What’s Happening in Downtown Santa Barbara: February 12-18

The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to enjoy the final days of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival while celebrating Valentine’s Day with a variety of activities happening downtown.

The full list of events can be found in our weekly e-newsletter here: conta.cc/46bHDAj

Featured Events:

• Ambition After Hrs: A Women’s Business Social at Jamie Slone Wines (Thursday, February 12, 5:00 PM)
• Santa Barbara Comedy Club – Ahmed Ahmed Santa Barbara Comedy Valentines Show at Speakeasy Comedy Bar (Friday, February 13, 7:00 PM)
• Truffle Pairing at Frequency Wines (February 13-16)
• Figure Drawing Workshop at The Community Arts Workshop (Saturday, February 14, 9:00 AM)
• Mosaic Makers Hub at Mosaic Locale (Saturday, February 14, 10:00 AM)
• Santa Barbara Symphony- Romantic Hollywood at The Granada Theatre (Saturday, February 14, 7:30 PM – Sunday, February 15, 3:00 PM)
• Swing Dance Social Fundraiser at the Center Stage Theater (Sunday, February 15, 7:00 PM)
• Mardi Grass Celebration at The Palace Grill (Tuesday, February 17, 5:00 PM)

Upcoming & Ongoing Initiatives:

• I Love My Library (February  1–14): Visit local businesses to sign a postcard supporting the Santa Barbara Public Library.
• 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival (February 4–14): 11 days of world premieres, red carpets, and free community screenings.
• Valentine’s High Tea at Andersen’s Danish Bakery (February 1–15): Enjoy heart-shaped cookies, apple strudels, tea sandwiches, champagne, and more, every day after 2:00 PM.
• Jardin Nocturne Exhibition at Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery (On Display until February 21): Atmospheric paintings by French artist Dora Vital that explore light and shadow, curated by Jen Huang Bogan.
• LIT: Love, Illumination, Transcendence Exhibition at Art & Soul (On Display until March 1): Sculptural works by Rod Lathim using repurposed vintage instruments.
• 24th Annual Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour (Thursday, April 30, 5:30 PM): Tickets are now on sale for downtown’s  culinary and artistic adventure.
• “Jeff Bridges-Pictures” Exhibition at Tamsen Gallery (On Display until April 30): The first hometown exhibition of Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges’ photography.
• “The Gift: New Additions to our Story” Exhibition at Santa Barbara Historical Museum (On Display until May 31): Highlighting community gifts that illuminate local history.
• “Ludmilla Pilat Welch: Serene Santa Barbara” Exhibition at Santa Barbara Historical Museum (On Display until May 31): Historic plein air renderings of Santa Barbara’s iconic adobes.

View the complete What’s Happening e-newsletter here: conta.cc/46bHDAj

Sign-up for the What’s Happening e-newsletter here: www.downtownsb.org/subscribe

Interested in highlighting your event on the “What’s Happening Downtown” e-newsletter? Email your downtown happening to Maria@downtownsb.org.