For the whole family and little ones to enjoy, join us for Easter activities! BUNNIES & BUBBLES BASH Gather with your youngest family members and indulge in Bacara by the Sea's famous resort-wide Easter egg hunt! Scavenge, play, eat candy and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. SUNDAY, MARCH 31ST resort-wide, no reservation
Christ Lutheran Church in Goleta has sponsored a sunrise service at Goleta Beach for 47 years. We invite all to join us in celebrating Easter in this beautiful setting. Coffee and pastries to follow the service.
Unity of Santa Barbara invites you to "Be the Light" for a special Easter celebration on March 31st at 10 AM. In addition to an inspirational message, there will be lots of music featuring the Unity Singers, Joanna Lynn-Jacobs and Jim Mooy! Fellowship to follow.
Come join us for an architectural walking tour experiencing the historic art and architecture of downtown Santa Barbara as it was reborn after the 1925 earthquake. Hear the histories of the Arlington and Granada Theaters, stroll through La Arcada Court and discover hidden courtyards, fountains, murals and public art. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara
For women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers, the world can be a lonely place. Only 30 percent of STEM professionals in this vital, high-paying field are women, and many report facing discrimination, unconscious bias and a general lack of role models and support. A free, online summit in April organized by Santa
Experience Miracle Mondays with Jacob at Unity of Santa Barbara the first Monday of each month at 7 PM! Jacob Glass is the author of a dozen books on spirituality and mysticism. He has been lecturing at Unity Santa Barbara since 1990. Miracle Mondays continue this tradition of meditation, laughter, healing and sharing of universal spiritual
Two Smart Senior Living Seminars on Tuesday, April 2nd: Medicare 101 and the Do's and Dont's of Downsizing “Medicare 101” Learn everything you need to know from the Expert! April 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am - FREE Smart Senior Living Seminars 1st Tuesdays of the Month! Your SB Real Estate Team & Jason Romaine Present: “Medicare
Smart Senior Living Seminars 1st Tuesdays of the Month! Your SB Real Estate Team & Jason Romaine Present: “Medicare 101” During this Seminar, Jason will provide you with the power to understand all of your options and benefits once you turn 65 or leave employer coverage to join Medicare. We will also allow time for questions and
Blind Fitness is excited to announce Yoga in the Dark, a community class in partnership with Power of Your OM Tuesday, March 26th. People with vision loss, as well as sighted people are invited to come together for a sensory experience of connection and expansion. Sighted students will be given a blindfold for class to
Smart Senior Living Seminars 1st Tuesdays of the Month! Your SB Real Estate Team & Karen Karen Martin of Curated Transitions are excited to present “The Do’s and Don’ts of Downsizing”! Karen has been a Downsizing Expert for over 20 years. She has helped many people find clarity and joy when faced with the daunting
Wed. April 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm at the CEC Hub Please join Shadow's Fund co-founders Jill Anderson and Cody Rackley for a screening of the brief, beautiful documentary "Sanctuary," which offers a glimpse into the life of people and animals at the Sheltering Oak Sanctuary. Jill, Cody and the Shadow's Fund team are dedicated to new
Community Encouraged to Participate in Person at Study Session The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has set a special meeting to engage community members in a public forum regarding County jail healthcare services, including medical and behavioral health. This Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Diabetes Basics is a 4-week virtual program designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. It’s especially helpful for newly diagnosed individuals but also provides updated information for anyone living with diabetes. You will learn: How you can manage your blood sugar Why checking blood sugar can improve your health About nutrition
Montessori Center School is holding an Open House on Thursday, April 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 401 N Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 MCS is pleased to announce the launch of a one-of-a-kind Spanish language immersion program, which will open in fall of 2024 to students in kindergarten and 1st grade. This
Calling all Seniors! The City of Goleta is hosting its 2nd Annual Senior Expo, a FREE community event designed specifically for all seniors in our community! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn, connect, and discover various resources available to enhance your health, well-being, and overall quality of life. The Senior Expo will
