1st Thursday Art Walk

Thursday, February 5, 5:00 PM

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. We hope you will join us to enjoy our beautiful downtown and all that it has to offer!

Learn more at: downtownsb.org/events/1st-thursday.

Call for Proposals: 2026 Downtown Activations Mini-Grants 

Deadline: February 9

The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites artists, creatives, organizations, and businesses to apply for 2026 Downtown Activation Mini-Grants. This program supports creative, community-focused activations on State Street and in downtown neighborhoods that enhance vibrancy and connection. Grants range from $250–$1,000, with marketing and permitting support included.

Eligible activations include pop-up performances, interactive art, family-friendly programming, cultural celebrations, wellness activities, and more. All activations must be free and open to the public.

Submit proposals to info@downtownsb.org.

Click here to learn more.

41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 4-14

Experience the magic of cinema at the 41st Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival from February 4 to 14! For 11 days, the city becomes a global hub for storytelling, showcasing over 200 films alongside exclusive celebrity tributes and industry panels. Whether you're attending a red carpet event or enjoying one of the many free community screenings, there is something for every film lover to enjoy.

See the full schedule at sbiff.org.

SOLSTICE Call for Artists 

Solstice invites artists of all kinds to paint a mini-elephant sculpture as part of the BIGGEST Little Elephant Parade™, a joyful community art project connected to the internationally acclaimed Elephant Parade™. Painted elephants will be showcased, shared widely, and auctioned in Spring 2026, with the winning artist earning the opportunity to paint a full-sized elephant, receive a stipend, and gain international recognition.

Artists can apply here.

Learn more at solsticeparade.com or email artstaff@solsticeparade.com.

Felting

Wednesday, January 28, 4:30 PM

Art & Soul, 1223 State St.

Learn all about the magic of felting. Experience how something so fluffy off a sheep can become as silky and lightweight as a scarf or as heavy and dense as a rug or yurt. It takes no special tools, just a creative spirit, a little water, soap, and elbow grease.

The Astonishing Tale of Ludmilla and Thad Welch

Wednesday, January 28, 5:30 PM

Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St.

Join Hattie Beresford as she shares a tale of starving artists whose devotion to their craft overcame inconceivable privation with inventiveness and a magical spirit of adventure.

Soil & Soul: Vegetarian Chef's Table at Finch & Fork with Story of Soil Wines

Thursday, January 29, 6:00 PM

Finch & Fork, 31 W. Carrillo St.

Join Finch & Fork for a nourishing vegetarian Chef's Table: Soil & Soul, in partnership with Jessica Gasca from Story of Soil Wine, on Thursday, January 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Kick off the new year with Finch & Fork's first dinner of their signature, community-centric Chef’s Table series. Celebrate Santa Barbara's unique terroir and bountiful farmlands at the fun-filled, communal table. The vegetarian meal will be crafted by Finch & Fork’s Executive Chef John Vasquez and guided by Jessica Gasca, the owner and winemaker of Story of Soil, dedicated to crafting low-intervention wines made with heart and soul. Taste through a dynamic flight of wines and hear about her story of soil alongside a nourishing plant-based meal.

Mania: The ABBA Tribute

Thursday, January 29, 7:30 PM

Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St.

Emporium presents Mania: The ABBA Tribute on Thursday, January 29, at 7:30 PM. Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With stunning costumes, energetic choreography, and impeccable musicianship, Mania recreates the magic of ABBA's music in all its glory.

Mighty Pilates Grand Opening

January 29-February 1

Mighty Pilates Studio, 1014 State St. #A

Join Mighty Pilates from January 29 to February 1 for their grand opening at 1014 State Street, and be among the first to experience their beautiful new studio designed for strength, movement, and mindful connection. They'll have a ribbon cutting (Thursday between 3:00 and 5:00 PM), fun activations with local vendors, a full schedule including FREE classes, many #giveaways, and light bites with sips throughout—all things you don't want to miss

"The Art of Resistance" Opening Reception

Friday, January 30, 2:30 PM

Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St.

"The Art of Resistance" show will take place in two spaces at the CAW, the first showing artworks reflecting the current political situation along with examples of local street protest signs. The second gallery will have an exhibit of "The Art of Propaganda"—a display of original WWI and WWII poster art reimagined for our current era. This gallery will also feature the colorful and striking protest art of Lawrence Wallin.

