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First Santa Barbara Literary Festival Set to Debut in May

The Santa Barbara Literary Festival (SBLF) will debut May 2–3, bringing together readers, writers, and storytellers in a vibrant, citywide celebration of the written word. Anchored across downtown Santa Barbara, SBLF will host keynotes, panels, workshops, and pop-up events in the city’s most iconic locations including the Lobero Theater, La Arcada, the Canary Hotel, and the Santa…

by Leslie Zemeckis & Lorissa Rinehart for Santa Barbara Literary Festival January 31, 2026 | 2:46 pmJanuary 31, 2026 | 2:46 pm

Studying the ‘Fashion of Clueless’ Ahead of Free Film Screening

by Tom Jacobs for UCSB January 29, 2026 | 6:46 pmJanuary 29, 2026 | 6:46 pm
Santa Maria Philharmonic Society Presents Free Family Concert with a Twist

Santa Maria Philharmonic Society Presents Free Family Concert with a Twist

by Kristen LaGrange for Santa Maria Philharmonic January 29, 2026 | 3:10 pmJanuary 29, 2026 | 3:10 pm
SBIFF to Honor Ethan Hawke with American Riviera Award

SBIFF to Honor Ethan Hawke with American Riviera Award

by Santa Barbara International Film Festival January 28, 2026 | 10:51 pmJanuary 29, 2026 | 8:53 am

Santa Barbara Black Culture House Events Mark Black History Month

by Darrell M. McNeill for Santa Barbara Black Culture House January 26, 2026 | 9:00 am

Hear About the Creation of Elings Park Straight From Bobcat’s Mouth

by Michael Takeuchi for Chaucer's Books January 26, 2026 | 9:00 am

Taj Mahal and Patty Griffin to Perform for UCSB Arts & Lectures

by Charles Donelan for UCSB Arts & Lectures January 25, 2026 | 2:44 pmJanuary 25, 2026 | 2:44 pm

Spend An Evening With Acoustic Guitarist Leo Kottke at The Lobero

by Cecilia Martini-Muth for Lobero Theatre Foundation January 24, 2026 | 5:31 pmJanuary 24, 2026 | 5:31 pm

PCPA Presents ‘Shane’ Feb. 12-March 1 at Marian Theatre

by Yanelly Garcia for PCPA January 24, 2026 | 9:13 amJanuary 24, 2026 | 5:15 pm

Kyle Abello Hired as Santa Barbara Strings First Executive Director

by Pilar Montes for Santa Barbara Strings January 24, 2026 | 9:00 amJanuary 24, 2026 | 4:53 pm

Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara Goes Medieval at Upcoming Concerts

by Sherylle Englander for Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara January 23, 2026 | 12:17 pmJanuary 23, 2026 | 12:17 pm

Feel the Sultry Moves of Tango After Dark at the Lobero Theatre

by Charles Donelan for UCSB Arts & Lectures January 20, 2026 | 9:00 am

Music & Meditation Series Offers Music, Mindfulness for Our Times


by Antonio Artese for Music Meditation Santa Barbara January 20, 2026 | 9:00 am

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