SB Funk Zone Live, a series of bimonthly “arts, wine, dine and shop events,” will get underway March 29. Similar to the Downtown Santa Barbara 1st Thursday monthly events, Funk Zone venues will open their doors late, 5-8 p.m. the last Fridays of every other month.

Each event will have a community collaboration. For the inaugural March event, Funk Zone Live is hosting a high school logo design contest to find an emblem to represent the atmosphere of the upcoming gatherings.

The logo submissions will be on view at the Helena Mason Gallery, 48 Helana Ave. Visitors can vote on them the night of March 29. The winning logo will be featured on print and digital materials, including posters and brochures for the rest of the year.

“The arts are like Santa Barbara’s economic superheroes, boosting tourism, creating jobs, and supporting local businesses,” said Jana Brody, events coordinator.

“Our vibrant arts scene isn’t just beautiful, it’s a powerhouse for our economy, showing that creativity has the amazing ability to bring prosperity to our wonderful city,” she said.

Each registered venue with have an art element included; nonart venues are asked to feature a local artist, band or poet. For example, La Lieff & We Want The Funk will be hosting live music on Gray Avenue.

Other SB Funk Zone Live series dates are May 31, July 26, Sept. 27 and  Dec. 6.