Show the beach some love! Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours.

Raíces y sueños: In Partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library Enjoy a morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language, social, and motor skills, while you get the chance to connect with other caregivers.

Indulge in the flavors of Latin American cuisine, coastal ingredients, and live jazz. Savor delicately crafted desserts as you while away your Sunday morning.

Benefit concert in support of Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC). Music by Kate Wallace, Doug Clegg and James McVay. Ticket includes refreshments and hors d’oeuvres on the Labyrinth. Artists meet and greet during intermission. Can’t attend but would like to donate? Donate online! Help sponsor an asylum-seeking family $1,000 Help sponsor an undocumented youth $500

ParentConnect is a weekly, drop-in, peer support group for parents and caregivers of a tween, teen, or young adult struggling with a mental health challenge. Registration is required. We will follow up and provide you with the information needed to participate.

Wasted Potential's Halloween Comedy Bash at Java Station! Get ready for a spooktacular night of laughs and frights at Wasted Potential's Halloween Comedy Bash! Join us at Java Station for a thrilling evening of hilarious comedy, creepy decorations, and festive fun. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume—there will be prizes for both the audience and performers!

Come and join us for a spooktacular night of laughs at Comedy Coven! Our talented lineup of comedians will have you howling with laughter as they share their hilarious and spooky stories. Don't forget to dress up in your favorite costume for a chance to win our costume contest! Grab your friends and get ready for

Advance care planning helps identify, communicate and document the health care choices you would make if you could not speak for yourself in a health crisis. Having these discussions in advance helps people of all ages to prepare for unexpected situations so medical providers and loved ones can respect and honor their health care wishes.

Join the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics for the next exciting installment in the KITP Public Lecture series, “Recreational Biology: From Animals in Flatland to Cellular Origami” with Manu Prakash (Stanford). Recreational mathematics involves mathematical puzzles and games, often appealing to children and untrained adults, inspiring their further study of the subject. Can a similar

The Santa Barbara City Council Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee (HCC) is holding a community workshop to solicit community input on addressing the local affordable housing crisis. This workshop will assist the HCC in prioritizing areas for further research and implementation. Workshop Details: In-person and Virtual Participation available Simultaneous translation services will be available Family-friendly

Join us every Monday night at 8:30pm for Trivia Nights at The Cruisery!  Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and win awesome prizes, all for free! Located at 501 State Street in Santa Barbara, our trivia nights are the perfect way to kick off your week with fun and excitement. Gather your team, grab a drink,

Alzheimer’s Association educational presentations and support groups are conducted by trained facilitators, providing caregivers of people with dementia with: Current information about Alzheimer’s and other dementias A supportive connection with other caregivers Practical solutions to common caregiver challenges Strategies for coping with caregiver issues A safe place to share feelings, needs, and concerns Information about

Blind Fitness to delighted to continue partnering with Power of Your Om in offering YOGA IN THE DARK, a community yoga class.  People sighted and with vision loss, are invited to come together for a sensory experience of connection and expansion. Sighted students will be offered a blindfold to experience the practice. Class will be

If you’re a senior, retiree, or older homeowner who feels trapped in a home that no longer fits your needs, here’s some good news! Prop 19 makes it easier for you to move to a new home without incurring a property tax hike. Join us for the informative and cost-saving seminar. October 15, 2025 10:30-12:00

Looking for a fun and creative evening activity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Join SBPL and McKinley Elementary School for a special STEAM activity inspired by Latin-American culture and history. We’ll make mini Loteria flower pots inspired by the popular Mexican board game. McKinley School will provide a meal for families. This project was made

The Walter H. Capps Center at UCSB is proud to present "Dodging the Sisters: Why Queer Nuns Keep Going Viral," with Melissa M. Wilcox (UC Riverside). In June 2023, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence went viral in conservative media yet again when the L.A. Dodgers announced plans to honor the local house of the order

From Zero to Tango: Local organizers Chris & Ale team up to bring you the passion, beauty, and FUN of dancing tango. Tired of being a wallflower? Join Ale and Chris to discover Argentine Tango. This class quickly teaches the essentials, so you can confidently dance in tango locally in Santa Barbara, and in halls

