Student Tea Session: Observation Opportunity at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, United States

Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (an instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to observe a private lesson. As the focus is on teacher and student, please enjoy silently. Practice will take place approximately from […]

Goleta City Council Meeting – 12-05

Council Chambers, Goleta City Hall 130 Cremona Dr, Goleta, CA, United States

Agenda Closed Session (4:30 pm) Regular Agenda (5:30 pm): Public Hearing: B.1 Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges Discussion/Action Items: C.1 Housing Element 2023-2031 Amendments California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and 23-0004-ORD) Public Hearing: D.1 Approve (i) Addition of 7264 Calle Real (APN 077-130-006) to Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram HE […]

Christmas with The Petersens

Lobero Theatre 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

The Petersens are an American roots music band known for taking the music of the Ozarks to the world and bringing the world to come visit them in the Ozarks. They have toured throughout Ireland, Finland, Canada and the United States, entertaining audiences with their tight harmonies and warm sibling humor. The Petersens went viral online […]

Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 40th Annual Light Up A Life

Montecito (Upper Village Green)

40th Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 40th Annual Light Up A Life. This beloved community tradition takes place to remember and honor those you miss this holiday season. Light Up a Life will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of […]

Free

Mariachi Sol de México

Arlington Theatre 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Led by one of the foremost masters of mariachi music, José Hernández, Mariachi Sol de México returns for a festive celebration of Mexico’s Christmas traditions. Experience holiday magic in a performance that includes elements of Las Posadas alongside traditional Christmas carols. Mariachi Sol de México has performed for five U.S. presidents and shared the stage […]

The Manhattan Transfer – 50th Anniversary & Farewell

Lobero Theatre 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

The Manhattan Transfer has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, a legacy that defines the group as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary. The legendary quartet has won 10 GRAMMY® Awards out of 20 nominations and has been inducted into both the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and East Coast Music Hall of […]

Una Noche de las Posadas

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park 123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Join us for our Una Noche de Las Posadas (“The Inns”) event, which celebrates the cherished holiday tradition still observed throughout Latin America. In the evening, we'll embark on a procession from the Chapel at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park to Casa de la Guerra, singing holiday songs in Spanish. Las Posadas […]

Free

Samara Joy Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures

The Granada Theatre 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

The first jazz performer since Esperanza Spalding to win the prestigious Best New Artist category at the Grammys, Samara Joy embraces the great tradition of such singers as Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald. Her 2022 recording Linger Awhile, filled with gloriously reimagined versions of American songbook standards, won the Grammy for Best Jazz […]

Holiday at the Ranch

Rancho La Patera & Stow House 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, CA, United States

A Holiday open house featuring Santa Claus and his "rein-goats"! Tractor rides, ranch yard, local craft vendors, children's crafts. Live Music: 11 am - 1 pm Tony Ybarra 1 pm - 3 pm Brothers Landau 3 pm - 4 pm Holiday Horns Food Trucks: Sassafrass & Elubia's Coffee Truck: Usofe Coffee Click here to purchase […]

Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 40th Annual Light Up A Life

Carpinteria (Seal Fountain)

40th Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 40th Annual Light Up A Life. This beloved community tradition takes place to remember and honor those you miss this holiday season. Light Up a Life will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of […]

Free