Goleta’s favorite gathering spot is opening once again and we want you to be a part of celebrating this joyful occasion. Join us on Wednesday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. for a ribbon cutting to commemorate the reopening of the Goleta Community Center (GCC) which has been closed for more than a year to seismically
Deepak Chopra Kicks-Off the ILLUMINATE Film Festival With Keynote Address at the Lobero Theater on April 5, 2024 The 10th annual Illuminate Film Festival, the world’s leading showcase for evolutionary cinema, is coming to Santa Barbara! Friday, April 5, Daytime: Films at Fiesta 5 Friday April 5, Evening: Opening Night at Lobero: Community Mixer, Keynote
Out of the Box Theatre Company presents Jesus Christ Superstar, the rock opera that changed musical theatre as we know it. An album that inspired a REVOLUTION. A REVELATION that changed the world. A REINVENTION for this millennium. What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for
Miriam Dance, The Riviera Ridge School’s Director of Visual and Performing Arts, dedicates her days to inspiring youth to advance their musical theater talents and still makes time to pursue her own artistic passions. Dance has been busy this year, putting on the school’s musical at the New Vic Theater, performing in a Gospel Brunch
The Santa Cruz Island Foundation’s Chrisman California Islands Center, a world class educational research center, proudly announces its grand opening weekend, in Carpinteria, California. This landmark event marks the culmination of years of dedication and collaboration, promising an immersive journey into the cultural heritage of California’s islands. Nestled in the heart of Carpinteria, the Chrisman
Every year, we eagerly anticipate the stunning superbloom of wildflowers that graces the Cuyama Valley. We immerse ourselves in the essence of freshly milled flour, mixed with the mesmerizing sight of blooming wildflowers. Join us for a weekend of culinary delights, education, and reveling in the splendor of our true Hidden Valley of Enchantment. Itinerary
All-day round robin tournament with lunch, drinks and swag bags to benefit the residents of Hillside.
Come to the Santa Barbara charter school huge rummage and. Bake sale next weekend. We will have unique treasures, clothes, furniture, toys and much more. Feeling hungry stop in for a baked good to support Santa Barbara Charter school. Do good and have a fun morning shopping for a good cause. pre entry from 8am-
Join gardeners of all experience levels for a day of caring for the "Crown Jewel" of Santa Barbara, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. Parks staff will provide instruction in proper pruning, mulching, deadheading, and weeding techniques. Volunteers will grow in their horticultural knowledge and skills while spending a day serving their community and giving a
Join Us for a Community Field Day Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CLICK RSVP for Greenhouse Tours We are excited to host a Community Field Day with four participating farms on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Carpinteria. Tours will begin at the top of each hour at
Spring has sprung! Don’t miss out on April 7th, 10 am-4 pm at @sbthp El Presidio de Santa Barbara for a day packed with excitement! Explore our market showcasing 60+ incredible WOC-owned businesses. Stay tuned for updates and vendor highlights! Cute flyer designed by @barbara.goes.wear
Melissa Mose, President of OCD Southern California, is organizing “Building a Compassionate OCD Community,” a full day of talks for people with OCD and those who support them on Sunday, April 7 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara City College BC Forum. The event is open to individuals with OCD, their
It’s that time of year again! The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department will host its April Household Hazardous Waste Event on Sunday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the County’s Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station at 4004 Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos. The event is open to residents
“MONSTERS” DRAWN BY ADAMS KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AND CREATED INTO PUPPETS BY SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL SOFT-SCULPTURE CLASS I would like to make you aware of a very special puppet show at the Santa Barbara High School auditorium on Monday, April 8, between 9:30 and 10:30 am. This collaboration involves my kindergarten students at Adams Elementary
Weather permitting, view the partial solar eclipse through safely filtered telescopes at the Camino Real Marketplace, in the plaza by the theater. The eclipse will take place between about 10:07 AM and 12:19, with the Moon covering about 40% of the Sun. Eclipse glasses will be available for purchase, benefitting the astronomy programs at the
Advance care planning helps identify, communicate and document the health care choices you would make if you could not speak for yourself in a health crisis. Having these discussions in advance helps people of all ages to prepare for unexpected situations so medical providers and loved ones can respect and honor their health care wishes.
