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Thursday Nov 5, 2026




1st Thursday at Casa de la Guerra
Exhibit on view through Dec 20, Thu–Sun, noon–4 pm
Casa de la Guerra


1st Thursday at the Historical Museum
Free guided tour of Finding Saint Barbara at 6 pm
Santa Barbara Historical Museum







Opening Reception: Maria Rendón, Beyond the Veil
Exhibition on view through Dec 28, daily 10 am–5:30 pm
Sullivan Goss









Walk with a Doc at Shoreline Park
Every Thursday · meet by the banner at the far parking lot at 5:45 pm
Shoreline Park









Friday Nov 6, 2026


soft armor / cradled earth
On view Oct 28 – Nov 14 · Fridays 10 am–5 pm & by appointment
Community Arts Workshop
















Bacara Chef Series: Rachel Haggstrom
Also Sat, Nov 7 · reservations required
Lulio at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara


Saturday Nov 7, 2026




Mission Archive-Library Open House
First Saturday of each month · no RSVP needed
Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library








Storytime at the Sea Center
Weekend mornings; see the Sea Center calendar for dates
Sea Center on Stearns Wharf

Fall Plant Sale 2026
Reserve a shopping time · Members shop early 9–11 am
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden


Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival
Early entry at 1 pm · ages 21+ · rain or shine
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History







Antonio Barret with Bradberri, Jacob Edward Cole & Jess Bush
Doors 7:00 pm · 21+
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club

Sunday Nov 8, 2026



Arroyo Burro Beach Cleanup
2nd Sunday of each month · sign in at the Watershed Resource Center
Arroyo Burro Beach

Arroyo Burro Beach Cleanup
2nd Sunday of each month · sign in at the Watershed Resource Center
Arroyo Burro Beach


Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Every Sunday, plus Saturdays of major holiday weekends
Cabrillo Boulevard

SB Newcomers Weekend Amblers: Red Tile Walking Tour
Registration required
Santa Barbara County Courthouse


Shark Sundays at the Sea Center
Sundays · shark touching resumes at 12:05
Sea Center on Stearns Wharf

Storytime in the Backyard
Weekends; Saturdays add a craft or coloring
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Backyard)

Santa Barbara Jazz Society Presents: Jeremy Siskind featuring Lia Booth
Doors 12:30 pm · All ages · Tickets at the door, cash only
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club





Monday Nov 9, 2026

SB Newcomers Pickleball: Open Play
Registration required
Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis & Pickleball Center

Mahjong Mondays at The House of Beau
Reserve a seat · bring your tiles if you have a set · 21+
The House of Beau


Science Pub: El Niño Facts, Myths & Mysteries
No tickets or reservations; arrive early for a seat
Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant


SB Acoustic Presents: Alexandr Misko with Forest Bailey
Doors 5:45 pm · All ages
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club

Tuesday Nov 10, 2026




Tuesday Crafternoons for Kids
Tuesdays through Nov 24 · registration required
Explore Ecology Makerspace





Feather Wars: The Crusade to Save America’s Birds
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Fleischmann Auditorium)


Open Mic Night at The House of Beau
7 pm-ish until close · not on special event nights
The House of Beau


Wednesday Nov 11, 2026



IllumaNature: California Coastin’
Opening night · Select nights; see sbzoo.org for dates
Santa Barbara Zoo




Wednesday Trivia at the Public Market
Every Wednesday · arrive early to get a table
Santa Barbara Public Market


Santa Barbara Improv Drop-in Workshop
Every Wednesday · newcomers come at 7:30 for orientation
Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara


Thursday Nov 12, 2026








Walk with a Doc at Shoreline Park
Every Thursday · meet by the banner at the far parking lot at 5:45 pm
Shoreline Park



All My Sons
Also Nov 13 at 7:30 pm, Nov 14 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and Nov 15 at 7:30 pm
Performing Arts Theater, UCSB




Friday Nov 13, 2026


soft armor / cradled earth
On view Oct 28 – Nov 14 · Fridays 10 am–5 pm & by appointment
Community Arts Workshop



Santa Barbara Printmakers Pop-Up Print Sale
Reception Fri 4–6 pm · also Sat, Nov 14, 10 am–4 pm
Community Arts Workshop









Téka Brazilian Jazz at The Grand
Doors 5:30 pm · separate early instrumental show 6–7 pm
The Grand on State








Saturday Nov 14, 2026















Searching for Your Indigenous California Roots
Doors 1:30 pm · RSVP required, limited seating
Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library



Mahjong and Wine at SAMsARA Wine Co.
Bring your NMJL card · food and more wine available to buy
SAMsARA Wine Co.







