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Concerts, games, comedy, theater and more.

172 things to do36 venues

ON NOW IllumaNatureON NOW Santa Barbara Surf Film FestivalFRI, NOV 13 Seaglimmers A Mermaid Christmas PartyFRI, NOV 13 Fall Opening PartyFRI, NOV 13 SBCLF Clean ComedyFRI, NOV 13 Santa Barbara Laugh Festival: Good Clean Fun, Seriously Big LaughsFRI, NOV 13 Téka Brazilian Jazz at The Grand on StateFRI, NOV 13 Lily Akers LIVE at The House of BeauFRI, NOV 13 Spring Awakening in ConcertSAT, NOV 14 Member Early AdmissionSAT, NOV 14 Festival of JoySAT, NOV 14 Repair Cafe Santa BarbaraON NOW IllumaNatureON NOW Santa Barbara Surf Film FestivalFRI, NOV 13 Seaglimmers A Mermaid Christmas PartyFRI, NOV 13 Fall Opening PartyFRI, NOV 13 SBCLF Clean ComedyFRI, NOV 13 Santa Barbara Laugh Festival: Good Clean Fun, Seriously Big LaughsFRI, NOV 13 Téka Brazilian Jazz at The Grand on StateFRI, NOV 13 Lily Akers LIVE at The House of BeauFRI, NOV 13 Spring Awakening in ConcertSAT, NOV 14 Member Early AdmissionSAT, NOV 14 Festival of JoySAT, NOV 14 Repair Cafe Santa Barbara

Go out inSanta Barbara.

Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival

Member Early Admission

Sketching in the Galleries

Star Party

Shark Sundays

Falling into the Future at the AlloSphere at UCSB Open House

Reclaiming Our Stories: Reflecting on the Land Panel & Community Gathering

Artist Talk with Judi Weisbart

Three Counties, Three Poets Laureate: A Poetry Reading

Toddler Tuesday

Historymaking Midterms: An Evening with Mara Liasson

Warren Miller's DAYS OFF

Trail Talks: Carrizo Plain – A Sense of Place with filmmaker Jeff McLoughlin

Welcome Author Will Sofrin for a New Look at the Extraordinary Legacy of USCGC Eagle

Family Movie Night at Eastside Library

Seaside Sock Skating

Explore Together: Pastel Portraits

Cassatt Reconsidered

Artist Talk: Derek Harrison

1st Thursday

Paint at Paseo

OCEAN in Concert

SBMM Presents Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — A Powerful New Exhibition by Chuck Graham

Museum Closes Early Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026

Cine y Letras: Libros y Documentales

SBMM Welcomes Chuck Graham for a Photographic Journey by Kayak

Alysa Liu - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist

American Riviera Award with Anne Hathaway

Maltin Modern Master Award with Andrew Garfield

History That Doesn't Suck with Professor Greg Jackson

SBIFF: 2027 Virtuosos Awards

Virtuosos Award Presentation

Outstanding Performer of the Year Award with John Malkovich

RE:STYLE

On now: exhibits and runs

IllumaNature

Close by, in Goleta, Montecito

Corwin Chair Concert Series presents Ivan Manzanilla (percussion)

World Music Series

Piano Masterclass with recipients of the Paderewski Festival awards Mikołaj Brzostowicz and Piotr Pączkowski (Poland)

UCSB Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert

Student Exhibition Tours and Book Giveaway

Bookmark Crafting Activity and Book Giveaway

UCSB Chamber and Concert Choir Fall Concert

UCSB Student Carillon Recital

UCSB Chamber Players Fall Concert

Hathaway Tree Tradition

Coast Village Road Holiday Event

UCSB Gospel Choir Fall Concert

Places in Santa Barbara

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