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The call for artists is now live. Go to artists-for-democracy.com/registration for more information.

Craft to Art, Art to Craft

Friday, January 30, 4:30 PM

Art & Soul, 1223 State St.

So many textures, so many colors, so many possibilities ... In this panel discussion, discover how exhibiting artists who work in concert with the various craft techniques in the repertoire of textiles approach their work and explore the range of how they think of themselves as artists and as craftspersons.



Artist Panelists: Barbara Booth, Tim Cardy, Kathy Leader, and Sherri West.

String Art Workshop

Friday, January 30, 5:00 PM

The Crafter's Library, 9 E. Figueroa St.

Ever wanted to try your hand at string art, or do you just want to hit something and make art? Now is your chance! Join The Crafter's Library and get to choose from a variety of designs by using one of their Knot Really Art kits. You can choose from every color in the rainbow to create your design. Their staff will walk you through the process from start to finish!

Open Mic Night & Art Gallery

Friday, January 30, 6:00 PM

Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St.

Take the stage and share your voice! All are invited to Santa Barbara Public Library's Open Mic, where all forms of expression are welcome, including spoken word, music, poetry, comedy, and dance.

Visual artists! Your eye of experience will accompany the resounding cadences on stage with your potent acrylics, timed shutters, and mosaic of collage—sound and vision braided together in an unbridled and attentive space of expression.

Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara's Medieval Concert

Friday, January 30, 7:00 PM

El Presidio Chapel, 123 E. Canon Perdido St.

The Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara invites you on an epic journey into the music of the Middle Ages. From lively dances to hauntingly beautiful tunes of the "Dark Ages," this exhilarating program draws from music from across England, Spain, France, Sweden, and beyond. Experience the rich blend of the orchestra's sweeping strings and primal drums alongside rare and captivating medieval instruments—including crumhorn, gemshorn, nyckelharpa, recorder, and gaitas—brought vividly to life in dynamic arrangements full of groove. A concert for lovers of history, adventure, and music you’ve truly never heard before.

Flow, Sit, Sing at Yoga Soup

Friday, January 30, 7:00 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Yoga Soup vinyasa teacher Elyse Grossman and seasoned musician Glen Phillips are happy to bring a collaborative offering to the studio. This two-hour program will feature a 45-minute all-level vinyasa flow and a 10-minute meditation led by Elyse. Glen will lead singing for the second hour. All voices and experience levels are welcome. Community singing removes the concept of audience and performer and seeks to restore the birthright of sharing the power of song with each other and for each other.

Ecstatic Dance Co-op, Healing Rhythms

Friday, January 30, 7:00 PM

The Dance Hub, 22 E. Victoria St.

Join The Dance Hub for a magical night of dance, music, and sound. DJ Turtle, serving some healing rhythms, and their featured special guest Mitsuko, offering a deeply transformative 20-minute closing gong soundscape. As the evening comes to a close, Mitsuko offers a womb-like, immersive gong experience designed to settle the nervous system and integrate the energy of the night.

Crochet a C2C Scarf!

Saturday, January 31, 10:30 AM

The Crafter's Library, 9 E. Figueroa St.

In this beginner/intermediate-level class, Andrew Rawls will walk you through the steps to crochet a beautiful corner-to-corner scarf! A basic knowledge of crochet is required (you have to know how to chain and do a double crochet). You are welcome to use your own yarn for this project, or you can purchase yarn for the project day of with a 10% discount off the yarn!

Please note materials are not included in this project.

Momentum Dance Company Presents Timeless: MDC's Season Twelve Company Concert

Saturday, January 31, 2:00 & 7:00 PM

Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo

Momentum Dance Company proudly presents Timeless: MDC's Season Twelve Company Concert, a milestone performance celebrating twelve unforgettable seasons of movement, growth, and artistry. This special event features two performances: the Junior Show at 2:00 PM and the Senior Show at 7:00 PM, each thoughtfully curated to showcase dancers at every stage of their journey. As the clock ticks through the evening, audiences will experience the full collection of Momentum Dance Company's Season 12 competitive repertoire, including breathtaking solos, duets, trios, and dynamic group works. Performed by dancers ages 6 to 18, the program blends jazz, hip hop, tap, lyrical, and contemporary styles, capturing moments that are bold, powerful, and truly timeless.

