Downtown Salsa & Bachata Dancing

Every Wednesday in April, 6:00 PM

In front of M. Special, 634 State St.

Join us every Wednesday in April to enjoy free salsa & bachata lessons in front of M. Special (634 State Street) led by the amazing Brenda Ruiz from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by open dancing from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is open to the public and free of charge. M. Special and Downtown Eats will offer food and drink specials throughout the evening.

The 24th Annual Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour

Thursday, April 30, 5:30 PM

Various Locations Downtown

Calling all food, wine, and art enthusiasts! The highly anticipated Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour is back and better than ever. Join us on Thursday, April 30th, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM for an extraordinary culinary and artistic adventure through the heart of downtown.

Stroll through downtown venues as they transform into pop-up galleries and tasting rooms. Sip world-class wines, sample signature bites from local restaurants, and experience live art. The celebration continues back at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum! Enjoy a high-energy finale featuring even more local delectables, art, music, and a silent auction.

Get your tickets here!

La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture

April 10-12,

Faulkner Gallery & Towbes Plaza, 40 E. Anapamu St.

La Piazza, a new Italian Music and Food Festival, will premiere April 10-12, at the Santa Barbara Public Library's Faulkner Gallery and Towbes Plaza. The free, three-day celebration will highlight Italy's rich musical heritage, its vibrant culinary traditions, and the spirit of community that connects all.

Artist Talk – Cynthia James

Sunday, April 12, 4:00 PM

Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery, 33 W. Anapamu St.

Seimandi & Leprieur, the French contemporary art gallery tucked into downtown Santa Barbara just steps from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, will host an Artist Talk with painter Cynthia James on Sunday, April 12, at 4:00 PM. The conversation takes place within the gallery's fourth exhibition, Shapes of Surrealism, which brings together six contemporary artists exploring surrealism as a living, evolving field of perception. Through automatic drawing, illusionistic imagery, and imagined botanical worlds, the exhibition evokes shifting inner landscapes where reality quietly slips out of focus. During the talk, Cynthia James will reflect on the luminous vegetal universes that inhabit her paintings, sharing insights into her creative process and the inspirations that shape her work. Guests are warmly invited to join the conversation and enjoy refreshments in the gallery.

Wine & Fire On The Road in Santa Barbara

Saturday, April 18, 2:00 PM

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

Experience Wine & Fire On the Road as the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance brings its signature summer celebration to Santa Barbara, showcasing their world-class wines from California's most exciting cold-climate winegrowing region. Join the Santa Barbara Historical Museum on April 18, where Wine & Fire On the Road Santa Barbara features 20+ wineries and their owners and winemakers pouring newly released Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs alongside a vibrant and diverse selection of sparkling wines and distinctive Rhône varieties—each shaped by the region's famous "refrigerated sunlight" climate.

Private Offices in Downtown Santa Barbara

April promotion available

Workzones, 351 Paseo Nuevo

Looking for a quiet, professional place to work and meet clients? Workzones offers private, fully furnished offices designed for focus, privacy, and a client-ready environment. Ideal for lawyers, consultants, and remote professionals who need more than a home office.

Flexible terms. Move-in ready. Schedule a tour and find your space.

Where Santa Barbara's Important Meetings Happen

Workzones, 351 Paseo Nuevo

Host your next meeting, mediation, or offsite in a space designed for focus and productivity. Workzones offers private, fully equipped conference rooms and event space with on-site support, flexible setups, and a professional environment that helps teams align, plan, and move forward.

Book your next meeting with confidence.

The True Story of Fremont, Foxen and the San Marcos Pass

Wednesday, April 8, 11:00 AM

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

In early December, 1846, "The Pathfinder," Lt. Col. John C. Frémont, and his recently assembled California Battalion were encamped some 20 miles below Mission San Juan Bautista. Their goal? Head south and liberate Santa Barbara and then Los Angeles from the forces of General José María Flores and claim California for the United States. To do so, for the next twenty-five days Frémont and his men would embark on a historic march of 230 miles culminating in a Christmas Day descent from the Santa Ynez Mountains in a torrential rainstorm. According to legend, Benjamin Foxen warned Frémont of a trap at Gaviota Pass and then led Frémont and the battalion safely over the "San Marcos Pass."