This month's speaker, Rachel McDonald, owns a small-group and personal training studio in Goleta. She focuses on working primarily with seniors, cancer patients, and survivors to improve their energy levels, strength, balance, and mobility and diminish aches and pains. At her "Health Habits" presentation, she'll educate us about current recommendations for exercise and nutrition, ways we
A three-time National Book Award finalist, bestselling novelist and short story writer, Lauren Groff is known for literary masterpieces such as Fates and Furies, Matrix and her highly-anticipated new novel The Vaster Wilds.
Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Anacapa School is an independent, co-educational school for grades 7-12 that offers a high-quality education in an enriching environment. Anacapa empowers students to excel at critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and compassion through experiential and project-based learning that serves the needs of the whole student. Through its 5:1
Program:Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 Thomas Adès: New work for string quintet (A&L co-commission) Schubert (arr. Danish String Quartet): Lied to be announced The Danish String Quartet is joined by Finnish cellist Johannes Rostamo for the eagerly-anticipated capstone to their international Doppelgänger Project. In part IV, the Danish pairs Schubert’s String Quintet,
April 10 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Returning to the Goleta Community Center The City’s biggest night of the year will be here before we know it! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the Goleta Community State of the City. Making this 7th Annual event even more special,
Goleta’s Community State of the City is almost here! We hope you have the date marked on your calendar in bold! Get your week started right and join us on Wednesday, April 10 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117). Learn valuable insight on how the City
The "Global Legacies of Anti-Nuclear Activism: Intersectional Perspectives" conference will take place at UCSB from April 11 - 14, 2024. The conference will feature three invited keynote speakers, an invited roundtable panel, and a film screening and discussion. The keynote and roundtable events are free and open to the public. Tickets are required for the
The "Global Legacies of Anti-Nuclear Activism: Intersectional Perspectives" conference will take place at UCSB from April 11 - 14, 2024. The conference will feature three invited keynote speakers, an invited roundtable panel, and a film screening and discussion. The keynote and roundtable events are free and open to the public. Tickets are required for the
Come hang at the back patio tables of M. Special on State Street to practice Spanish, meet new people, and have fun! All levels of Spanish speaking ability are welcome - from beginner, to intermediate, to native speaker. This will be a fun and friendly environment to practice language! This will be an interactive meetup
Grab Your Boots and join us for Country Night at the Backstage. Come Line Dancing to all the latest hits from country to hip hop Unleash your inner line dancer at the only Country Night in Santa Barbara. This ain't your grandma's barn dance – we're bringing the heartland vibes with a fresh, modern twist.
Join us for an engaging and insightful afternoon at the annual State of the City luncheon, hosted by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce. Taking place on Friday, April 12 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the scenic Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, this event promises to be a highlight of the
Combining thrilling vocals with deft guitar work and a flair for fashion, Fatoumata Diawara is a musical sensation out of West Africa. Singing in Bambara, the language of her native Mali, along with French and English, Diawara delivers biting social commentary and plays stinging electric guitar solos that ride on her band’s sinuous funk-influenced beats.
Special event celebrates his new book entitled California’s Changing Landscape: The Way of Water Join us for an inspirational and educational lecture and book signing with George Rose at the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum) in the Second Floor Valley Oak Gallery. WHO: California Nature Art Museum WHAT: Lecture & Booksigning with
On Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 and Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m., the Santa Barbara Master Chorale will present this concert, featuring works of Ludwig van Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein, Alice Parker, and others. The pieces chosen focus on humanity’s resilience to struggle and thus to flourish. The concert pays tribute to Beethoven with "A
Join us for another large-scale trail volunteer event. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to learn about trail restoration while working on some of the community's most-loved trails. Tools, instruction, and lunch will be provided! RSVPs are required for this event! To RSVP, contact Steve Biddle, City of Santa Barbara Parks Supervisor, at (805) 564-5439
On Sunday, April 14th from 11 am – 2pm, NatureTrack will be at the Gaviota State Beach to introduce those who use wheelchairs to the Freedom Trax devices at no cost! Get up close to the waters’ edge, navigate the beach under your own control. This is a real game changer. NatureTrack will have several
Come join us for an architectural walking tour experiencing the historic art and architecture of downtown Santa Barbara as it was reborn after the 1925 earthquake. Hear the histories of the Arlington and Granada Theaters, stroll through La Arcada Court and discover hidden courtyards, fountains, murals and public art. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara
Show the beach some love! Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours.