Holiday Gift Voucher

Valid until January 31

Drippin Chicken, 416 State St.

Give the gift of flavor this season with a Holiday Gift Voucher from Drippin Chicken. Enjoy BOGO 50% off, valid through January 31, 2026, and treat yourself or someone special to Nashville hot chicken favorites.

Screening of Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll and Q&A with Darrell McNeill of Santa Barbara Black Culture House

Sunday, February 1, 1:00 PM

Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St.

Santa Barbara Black Culture House, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library, will be presenting a free screening of "Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'N Roll," a documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Charles Edward Anderson Berry, immortalized simply as "Chuck," one of the founding fathers of rock 'n roll music.

Andy Fischer-Price Concert at Yoga Soup

Sunday, February 1, 7:00 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Andy Fischer-Price is a singer/songwriter living in Chimacum, WA, who sings songs in recognition and celebration of our inherent oneness. His music is a prayer for the healing and evolution of humanity, the breaking of intergenerational cycles of trauma, and the emergence of a world rooted in peace and freedom for all. Known for truly dynamic and memorable live performances, his visionary folk and medicine songs serve as invitations into the heart space and bridges between the mystical and material realms.

An Evening with Sons of Cream

Sunday, February 1, 7:30 PM

SOhO, 1221 State St.

Join SOhO for An Evening with Sons of Cream on Sunday, February 1st. Experience a powerful night of classic rock as the band takes the stage on their Half and Half Tour USA 2026, honoring the legacy of Cream while forging their own sound. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the show beginning at 7:30 PM.

"Layering" Exhibition

On Display until February 1

Art & Soul, 1223 State St.

Art & Soul is delighted to present the Santa Barbara Fiber Arts Guild Annual Member Show, on view from January 8 through February 1. This year's exhibition celebrates the richness and innovation of fiber arts through the theme Layering. Guild members interpret the concept through material, process, meaning, and technique—revealing how layers can inform both structure and storytelling. Featuring works by 50+ member artists, the exhibit showcases a wide spectrum of fiber-based media. The exhibition will also include workshops and live spinning and weaving demonstrations, along with hands-on opportunities for visitors to experience these techniques firsthand.

"ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE" art show

Thursday, February 5, 5:00 PM

Gallery 113, La Arcada Plaza 1114 State St.

Gallery 113 is proud to announce their 2nd annual Valentine's Day show! During February, and in addition to their regular exhibit, they will be celebrating Valentine's Day with a special show on the mezzanine level of the gallery. Go see the fabulous 'love' art created by talented artists from the Santa Barbara Art Association. The show opens February 5th. The artist reception takes place February 5th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Grab some beautiful artwork for your sweetie. The show will run through February 28th.

Les Ballets Africains Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures

Friday, February 6, 7:30 PM

The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.

A powerful blend of music, dance, and storytelling, the national ensemble of Guinea offers a vibrant reflection of the country's rich cultural heritage. Founded in 1952, Les Ballets Africains has earned international acclaim for its precision and artistry that transcends mere entertainment. With a legacy that spans continents and decades, their performances highlight traditional rhythms, striking choreography, and the dynamic interplay of movement and sound. This acclaimed ensemble of more than 40 dancers, singers, and musicians shares a living tradition—rooted in history, yet constantly evolving—through a program that celebrates the depth and diversity of West African performance.

FREE ongoing Health & Wellness Series

Saturday, February 7, 11:45 AM

Rilascio Chiropractic, 1221 State St. #200

Join a FREE ongoing Health & Wellness Series at Rilascio Chiropractic! Discover what's essential for health, healing, and well-being. Learn about the vital role of the nervous system and how to support healing from the inside out. Get to the root of symptoms and become something new! Ask questions, explore possibilities, and gain new perspectives on healing and beyond! The next class is Tuesday, February 7th, at 11:45 AM. Call now to reserve your spot: 805-899-3333. Space is limited—bring a friend!

Valentine's Bouquet Making

Saturday, February 7, 1:00 PM

Loubud Wines, 20 El Paseo

Join Loubud Wines for a lovely afternoon of Bouquet Making on February 7th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Create your own fresh flower bouquet to take home while sipping on a complimentary glass of Brut Rosé and enjoying a special package of Loubud Valentine's cookies. Enjoy a delightful afternoon of bubbles, fresh flowers, and delicious sugar cookies made by the talented Elise Greganti of The Witchy Baker!

