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

Thursday, April 30, 5:30 PM

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, spirit tastings, a silent auction, and music.

Get your tickets here!

SOLSTICE Call for Artists 

Deadline: March 4

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.

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.

Burger Week 2026

February 19-25

Burger Week is back! From February 19 to 25, celebrate Santa Barbara's favorite burgers as restaurants across town serve up their best creations in honor of the Santa Barbara Independent’s 40th anniversary. You can find a list of participating restaurants here.

New Sparkling Wine Tasting Flight

February 1-28, 12:00 PM

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

Sip something special at Santa Barbara Bubbly Lounge with their new Sparkling Wine Tasting Flight, available all February, with an optional macaron pairing from local favorite Rêve Patisserie. Enjoy cozy lounge vibes, bubbly by the glass or bottle, and savory bites in the heart of El Paseo.

Red Obsession Wine Tasting Flight + Chocolate!

February 1-28, 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: 2021 Grenache Portico Hills Vineyard 93 Points WE, 2020 Apex Red Blend (elegant Malbec) 91 Points WE, 2021 Super Tuscan 93 Points WE, 2021 BoRific Red Blend (Merlot/Cab Franc/Cab Sav/Malbec) 92 Points WE, 2019 Syrah Portico Hills 91 Points WE, and 2021 P1 Red Blend (Cab Sav/Syrah) 90 Points WE. Enhance the experience with an optional chocolate pairing from local chocolatier Jessica Foster Confections. Available all February.

I.V. Unplugged with Jack Corliss

Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 PM

SOhO, 1221 State St.

Join SOhO for I.V. Unplugged, an all-ages acoustic showcase hosted by Jack Corliss. Enjoy an evening of intimate live performances from a talented lineup of local artists. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the show starts at 6:00 PM on February 18.

Dance on Film: Tiler Peck: Suspending Time

Wednesday, February 18, 7:00 PM

The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.

Take a deeply personal look at one of ballet's most celebrated artists as she faces a career crossroads. Following a series of life-altering events, including a major injury and a personal loss, New York City Ballet prima ballerina Tiler Peck is forced to reckon with the unknown and reimagine her relationship to dance. (Alex Ramsey, 2025, TV-PG, 52 min.) The screening will be followed by a brief discussion on American choreographer Jerome Robbins with UCSB Arnhold Professor of Dance Studies Ninotchka Bennahum.

Line Dance Night

Wednesday, February 18, 7:00 PM

28Vic, 28 Victoria St.

Get ready to kick up your boots at Line Dance Night! Enjoy a line dance night on February 18 at 28 Vic for an energetic evening of music, movement, and fun. Enjoy a live DJ set by Rick Dominguez, spinning crowd-favorite line dance tracks all night long. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time, dance lessons will be offered throughout the night, so everyone can jump in with confidence.

Mindful Business: Thriving in Today's Business Landscape

Thursday, February 19, 11:30 AM

Workzones, 351 Paseo Nuevo

Enjoy a fun and informative lunch-and-learn session at Workzones, where three successful business leaders will share how intentional, mindful practices have completely transformed their businesses and lives. Whether you're a one-person show or leading a team, you'll walk away with practical strategies to boost your creativity, strengthen client connections, and lead with more focus and purpose.

Music and Wine

Thursday, February 19, 5:00 PM

Art & Soul, 1223 State St.

Join Art & Soul on Thursday, February 19th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for an intimate evening. Bathed in the ethereal glow of Rod Lathim's neon sculptures, enjoy the music of Jakub Omsky, a highly regarded cellist and musician recognized for his talent and versatility, while sampling delicious dry vermouth—a fortified and aromatized wine infused with locally grown botanicals—by T.W. Hollister & Co.

Trail Talks: Far-Flung Hikes of the Los Padres with Perry Van Houten

Thursday, February 19, 6:30 PM

Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St.

