What’s Happening in Downtown Santa Barbara: February 6-11

 The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to enjoy a vibrant week of events, featuring the 41st Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the 1st Thursday Art Walk, and early Valentine’s Day activities.

The full list of events can be found in our weekly e-newsletter here: conta.cc/3LISs5Q

Featured Events:

• Don McLean at the Lobero Theatre (Friday, February 6, 7:30 PM)

• Resin Charcuterie Board Class at The Crafter’s Library (Saturday, February 7, 11:45 AM)

• Valentine’s Bouquet Making at Loubud Wines (Saturday, February 7, 1:00 PM)

• Colors of Love, Valentine Multicultural Dance Show at Center Stage Theater (Saturday, February 7, 7:30 PM)

• Dr. Joan Dudney at M. Special Brewing (Monday, February 9, 6:30 PM)

• Nick Offerman: Big Woodchuck – An Evening of Comedy at the Lobero Theatre (Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 PM)

Upcoming & Ongoing Initiatives:

• 2026 Downtown Activation Mini-Grants: DSBIA is offering $250–$1,000 grants to fund creative, free public activations. Deadline: February 9. Submit to info@downtownsb.org.
• 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 premier 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.

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