Rugby Sevens practice & Touch rugby Practice your skills or learn how to play with the SB men's and women's rugby teams! All experience levels welcome. Meet us at Chase Palm Park for: Touch Rugby games (no contact): Tuesdays and Thursdays  6-8pm Rugby fundamentals practice: Wednesdays  5:30 - 7pm   Contact: santabarbararugby@gmail.com

Join us for an unforgettable night of talent, laughter, and community at our Open Mic Night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, all skills are welcome at this event. Take the stage and showcase your skills with a 5-minute set, and let your creativity and originality shine. You could be a singer, poet, musician, or

Community members join together in person for beloved soup lunch fundraiser  The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will host its 23rd Annual Santa Maria Empty Bowls on Wednesday, October 16 at the Santa Maria Fairpark at 937 S. Thornburg Street, with two seatings at 11:30am and 12:30pm and new to-go or group delivery options. The community can join together in person to

Mozart’s Quintet for Winds & Piano Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 12:15 - 12:45 pm Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Symphony Principal Winds Lara Wickes, oboe; Donald T. Foster, clarinet; Teag Reaves, horn with LA Opera’s William Wood, bassoon and Pacific Trio pianist Edith Orloff $10 suggested goodwill tax-deductible donations accepted

Girls Only Try Hockey Free Day! Wednesday, October 16 4:30pm-5:30pm All gear is included and no experience is necessary! Register by October 8 Email gyhl@iceinparadise.org for more questions.

Happy Wine Wednesday! Join us for live music, wine, and empanadas on the patio at Carr Winery Santa Barbara from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. We’ll be serving wines by the glass paired with the amazing tunes of Brian Kinsella and Jimmy Rankin. Buena Onda empanadas available for delivery. Free Admission, 21+

Rugby Sevens practice & Touch rugby Practice your skills or learn how to play with the SB men's and women's rugby teams! All experience levels welcome. Meet us at Chase Palm Park for: Touch Rugby games (no contact): Tuesdays and Thursdays  6-8pm Rugby fundamentals practice: Wednesdays  5:30 - 7pm   Contact: santabarbararugby@gmail.com

Downtown Santa Barbara's sizzling salsa dancing! Join us every Wednesday of October from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in front of M. Special at 634 State St. Event Dates: Wednesday, October 2 Wednesday, October 9 Wednesday, October 16 Wednesday, October 23 Wednesday, October 30 Enjoy free salsa lessons led by the amazing Brenda Ruiz from 6:00

Education series for parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-12. Skills-building group to strengthen parent-child relationships and improve communication. Learn strategies to recognize your parenting strengths, how to manage stress, and how to handle parenting during conflict. FEB 7, 21, 28  – Virtual via Zoom **We ask that parents attend all sessions in a series.** TOPIC: DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES FOR

Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and Friends of California Condors Wild and Free Courtesy of Chaucer’s Bookstore, books by Sophie Osborn will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Birds are visible, vocal sentinels that alert us to environmental harms through their declining numbers or their failure to thrive. In this illustrated

Jazz at the Lobero presents Mariza on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM. A chart-topping superstar of the fado movement in Portugal, Mariza has had a global following since the early 2000s. The multi-platinum-selling singer, who’s received numerous national and international awards throughout her career, has distinguished herself by gradually incorporating elements from other

For over 30 years, Santa Barbara’s Senior Expo has been a premier health fair and services exposition for older adults and caregivers. The 2024 Expo offers an exciting array of health screenings and fun activities for seniors and those who care for them. The Senior Expo is the best ticket in town for Santa Barbara’s

UC Santa Barbara Library invites you to the opening reception of Readymade Emanations: Trianon Press and the Art of Tearing Apart, an exhibition examining the legacy of Trianon Press, a 20th century fine art publisher based in Paris founded by visionary Arnold Fawcus. Working with talented artisans, Trianon Press perfected a painstaking technique of reproducing original

