An orchestra performs in the Band Shell at one of Santa Barbara's oldest parks. (Courtesy photo)
Evenings of family-friendly entertainment are on tap at one of Santa Barbara’s oldest parks. (Courtesy photo)

The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a free community event series called Sunset Sessions, with performances at Plaza del Mar Band Shell every Thursday in September.

Programs will feature live music, theater, poetry readings, and stand-up comedy.

The community is invited to bring blankets, chairs and picnics to enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment in one of the city’s oldest parks.
 
The 2025 Sunset Sessions schedule follows:

Thursday, Sept. 4, 6-7:30 p.m.
Acoustic concert by Carly Powers and Will Breman
 
Thursday, Sept. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Theater performance, “Wisdom of the Elders” by Boxtales Theatre Company
 
Thursday, Sept. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
Poetry and short story readings by Gunpowder Poetry Group
 
Thursday, Sept. 25, 7-8 p.m.
Stand-up comedy by Don’t Tell Comedy

For more, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SunsetSessions.