Purchase Event Tickets: loubudwines.com/events.

Profs at the Pub with Dr. Joan Dudney

Monday, February 9, 6:30 PM

M. Special Brewing, 634 State St.

As climate change increases, extreme events like floods, fires, and droughts are reshaping the natural world. In some places, ecosystems are changing dramatically, while in others, nature persists and adapts. Despite widespread predictions of collapse, we still know surprisingly little about when and why these events occur. In this talk, Dr. Joan Dudney, Assistant Professor at UC Santa Barbara, takes audiences into the fascinating science of resilience. Drawing on cutting-edge research from ecosystems around the globe, she explores why some natural systems withstand extreme stress while others do not—and what these patterns can teach us about resilience more broadly. 

Rilascio Chiropractic 25th Anniversary "Friends and Family" Special Offer

Valid through February 11

Rilascio Chiropractic, 1221 State St. #200

Discover how Network Chiropractic and healing your nervous system can impact your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Take this opportunity to be part of their special "Friends & Family" event to receive a FREE 2-visit introduction, normally $368! Discover where in your nervous system you are holding stress and tension and what's at the core of your symptoms. This special, limited-time offer includes a complete consultation, spinal examination, and digital postural scan, as well as their state-of-the-art diagnostic scans. Thermography, which measures nerve stress; sEMG, which measures muscle stress and tension; and heart rate variability, as well as a 1-hour report of findings with the doctor. Let's Make 2026 Your Healthiest Year Yet! 

Call now to reserve your spot! 805-899-3333

Bluegrass Jam at The Blue Owl

Thursday, February 12, 6:00 PM

The Blue Owl, 5 W. Canon Perdido St.

Blue Grass Jam is BACK at The Blue Owl for more bluegrass jams in 2026! Join them and grab your instruments, your voices, and the songs that you know and love, and let's continue to build this community and grow your knowledge of acoustic roots music together!

Second and fourth Thursdays, same time, same channel.

Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner at Finch & Fork

Saturday, February 14, 5:00 PM

Finch & Fork, 31 W. Carrillo St.

Enjoy an evening of indulgence at Finch & Fork with a special Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner on Saturday, February 14, with reservations available from 5:00 to 8:30 PM. Celebrate love this Valentine's Day over a tantalizing three-course prix fixe dinner, priced at $132 per person, featuring thoughtfully crafted dishes by Chef John Vasquez that highlight Santa Barbara's seasonal, fresh ingredients. Savor every bite and sip with an optional wine pairing priced at $40, designed to enhance every flavor to create a uniquely delicious and indulgent experience. 

I Love My Library

February 1-14

This Valentine's Day, celebrate the people who make our libraries welcoming for everyone by sharing why you love the Santa Barbara Public Library! From February 1 through February 14, Valentine-themed collection boxes will be placed at participating local businesses and schools throughout Santa Barbara. At each location, pre-printed postcards with thoughtful prompts will be available to make writing a valentine message to the library easy and accessible for all ages. These messages will be used in ongoing advocacy efforts to demonstrate broad public support for libraries.

High Tea for Valentine's Day at Andersen's!

February 1-15

Andersen's Danish Bakery, 1106 State St.

Celebrate love and friendship with Andersen's Valentine's High Tea, a beautifully curated, love-filled experience perfect for sharing with friends, family, or a romantic partner. Enjoy an elegant spread of Valentine's pastries, apple strudels, heart-shaped cookies, scones with marmalades, fresh fruit, savory tea sandwiches, and your choice of tea service, paired with a bottle of champagne or sparkling cider. Available for in-store dining or as a to-go kit, served daily after 2:00 PM.

Jardin Nocturne Exhibition

On Display until February 21

Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery, 33 W. Anapamu St.

Jardin Nocturne by French artist Dora Vital, curated by Jen Huang Bogan, features her atmospheric paintings that explore light and shadow through layered compositions, offering meditative visions where floral forms, shifting darkness, and poetic depth evoke renewal, introspection, and the quiet beauty that emerges from the night.

