Greetings, Santa Barbara Black Culture House supporters!   It's Darrell and Sally back for another Black History Month season of programming. It's been a while since we last made contact. We're looking forward to engaging you all once again!   We are launching this season's events under the theme "!00 Years of Black History Month," […]

Led by World Tango Champions and featuring an ensemble of exceptional dancers, a powerhouse singer and a live band performing Astor Piazzolla’s revolutionary nuevo tango, this breathtaking, high-octane performance captures the seductive pulse of Buenos Aires SUMMARY UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Tango After Dark Sun, Feb 1 | 2 p.m. | 7 p.m. | The Lobero […]

🌿 Monthly Healing Journey: Breathwork & Sound February Theme: The Soft Opening – Making Space A 90-minute somatic, grounding experience to support nervous-system repair, emotional clarity, and inner ease. Each month features a different theme inspired by internal developments and seasonal changes. Self 🌊 February invites a slower pace — a soft opening before movement.Through […]

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.

This nondenominational Full Moon Meditation is designed for both novice and experienced meditators. The program will take place Sunday, February 1st, from 5~6 PM at Unity of Santa Barbara. This workshop will be conducted by Tom Gore O'Brien, a Santa Barbara native who has been facilitating meditation programs for over 30 years. Tom is a […]

Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while also setting boundaries, supporting siblings, and managing your own self-care. This is a HYBRID drop-in support group that meets weekly. WHEN: Mondays at 12:00pm WHERE: HYBRID -- Zoom OR In-person/1528 Chapala St, Suite 203, Santa Barbara REGISTRATION […]

For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge.  Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while also setting boundaries, supporting siblings, and managing your own self-care. This is a HYBRID drop-in support group that meets weekly.   WHEN: Mondays at 12:00pm […]

UCSB Library is pleased to present Heejung Kim (Psychological and Brain Sciences) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Winter 2026. In her talk, “Culture and Social Support: Implications for Health and Well-Being,” she explores how relationships lie at the heart of human life, strongly influencing our health and well-being. Yet what counts as a “good […]

Experience Miracle Mondays with Jacob at Unity of Santa Barbara the first Monday of each month at 7 PM! Jacob Glass is the author of a dozen books on spirituality and mysticism. He has been lecturing at Unity Santa Barbara since 1990. Miracle Mondays continue this tradition of meditation, laughter, healing and sharing of universal spiritual […]

Tue, Feb 03, 2026 , 10:00am-11:15am   Location Grace Fisher's Clubhouse 120 South Hope Avenue Unit F118 Santa Barbara, CA   Price Free—Please RSVP   "Whether you are contemplating a Change of your living environment OR Your future Health Care Wishes... This is a program you should not miss!  Your plans and wishes made in the past […]

Tue, Feb 03, 2026 , 1:30pm-3:00pm   Location Cody's Cafe 4898 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93111   Price Free—Please RSVP   "Whether you are contemplating a Change of your living environment OR Your future Health Care Wishes... This is a program you should not miss!  Your plans and wishes made in the past should […]

Ready to roll, squish, and sculpt? Join us for a creative drop-in clay session where kids ages 6–14 can hand-build their own unique pottery piece, from tiny creatures to mini bowls and beyond! With guidance from our instructors, students will learn essential clay techniques like pinching, coiling, and texturing using high-quality air-dry clay and fun […]

para padres de jovenes de 10 a 18 anos... FECHA/HORA: 1st & 3rd MARTES • 6:00PM-7:30PM • 2x mes • grupo sin cita previa UBICACIÓN: EN PERSONA • asistir en persona • YouthWell office, 1528 Chapala St, Suite 203 **registrarse para el grupo** DESCRIPCIÓN:  Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que […]

With Julieta BARRIONUEVO & Alejandro DEOCCA New and exciting offering. In GOLETA! The Good Land Every TUESDAY in March, April and May 6:00 pm - Absolute Beginners 7:00 pm - 15 minute Practica for Beginners and Advanced 7:15 pm - Intermediate/Advanced 8:15 pm - 15 minute Practica *** NO PARTNER NEEDED *** Pricing: $15 Absolute Beginners $25 Int/Advanced $30 for both classes $25 […]

Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara. Support group for Spanish speaking parents of youth, ages 10-18, held weekly in-person in Santa Barbara.   Un grupo de desarrollo de habilidades para que los padres aborden los desafíos diarios […]

