Finch & Fork
Ring in the New Year with a fun and festive New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch! This cozy morning will feature an a la carte menu including delightful options like the avocado toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, or zesty shashuka. Sip bottomless mimosas or enjoy the bloody mary car and rock to the tunes of DJ Darla Bea while she spins – all while in your favorite PJs. Kick off 2026 comfortably and cozy with Finch & Fork! Reservations are available now on OpenTable.
Carr Winery
Keep the party going in the new year! Join Carr Winery for a fabulously fun night on Friday with DJ Claire Z!
Spinning funky beats, Claire Z brings the perfect soundtrack for a your perfect start to the weekend. Sip your favorite Carr wine, snack on empanadas delivered right to the Winery, and let the rhythm take over.
This event is for ages 21+ and admission is free.
Finch & Fork
Weekends are worth celebrating! On Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy $28 bottomless mimosas with savory and sweet options from Chef’s delicious brunch menu.
Experience is 90 minutes and must be booked prior to 1pm.
Paloma
Sundays are for family time! Bring the whole crew and enjoy a relaxed meal together—because every Sunday, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée per kid. Good food, easy vibes, and happy little diners.
Kids Menu Includes:
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Tiny Tri-Tip
Butter Noodles
Grilled cheese
Paloma Petit Salad
French fries
Pancakes
Scrambled Eggs
Available for kids 10 yrs and younger.
UCSB Library - Ocean Gallery
This exhibition highlights the history of UCSB Reads since its inception, featuring promotional posters, selected books, custom bookmarks along with testimonials and images of participants engaging with programming throughout the years. UCSB Reads has become a beloved campus tradition that brings together thousands of people every year and demonstrates the power of literature to bridge divides, promote intellectual engagement, and build community.
Casa del Herrero
Every Tuesday, artists and Casa members are invited to experience the vibrant beauty of Casa del Herrero’s gardens in a uniquely inspiring way. Whether you’re a painter, sketch artist, or simply someone who finds peace in nature, this is an opportunity to connect with the landscape, soak in the surroundings and let your creativity blossom.
Pack a picnic, bring your favorite art supplies, and spend the day surrounded by the stunning views of their sixteen distinct gardens. Take a leisurely stroll, find a quiet spot that speaks to you, or simply sit and let the garden’s beauty spark your imagination.
Explore Ecology Makerspace
Join the Explore Ecology Makerspace for a Junk Journaling Workshop, where reclaimed and recycled materials become art. Bring your own journal and they’ll provide a treasure trove of upcycled papers, fabric scraps, vintage ephemera, and more. They’ll introduce inspiring junk journaling techniques and the rest is up to your imagination!
Music Academy of the West | Hahn Hall
Joining forces for a genre-defying evening of chamber music are three boundary-pushing artists: Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark, cellist and Music Academy alum Joshua Roman, and Grammy Award-winning double bassist Edgar Meyer. With roots in classical, folk, jazz, and bluegrass, this powerhouse trio delivers dazzling virtuosity in a performance both refined and refreshingly unexpected.
Carr Winery
Join Carr Winery for an unforgettable night of live music with Will Breman! From The Voice standout to a beloved staple of California’s Central Coast music scene, Will brings heartfelt songwriting and an unmistakable stage presence. Blending folk, soul-pop, bluegrass, and Americana, Will delivers a dynamic and engaging live performance. Sip your favorite Carr wine, enjoy Buena Onda empanadas delivered right to the Winery, and settle in for an intimate evening of soulful sound and great vibes.
This event is for ages 21+ and admission is free.
The Arlington Theatre
Celebrate 20 years of student-led impact with Kids Helping Kids Santa Barbara at this milestone benefit concert. Experience rising country star Anne Wilson, a GRAMMY-nominated artist known for her breakout hit “My Jesus” and acclaimed album REBEL. Blending heartfelt songwriting with energetic performances, Anne delivers a powerful show that inspires and uplifts. All proceeds from this special 20th Anniversary event support children overcoming physical, emotional, and economic challenges both locally and globally. Join the community for a night of music, meaning, and celebration of Kids Helping Kids’ enduring legacy.
Finch & Fork
Each Sunday, explore an ever-changing seafood experience where skill, precision, and imagination shape the menu. Every dish is built with the freshest ingredients and elevated into something unforgettable.
Yoga Soup
Based on The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, this eight-week course offers a transformative journey designed to rekindle creative flow, inspiration, and personal fulfillment. Whether or not you see yourself as “creative,” this process helps you reconnect with your innate curiosity and sense of wonder.
Through simple yet powerful practices—like daily Morning Pages, weekly Artist Dates, and gentle reflective exercises—you’ll begin clearing self-doubt, quieting inner blocks, and rediscovering what makes you feel most alive. Weekly gatherings provide inspiration, accountability, and a supportive space to move through the book together, with guided readings, journaling, and creative explorations that encourage playfulness and honest self-reflection.
Workzones Santa Barbara
Work From Here is a recurring coworking and collaboration day held on the second Tuesday of each month. Participants are invited to spend the day working alongside fellow professionals in a supportive environment and take part in a mid-morning collaboration session.
Coworking (8 AM – 5 PM): An open, focused workspace for professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.
Collaboration Hour (10:30 – 11:30 AM): A chance to share ideas, exchange feedback, and connect with others.
An annual membership ($50) provides access to all monthly events plus 15% off additional services and spaces. First-time attendees receive complimentary admission.
Explore Ecology Makerspace
On the 2nd Wednesday of the month, you’re invited to join the Explore Ecology Makerspace with your sewing ideas, projects, or mending needs. This Makerspace is equipped with nine sewing machines and a wide array of materials to fuel your creativity. Plus, their knowledgeable staff is always on hand to offer guidance, tips, and tricks to help you bring your vision to reality.
From crafting personalized garments to reviving old favorites through expert mending techniques, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Carr Winery
Unwind your week each Thursday at Carr Winery from 4 PM – close. Sip Carr wines, relax, and let chill lo-fi and house beats carry you through a cozy, laid-back evening. Whether you’re winding down after work or catching up with friends, it’s the perfect escape to recharge.
This event is 21+ and admission is free.
La Cumbre Plaza
Discover local creativity at the Gallery Row Art Walk happening every third Friday of the month. The event features interactive activities, live music, and a variety of exhibitions across the La Cumbre Center of Creative Arts galleries. Visitors can meet artists, enjoy refreshments, and experience art in many forms—perfect for all ages.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Celebrate Underwater Parks Day with all-day free admission to the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf! Underwater Parks Day celebrates marine protected areas (MPAs), the underwater parks that promote sustainable fishing practices and responsible recreation to preserve the variety, abundance, and longevity of ocean life for future generations.
The Central Coast is home to some of the most nutrient-rich waters on the planet, supporting vibrant marine life in kelp forests, tide pools, and rocky intertidal reef habitats. Enjoy the Sea Center’s interactive exhibits representing these habitats. Take part in fun activities for all ages.
18 The Gift: New Additions to Our Story
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
The Gift: New Additions to Our Story highlights recent acquisitions to the Santa Barbara Historical Museum’s permanent collection, showcasing how the region’s history continues to grow through community generosity. Since its founding in 1932, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving the material and written history of Santa Barbara, adding new objects each year to deepen and expand that story.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
As part of the international Giacomelli 100 centennial celebration, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents Mario Giacomelli: La Gente, La Terra, offering an exclusive U.S. look at the work of the celebrated Italian photographer (1925–2000). Featuring 36 photographs, taken between 1955 and 1980, the exhibition highlights Giacomelli’s innovative darkroom techniques and his psychologically intense depictions of the people and landscapes of Italy’s Marche region.
Finch & Fork
A cut of beef that’s worth the wait! Feast on 24oz tomahawk, truffle butter and marble potatoes.
Paloma
Shuck, sip, and chill! Fresh oysters, tasty drinks, and good vibes—Oyster Hour is the perfect way to kick back and ease into the evening at Paloma every Wednesday from 4pm – 6pm in the bar.
The Wildcat Lounge
Get ready to Boogie for Our Bodies 2026 at the Wildcat Lounge! This space-themed disco invites you to dance away stress, recharge your activist energy and kick off the year with like-minded friends. Enjoy an outdoor silent disco with wireless headphones, plus indoor DJ music and dancing. The night will feature a costume contest, raffle, and more, so dress in your most out-of-this-world attire — astronauts, aliens, and cosmic creativity encouraged!
This event is for ages 21+.
Music Academy of the West
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never before in Santa Barbara. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Music Academy of the West, performed under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Sprague Pavilion
As part of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s two-part January program, acclaimed Zapotec-American textile artist Porfirio Gutiérrez leads an immersive weekend workshop focused on the ancestral art of natural dyeing. Set within the Museum’s oak woodland landscape along Mission Creek, this hands-on experience invites participants to learn traditional cochineal dye techniques rooted in Zapotec knowledge and practice.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
This fall, visitors can experience two major exhibitions showcasing Impressionist and 19th-century art at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art traces the origins of the Impressionist movement through works by Monet, van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Morisot, and others who helped shape modern art.
Lion's Tale
Don’t let the Monday blues get you down! Lion’s Tale, a Good Lion Hospitality owned bar, is going to be hosting Vinyl Vices partnering with Proper Productions every Monday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Along with this, there will be All Day Happy Hour, so take your time and get down to these old-school classics and modern R&B mixes. Featured menu items include Pimm’s Cup ($11), with Pimm’s, London Dry gin, cucumber, ginger, lemon and a touch of absinthe, or dig into fan favorites like the Café Frites ($14) with shoestring fries served with café de Paris butter sauce, fresh parsley and filet mignon bites.
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Experience world-class soccer on The American Riviera® as the U.S. Women’s National Team closes out its January training camp with a high-stakes match against Chile at the iconic Harder Stadium. Long known as “Soccer Heaven,” UC Santa Barbara’s storied 17,000-seat venue will host the USWNT’s first-ever international match on the Central Coast — a rare opportunity to witness elite global competition in one of the most scenic settings in the country. This match marks a historic moment for Santa Barbara, bringing four-time World Cup champions to the region for the first time and offering fans a chance to see the next chapter of the USWNT’s journey as they open their 2026 schedule.
Finch & Fork
Enjoy 50% off select wine bottles, plus rotating steak specials & burgers at the bar every Wednesday! Wine not?
Lobero Theatre
Emporium presents Mania: The ABBA Tribute on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With stunning costumes, energetic choreography, and impeccable musicianship, Mania recreates the magic of ABBA’s music in all its glory.
Music Academy of the West
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Santa Barbara. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Music Academy of the West under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Lobero Theatre
Experience an electrifying evening of Latin jazz as GRAMMY® Award–winning bandleader, conguero, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez takes the stage at the Lobero Theatre. For more than four decades, Sanchez has blended straightahead jazz with gritty soul and infectious Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythms, carrying forward the legacy of legends like Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, and Cal Tjader.
A master collaborator and torchbearer of Latin jazz tradition, Sanchez recently released his 31st recording, Live at The Belly Up Tavern, captured in March 2025. This performance is presented as a Brubeck Circle show.
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