Get ready for this eagerly awaited comeback on March 1! The fifth annual International Women’s Day celebration promises an extraordinary event. Dive into a vibrant pop-up market featuring 60+ amazing women of color vendors from the Central Coast.
This event is a unique opportunity to explore mental health support resources, women’s preventative services and connect with non-profits dedicated to career development, legal advocacy, and promoting literacy.
SunSwept Sailing
Each year over 25,000 Gray whales migrate around 14,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico and back. This migration is the longest of any mammal on the planet and passes through the coastal waters of Santa Barbara mid-February through mid-May.
Join SunSwept Sailing for a thrilling up close and personal 2.5hr, 3hr, or 4hr whale watching experience!
Yoga Soup
Since ancient times, communities have gathered in circle to dream together for guidance, healing, and inspiration. Listening to the Night Body is a 4-week dream circle led by Jessica Lowenstein, inviting participants into this timeless practice in a grounded, accessible way and helping them reconnect with the wisdom of their dreams as a source of insight and inner exploration. No prior dream-work experience is needed.
Enjoy 50% off select wine bottles, plus rotating steak specials & burgers at the bar every Wednesday! Wine not?
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 Queen vs. ABBA at Music Academy of the West under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Cabrillo Pavilion
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum invites you to their annual gala, The Love Boat: Sailing to Alaska — an elegant, Alaskan cruise–themed evening held at the beautiful Cabrillo Pavilion overlooking the ocean. This glamorous, land-based celebration features dinner, auctions, and dancing in support of the Museum’s exhibits and youth education programs. The evening will also include a special tribute honoring renowned ocean explorer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau, whose lifelong dedication to ocean conservation, education, and exploration continues to inspire global stewardship of the sea.
27 Vines
The casitas, barn and lawns of 27 Vines will be filled with dozens of women winemakers and their lady culinary colleagues, fronted by the just-awakening vines of this boutique vineyard. You’ll taste with the winemakers, chefs, and specialty food purveyors themselves as they talk to you about their passion for crafting deliciousness from the bounty of Santa Barbara County. Always a sell-out so grab your tickets early!
The 'O' Bar + Kitchen
Day 3 of the Michelin Chef Series at Bacara wraps the weekend with a relaxed ocean-view brunch featuring a buffet of dishes inspired by Chef Miguel Navarro’s Mediterranean style and the resort’s coastal setting. Guests can enjoy fresh, seasonal selections alongside coastal-inspired beverages available for purchase, all set to live acoustic music that creates a warm, lingering finish to a chef-driven weekend.
Yoga Soup
This women’s self‑defense program offers practical, effective, reality-based training for real-world situations, focusing on simplicity, efficiency, and confidence. Over three consecutive Mondays in March, you’ll build the ability to stay calm, access your natural strength, and act with intention, while developing physical health, mental resilience, and long-term personal empowerment.
Finch & Fork
A cut of beef that’s worth the wait! Feast on 24oz tomahawk, truffle butter and marble potatoes.
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.
The Marjorie Luke Theatre
Step into the delightfully dark world of The Addams Family as Lights Up! Theatre Company brings Charles Addams’ iconic characters to life in a musical packed with sharp wit, infectious songs, and plenty of creepy, kooky charm. When Wednesday Addams falls for a perfectly “normal” boy, one fateful dinner at the family mansion sets off a swirl of secrets, chaos, and hilariously heartfelt moments.
This spirited production delivers big laughs, show-stopping dance numbers, and all the wonderfully weird fun audiences love — plus a VIP experience that includes priority seating, a swag bag, and a video link of the show.
Carr Winery
Make your Friday night one to remember with music by the Do No Harm Band! Join Carr for music, empanadas, wine, and great vibes.
Pair the Motown, R&B, and Blues music with your favorite Carr wine and some Buena Onda empanadas delivered right to the winery for the perfect evening.
This event is for ages 21+ and admission is free.
The Gatehouse
Experience an afternoon of live music with Ruby Jane and Estate-grown wines at The Gatehouse. Surrounded by the beauty of Bien Nacido Vineyard, enjoy a relaxed and elegant summer atmosphere.
Brass Bear Uptown brings a sparkling start to the weekend with its laid-back Bubbly Brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM. Guests can enjoy rapid-refill mimosas for $28 with the purchase of an entrée, making for a bright, bubbly, and delicious way to ease into the afternoon. Each reservation includes a 90-minute experience, perfect for savoring good food, good company, and plenty of citrus-kissed cheer.
520 E Haley Street
Santa Barbara
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone on a guided walking tour with Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours.
Guests stroll through one of the city’s most dynamic districts while enjoying curated wine tastings at hand-selected tasting rooms, delicious small bites, and engaging historical insights along the way. Your knowledgeable local guide handles all reservations and timing, so you can focus on sipping, sampling, and soaking in the art, culture, and culinary energy of downtown Santa Barbara.
