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Sun 4/28

Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan at CST

Sun 4/28 @ 1:30 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Road, 93105, CA, Santa B..

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Storywalk© at the Park

Join on the Go van at Alameda Park for an exciting reading and walking adventure as we Rafael Lopez\'s book, We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands! \n

Wed 4/24 @ 10:00 am [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. 1400 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 1400 Santa B..

Fri 4/26

The Polish Ambassador

We The Beat presentsThe Polish Ambaassador w/ Morillo & Grandfather Goldat SOhO Music ClubSanta Barbara, CAFriday, April 26Doors: 7pm21+ The Polish Ambassador, Gold touch down in ( Enter City...

Fri 4/26 @ 12:00 am
Santa Barbara, CA. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street, 93101, CA

Mon 4/29

Morganfield Burnett at Red Piano

Mon 4/29 @ 7:30 pm
Santa Barbara, CA. The Red Piano, 519 State Street, 93101, CA, Santa Barbara

Sat 4/27

Rent Party Blues Band at M Special (Downtown)

Sat 4/27 @ 8:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. M. Special Brewing Co. (Downtown), 634 State St,, 93101, CA

Fri 4/26

Lenny Kerley & the Blues Priority at Blue Owl

Fri 4/26 @ 7:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. The Blue Owl, 5 W Canon Perdido St, 93101, CA, Santa Barbara..

Thu 4/25

Spanish Conversation Meetup

Come hang at the back patio tables of M. Special on to practice Spanish, All levels of Spanish speaking ability are welcome - from beginner, to intermediate, to native speaker. This will be and...

Thu 4/25 @ 6:30 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. m special, 634 State St, 93101, CA, Santa Barbara, United St..

Thu 4/25

Cash 4 College @ SMHS

Get assistance applying for the FAFSA or CA Dream Act. about financial aid resources available. Obtenga ayuda para solicitar la FAFSA o. Obtenga más información sobre la ayuda financiera y los...

Thu 4/25 @ 8:00 am [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. San Marcos High School, 4750 Hollister Ave, 93110, CA, Santa..

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Wine, and Empanadas at Carr Winery

for a midweek treat with incredible by Brian Kinsella and Jimmy Rankin barrel room. Pair with a delicious glass of Carr Wine and Empanadas delivered by Buena Onda. n

Wed 4/24 @ 5:30 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Carr Winery, 414 N Salsipuedes St, 93103, CA, Santa Barbara

Sat 4/27

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast Birds and..

Bees Bash!. Secure your Planned Parenthood California Central Coast ’s Birds & Bees Bash at the Hilton Beachfront Resort! It will be a hybrid event — at tend stream from the comfort of your...

Sat 4/27 @ 5:30 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, 633 E Cabrillo Blvd

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Rhiannon Giddens You’re the One with special guest..

Charly Lowry. Singer and instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens’ iconic brand of folk music spotlights people whose contributions to American musical history have been overlooked or erased, and...

Tue 4/23 @ 8:00 pm
Santa Barbara, CA. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street, 93101, Santa Barbara

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Lunchtime

Simply breathe. Our Lunchtime Meditations are great for beginners and experienced meditators. Drop in any Tuesday at 12:30 for 30 minutes of peaceful meditation. n

Tue 4/23 @ 12:30 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite..

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Program with David Ruffley

Speaker: David Ruffley, Former Member of Parliament (18 years) Topic: Britain US post-Brexit

Wed 4/24 @ 3:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. University Club of Santa Barbara, 1332 Santa Barbara St, San..

Sat 4/27

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is set to return to Alameda Park from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. […]

Sat 4/27 @ 11:00 am [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Alameda Park, 1400 Santa Barbara St, 93101, CA, Santa Barbar..

Sun 4/28

Eleven finalists to compete at 2024 Performing Arts..

Scholarship Foundation contest. Eleven instrumentalists and vocalists will compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships on after being selected as finalists for the annual Performing Arts Schola..

Sun 4/28 @ 3:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Rd, 93108, CA, Santa..

Thu 4/25

Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers

to for this beautiful prayer practice. Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama,...

Thu 4/25 @ 5:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite..

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Cash 4 College @ SBHS

Get assistance applying for the FAFSA or CA Dream Act. about financial aid resources available. Obtenga ayuda para solicitar la FAFSA o. Obtenga más información sobre la ayuda financiera y los...