Tuesday February 3, 2026 - 6:00 PM Chaucer's Bookstore (3321 State Street) hosts Brian Schaefer for a book talk and signing of Town & Country. Joining the author in conversation is Mashey Bernstein. Book Description A 2025 MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK: Town & Country • LGBTQReads• Kirkus Reviews  “Rich in sex and social intrigue.” —The New York Times A “big-hearted […]

Step into a weekly gathering where science meets spirit and ancient wisdom blends with modern research to push the boundaries of traditional personal development. This immersive experience is designed to help you release stress, reconnect with your body, and unlock a deeper sense of presence through the power of breathwork, embodiment practices, and conscious conversation. […]

A soul-stirring reckoning with American history led by powerhouse vocalist Davóne Tines and period-instrument trailblazers Ruckus SUMMARY UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Ruckus and Davóne Tines, bass-baritone in What Is Your Hand in This? Tue, Feb 3 | 7 p.m. | Hahn Hall In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visionary bass-baritone Davóne Tines joins forces […]

Oscar Nominee for Best Animated Film LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN with FREE ADMISSION   Thursday, February 5 11:00am Arlington Theatre 1317 State St.Seating is first-come first-served following passholders The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops […]

For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette's, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to prioritize your own self-care and wellness while learning tips from other parents. *Focus on specific needs of parents raising neurodiverse youth: emotional regulation, time management, […]

This event is for someone with a high interest in single-origin dark chocolate, where it comes from, how it's processed and the technicalities behind making shiny, lusciously smooth chocolate from what starts as a small, bitter bean. You’ll get to taste chocolate at every stage, from bean to bar (including sampling through all our single […]

4-Time Oscar Nominee F1 Followed by a conversation with Jerry Bruckheimer   with FREE ADMISSION   Thursday, February 5 2:00pm Arlington Theatre 1317 State St.Seating is first-come first-served following passholders*A limited amount of priority admission tickets available.  GET PRIORITY TICKETS HERE Racing Legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed into leading a struggling Formula 1 team  — […]

Reception: First Thursday, February 5th, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Event Location: Faulkner Gallery, 40 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Open to the Public: Thursday Feb 5 – Friday Feb 27, 2026 Reception: First Thursday – Feb 5, 2026  4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Experience the artistry and vision of contemporary architecture at the AIA Santa Barbara […]

TeenWell for teens, ages 14-18 years old... DATE/TIME: THURSDAYS • 4:30PM-5:45PM • weekly - LOCATION: attend in-person at OpenMinds, 1919 State St. REGISTER > email: intake@openminds.clinic call: 805-500-3131 - DESCRIPTION: Join our DBT support group for incoming 9th-12th graders, where you'll learn valuable skills to regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and improve relationships. Build a life worth living through practical, supportive guidance in a safe […]

1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and venues offer free access to visual and performing arts in a fun and social environment. Venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. […]

Thirsty Thursday ~ $5 Wine Tasting & $5 Glasses Every Thursday | 12pm - close (8pm)   Kick back and relax each week at Carr Winery with Thirsty Thursdays from 12pm - close. Enjoy $5 wine tastings and $5 glasses while chill lo-fi and house beats create the perfect midweek reset.    Free Admission, 21+

Every 1st Thursday of the month come enjoy a FREE 90 minute painting class at the Paseo Nuevo!   As a part of Downtown Santa Barbara 1st Thursday Art Walk, Paint at Paseo is a 90-minute painting class provided by artists at MCASB.   Each month, different local artists will lead you through a 90-minute […]

1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and venues offer free access to visual and performing arts in a fun and social environment. Venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. […]

At Art & Soul Gallery -Opening February 5th – March 1, 2026 “LIT: Love, illumination, Transcendence” opens First Thursday February 5th at Art and Soul Gallery at 1323 State Street in Santa Barbara, just in time for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Drawing on more than 45 years as a storyteller in the theatre, […]

A Curated Singles Experience for Meaningful Connection | Presented by Amador Matchmaking We welcome you to attend our annual Meet Your Match Valentine’s event, offering a relaxed, well-designed way to meet someone new without the pressure of apps or awkward mixers. This evening is for people who enjoy good conversation, great wine, and a social atmosphere that […]

Join us on a beautifully paired wine and chocolate experience. This guided tour walks you through the chocolate making process, from bean to bar! Taste the cacao every step of the way and finish with a chocolate and beverage tasting that excitingly pairs three truffles with three sustainably-made, small production wines, selected and poured by […]

Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7 PM  The historic Lobero Theatre is proud to be hosting Spotlight Santa Barbara’s  newly envisioned speaker series. Launched by Public Policy Professor and Montecito Water District Board  Member Brian Goebel and Montecito Journal Community Voice contributor Jeff Giordano, Spotlight promises to  introduce nationally recognized thought leaders that “provoke thought […]

Superstar mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and the genre-defying string trio Time for Three present Emily – No Prisoner Be, a semi-staged song cycle composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts that explores identity, freedom and nature through the words of Emily Dickinson SUMMARY UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano, and Time for Three in Emily – No Prisoner Be Thu, […]

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening May through August   *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   See each week's program time: https://www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty/   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center.   Going Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. […]

Thursday Night, tourists & locals unite at the Red Piano, home to some of the world’s best entertainers, expect surprise performances. Come laugh and enjoy stand-up comedians performing their newest jokes and comedy live on the road to stand-up comedy specials, concerts, and comedy venues worldwide. Expect surprise performances and special shows dedicated to Santa […]

4-time Oscar Nominee THE SECRET AGENT with FREE ADMISSION   Friday, February 6 2:00pm Arlington Theatre 1317 State St.Seating is first-come first-served following passholders In 1977, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being […]

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 […]

Shrunken Heads Production Company, a completely student-run organization, with support from the UC Santa Barbara Department of Music, is thrilled to present Footloose: The Musical at Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall with a Prom-Themed Opening Night Gala. PERFORMANCE DATE, TIME, and LOCATION February 6th, 7:00 pm (Prom-Themed Gala immediately following show) February 7th, 12:00 pm & […]

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening May through August   *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   See each week's program time: https://www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty/   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center.   Going Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. […]

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.

EARL MINNIS PRESENTS and Lobero Theatre Foundation present Don McLean Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM EARL MINNIS PRESENTS and Lobero Theatre Foundation present Don McLean on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The legendary singer-songwriter emerged from the ‘60s folk revival as a gifted troubadour whose early years were shaped by a […]

Join us bright and early at the SYHS Pool Deck on Saturday, February 7, for a fun, chilly dip in the pool - followed by hot coffee, cocoa, and donuts - and a BIG announcement about the future SYV Community Aquatics Complex! This is a free and family-friendly event for the whole community! Please RSVP […]

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.

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 […]

Join us every Saturday for crafting and creative fun in the Explore Ecology Makerspace! For ages 5 and up. Please note that our Makerspace is located upstairs.

This Free Event on Saturday February 7th from 11am - 3pm will be held in Lompoc this year Featuring 60+ Organizations, Health Services, Food, Kids Activities, Music, Door Prizes, and More   WHO: CommUnify  WHAT: 211 Community Day Celebration  WHEN: Saturday, February 7, 2026 ~ 11:00am - 3:00pm  WHERE: Dick DeWees Community Center 1120 W. Ocean […]

Join Pico for a special  Know Thy Farmer Lunch with Winfield Farm on Saturday, February 7 from 1:00-3:30pm! Located in the Pico garden and priced at $62 per person, this lunch will feature a tasty three-course, wine-paired lunch featuring pork from Mangalitsa pigs from friends Bruce and Diane Steele at Winfield Farms. The menu will […]

Local authors Max Talley & D.J. Palladino in conversation about their novels, Peace, Love & Haight, and Nothing That Is Ours. They will both read, answer questions, and sign their various books. Free event, open to the public. Tecolote Book Shop: 1470 E Valley Rd #52, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Shrunken Heads Production Company, a completely student-run organization, with support from the UC Santa Barbara Department of Music, is thrilled to present Footloose: The Musical at Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall with a Prom-Themed Opening Night Gala. PERFORMANCE DATE, TIME, and LOCATION February 6th, 7:00 pm (Prom-Themed Gala immediately following show) February 7th, 12:00 pm & […]

With Breathtaking Technique And Unmistakable Charm, One Of The Premier Bel Canto Tenors Of Our Time Performs Selections By Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini And Gounod Alongside Classic Spanish Songs From Childhood In His Native Peru SUMMARY UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Juan Diego Flórez, tenor Sat, Feb 7 | 7 p.m. | The Lobero Theatre One of the most […]

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening May through August   *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   See each week's program time: https://www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty/   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center.   Going Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. […]

Welcome to the sexiest night out in Santa Barbara. Dinner and Comedy at the majestic Waterfront.  Come ready for a night of laughter, fun, and a delicious meal on the beautiful waterfront. Bring your friends, your date, or meet one this Saturday Night. Expect to have a night you won't forget! Experience a hilarious lineup […]