Lobero Theatre
St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is a live celebration of Irish music, song, and dance, brought to you by Kerry Irish Productions each March. The show combines world-class Irish dancers with a powerful live band to create a theatre experience filled with joy and tradition. Irish News & Entertainment calls it “rip-roaring music, song and dance” and “the epitome of family entertainment.”
The performance features champion dancers from shows such as Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Celtic Fyre, Celtic Wings, and An Irish Christmas. These dancers share the stage with the Kerry Traditional Band, driven by fiddles, uilleann pipes, bodhrán, guitar, and flutes. The night blends high energy routines with beloved Irish songs like The Wild Rover, Ireland’s Call, Raglan Road, The Parting Glass, Black Velvet Band and more.
18 Pilobolus
Granada Theatre
Pilobolus’s Other Worlds Collection traverses the spaces we inhabit—from the realms within ourselves, society, and the universe—with wit, wisdom, and whimsy. This collection features collaborations with visionaries who see the world through the lens of theatre, music, and dance, including award-winning playwright and director Aaron Posner, multi-instrumentalist and composer Stuart Bogie, choreographer and former Pilobolus dancer Gaspard Louis, original Pilobolus member Lee Harris, and composer Paul Sullivan.
Santa Barbara International Orchid Show
As part of the 78th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, Orchid Serenity invites guests into a calming after-hours yoga and sound bath immersion set among extraordinary orchid displays. Led by Aziz of Santa Barbara Beach Yoga and Danielle Elese of Foxy Sage Sound Healing, this unique evening blends movement, meditation, and the natural beauty of rare orchids from around the world.
Earl Warren Showgrounds
The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious orchid shows in the United States, reflecting the rich agricultural and orchid-growing history of Santa Barbara County. Visitors from all over the world return each March to delight in our grand orchid displays installed by local, national and international artisans and orchid enthusiasts. Exhibits of orchid art, photography and floral arrangements, in addition to a comprehensive workshop and demonstration schedule, provide visitors with a rich and unique orchid experience.
21 Einstein Day
Santa Ynez Valley Family School
Bring the whole family for a free & joyful day of hands-on learning, creativity, and fun. Children will explore interactive craft and science booths, enjoy face painting, and discover new ways to create, build, and experiment. There will be delicious food, a bake sale, and plenty of opportunities to connect, play, and celebrate together. This event is designed especially for kids, with activities that spark curiosity, imagination, and wonder, perfect for families looking for a fun and engaging day out.
California Nature Art Museum
Join the California Nature Art Museum and Artist Cydney Miller for an origami garland workshop. Learn how to make a colorful garland of origami cranes or butterflies with a variety of decorative accents. This is an entry-level class, but experienced origami-makers are also welcome! All participants will take home one decorative origami garland with a string of serene cranes, beautiful butterflies, or a combination of both.
All supplies will be included and advanced registration is required as there are 15 attendees max. This class is best suited for ages 12yrs+.
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.
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.
Carr Winery
Mark your calendars for a night of friendly competition and giving back with a bingo night like no other benefitting Food from the Heart. Food from the Heart is a local non-profit that prepares & delivers healthy nutritious food to low-income individuals in our community who are dealing with major illnesses, surgeries, or failing health and have difficulty caring for themselves.
Finch & Fork
Is there anything better than a platter of freshly shucked oysters paired with a glass of bubbly? Join Finch & Fork for $2 oysters every Thursday!
Finch & Fork
Relax and unwind with your favorite person / people and let Finch & Fork Restaurant wine and dine you with a special 3-course feast for $75. Happening every Friday!
The Marjorie Luke Theatre
Welcome to the Coffee Culture Fest – the first event of its kind on the Central Coast. This all-day celebration blends coffee culture, arts, science, and community. It’s an open invitation to neighbors near and far to gather, learn, and connect over a shared cup.
Sip tastings from local and regional roasters. Explore maker booths. Meet inspiring nonprofits. Discover interactive art around every corner.
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.
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
If you want to explore the breadth and diversity that the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country has to offer this is the tour for you!
This Wine Country Shuttle service allows you to experience 2-3 wineries at your leisure for the day. At each winery, you can opt to purchase either a glass of wine or a bottle alongside a food option. Their incredible guides will offer interpretation and history about the Santa Ynez Valley.
UCSB Library - Ocean Gallery
Since 2007, UCSB Reads has fostered a shared sense of belonging by bringing the UCSB campus and Santa Barbara communities together to read a common book that explores compelling issues of our time. Conceived by then Executive Vice Chancellor Gene Lucas, the program is led by the UCSB Library in collaboration with campus and community partners. Each year, a committee of UCSB faculty, students, staff, and community members selects a thought-provoking, interdisciplinary book written by a living author that encourages a wide range of readers to engage with a contemporary social, political, cultural or scientific issue such as climate change, racial justice, technology, memory, identity, and democracy.
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