The City will hold two community meetings to provide an update on the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project). Milpas Street has the second highest number of pedestrian collisions in the City and is a designated Vision Zero Priority Corridor, aiming to eliminate severe injuries and deaths. While Milpas Street handles vehicle traffic well,

Rugby Sevens practice & Touch rugby Practice your skills or learn how to play with the SB men's and women's rugby teams! All experience levels welcome. Meet us at Chase Palm Park for: Touch Rugby games (no contact): Tuesdays and Thursdays  6-8pm Rugby fundamentals practice: Wednesdays  5:30 - 7pm   Contact: santabarbararugby@gmail.com

Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) has selected Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld as the featured book for this year’s Santa Barbara Reads. From October 17 to November 15, SBPL will celebrate themes of love by hosting an exciting lineup of engaging programs and events for readers of all ages. SB Reads will feature book discussions, a romance

Tango Lovers presents Volver 2 on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7 PM. Fall in love with Argentina and Uruguay all over again with Tango Lovers’ electrifying production, VOLVER 2. This powerful version of the company’s acclaimed show features the legendary, multiple award-winning tango singer Guillermo Fernandez. Their captivating performance boasts a sensational cast and

October 19th car show highlights three days of classic cars & motor vehicle oriented-activities More than 200 vehicles expected to participate The Vikings of Solvang are reminding all classic car enthusiasts that the registration period for the much-anticipated Vikings Charities Classic Car Show is rapidly nearing its end. Interested participants have until August 24, 2024

Enjoy the end of the school week with Lego building at the Santa Barbara Public Library! Get creative with Legos in the Children’s area of the Central Library or try one of our challenges to master your Lego-building skills!

Get into the Halloween spirit at the Zoo with safe trick-­or-treating and “monster-ous” fun! Tasty treats and beverages are available for purchase.

The 4th Annual Masq(p)arade! is Back! The Masq(p)arade! performance progressive brings its dynamic musical celebration back to State Street for its fourth exciting year! Our talented lineup of performing artists fuses whimsical masks and fancifully-painted pianos in a series of bite-sized shows, performed in succession in this imaginative, roving three-hour sequence. Put on your own

Welcome to the city of Friendly Ghosts! A perfect way to end your evening is with a docent-led ghost tour. All of our 1 hour and 30 minute walking tours have curated content from first hand accounts. You’ll hear ghost stories from as far back the sacred days of the Chumash, Old Spanish Days, and

Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are

Bear Cave Comedy - Clean(ish) Comedy & Margaritas is a weekly stand up comedy show featuring the best comics working today that you've seen or heard on After Midnight, Netflix, Hulu, Last Comic Standing, Jimmy Kimmel, Comedy Central, TV Land, Apple TV+, SiriusXM and more.

A Living Exhibit! Friday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* visit www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty to see each week's times Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals.

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a nuestra comunidad hispana a un curso de seis sesiones en español, centrado en la alfabetización básica en informática, diseñado para proporcionarle a los participantes las herramientas necesarias para prosperar en el mundo impulsado por la tecnología de hoy en día.

Come learn Thriller at Chase Palm Park beachside every Saturday 9:45am-11am until Halloween. (Cabrillo Blvd. between Garden St. & Calle Caesar Chavez). No dance experience needed. Come and be part of 100 Zombies rising from the dead to Thrill The World at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens October 26th.

Join us on Saturday, October 19th at De La Guerra Plaza! Housing Santa Barbara Day is an annual FREE public event for community members to connect with over 30 local affordable housing agencies, non-profits, and supportive service providers. WORKSHOPS! Attend free informative housing workshops (translation services available). This year's workshop schedule: 10:30 AM – Affordable Home Ownership presented

Start your weekend off with a bang and learn American Sign Language to radio hits while dancing! Performers will get a chance to show off what they learn at local showcases throughout the year. Every Saturday at 10 AM.