Star Party at Palmer Observatory
Monthly; next Dec 12 · canceled if cloudy or rainy
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Palmer Observatory)



Sunday Nov 15, 2026



Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Every Sunday, plus Saturdays of major holiday weekends
Cabrillo Boulevard


USSB 150th Anniversary Service
Congregational photo on the steps after the service
Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara

Falling into the Future at the UCSB AlloSphere Open House
Three 30-minute showings: 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00 pm · At UCSB CNSI, Elings Hall
Museum of Contemporary Art

Estate Planning Essentials Workshop
Meet-and-greet with presenters until 5 pm
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Fleischmann Auditorium)





Monday Nov 16, 2026

SB Newcomers Pickleball: Open Play
Registration required
Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis & Pickleball Center



Tuesday Nov 17, 2026



Tuesday Crafternoons for Kids
Tuesdays through Nov 24 · registration required
Explore Ecology Makerspace






Open Mic Night at The House of Beau
7 pm-ish until close · not on special event nights
The House of Beau

Wednesday Nov 18, 2026

Blood Drive at Santa Barbara Airport
Walk-ins welcome; appointments encouraged
Historic Ovington Terminal, Santa Barbara Airport



Museum Library Book Sale
Runs Nov 18–21: Wed–Fri 3–7 pm, Sat 10 am–5 pm (50% off Saturday)
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Library)




SB Newcomers Snow Sports: Warren Miller Film & Happy Hour
Happy hour at M Special Taproom first
Lobero Theatre


Wednesday Trivia at the Public Market
Every Wednesday · arrive early to get a table
Santa Barbara Public Market

Santa Barbara Improv Drop-in Workshop
Every Wednesday · newcomers come at 7:30 for orientation
Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara



Thursday Nov 19, 2026






American Cancer Society Voices of Impact
Cocktail reception and panel discussion · RSVP by Nov 9
Cabrillo Pavilion


Walk with a Doc at Shoreline Park
Every Thursday · meet by the banner at the far parking lot at 5:45 pm
Shoreline Park






Friday Nov 20, 2026




Finish Up Friday at the EE Makerspace
3rd Friday of each month · registration recommended
Explore Ecology Makerspace

LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Festival
Nov 20 at 4 & 8 pm; Nov 21 at 1 & 5 pm
Studio Theater, UCSB










Saturday Nov 21, 2026





Cassatt Reconsidered: A Lecture by Mary G. Morton
Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Mary Craig Auditorium)












ME Sabor Presents: Salsa Night with Invasion Latina
Doors 9:00 pm · 21+
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club
Sunday Nov 22, 2026



Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Every Sunday, plus Saturdays of major holiday weekends
Cabrillo Boulevard






Monday Nov 23, 2026


SB Newcomers Pickleball: Open Play
Registration opens Nov 3
Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis & Pickleball Center

Mahjong Mondays at The House of Beau
Reserve a seat · bring your tiles if you have a set · 21+
The House of Beau

Tuesday Nov 24, 2026



Tuesday Crafternoons for Kids
Tuesdays through Nov 24 · registration required
Explore Ecology Makerspace


Open Mic Night at The House of Beau
7 pm-ish until close · not on special event nights
The House of Beau

Wednesday Nov 25, 2026




Wednesday Trivia at the Public Market
Every Wednesday · arrive early to get a table
Santa Barbara Public Market

Santa Barbara Improv Drop-in Workshop
Every Wednesday · newcomers come at 7:30 for orientation
Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara


Thursday Nov 26, 2026



Walk with a Doc at Shoreline Park
Every Thursday · meet by the banner at the far parking lot at 5:45 pm
Shoreline Park
Friday Nov 27, 2026









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Sunday Nov 29, 2026


Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Every Sunday, plus Saturdays of major holiday weekends
Cabrillo Boulevard

Monday Nov 30, 2026


Tuesday Dec 1, 2026



CEC Community Blood Drive with Vitalant
Sign up for a donation time on CEC's event page
CEC's Environmental Hub




Open Mic Night at The House of Beau
7 pm-ish until close · not on special event nights
The House of Beau

Wednesday Dec 2, 2026





Wednesday Trivia at the Public Market
Every Wednesday · arrive early to get a table
Santa Barbara Public Market



Santa Barbara Improv Drop-in Workshop
Every Wednesday · newcomers come at 7:30 for orientation
Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara

Thursday Dec 3, 2026






Walk with a Doc at Shoreline Park
Every Thursday · meet by the banner at the far parking lot at 5:45 pm
Shoreline Park


Friday Dec 4, 2026













Saturday Dec 5, 2026




SBMA Adult Art Studio: En Plein Air at Lotusland
For Lotusland and SBMA members and their guests
Lotusland













Sunday Dec 6, 2026



Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Every Sunday, plus Saturdays of major holiday weekends
Cabrillo Boulevard




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Tuesday Dec 8, 2026


Holiday Caroling at Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara High 11 am · San Marcos High 11:30 am · Dos Pueblos High 12:30 pm
Santa Barbara Airport





Open Mic Night at The House of Beau
7 pm-ish until close · not on special event nights
The House of Beau
Wednesday Dec 9, 2026





Wednesday Trivia at the Public Market
Every Wednesday · arrive early to get a table
Santa Barbara Public Market


Santa Barbara Improv Drop-in Workshop
Every Wednesday · newcomers come at 7:30 for orientation
Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara

Thursday Dec 10, 2026





Walk with a Doc at Shoreline Park
Every Thursday · meet by the banner at the far parking lot at 5:45 pm
Shoreline Park


California Ocean Summit Presents: Zach Gill & Friends
21+ · Private event 7:30–8:30 pm, general admission from 8:30 pm
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club
Friday Dec 11, 2026





Unity Shoppe 40th Holiday Celebration & Telethon
Join in person or watch live on KEYT NewsChannel 3
Kenny Loggins Event Center










Saturday Dec 12, 2026






Winter Family Activities: Dinorama Returns
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Sprague Pavilion)






Nerf Herder Holiday Special with Jeff Whalen
Doors 8:00 pm · 21+ (limited under-21 tickets with an adult)
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club

Sunday Dec 13, 2026

Arroyo Burro Beach Cleanup
2nd Sunday of each month · sign in at the Watershed Resource Center
Arroyo Burro Beach


Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Every Sunday, plus Saturdays of major holiday weekends
Cabrillo Boulevard

SB Newcomers Weekend Amblers: Ellwood Mesa and Monarch Butterfly Amble
Registration required · a repeat of the full Dec 6 amble
Coronado Butterfly Preserve





Monday Dec 14, 2026


Tuesday Dec 15, 2026




Open Mic Night at The House of Beau
7 pm-ish until close · not on special event nights
The House of Beau

Wednesday Dec 16, 2026



Wednesday Trivia at the Public Market
Every Wednesday · arrive early to get a table
Santa Barbara Public Market

Santa Barbara Improv Drop-in Workshop
Every Wednesday · newcomers come at 7:30 for orientation
Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
Thursday Dec 17, 2026

Friday Dec 18, 2026

State Street Ballet: The Nutcracker
Also Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm, and Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 pm
Granada Theatre




Chris Shiflett Hometown Holiday Hoedown with Summercamp
Doors 7:00 pm · 21+
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club


Saturday Dec 19, 2026




The Christmas Revels: A Victorian Celebration
Also Sat, Dec 19 at 7:30 pm and Sun, Dec 20 at 2:30 pm
Lobero Theatre

Monday Dec 21, 2026

Winter Zoo Camp
Weekdays Dec 21–24 and Dec 28–31 (no camp Dec 25 or Jan 1) · half-day option 9 am–noon
Santa Barbara Zoo
Tuesday Dec 22, 2026


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Thursday Dec 31, 2026


Whatever Forever presents: New Year's Eve Time Warp
21+ · GA doors 9:00 pm, dance set 9:45 pm
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club


Noon Year's Eve at MOXI
Ticketed celebration; tickets on sale Nov 10 at noon · sensory-friendly early option
MOXI Museum
Thursday Jan 7, 2027

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Saturday Jan 30, 2027

CADA Amethyst Ball 2027: Sahara Nights
Moroccan-inspired glamour or black tie optional
Montecito Club
Sunday Jan 31, 2027


Wednesday Feb 3, 2027

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Runs 11 days, Feb 3–13, 2027 · screenings, tributes and panels downtown
Downtown Santa Barbara

Thursday Feb 4, 2027


numbskull & good medicine present: Robert Jon & The Wreck
Doors 7:00 pm · 21+
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club
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Saturday Feb 27, 2027

14th Annual Conservation Symposium
In person and online
Santa Barbara County Education Office Auditorium

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