Wed 4/24 @ 4:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara High School, 700 E Anapamu St, 93103, CA, Sant..

Sat 4/27

EV Owners Corner, Green Car Show, Santa Barbara Earth Day

Electric vehicles are coming on strong with more options offered in our region than ever. Currently, there are over 75 all-electric and 36 plug-in Hybrids available for purchase, ranging in… \n

Sat 4/27 @ 11:00 am [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Alameda Park, 1400 Santa Barbara St, 93101, Santa Barbara, U..

Sat 4/27

Saturday’s on State

Enjoy FREE at Paseo Nuevo! Come at Paseo! Head over to to see the featured artist each week: www.paseonuevosb.com/events *Musicians will be set up at Center Court, on next to the Captain Fatty..

Sat 4/27 @ 4:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo, 93101, Santa Barbara

Sun 4/28

Brunch at El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel

Indulge flavors of cuisine, coastal ingredients, and Savor delicately crafted desserts as you while away your Sunday morning. \n

Sun 4/28 @ 11:30 am [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara, 800 Alvarado Pl

Sat 4/27

Market to Table

Join Jane and just a few other women for and informative experience at the Saturday Farmer'Together you will walk and shop visit her favorite vendors, discuss seasonal cooking and leave with ideas...

Sat 4/27 @ 8:00 am [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara, 119 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

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Wednesday Evening Meditation Class

Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates second meditation based upon the evening ’s topic. or those with meditation experience. a few minutes early to settle. \n

Wed 4/24 @ 6:30 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite..

Sat 4/27

Kronos Quartet

Sat 4/27 @ 12:00 am
Santa Barbara, CA. Campbell Hall At UCSB, Building 538, University of Californi..

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Heart Jewel Prayers

enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “ offering”prayers we recite are...

Wed 4/24 @ 5:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite..

Sun 4/28

Practice Class: Introduction to Tantra

Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche Prayer and meditation are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our...

Sun 4/28 @ 10:30 am [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite..

Sat 4/27

CRAIG BODINNAR PRESENTS The Magical Music of Motown

Craig Bodinnar presents The Magical Music of Motown Saturday, 2024 at 8 PM. Don’t miss this exciting supergroup, with internationally acclaimed artists, who faithfully recreate the dynamic...

Sat 4/27 @ 8:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido Street, 93101, CA, Santa..

Fri 4/26

Growing Edge Leaders | Info Sessions

to about Growing Edge Leaders ( GEL) e of our information sessions. Attending an information session will give you greater sense as to what this new program offers, as well as if it’for you or a...

Fri 4/26 @ 8:30 am [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. LFW Convening Space, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 202, 931..

Sat 4/27

PROUD Prom!

Join Pacific Pride and Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) for: ... \n n

Sat 4/27 @ 7:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Santa Barbara, CA. Direct Relief, 6100 Wallace Becknell Rd, 93117, CA, Santa Ba..

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Welcome To Santa Barbara, CA

Learn Why Santa Barbara, CA is Considered One of the Country's Hot Spots

The popular tourist resort of Santa Barbara lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountain range. Often called the "American Riviera," the city is home to a number of colleges, fine dining options, performing arts venues and historic locations. Popular attractions include Mission Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf and the U.S.S. Santa Barbara along with Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park.

Things to do

Environmental consciousness originated in Santa Barbara in 1971, and residents celebrate the planet in April every year with the Earth Day Festival. Held in Alameda Park, the event features organic foods, live entertainment, a green auto show and various sporting events.

More than 100,000 attend the annual Summer Solstice Celebration in Alameda Park. The massive festivities include a parade, musical entertainment, plenty of foods, arts and crafts displays and costumed participants.

The three-day California Wine Festival takes place in the middle of July and starts in the evening with food, wine and flamenco dancing in one of the city's downtown venues. The next day features educational discussions and rare wine tastings. By the end of the weekend, the event moves to the waterfront where approximately 70 vintners introduce hundreds of wines for the tasting.

In celebration of the historic Hispanic heritage of the community, Santa Barbara presents the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The five-day festivities include traditional flamenco and folklore dancing, a parade with colorful, elaborate floats, equestrian groups along with more music, dancing and homemade authentic Mexican foods.