Join local author Perry Van Houten at the Faulkner Gallery in the Santa Barbara Public Library as he shares about destinations in the mountains past Ojai that aren't so easy to get to. You'll travel to exotic locations with waterfalls, fire lookouts, and unusual botany or geology. Places such as Dry Lakes Ridge, Thorn Point, and Matilija Falls. All places that made his knees hurt but were worth the adventure.

Sam Bear Santa Barbara Comedy Show

Thursday, February 19, 7:00 PM

Speakeasy Comedy Bar, 409 State St.

Meet Samantha Bearman, headliner, better known as the indomitable Sam Bear, a comedic force hailing from the sun-soaked shores of Santa Barbara. This millennial dynamo has not only conquered stages worldwide but has also become a household name (in her parents' house at least) with her hilarious take on life's intricacies. Come laugh with Sam Bear and featured comedians Lauren Clark, Sam Silverman, and Ashley Blom.

Yarn Dyeing

Friday, February 20, 2:00 PM

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

Join The Crafter's Library to learn the art of yarn dyeing! Working with a Crafter's Library staff member, you will be guided through using a Maker Wool yarn dyeing kit, where you will learn how to tie, twist, and dye yarn!

Live Music: The Brasscals

Friday, February 20, 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.

Bob Marley's Birthday with Marlon Asher and Rastan

Friday, February 20, 9:00 PM

SOhO, 1221 State St.

Asher, the voice behind the iconic reggae anthem "Ganja Farmer," brings conscious roots and undeniable energy to the stage. Over two decades after the song became a global staple, he returns stronger than ever with Safe, his latest album produced by legendary hitmaker Don Corleon, featuring collaborations with Luciano, Sizzla, Capleton, Tarrus Riley, Masicka, and more.

Paint From Your Soul

Saturday, February 21, 10:00 AM

The Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St.

Paint From Your Soul is a workshop for women seeking to explore a deeper version of themselves and the Divine Feminine. Through this process using color, symbol, and powerful self-portraits, you become more connected to your intuition, creativity, and inner truth and wisdom, finding your authentic voice.

More Than Kegels Pelvic Floor Health Masterclass

Saturday, February 21, 1:00 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Join Yoga Soup and the Pelvic Health Center of Santa Barbara for More Than Kegels: Pelvic Floor Health Masterclass: Practical Tools You Can Use Today. Your pelvic floor affects how you breathe, move, stabilize, and feel in your body—yet most of you were never taught how it actually works. In this pelvic floor masterclass, you break it down in a clear, approachable way and give practical tools you can start using today—in yoga, workouts, and everyday life.

Knit 101 Workshop

Saturday, February 21, 2:30 PM

The Knit Shop, 1221 State St. STE 14

Join The Knit Shop and learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. You will have sample yarn to make a swatch, and then you begin a beanie combining all of the skills you learned! All materials are included, plus the Knit Shop's Knit 101 videos!

Saturday Please Breath Breathwork Series

Saturday, February 21, 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.

Year of the Fire Dragon Festival

Saturday, February 21, 3:00 PM

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

Join El Presidio on Saturday, February 21st, to celebrate and ring in the Lunar New Year at SBTHP's 2026 Year of the Fire Horse Festival! Help them celebrate and commemorate Santa Barbara's rich, diverse AAPI communities, cultures, and history! This is a free, family-friendly event; ALL are welcome.  

Yoga Soup 20th Anniversary Party

Saturday, February 21, 6:00 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Happy Birthday, Yoga Soup! For twenty years, Yoga Soup has been a sanctuary of stable nourishment—a reliable community gathering spot no matter what's happening in the world outside. Celebrate the community that's grown from this shared commitment to expression and reflection. Join them for an evening of music and movement, of surprising and delicious delights!

The Good Good Show

Saturday, February 21, 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 NBC, Netflix, The Problem with Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, Amazon Prime, E!, Funny or Die, Sirius XM, and more.

FEATURING: Simon Gibson, Alexa Loftus, Julie Weidmann, Nina Nguyen, and Carlos Kotkin.

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.