The Artist's Way: 8 Week Course

Mondays, January 12-March 2, 5:15 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Based upon the book The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, this 8-week course is a transformative journey of self-discovery designed to cultivate creative flow and inspiration for personal fulfillment. Anyone can benefit regardless of whether you consider yourself "creative" or an "artist."

​The Artist's Way guides you to connect with your innate creativity and natural sense of wonder and inspiration.

CEC Climate Stewards Course: Winter 2026

January 27-March 17

Taking bold measures to stop the climate crisis requires many of us—nonprofit leaders and staff, professionals, business owners, recent college graduates, retirees, high school students, and community members—to work together. With recent federal rollbacks threatening hard-won climate progress, there has never been a more critical time to take meaningful local action. Register to join a cohort of motivated changemakers, explore climate solutions through lessons and field trips, and design a personal Stewardship Project that makes a difference in your community. 

CEC's Climate Stewards certification course is offered in September, January, and April. The winter 2026 cohort will begin on Tuesday, January 27, and end on Tuesday, March 17. Classes are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Learn more at: CEC’s Climate Stewards Certification Program.

"Jeff Bridges-Pictures" Exhibition

On Display until April 30

Tamsen Gallery, 1309 State St.

Tamsen Gallery is honored to host the exhibition "Jeff Bridges—Pictures." This is an exhibition of the photography of Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges. Join Tamsen Gallery for this unique look into the world of moviemaking. This will be his first exhibition in his hometown of Santa Barbara. The exhibition will run from January 18th through April 30th.

"The Gift: New Additions to our Story" Exhibition

On Display until May 31

Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St.

Since their founding in 1932, collecting and preserving the material and written history of the Santa Barbara area has been at the core of their institution's purpose, and that task is ongoing to this day.  Every year the Historical Museum adds to the ever-growing collections to better illuminate and share this rich history. This exhibition highlights just some of the gifts they have added recently thanks to the generosity of the community.

"Ludmilla Pilat Welch: Serene Santa Barbara" Exhibition

On Display until May 31

Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St.

Plein air painter Ludmilla Pilat Welch moved to Santa Barbara in 1905 and became fascinated with the area's remaining adobes. Her renderings are an important historic record, as many of these remnants of Santa Barbara's past slowly disappeared from the landscape.

Locals Night

Mondays, 5:00 PM

Finch & Fork, 31 W. Carrillo St.

Cheers to our locals throughout the Santa Barbara community! Join Finch & Fork every Monday for 20% off your bill, excluding happy hour.

Weekly Free Guided Meditation and Live Music

Mondays, 7:00 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Join Yoga Soup Monday nights at 7:00 PM for a free guided meditation that often includes live music, storytelling, reiki, and sound bath with Radhule Weininger PHD, MD and Anahita Navab Holden, PhD of Mindful Heart Programs.

Trivia Night at M. Special Brewing

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM

M. Special Brewing, 634 State St.

Enjoy every Wednesday at 6:30 PM at M. Special Brewing Company a free, live multimedia trivia night hosted by comedian Courtney Rainwater. Eat, drink, think, and win!

Music Bingo

Wednesdays, 7:00 PM

Institution Ale Co., 516 State St.

Join Institution Ale on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM for a music bingo night. Music Bingo is just like normal bingo, but your bingo card will be full of song names. Listen to the music, fill out your card, and win prizes! There will be a new musical theme each week. It is free to play, but players must be 21+ to win a prize.

Crochet Club

Thursdays, 5:00 PM

The Crafter's Library, 9 E. Figueroa St.

Join the Crochet Club every Thursday at The Crafter's Library! Grab your hooks, needles, or anything that tangles yarn—Crochet Club at The Crafter’s Library is calling your name! Whether you're a total newbie who just learned what a slipknot is, or a seasoned pro with a stash that could open its own store, they've got a seat for you. Knit, crochet, weave, or just untangle your life (or your skeins) with fellow fiber fanatics in a cozy, laughter-filled space. Share tips, swap yarn, and show off your latest masterpiece—or happy accident. Go for the stitches, stay for the stories, and leave with a few new friends (and probably more yarn than you came with).

Weekly Men's Group at Yoga Soup

Thursdays, 5:30 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Join Yoga Soup to co-create a brave space to share challenges, gain perspective, and build resilience. Connect with other men navigating this life, examining purpose, career, interpersonal relationships, and much more. Get the support you need to process emotions, gain practical tools to reduce stress, and cultivate inner strength in order to live more authentically.