Housing Santa Barbara Day (HSBD), is a day advocating for more affordable housing opportunities for all Santa Barbara residents from all income groups.   HSBD is a free public event for community members to connect with local non-profit agencies and service providers that are able to provide resources and guidance in the search for affordable

Come join us for an architectural walking tour of historic buildings in downtown Santa Barbara. Hear the rich anecdotal history of buildings such as de la Guerra Adobe, El Paseo, Meridian Studios, Lobero Theatre among others. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara offers its Sabado Architectural Walking Tour each Saturday beginning at 10:00am. Tour leaves

Presentado en español Bárbara Palomares Sánchez, PhD. Únase a nosotros aquí en SBMAL el sábado 19 de octubre a las 10 a.m. para la última de nuestra serie de conferencias Creando Conexiones. Le damos la bienvenida a Bárbara Palomares Sánchez, PhD, quien hablará sobre su libro “Nutka: una misión franciscana evangelizadora en la Alta California

No other cemetery can match the location, or the natural beauty of the Santa Barbara Cemetery--truly the last best place. Join David Petry, historian and author of "The Best Last Place: A History of the Santa Barbara Cemetery", for a guided tour of the historic resting place that has evolved dramatically since its origins. The

Reel in seafood, sun, and smiles! Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the commercial fishermen who harvest it at the 21st Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 19. This free event lures seafood lovers to one of our community’s most cherished events. Timed to celebrate the opening of lobster season, the

Join us every Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for a fun-filled Crafternoon in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. Theme for August: Exploring Emotions & Mindfulness This month, embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional exploration. Learn how

(Mom’s Campaign to Warn Young People of Adolescent Melanoma That Killed Her Daughter At Lacrosse Showdown At Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria)   A dedicated mother of a young woman who succumbed to a deadly form of cancer will take her story to attendees of the Adrenaline Lacrosse Santa Barbara Showdown at the Polo and

On October 19, 2024, join the Santa Barbara Vintners to celebrate 40 years of exceptional wines at the legendary festival featuring gourmet food, world-class wines, and entertainment. The Santa Barbara Vintners Association proudly announces the historic 40th annual celebration of Santa Barbara wines, slated for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m., with

In its 40th year, the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is truly the Original Santa Barbara Wine Festival. Taste wines from over 50+ wineries while you meet winemakers and owners who share the details of why our wines are among the most elegant and sophisticated. Enjoy the rare opportunity to taste an exceptional number of wines at the beautiful

The Santa Barbara Music Club celebrates its fifty-fifth season of serving the greater Santa Barbara community with free monthly concerts, Saturdays at 3:00.  Our opening concert will be performed at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Dr., Santa Barbara, on October 19 at 3:00 and will feature pianists Myroslava Kisilevitch and Natasha Kislenko performing a

Get in the Halloween Spirit with a fun, festive Dog Costume Contest co-hosted by Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara and SB Trapeze. This family-friendly event is free to attend, and all ages are welcome. The public can participate in the Dog Costume Contest or just watch the judging while enjoying the park amenities. Bring chairs

BREAKING BOUNDARIES: FULL CIRCLE BACK TO THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY VIP Opening Reception on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:30 to 5:30 featuring Peake Ranch Wines, Hors d’oeuvres, and discussion with Curator, Cheri Peake. Purchase tickets online. General reception opens 5:30 through 7:30.  General reception is free to the public. Learn about Channing Peake’s work, how

Enjoy FREE live music every Saturday at Paseo Nuevo! Come enjoy live music every Saturday at Paseo! Head over to our website to see the featured artist each week: https://www.paseonuevosb.com/events *Musicians will be set up at Center Court, on the patio next to the Captain Fatty's Beer Garden!

“Tchaikovsky poured his soul into his symphonies,” says Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti. “Symphonies that would express his inner anguish and romantic passions as no music had ever dared to.” Join Nir and The Symphony for an immersion into Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony on opening weekend. Nir takes you behind the notes to discover how

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on The Late Late Show, Netflix, Hulu, Last Comic Standing, Jimmy Kimmel, Parmount Network, TV Land, Apple TV+, SiriusXM and more. FEATURING: Jan Davidson, Brendan Scannell, Julie Weidmann, Sarah Lawrence and Jon Durnell. Come have some laughs and enjoy a delicious craft

A Living Exhibit! Friday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* visit www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty to see each week's times Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals.