Music
Salty Strings and Down Yonders are Santa Barbara’s Cowboy Crooners
Country and bluegrass bands bring a string-heavy splash of Americana to SOhO.
Visual Arts
From the Field to the Easel
Retired NFL player Chris Gocong continues a flourishing second career as an artist.
Drink
New Faces at Garagiste Wine Festival in Solvang
Artisan Santa Barbara County winemakers join the weekend’s events.
Books
Rodney Chow Spins Yarns with Book Talk and Signing
The beloved Carpinteria farmer will talk about his Southern California boyhood, unity, and his new book at Chaucer’s event on February 7.
Food
Grazing Is Good
The Grazing Place offers creative, eye-catching charcuterie from Carpinteria to Santa Ynez.
Drink
Wilson Women Grow and Make Wine
Mother and daughter team up to tap hidden Ojai gem for Est Ouest label.
Music
Review | Poolside Comes Oceanside
Locally beloved band brings their easygoing dance music to SOhO.
Visual Arts
Kelly Clause Is Coming to Town
This Santa Barbara artist has opened a new naturalistic studio and gallery in the Funk Zone.
Drink
New Zoo Brews
The Santa Barbara Zoo partners with Figueroa Mountain for a special beer lineup.
Drink
Fine Dining at the Chumash Casino Resort
A decade in, Willows Restaurant + Bar provides classic steaks and seafood with a splash of Santa Barbara, in Santa Ynez.
Biz
Zero-Waste Is Win-Win with Santa Barbara’s Two Refill Shops
Sunkissed Pantry and Mission Refill are on a mission to serve sustainably.