Thursdays #1 Stand-up Comedy Show – SB Comedy Night

Thursdays, 7:30 PM

The Red Piano, 519 State St.

Enjoy every Thursday the world-famous Red Piano VIP Backstage Comedy Club and laugh with Santa Barbara locals and tourists all night long! Santa Barbara Comedy Night offers you a perfect night out for world-class laughs at local hometown prices, ensuring you get the best value for your entertainment night out.

Every Thursday night, professional stand-up comedians perform their headliner, featured, and opener comedy shows.

Magic On State St. Fridays at Satellite Wine Bar

Fridays, 6:15 PM

Satellite, 1117 State St.

Magic Happens at Satellite Wine Bar!

Join Satellite and enjoy close up magic and mentalism with Gene Urban, a professional magician who calls Santa Barbara home!

Karaoke Fridays on State

Fridays, 6:30 PM

Longoria Wines, 732 State St.

Join Longoria Wines and enjoy every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at their State St. location singing your heart out! Glass specials and bottle discounts every week. Hosted by El Karaoke.

Saturday Architectural Walking Tour

Saturdays, 10:00 AM

Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, 229 E. Victoria St.

Join the architectural walking tour of historic buildings in downtown Santa Barbara and hear the rich anecdotal history of buildings such as de la Guerra Adobe, El Paseo, Meridian Studios, and the Lobero Theatre, among others.

The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara offers its Sabado Architectural Walking Tour each Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM. The tour leaves from the City Hall steps adjacent to de la Guerra Plaza and is 1.5–2hours long. The suggested donation is $20 per person.

Dance Hive: Ecstatic Dance

Sundays, 12:30 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Santa Barbara Dance Hive invites you to celebrate life through movement! They gather Sundays as a community for a conscious dance journey that welcomes authentic expression, freedom of movement, and embodied connection.

Your entry fee is tax deductible! Dance Hive is hosted by INSPIRATIA, a registered 501c3 charitable organization.

Learn more at: Inspiratia.org.

Live Music on State

Sundays, 3:00 PM

Longoria Wines, 732 State St.

Join Longoria Wines for live music every Sunday afternoon from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM with music each week from various local singer-songwriters. Enjoy glass specials and lose yourself in song and wine!

Creative Writing Night at Casa Agria

2nd Monday Each Month

Casa Agria, 418 State St.

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Casa Agria is thrilled to invite you to an enchanting evening of Creative Writing, in collaboration with Lowstate Writing Salon. Join them from 7:00 to 9:00 PM for an immersive exploration of the theme of Emergency. It's the perfect opportunity to harness the power of your imagination and let your thoughts flow freely onto the page.

Dive deep into the world of storytelling, and let the theme inspire and guide your literary endeavors. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this event promises to cultivate an environment where your creativity can flourish. They can't wait to see the unique stories and perspectives that will emerge from this gathering.

Free Old Town Walking Tour

Reserve your spot here.

715 State St.

This 2-hour tour explores the history of the lower blocks of State Street with special attention paid to the Spanish-Colonial style of architecture, the Brinkerhoff Victorian District, and three of Jeff Shelton's residential projects, including the famous "Dr. Seuss" house. On weekday tours, they often visit Jeff's studio. The tour starts at 10:00 AM at 715 State St. Combine the tour with a birthday or anniversary and receive a free McConnell's ice cream! Reservations required.

Where Community Meets Climate Action

Community Environmental Council's Environmental Hub, 1219 State St.

Turn your next gathering into a catalyst for change. The Community Environmental Council's Environmental Hub in downtown Santa Barbara offers sustainably designed, flexible venues for gatherings of all kinds. From meetings and conferences to receptions and film screenings, every booking supports bold, equitable climate solutions and helps grow a community of changemakers. 

State Street Flag Program

SBIFF flags will be flying on State Street from 01/28 - 02/17.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a non-profit arts and educational organization dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in independent and international cinema. Over the past 40 years, SBIFF has become one of the top 10 film festivals in the United States – attracting 100,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes and symposiums, fulfilling their mission to engage, enrich, and inspire the Santa Barbara community through film.

Learn more at: sbiff.org.

Interested in learning more about the State Street Flag Program? Click here or e-mail flags@downtownsb.org.