Good Vibrations Sound Bath Santa Barbara

Wednesday, April 8, 6:00 PM

Drift Santa Barbara, 524 State St.

Unwind and recharge with the transformative power of sound. Drift x Sol Seek invites you to experience a sound bath like no other, where crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes work their magic to help you find deep relaxation. Whether you're looking to ease anxiety, improve your sleep, or simply sink into a state of calm, this sensory journey will leave you feeling refreshed and restored.

Marshall Crenshaw with James Mastro

Wednesday, April 8, 7:15 PM

SOhO, 1221 State St.

Born in 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, Marshall Crenshaw learned to tune a guitar correctly at age ten and has been trying ever since. His first big break came in 1978 playing John Lennon in "Beatlemania," first as an understudy in New York, then in the West Coast company, followed by a national touring company. Removing himself from that situation in Feb. 1980, Marshall settled in New York City. Enthralled by the hyper-diverse musical culture of the city and the local rock scene in particular, Marshall formed a rock and roll band with brother Robert on drums and Chris Donato on bass.

Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane

Wednesday, April 8, 7:30 PM

The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.

In this rare and powerful collaboration, trumpeter Terence Blanchard and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane join forces to celebrate and reimagine the legacies of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, two jazz titans who forever changed the sound of American music.

Christopher F. Jones Lecture: The Invention of Infinite Growth

Thursday, April 9, 6:30 PM

CEC's Environmental Hub, 1219 State St.

Join CEC and UC Santa Barbara's Center for Restorative Environmental Work (CREW) Lab of CLAIR for an eye-opening lecture with author and environmental historian Christopher F. Jones. In his latest book, The Invention of Infinite Growth, he explores how the relentless drive for economic growth is pushing ecological limits. CEC invites readers, environmental enthusiasts, and all curious minds to come and engage with key questions about sustainability, Earth's future, and how the choices you make as a society affect your world.

Ralph Barbosa - The Red 40 Tour

Thursday, April 9, 7:30 PM

The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St.

One of the shyest attention hogs to ever do comedy, Ralph Barbosa's disarming and laid-back style has made him a stand-out on stage, on TV, and as host of the Formula Bean YouTube channel. Ralph was selected as one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch for 2024 and premiered his second hour-long stand-up special, "Ralph Barbosa: Planet Bosa," in 2025.

Vitalant Blood Drive at Paseo Nuevo

Friday, April 10, 11:00 AM

Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo

The Vitalant bloodmobile will return to Paseo Nuevo on Friday, April 10, from 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM, inviting community members to make a lifesaving impact through blood donation. To further encourage participation, donors who give blood between April 6 and April 30 will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $10,000 gift cards. This opportunity applies to donations made at any Vitalant blood drive or donation center, including the Paseo Nuevo event.

Sewing 101

Friday, April 10, 1:30 PM

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

In this class you'll learn the basics of sewing, from how to choose and prepare your fabric to how to wind a bobbin and thread the machines to how to sew a perfect hem! You'll leave with an awesome drawstring pouch.

Musical Performance: Amore Italiano: Rome, Cinema, and Music

Friday, April 10, 3:30 PM

Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St.

Kick off La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture with an inaugural musical performance accompanied by curated projections from iconic Italian films. This event is free and open to the public.

Kale Disco 2026

Friday, April 10, 5:30 PM

Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St.

Rooted Santa Barbara County presents the exciting return of Kale Disco, with groovy music, sparkling plant-based dining, and collective action to advance health equity and transform lives through the power of food and lifestyle medicine. The fundraiser will take place on Friday, April 10 from 5:30 to 10:00 PM at the Community Arts Workshop. The event includes dinner, a brief program, and dancing. Individual tickets are $200 and are available here. Colorful or 70s disco-inspired outfits are encouraged!

Jason Stuart Santa Barbara Comedy Show

Friday, April 10, 7:00 PM

Speakeasy Comedy Bar, 409 State St.