As a way to celebrate Older Americans Month coming up in May, the Central Coast Commission would like to honor both seniors and those who work with seniors in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. This year's theme is "Powered By Connection." Do you know someone or an organization deserving of recognition? The CCC is
The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life will present a talk by Russel M. Jeung (SF State), "Anti-Asian Hate, Racial Trauma, and Posttraumatic Growth," on April 15, 2024, at 5:00pm in UCSB's McCune Conference Room (HSSB 6020). This event is free and open to the public. In this
"Non-Binary Life Experiences Across Multiple Generations" - Join us for a panel of non-binary individuals who will share about their journeys of becoming and understanding themselves. There is always time for sharing and support. This is a Zoom meeting and pre-registration is required. by emailing pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com.
Time & Location Apr 16, 2024, 1:00 PM PDT – Jun 25, 2024, 5:00 PM PDT Online via Zoom About The Event Have you ever wanted to learn how to heal your own body with herbal medicine? Join local herbalist & health educator Emily Sanders for an 11 week LIVE online course on Herbs
Between Land and Sea: Saving Our Oceans to Save Ourselves
National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her life to safeguarding the world’s oceans and inspiring millions to do the same. With a degree in biochemical engineering in marine sciences and training in fine art photography, she founded the International League of Conservation Photographers to drive conservation efforts through storytelling. She co-founded SeaLegacy, a nonprofit that works at the intersection of art, science and conservation to rewild the ocean for the benefit of biodiversity, humanity and climate stability. Born in Mexico, Mittermeier spends half the year living in Canada and the other half at sea aboard her research catamaran SeaLegacy I. Join Mittermeier as she shares images and stories from her travels and explores how inextricably linked we are to that most sacred element – water.
Date: Tuesday, April 16
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Campbell Hall, UCSB, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Link: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/events/23-24/cristina-mittermeier/
Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Goleta on Saturday, April 20 for a special Beautify Goleta Earth Day Edition. Last year’s event was such a success that we are making this one bigger and better! The community cleanup is one hour longer (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and will include for the first time
Join us for a special Mother’s Day weekend event at SBMA with food writer and chef Pascale Beale, who will share her love for art and how it inspired her 10 cookbooks and cooking career over the past 25 years. A special lunch and cooking demonstration from a few of her much-loved recipes will follow
Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet opens its book event season with the Book Confab Beverly Hills. The event, which is the company’s fifth book confab overall, will take place on April 17-18, 2024, at 276 La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills. After staging successful book confabs in Tribeca, San Francisco, San Diego, and Manhattan, ReadersMagnet
Experience a night under the spell of Herbie Hancock, jazz’s most versatile and influential keyboard player. As pianist for Miles Davis in the mid-1960s, Hancock helped pioneer a groundbreaking new sound in jazz. A trained engineer, he was among the first bop players to explore the potential of electric instruments and combine jazz with funk and rock. Hancock has garnered a Kennedy Center Honor, an Academy Award for his Round Midnight film score and 14 Grammys, including a prestigious Album of the Year for his 2007 tribute River: The Joni Letters. Stay tuned for a killer band lineup to back this jazz legend.
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Link: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/events/23-24/herbie-hancock/
Ever wonder what a day here at Friendship Center looks like? Join us for a tour, a delicious lunch, and dancing with music courtesy of the talented Snapshot Band! We would love to show you our beautiful location and amazing members!
