Whether you're planning a perfect mid-week happy hour, looking for live entertainment, or staying informed on local civic updates, we've got you covered. Here is what's happening around Downtown Santa Barbara this week.
UCSB Arts & Lectures Free Summer Cinema: "Mixtapes & Misfits"
The Summer Film Series brings classic and contemporary films to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden each Friday evening at 8:30 PM in July and August. Presented in partnership with UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, the series offers free outdoor screenings in one of Santa Barbara's most iconic public spaces.
Join Mathnasium for their Grand Opening Party on Thursday, August 27 at 3:00 PM, to celebrate their new center downtown! The first 25 families to enroll get 25% off their first month. If you've been thinking about giving your child's math skills a boost, now's the perfect time!
Salsa & Bachata Dance Nights are back in September!
Join us every Wednesday in September for free salsa and bachata lessons in front of M. Special and Downtown Eats (634 State Street), led by the amazing Brenda Ruiz from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by open dancing from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
This event is open to the public and free of charge. M. Special and new business Downtown Eats will offer food and drink specials throughout the evening.
1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and venues offer free access to visual and performing arts in a fun and social environment. Venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. We hope you will join us to enjoy our beautiful downtown and all that it has to offer!
Paloma (702 Anacapa St.) | Wednesdays-Sundays, 4:00 PM |Learn More
Kids Eat Free
Paloma (702 Anacapa St.) | Sundays, 10:30 AM |Learn More
Live Each Hour Like It's Happy Hour
The Cruisery (501 State St.) | Sundays-Fridays, 3:00 PM |Learn More
Sparkling Wine Tasting Flight
SB Bubbly Lounge (23 E. De La Guerra St. Suite 100) | August 1-31, 12:00 PM |Learn More
Red Wine Tasting Flight
Jamie Slone Wines (23 E. De La Guerra St.) | August 1-31, 12:00 PM |Learn More
Southern Brunch
Finch & Fork (31 W. Carrillo St.) | Sunday, September 6, 11:00 AM |Get Tickets
Flag Program
This Week's Flag
Heal the Ocean is a Santa Barbara-based nonprofit proudly celebrating 28 years of positive impact! Heal the Ocean focuses on reducing ocean pollution and providing science-based solutions to improve the health of our ocean and resilience of our coasts to benefit people and wildlife.
Our Clean & Safe Program continues to make a visible impact downtown. Our team is out daily, keeping the streets clean, welcoming, and well-maintained, to help create clearly defined, comfortable, and safe spaces for the community. These efforts not only improve the appearance of our public spaces but also enhance overall safety and the experience for everyone who visits, works, or lives downtown.
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