Jason Stuart, headliner, just won the Worldwide Comedy Award for best LGBTQ comedian. Audiences have laughed with him on Laugh Proud, Gotham Comedy Live, Red Eye, One Night Stand Up, Wisecrack, Comics Unleashed, and his own comedy special, Making It To The Middle. His new comedy album, "I'm The Daddy and I Have Candy," and his autobiography, "Shut Up, I'm Talking!" From CCB Publishing, have become bestsellers.

Danish String Quartet and Danish National Girls' Choir

Friday, April 10, 7:00 PM

The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.

Two of Denmark's most celebrated ensembles—the Danish String Quartet and the Danish National Girls Choir—return to Santa Barbara for a luminous evening of music old and new. This wide-ranging program weaves Nordic folk songs together with shimmering contemporary works, including in wildness, a U.S. premiere by David Lang co-commissioned by Arts & Lectures. 

Assassins the Musical

April 10-19

Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo

A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the presidents of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, the stories of our country's most successful and would-be assassins intersect in unexpected ways, creating a powerful, unnerving look at some of the most shocking moments in US history.

Mat and Matcha

Saturday, April 11, 8:00 AM

Calma Pilates, 1331 State St.

Join Calma Pilates for Mat & Matcha on April 11 at 8:00 AM, featuring a morning on the mat followed by matcha and local treats from Oat Bakery, Equipt, and Cosmic Cultures.

Mosaic Makers Market

Saturday, April 11, 10:00 AM

Mosaic Locale, 1131 State St.

Mosaic Makers Market at Mosaic Locale is a curated shopping experience in Santa Barbara's Arts District on State Street, celebrating local artists, makers, and creative small businesses. Hosted at Mosaic Locale, this market features a unique mix of handmade goods, art, home décor, jewelry, apparel, and other thoughtfully crafted finds. Designed to highlight creativity and community, Mosaic Makers Market invites guests to explore, connect, and support Santa Barbara’s vibrant local maker scene.

Spirit & Junior Spirit of Fiesta Final Auditions

Saturday, April 11, 2:00 PM

Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St.

Old Spanish Days–Fiesta presents 2026 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta Final Auditions.

Book Launch at Art & Soul

Saturday, April 11, 5:00 PM

Art & Soul, 1323 State St.

Join Art & Soul on Saturday evening for the much-anticipated launch of Pentimento with Michael Vilkin and Steven Wright. Pentimento is a visual and narrative exploration of a remarkable Santa Barbara home inspired by the romance and craftsmanship of a Venetian palazzo. Through richly layered photography, it captures the beauty of its interiors and gardens alongside a philosophy of intentional hospitality—celebrating gathering, table setting, and gracious hosting.

Salty Strings Trio at Beau

Saturday, April 11, 6:00 PM

Beau, 1129A State St.

This Saturday, April 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Beau, Salty Strings Trio will be playing live, bringing a bluegrass rhythm to the room and a little movement to the evening. Beau will be offering pour specials throughout the night and opening a few special bottles for Beau members.

The night unfolds a little differently with live music in the house. Go settle in!

The Good Good Show

Saturday, April 11, 7:30 PM

Night Lizard Brewing Company, 607 State St.

The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara's longest-running monthly stand-up comedy show featuring the hottest comedians working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Amazon Prime, Sirius XM, and more.

FEATURING: Blaine Capatch, Logan Guntzelman, Christine Blackburn, Christain Senrud, and Julie Weidmann

WHAT OUR MONUMENTS SAY ABOUT US

Sunday, April 12, 2:00 PM

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido St.

Join the SBTHP for a community workshop & panel about Santa Barbara's King Carlos III statue & how we choose to memorialize the past. Learn about Santa Barbara's King Carlos III statue and its storied past. Hear from an expert panel as they discuss the broader public discourse and recent national trends & scholarship surroundinghistorical statues, monuments, and memorials in public spaces. 

Parallel Stories – Film Screening

Sunday, April 12, 3:00 PM

Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St.

An intimate and revealing autoethnographic documentary about uprootedness, motherhood, the love of film, friendship, and freedom. Filmmakers Heidi Hassan and Patricia Pérez, Cuban artists living in Spain and best friends since childhood, draw from their shared experience within the Cuban diaspora to trace a deeply personal journey. Through their parallel stories, they search for themselves and for each other while navigating life in a foreign land.