Join us every Wednesday for a midweek treat with incredible live music by Brian Kinsella and Jimmy Rankin in the barrel room. Pair with a delicious glass of Carr Wine and Empanadas delivered by Buena Onda. Free Admission, 21+
On Thursday, April 18, Nomad Tango is launching its 4th season with another Noche de Tango at Buena Onda. We will host The Gorczynski Tango Quartet, an all-USA Tango band composed of four maestros. Each one of them merits performing at the great music halls of the world (and they have), but they have fallen
The quest to understand the quantum physics underlying all phenomena continues, and the origin and nature of gravity and spacetime itself is an exciting frontier. We must come to grips with their quantum description if we are to understand black holes, and the Big Bang that gave rise to the universe and ultimately to us.
Explore the Museum’s galleries and join Santa Barbara’s first Chicana Poet Laureate, Melinda Palacio, in our monthly writing session. Bring your writing essentials and immerse yourself in this enriching experience.
After the success of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, which won four Academy Awards including Best Picture, drummer/composer Antonio Sánchez performed his dramatic Grammy Award-winning score live around the world. Sánchez’ original music was largely improvised, making each presentation unique. Celebrating the film’s 10th anniversary, he brings Birdman Live to the Arlington Theatre. One of the most sought-after drummers on the international jazz scene, Sánchez has recorded and performed with the likes of Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker and Charlie Haden. His 2022 album SHIFT features Trent Reznor, Dave Matthews, Meshell Ndegeocello and more. (Birdman: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, 2014, R, 119 min.)
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Date: Friday, April 19
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Link: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/events/23-24/antonio-sanchez-birdman-live/
Knights of Columbus Council 5300 will sponsor the fifth annual J. William McLafferty Memorial Golf Tournament, benefitting St. Raphael School, on Friday, April 19, at the Santa Barbara Golf Club, 3500 Mc Caw Avenue. Check in begins at 11 a.m. with a four-person shot-gun start scheduled for 1 p.m. Goodwin & Thyne is the title
Monthly Westmont Public Telescope Night Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics
The Neal Taylor Nature Center 27th Annual Fish Derby • At Cachuma Lake • April 20th and 21st • Rain or Shine • $5000.00 plus in cash prizes • Thousands more in merchandise prizes Registration: https://www.troutderby.org/registration/ ➢ $35.00 -Postmark by April 6, 2024 ➢ $40.00 -Postmark after April 6, 2024 ➢ $45.00-On-site Fri. 4/19 to
Nature Center Fish Derby At Cachuma Lake Fish are Biting! Perfect Weather Forecasted for the Fish Derby on April 20th and 21st, 2024. Thousands in cash and merchandise prizes! Have fun while helping to support the Neal Taylor Nature Center The Neal Taylor Nature Center 27th Annual Fish Derby: At Cachuma Lake
Randall Goosby, violin
Zhu Wang, piano
A protégé of Itzhak Perlman, Randall Goosby debuted with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2021 at the age of 25 and has since risen to the first rank of international violin soloists. Acclaimed for the sensitivity and intensity of his musicianship as well as his determination to make music more accessible, Goosby is passionate about highlighting the works and influence of underrepresented composers like William Grant Still and Florence Price.
This concert will leave you in awe, starting with Mozart’s Overture to Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384. Prepare to be blown away by David Krakauer’s stunning performance of Wlad Marhulets’ Concerto for Klezmer Clarinet, which combines traditional klezmer (traditional Jewish & East European) music with classical instrumentation to create a truly unique and captivating sound. As for Mahler’s emotional masterpiece Symphony No. 1 in D major, “Titan,” you will understand why this performance is subtitled Titans of Sound.
Opera Santa Barbara presents Zorro on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Hector Armienta’s swashbuckling adventure Zorro is based on the adventures of Johnston McCully’s legendary pulp hero, the dashing masked vigilante who defends the commoners and indigenous peoples of California against tyrannical officials. Full of humor, romance, sword fights, and lyrical melodies, Zorro is appropriate for all ages.
https://www.lobero.org/events/osb-23-24-zorro/
This concert will leave you in awe, starting with Mozart’s Overture to Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384. Prepare to be blown away by David Krakauer’s stunning performance of Wlad Marhulets’ Concerto for Klezmer Clarinet, which combines traditional klezmer (traditional Jewish & East European) music with classical instrumentation to create a truly unique and captivating sound. As for Mahler’s emotional masterpiece Symphony No. 1 in D major, “Titan,” you will understand why this performance is subtitled Titans of Sound.
