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.
District News & City Council Updates
Save the Date: DSBIA's 2026 Annual Meeting & Board Elections
Join us Thursday, October 22, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM for DSBIA's 2026 Annual Meeting! We'll celebrate our first year of district operations, share highlights and accomplishments, look ahead to 2027, and connect with fellow downtown community members. We hope you'll join us!
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!
Celebrate the creative spirit of downtown Santa Barbara all October long with ARTOBER, a month-long campaign presented by the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) in collaboration with VOICE Magazine.
With something for every artistic interest, ARTOBER invites locals and visitors to experience, explore, and celebrate the arts in downtown Santa Barbara throughout October.
Join Paseo Nuevo for their Outdoor Spooky Movie Nights! Every Friday of October enjoy a FREE Spooky Movie on the rooftop of their South Side parking garage!
Join us every Wednesday in October in front of Best BBQ and Apna Indian Kitchen at 716 State Street and enjoy free country line dancing lessons led by the amazing Christy Grant from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by open dancing from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Paloma (702 Anacapa St.) | Wednesday-Sunday, 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.) | Sunday-Friday, 3:00 PM |Learn More
Sparkling Wine Tasting Flight
SB Bubbly Lounge (23 E. De La Guerra St. Suite 100) | October 1-31, 12:00 PM |Learn More
Red Wine Tasting Flight
Jamie Slone Wines (23 E. De La Guerra St.) | October 1-31, 12:00 PM |Learn More
Flag Program
This Week's Flag
Founded in 1976, Friendship Centeris a local nonprofit that provides compassionate daytime dementia care and support for families. Through innovative, person-centered programs, engaging activities, and meaningful connections, Friendship Center fosters dignity, purpose, and belonging while providing caregivers with vital respite, education, and support. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
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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