Garrison Starr & Abby Posner

Sunday, April 12, 7:30 PM

SOhO, 1221 State St.

Garrison Starr and Abby Posner share the stage at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club on Sunday, April 12, for a co-bill evening of heartfelt Americana, fearless musicianship, and deeply personal storytelling. Often described by NPR as "a Lucinda Williams for Gen X'ers," Starr has built a celebrated career defined by emotional honesty, melodic strength, and a commanding stage presence that resonates long after the final note. Her performances blend vulnerability and grit, delivering songs that feel both intimate and universally human.

Experiential Immersion into Frequency, Instruments, and Voice

Mondays, April 6, 13 & 20, 5:30 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Join Yoga Soup for an educational and experiential introduction to sound as a therapeutic modality. Combining scientific understanding with embodied listening, you will explore how frequency, instruments, and inner harmonization interact with the nervous system and the body's innate capacity for balance and restoration.

Antonio Artese West Coast Trio

Monday, April 13, 7:00 PM

SOhO, 1221 State St.

Pianist Antonio Artese brings his West Coast Trio to SOhO with New Horizons, a program exploring the expressive range of the piano trio tradition. The evening features original compositions, including the evocative Bartokiana Suite, alongside imaginative takes on American Songbook standards. 

Area Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 PM

Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St.

Area Meeting is an open forum where the local creative community can gather to explore the meaning behind art and the processes driving it. The April 14th event features an interview between a career artist, Phoebe Brunner, and facilitator, Patrick Melroy. This discussion will explore the intricacies, struggles, and breakthroughs of a life devoted to art, setting the tone for an evening designed to spark new ideas, questions, and connections.

Spirits in the Air: Potent Potable Poetry

Wednesday, April 15, 4:30 PM

The Good Lion, 1212 State St.

Join The Good Lion for the 12.5th Annual Spirits in the Air: Potent Potable Poetry on April 15. It'll be a curated evening of verse, where the favorite local wordsmiths will explore the deep connections between great literature and a finely made libation. The evening begins at 4:30 PM with Poetic Happy Hour, followed by a dedicated poetry reading featuring an exceptional lineup of featured poets and the brilliant host, George Yatchisin.

They'll have a few special cocktails on the menu for the occasion. No cover, just great poems and potent potables!

Become a CEC Climate Steward

April 15-June 3

CEC's Environmental Hub, 1219 State St.

The Climate Stewards program is your chance to become a leader in the climate movement and turn concern for our planet into meaningful local action. Addressing the climate crisis takes many of us—nonprofit leaders and staff, professionals, business owners, recent college graduates, retirees, high school students, and community members—to work together. Anyone can be a climate steward! 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.

"Loving Bing" Documentary Screening

Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 PM

SBIFF Film Center, 916 State St.

Join the SBIFF Film Center for a free screening and Q&A of this documentary from a local filmmaker! He was a Chinese refugee. She was a Danish immigrant. Bing and Ann fell in love in the 1950s, married, and had five children together… only to divorce after 50 years of marriage when their youngest daughter Dagmarette confronted them with evidence of his affairs. Now, ten years later, Ann has asked Dagmarette to make a documentary about Bing’s life. But when she goes to Montana to interview her estranged father, it starts the conversation they never got to have… and sets Bing on a journey of redemption, healing, and reconciliation.

New Sparkling Wine Tasting Flight

April 1-30, 12:00 PM

Santa Barbara Bubbly Lounge, 23 E. De La Guerra St. SUITE 100

Sip something special at Santa Barbara Bubbly Lounge with the Sparkling Wine Tasting Flight, with optional cheese or chocolate pairings. Enjoy cozy lounge vibes, bubbly by the glass or bottle, and salty bites in the heart of El Paseo. Available all April.

New Red Obsession Wine Tasting Flight

April 1-30, 12:00 PM

Jamie Slone Wines, 23 E. De La Guerra St.

Join Jamie Slone Wines for a Red Obsession Wine Tasting Flight, featuring six standout red wines that are all highly rated by Wine Enthusiast. Enhance the experience with optional cheese or chocolate pairings or order a delicious Pizza. Available all April.

Ensemble Theatre Company Presents "A Night with Janis Joplin"

April 1-26

The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St.