Tony Ybarra Presents: Tem Carnaval

Sunday, February 22, 11:30 AM

SOhO, 1221 State St.

Music from the great composers from Brazil, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Baden Powell, Luiz Bonfa, Sergio Mendez, Jorge Ben Jor, and Haroldo Lobo, featuring the Santa Barbara Vocal Jazz Collective. Join SOhO and celebrate Carnaval with them!

Lunar New Year Family Festival

Sunday, February 22, 1:00 PM

Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St.

Join the Santa Barbara Public Library for a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year! Enjoy activities such as fan painting, lantern making, paper cutting, calligraphy, dragon puppets, horse ornaments, and spirited children's performances.

You can even stop by the Dragon Dance photo booth, browse free Chinese books for your family, and visit vendors from the local Chinese community.

Somatic Meditation & Inquiry Workshop

Sunday, February 22, 3:00 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Meditation is the simple yet profound practice of awakening to your most fundamental self, often obscured by your habituated patterns and conditioning. Join Jessica for an afternoon of body-based meditation and breathwork practices, as well as group discussion and reflection, to help you re-awaken to your true nature and to engage your lives with more clarity, warmth, and love. All levels welcome.

Yo-Yo Ma in Recital

Sunday, February 22, 4:00 PM

The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.

Beloved by Santa Barbara audiences and returning once again to Arts & Lectures, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma offers a rare opportunity to experience a full solo recital program. This singular evening features three new works commissioned specially for Yo-Yo Ma by A&L. Genre-defying South African cellist Abel Selaocoe contributes a piece rooted in African ideals and expressing the universality of the natural world.

Laughing Yoga with Alex Wyndham

Tuesday, February 24, 7:00 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

In laughing yoga, you laugh and guide your mind to a state of joy. In body yoga you move your bodies into a series of postures to align your physical self; in laughing yoga you assume a series of mental postures to align your mind to a state of levity, happiness, and positivity. This class guides you through a series of interactive laughing exercises designed to lighten your mood.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour: 2 Nights!

February 24-25, 7:00 PM

The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns for two nights of exhilarating mountain adventures at a larger-than-life scale. Featuring the world's best films on subjects ranging from ice climbing and extreme alpinism to mountain culture and the environment, the tour delivers adrenaline-packed thrills alongside profound messages about human potential and the natural world.

THE BOOK OF MORMON

February 24-25, 7:30 PM

The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.

This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.

Watercolor & Wellness: The Art of Meditation

Wednesday, February 25, 5:30 PM

Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way

Join Yoga Soup for an artistic meditation, full of creativity & relaxation. Immerse yourself in a soothing atmosphere of painting, aromatherapy, and calming music. Accompanied by live native flute interludes, singing bowls, moments of meditation, and more.

Bluegrass Jam at The Blue Owl

Thursday, February 26, 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.

LIT: Love, Illumination, Transcendence Exhibition

On View through March 1

Art & Soul, 1223 State St.

Drawing on more than 45 years as a storyteller in the theatre, Rod Lathim presents an immersive body of work that explores light as both medium and metaphor. Long engaged in creating works that reflect the human condition, spirituality, and the fragile beauty of life, Lathim turns to sculpting with light as a way to bring illumination, hope, and presence into an increasingly complex world. His artistic practice is deeply intertwined with his spiritual journey, a connection also explored in his book Finding the Divine Child: A Journey of Spirit, Light, and Art.

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.

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.

Adult Ceramics for Beginners – Chinese Tea Bowls

Wednesdays, February 4-25, 6:00 PM

SBMA's Ceramics Studio, 632 E. Canon Perdido St.

Join the Santa Barbara Museum of Art this February with a hands-on ceramic workshop for adults. They're offering two four-week beginner sessions inspired by the Chinese tea bowls on view in their Asian art collection. Guided by their instructor, you'll learn to throw small tea bowls, experiment with black and brown underglazes, and finish your pieces with a clear glaze before the final firing.

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.

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.

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.

The Good Good Show

Every third Saturday, 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!

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.