THE ARTISTS:
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
David Krakauer, Clarinet
REPERTOIRE:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Overture to Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384
Wlad Marhulets | Concerto for Klezmer Clarinet
Gustav Mahler | Symphony No. 1 in D major, “Titan”
Attention Crafters and Quilters! *FABRIC POP-UP SALE EVENT!* The Assistance League of Santa Barbara Thrift Shop is having a "Fabric Pop-Up" sale. **$2.00 A YARD!!!** Yards and yards of fabric, notions and sewing machines. All sales benefit their 17 volunteer philanthropy projects that directly support our community. Dates: Saturday, April 20 & Monday, April 22,
Singer and instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens’ iconic brand of folk music spotlights people whose contributions to American musical history have been overlooked or erased, and advocates for a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins through art. A two-time Grammy Award winner, MacArthur fellow and composer, she was awarded the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Music for her debut opera Omar. Her highly-anticipated new solo album, You’re the One, releases in August.
Date: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Link: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/events/23-24/rhiannon-giddens/
Authentic Greek street-food restaurant Nick the Greek is celebrating the opening of its new Santa Barbara location by welcoming the community with free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 23. To participate, guests simply need to come during the allotted time, and will be able to pick up one entree per person,
Transition House Auxiliary will hold its 25th annual Mad Hatter Fundraising Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Two Superpowers: Navigating China and America in the New Age of Uncertainty
Starbucks is opening a new store in China every 15 hours and TikTok is redefining American social media – even as tensions build over Taiwan, cyberhacking and threats to global health. For the first time in a generation, the world has entered an era dominated by two superpowers. Unlike rivals in the Cold War, the U.S. and China are also entwined on an unprecedented scale. Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Award and numerous other honors for his reporting on China, Evan Osnos, one of our preeminent analysts of global affairs and U.S. politics, combines deep knowledge with up-to-the-minute insights to assess the new global balance of power. Are China and America on a collision course, or can we find common ground?
The Assistance League of Santa Barbara invites you to "borrow" a prom dress --completely FREE! Choose from over 800 stunning dresses - all sizes. Wraps, shoes, jewelry, and formal clutches/pouches are available to compliment your dress. **MULTIPLE DATES** Saturdays: 12:00PM-3:00PM -->April 27 & May 4, 11, 18, 2024 Wednesdays: 3:00PM-5:00PM -->April 24 & May 1,
Hello Friends! You're invited to Death Cafe Santa Barbara (in conjunction with The Center for Successful Aging) with Liz Bauer, Lynn Holzman, and Peggy Levine Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Time: 3:30-5 PM Place: First Congregational Church at 2101 State Street, Santa Barbara Parking: The church parking lot access is on State Street For questions, contact: Lynn at cominghomesb@gmail.com or (805) 729-6172 (I rarely check the phone, so
Santa Barbara Fair & Expo proudly introduces its first-ever two extended weekends extravaganza, themed "Double Thrill Double Fun" taking place on Thursday, April 25th to Sunday, April 28th, and Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Discount pre-sale entry and unlimited one-day carnival ride tickets are on sale until 10
Join us for a special 2-part workshop and complete your MyCare advance directive. Advance care planning is a way for adults of all ages, in all stages of life to prepare for the future. Advance care planning involves: Making decisions now about the types of health care you would and would not want to receive
Integrated Care How to Effectively Treat Trauma, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Eating Disorder in One Episode of Care This course is designed to teach clinicians how to integrate care for co-occurring clients who struggle with Trauma, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Eating Disorders in one episode of care. Evidence based interventions and
Launching Leaders, a community for supervisors and management professionals, announced they will be hosting an exclusive limited seating training intensive for business leaders in the Santa Barbara area. This 4 hour intimate workshop is led by founder and veteran EOS Implementer®, Matt Hahae, who has developed a nationwide program to jumpstart the effectiveness of an organization's
For 50 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has challenged and reimagined what a string quartet can be, centering its work around the key issues of our time. Kronos has commissioned, performed and recorded works that engage with topics such as war and destruction, the climate crisis, social injustice and spirituality. Now, the multi-Grammy Award-winning quartet marks its anniversary with a program of new commissions, signature works from its vast repertoire, and pieces from its Fifty for the Future project.
