, writer, radio contributor and actor. She wrote and starred in the groundbreaking TV show One Mississippi and just released her second HBO special, Tig Notaro: Drawn. In 2021, Notaro co-directed the feature film Am […]

Santa Barbara will again join with Women’s March sisters nationally to remind our representatives (and each other) that Women’s Rights are Human Rights! Community gathering in De La Guerra Plaza at 11am, with music and dancing, will include tables from many local organizations with ways to take action locally, and to make signs. Speakers will […]

Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, is the professional contemporary dance company in residence in the Department of Theater and Dance. The company presents an annual season and has the distinction of being the longest continually operational contemporary dance company in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, […]

Welcome to a celebration of the influences of music of the Americas — with local ties to Santa Barbara. The performance includes Uruguayan born, Grammy© nominated American composer Miguel del Águila’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, The Journey of a Lifetime (El viaje de una vida), with violin soloist Guillermo Figueroa, and the concert world […]

ABOUT EDIE: “Edie Carey’s is a direct hit to the solar plexus…jaw-dropping lyricism…” – The Colorado Springs Independent Edie Carey has been performing since 1999, singing alongside Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile and appearing on PRI’s syndicated Mountain Stage as well as Cayamo, Telluride Bluegrass, and Newport Folk Festivals. Her lullabies project with Sarah Sample […]

Join us for a dialogue between UC Santa Barbara Professors Jody Enders and Leo Cabranes-Grant about Enders’ two new edited and translated volumes of medieval French comedies. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit bit.ly/Enders-IHC

2023 Grammy Nominee for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album Joyce DiDonato, executive producer and mezzo-soprano Early Music Ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro Zefira Valova, conductor Marie Lambert-Le Bihan, stage director John Torres, lighting designer “Riveting show, superbly executed.” – The Evening Standard An Arts & Lectures Co-commission Fusing music, movement and theater, EDEN is an iconic, […]