Visual Arts
Memories Beyond Barbed Wire
Artist Tama Takahashi honors her family’s Japanese American incarceration history through a multimedia exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.
Visual Arts
Artist Call for Pianos on State 2026
Applications are open for artists to submit designs for beloved annual Pianos on State interactive art exhibit.
Music
Teen Star Finalists Prepare for the Spotlight
Ten student finalists from across Santa Barbara County to perform at the Lobero on May 23.
Music
Santa Barbara Symphony Youth Ensembles To Celebrate With Free Spring Concert
Three ensembles are performing at the Lobero on May 24.
Books
Author Edward Giron Brings ‘Gwen the Racehorse’ to Life at Chaucer’s Books
Chaucer’s Books is hosting the author for a book signing and reading on May 24.
Music
‘CLOCKED’ Brings Past, Present, and Pride to the Stage
The Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus Presents its spring concert at the Lobero.
Education
Meet UCSB’s 2026 Raab Writing Fellows
This year’s cohort presents passion projects at year-end showcase.
Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026
Only the best for mom in Santa Barbara.
Community
Remember the Alano Club Dance Benefit
Dance for building restorations is in conjunction with Cottage Health.
Community
Fiesta Forever! Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta Poster Revealed
Poster by Pedro De La Cruz celebrates 103 years of the beloved celebration.
Community
Peace in a Pod Ushers in Spring with Benefit Concert
Santa Barbara’s only Montessori School puts on an evening fundraiser on May 9.
Music
‘Over the Hill’ and Onto the SOhO Stage
Singer-songwriter Omar Velasco to celebrate album release in Santa Barbara.
Music
Ryan Bingham Under The Stars in Solvang Festival Theater
Acclaimed singer-songwriter to take the stage for a benefit concert in Solvang.
Food
A to Z Cooking School Teaches the Culinary Alphabet
Nonprofit continues health and culinary education with new location.
Music
One805LIVE! Announces More Headliners
The Fray, Kevin Costner & Modern West, and more to join annual benefit concert with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, and George Thorogood.
Visual Arts
Florals and Fine Art at Fox Wine Co.
Lou Schad presents "Dirty Folk," an art collection inspired by the natural world.
Visual Arts
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
'Textual Integration’ exhibit opens at Rubenstein Chan Gallery in Carpinteria.
Music
Locals & Legends James Taylor Tribute Night at the Granada
Santa Barbara Records and The Granada Theatre present their second annual musical evening with the Santa Barbara Symphony.
Community
Santa Barbara Teens Warm Up Their Voices to ‘Sing It Out!’ with AHA!
Inspiring annual performance returns with a new batch of high school students and special guest Glen Phillips.
Film
ShelterBox U.S.A. Presents ‘Stand by Mother’ Ahead of Earth Day
Environmental film screening in Carpinteria on April 17.
Community
A Milestone for Inclusive Arts in Santa Barbara
The Grace Fisher Foundation celebrates three years of the Inclusive Arts Clubhouse.
Food
Elubia’s Kitchen Celebrates One Year In Isla Vista
Gluten-free Latin American food with reasonable prices is the key to success.
Music
Soul Majestic Takes It Back to Their Roots at the SOhO
The group is set to play Roots Reggae on Saturday, March 14.
Visual Arts
Images with a Global View
Artists Toni Scott and Rod Rolle honor Black History Month with art salon talk.
Travel
My Home Across the Atlantic
Four months in Florence, studying abroad through the eyes of a UCSB student.
Music
Patty Griffin and Taj Mahal Are in Town
Arts & Lectures brings the Grammy winners to the Arlington.
Visual Arts
When Is a Print No Longer a Print?
The Santa Barbara Printmakers to discuss at February 21 panel.
Music
Tune In to the Santa Barbara Symphony on Classical California Radio
Every Saturday, February 7 through 28, performances will be aired.
Love Is In The Air at San Ysidro Ranch
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Montecito Foothills with these special offerings.
Education
Help Send the San Marcos High School Jazz Band to New Orleans
Benefit concert and silent auction at the Lobero on February 11.
Visual Arts
In Front of and Behind the Camera with Jeff Bridges
Academy Award–winning actor to display his photographs in Tamsen Gallery.
Music
Jamming Through Generations
Sons of Cream on carrying on family legacy and their upcoming performance at SOhO in Santa Barbara.
Visual Arts
Art and 'Om'
Artists Clara Berta and Chenhung Chen in ‘Held In Motion’ at Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art Gallery in Carpinteria.
Visual Arts
The Faces of Santa Barbara
View through Stephanie Baker’s lens in her black-and-white 'Portraits' exhibit.
Film
‘Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf’ Special Benefit Premiere at Santa Barbara’s Lobero
Film follows legendary rock band on their journey to fame.
Visual Arts
Calling All Artists, The Land Is Your Canvas
White Buffalo Land Trust is accepting applications for their Artist-In-Residence program.