Step into the vibrant, soul-stirring world of a rock legend as Ensemble Theatre Company presents A Night with Janis Joplin, starring the sensational, Tony-nominated Mary Bridget Davies. This music-driven theatrical event creates an immersive experience, allowing audiences to feel the "ferocity that seems to tear at her own throat" (LATimes) that defined Joplin's sound.

"Shapes of Surrealism" Exhibition

On Display until April 26

Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery, 33 W. Anapamu St.

Six contemporary artists ignite surrealism as a living, breathing field of perception. Automatic drawing, illusionistic imagery, and imagined vegetal worlds expand into shifting inner landscapes where reality softens, bends, and blurs.

"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.

"PENTIMENTO: Layered Meanings Brought to Life" Exhibition

On Display until May 3

Art & Soul, 1323 State St.

"PENTIMENTO: Layered Meanings Brought to Life" is a solo exhibition by Santa Barbara artist Michael Vilkin, who explores the concept of pentimento—the reappearance of earlier layers in a painting as time reveals what was once hidden. Here it becomes a metaphor for human experience: identity, memory, and meaning existing in layers that shift, fade, and resurface. In his figurative paintings, subtle details—expressions, gestures, shadows, and clothing—hint at inner narratives beneath outward appearances.

"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.

ReStore Donation Collections

ReStore, 400 State St.

ReStore is reopening! They are excited to share that they are ready to accept donations. They will be accepting donations on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

To donate, simply take your items to the ReStore during these windows of time and pull into the breezeway/loading area in the back of the store (off Gutierrez Street). Be sure to check the list of acceptable items to ensure your donation is something they are able to accept. Questions about your items? Reach out to restore@sbhabitat.org.

New Patio and Classes at The Painted Cabernet

The Painted Cabernet, 1229 State St.

The Painted Cabernet's charming outdoor patio is now open, offering guests the opportunity to paint al fresco surrounded by flowers and café tables while enjoying a glass of wine and freshly baked flatbreads or lighter bites. They are also introducing Family Classes on Saturdays for kids ages 5+, and their regular classes are now open to young artists ages 14 and up, creating even more ways for families to gather, create, and enjoy downtown Santa Barbara together.

For class schedules and additional information, please visit www.paintedcabernet.com.

Non-profit Office Space Available

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

Are you a non-profit looking for a downtown Santa Barbara office space? Located at 1219 State Street, this ground-floor office in the Community Environmental Council's Environmental Hub is a vibrant, inspiring space for work and collaboration.

Work alongside CEC, White Buffalo Land Trust, Human Rights Watch, and other local organizations in this exciting location. Non-profit tenant required. Competitive rates. See more photos of the space.

To learn more or schedule a tour, contact Kathi King at kking@cecmail.org.

Santa Barbara GPS-guided Walking Tour: The Ultimate Guide to Iconic Landmarks

It begins at 1500 Santa Barbara Street and ends at Stearns Wharf

Is Santa Barbara really California's take on the French Riviera? There's only one way to find out—by exploring it on foot. With its Mediterranean climate, breezy coastal lifestyle, and a history as captivating as its scenery, this seaside city has long been a magnet for Hollywood icons, musicians, and dreamers of every kind. On this walking tour, you'll wander through the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, uncovering legendary landmarks, storied hotels, and architectural gems that define the city's unmistakable charm.

Learn more here.

Locals Only - Daily Bar Special

Mondays-Sundays

La Paloma Cafe, 702 Anacapa St.

Enjoy a daily rotating food and beverage pairing, offered exclusively for guests seated at the bar at La Paloma.

Weekly Events at Metro Entertainment

Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

Metro Entertainment, 6 W. Anapamu St.

Every week, Metro Entertainment hosts a full lineup of events for players of all levels:

Monday (6:00 PM) – Casual Magic: The Gathering Commander Night ($5)

Friday (6:00 PM) – Friday Night Magic: Commander Tournament

Saturday:

• 12:00 PM – Magic: The Gathering Lesson (FREE)

• 12:30 PM – Pokémon Lesson (FREE)

• 1:00 PM – Pokémon League ($5)

• 2:00 PM – Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons ($15)

• 5:00 PM – Dungeons & Dragons Night ($15)

Sunday:

• 11:30 AM – Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament ($10)

• 3:00 PM – Magic: The Gathering Booster Draft ($15)

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.