Blurring the lines between classical and contemporary, San Francisco-based Alonzo King LINES Ballet is renowned for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers and rich visual works. Alonzo King’s newest creation, Deep River, uses spiritual music from Black and Jewish traditions alongside original compositions by Jason Moran to assert the power of hope in the face of seemingly impossible odds. The piece premiered last year to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary and is described by King as a reminder that “love is the ocean that we rose from, swim in, and will one day return to” – and that love can set us free.
Join us on April 26, 2024, at 5:30pm to celebrate 25 years of the Police Activities League (PAL) and look ahead to 25 more years of building the bridge between cops, kids, and the community. The evening will feature a cocktail hour, a sit-down dinner, and a pulled pork cook-off competition between Santa Barbara Law
Save the Date: Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Returns to Alameda Park on April 27 & 28, 2024 The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is set to return to Alameda Park on Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 2024. Now in its 54th year,
Welcome the spring season at the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s Marketplace scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds, 956 Maple Ave. Thanks to the eclectic gathering of vendors, there’s a lot more than something for everyone. Jewelry, vintage clothing, toys, plants, musical instruments, old
Mental Health First Aid is a FREE 6.5 hour certification course that teaches community members how to help someone who may be developing a mental health challenge or coping with a worsening mental health challenge or substance abuse disorder. Participants learn how to recognize, understand and respond appropriately to signs of mental health challenges of varying
Plants on Offer every Saturday in April, 9am-12pm Your donations for plants will help sustain our community food forest, supplying fresh produce to the Food Bank Come and see for yourself all the plants on offer – old favorites, new favorites… A great selection of succulents including some lovely bowls, trees (avocado, apple, lemon-scented gum),
Come join us for an architectural walking tour experiencing the historic art and architecture of downtown Santa Barbara as it was reborn after the 1925 earthquake. Hear the histories of the Arlington and Granada Theaters, stroll through La Arcada Court and discover hidden courtyards, fountains, murals and public art. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara
Indulge in the flavors of Latin American cuisine, coastal ingredients, and live jazz. Savor delicately crafted desserts as you while away your Sunday morning.
Our 16th annual event at Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center Santa Barbara Revels invites the entire community to enjoy its 16th annual May Day Celebration beginning at noon on Sunday, April 28th, at De la Guerra Place in Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center. Last year, many enthusiastic participants joined us for the festivities and thoroughly enjoyed
For women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers, the world can be a lonely place. Only 30 percent of STEM professionals in this vital, high-paying field are women, and many report facing discrimination, unconscious bias and a general lack of role models and support. A free, online summit organized by Santa Barbara-based
Through April 30 / 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Museum | Courtyard Gallery Immerse yourself in wondrous cutting-edge imagery of celestial objects, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This new exhibit features some of JWST’s most captivating images to date, printed on large canvases to convey the magnitude of faraway planets, galaxies, and nebulae. Experiencing
Blind Fitness to delighted to continue partnering with Power of Your Om in offering YOGA IN THE DARK, a community yoga class. People sighted and with vision loss, are invited to come together for a sensory experience of connection and expansion. Sighted students will be offered a blindfold to experience the practice. Class will be
Get hands-on with leather in our Leather Accessories Craft Workshop. Dive into the world of crafting while learning to make accessories like leather tassels, keychains, and earrings. No experience is necessary – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity and crafting. Your $20 ticket to the workshop includes
As the world’s foremost forest ecologist, Suzanne Simard has reshaped the way we understand the life and growth of plants. In her groundbreaking work Finding the Mother Tree, Simard explained how trees interact and communicate using below-ground fungal networks. Her research established the existence of “mother trees” that play an important role in the flow of information and resources in a forest. The concepts she developed have influenced everyone from earth scientists to artists – think James Cameron’s Avatar and Richard Powers’ The Overstory. Join Simard for a dazzling journey through the unseen world going on above our heads and under our feet.
Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie, a New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, returns to reveal and explore the complexities of street and social dance forms. ODEON brings together and remixes street and club dances including breaking, hip hop, house and vogue, set to a mix of early 20th century romantic music and popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms.
16th Annual Premier Santa Barbara Women’s Event to Honor Four Leaders in Education AWC-SB presents the 2024 Women of Achievement Awards The Association for Women in Communications – Santa Barbara (AWC-SB) will honor four outstanding leaders in education at the 2024 Women of Achievement Awards luncheon: Katya Armistead, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of
Abstract Art Collective proudly announces the Surviving to Thriving Art Sale Fundraiser, a month-long exhibit to benefit the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Voice Gallery, located in La Cumbre Plaza at 121 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, where
Discover the Ingredients to Creating a Solid Estate Plan that Protects Your Family, Assets, and Ensures Your Wishes are Honored… No Matter What Happens! Register here: https://www.sbelderlaw.com/tacos/ Date & Time: Thursday, May 2nd 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Location: Mulligans Café & Bar 3500 McCaw Ave Santa Barbara, CA
Join us for a special 2-part workshop and complete your MyCare advance directive. Advance care planning is a way for adults of all ages, in all stages of life to prepare for the future. Advance care planning involves: Making decisions now about the types of health care you would and would not want to receive
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains… Skills-building groups to strengthen parent-child relationships and improve communication. Learn strategies to recognize your parenting strengths, how to manage stress, and how to handle parenting during conflict. Visit our Support Group page for any updates, and please register in advance. FACILITATOR: Kara 1st Wednesday of
Santa Barbara Fair & Expo proudly introduces its first-ever two extended weekends extravaganza, themed "Double Thrill Double Fun" taking place on Thursday, April 25th to Sunday, April 28th, and Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Discount pre-sale entry and unlimited one-day carnival ride tickets are on sale until 10
May 3 Event Gives New Families a Chance to See Early Childhood Dual Language Program For parents of young children, every small move and milestone is a big leap, especially the jump into preschool. The questions of where to go and why can weigh heavily. To facilitate answers to these important questions, Carpinteria Children’s Project
Coming to the Arlington Theatre, Marca MP is preparing to embark on their 2024 "Simplemente Marca Tour" through Mexico and the United States. In addition, the band presents their most recent album titled LEALTAD, a collection of 10 songs, 7 of which Chato (lead singer and harmony of the group) wrote. You can now listen
The “Galactic Fringers” are throwing an all-ages intergalactic extravaganza called “Star Wars Cantina Celebration: Renegades, Rebels, and Rogues” to raise funds for local nonprofits New Hope Creative Alliance and Olive Crest’s Hope Refuge campus. Entertainers from a galaxy far, far away will descend upon Soul Bites in Santa Barbara and transform it into a Star
Mental Wellness Center's 28th Annual Arts Faire Saturday, May 4, 2024 11 am - 3 pm Chase Palm Park Field, Beachside Mental Wellness Center Supports Green Ribbon Campaign, 28th Annual Arts Faire, and Peace of Mind Walk to coincide with National Mental Health Awareness Month May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and several events
Join us for another large-scale trail volunteer event. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to learn about trail restoration while working on some of the community's most-loved trails. Tools, instruction, and lunch will be provided! RSVPs are required for this event! To RSVP, contact Steve Biddle, City of Santa Barbara Parks Supervisor, at (805) 564-5439
Join gardeners of all experience levels for a day of caring for the "Crown Jewel" of Santa Barbara, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. Parks staff will provide instruction in proper pruning, mulching, deadheading, and weeding techniques. Volunteers will grow in their horticultural knowledge and skills while spending a day serving their community and giving a
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