Board Games + Brews

Tuesdays, 6:00 PM

Night Lizard Brewing Company, 607 State St.

Join Night Lizard Brewing Company every Tuesday for Board Games + Brews, a relaxed weekly game night where good drinks and friendly competition come together. A variety of board games are provided—just grab a beer, pull up a seat, and jump in!

Sanguis x Sama Sama

Tuesdays-Sundays, 12:00 PM

Sama Sama Kitchen, 1208 State St.

An afternoon well spent starts with a great pour! The Sanguis x Sama Sama tasting brings together small-batch wines, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a space to gather and unwind. Join them from Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00PM to explore the lineup.

Wine Wednesdays

Wednesdays

La Paloma Cafe, 702 Anacapa St.

Enjoy 50% off select bottles of wine every Wednesday at La Paloma!

Trivia Night

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.

Happy Hour at La Paloma

Wednesdays-Sundays, 4:00 PM

La Paloma Cafe, 702 Anacapa St.

Join La Paloma from Wednesday through Sunday from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM for Happy Hour featuring $10 margaritas, well cocktails, sangria, and martinis, plus $2 off beer and wine by the glass, along with discounted happy hour bites.

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.

Loubud Happy Hour

Thursdays & Fridays, 3:00 PM

Loubud Wines, 20 El Paseo

Unwind at Loubud Wines Happy Hour, happening every Thursday and Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at 20 El Paseo. Enjoy $9 glasses of Sauvignon Blanc, 15% off bottles of Brut Rosé and Blanc de Noirs, and add a little fun by solving a puzzle while you sip.

Santa Barbara Comedy Club - Comedy Nights

Thursdays & Fridays, 7:00 PM

Speakeasy Comedy Bar, 409 State St.

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 Barbara nonprofits benefiting the community. Doors open at 5:00 PM; enjoy great soul food from Kool Runninz SB.

Live Music: The Brasscals

Every third Friday, 8:00 PM

Night Lizard Brewing Company, 607 State St.

Join Night Lizard Brewing Company for live music with The Brasscals, a local street brass band and collective of musicians serving up lively grooves, great vibes, and an unforgettable night every third Friday.

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.

Kids Club

Every second Saturday of the Month, 10:00 AM

Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo

Join Paseo Nuevo for Kids Club Fun Events! Go with your family to the De La Guerra Place, located directly in front of the Paseo Nuevo Cinemas! Enjoy free entertainment at the Paseo Nuevo Kids Club, featuring creative arts, STEM projects, and more. All supplies are complimentary, making it a perfect day out for kids of all ages!

Saturday Please Breath Breathwork Series

Saturdays, 3:00 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Join Yoga Soup for the Saturday Please Breathe Breathwork Series, a weekly opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and reset. Each session is guided by a rotating group of experienced facilitators, offering a variety of breathwork styles designed to support relaxation, clarity, and inner balance.

Sounds on State

Saturdays, 4:00 PM

Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo

Enjoy live music every Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Paseo Nuevo, located at Center Court, next to 805 Boba.

The Good Good Show

Every third Saturday of the Month, 7:30 PM

Night Lizard Brewing Company, 607 State St.

Santa Barbara's longest-running monthly comedy show features new guests every show.

Every 3rd Saturday at Night Lizard Brewing Company!

Kids Eat Free

Sundays, 10:30 AM

La Paloma Cafe, 702 Anacapa St.

Kids eat FREE on Sundays with a purchase of an adult entree per kid. Offer valid for 10-year-olds and younger.

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!

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

The Granada Theatre flags will be flying on State Street from 04/07 - 04/14.

A local landmark for a century, The Granada Theatre is the central coast's premier performing arts venue. Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, The Granada is home to eight resident companies, and serves as a venue for regional and national touring productions. Featuring Santa Barbara's first all-digital 4K HD resolution cinema system, a superior true-stereo sound system designed by recording legend Allen Sides and Ocean Way Audio, and a colorful and multifaceted lighting system. 

Learn more here.

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