OCTOBER 21, 2026

This Week Downtown

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

DSBIA's 2026 Annual Meeting & Board Elections

Join us tomorrow, 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 to see you there! RSVP here.

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AIASB October General Meeting 

Join AIA Santa Barbara for the October General Meeting featuring Stefanos Polyzoides on October 29 at 4:00 PM at SOhO. The discussion will explore the State Street Master Plan, the design principles and planning strategies that shaped it, and its vision for the future of downtown Santa Barbara. 

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Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat

The annual Downtown Santa Barbara Safe Halloween Trick-or-Treat is happening this Saturday, October 24, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and we invite you to join the fun! Bring your ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and princesses downtown for a safe and festive Halloween celebration. 

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Fútbol on State Street

Street football is taking over Downtown Santa Barbara! Join us this Sunday, October 25, at 10:00 AM for Fútbol on State Street, featuring fast-paced 4v4 matches and 1v1 Panna for youth and players of all ages. Register with your team or sign up individually!

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Downtown Kickin' Country Line Dancing

Due to the rain, this week's session has been canceled and rescheduled to Wednesday, November 4.

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.

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Help Light Up Downtown with Unite to Light

This First Thursday, November 5th, Santa Barbara-based nonprofit Unite to Light is bringing The Power of Possibility to downtown Santa Barbara — a free evening of light, art, music, and community at the San Marcos Courtyard on State Street, from 5:00–8:00 PM.

As they celebrate 15 years of getting solar lights and chargers to people living without reliable electricity around the world, they're inviting local downtown businesses to join them as Community Partners and help spread the light throughout State Street. Participating businesses will receive a Unite to Light solar lantern and small window sign to display in their storefront in the weeks leading up to November 5th, along with event information for customers.

Interested in becoming a Community Partner? Contact Anna at events@unitetolight.org to sign up.

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Anima: Theater of the Feminine Underground '26

Center Stage Theater | October 23-24, 7:00 PM

Live Music Every Night at The Red Piano

The Red Piano (519 State St.) | Monday-Sunday | Learn More

Sarah Jarosz: "10 Years of Undercurrent"

Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) | Wednesday, October 21, 7:30 PM | Get Tickets

Gypsy Cats 1940s Swing & Gypsy Jazz with Vintage Vocals

The Grand On State (1218 State St.) | Thursday, October 22, 7:00 PM | Get Tickets

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Allah Las with Sam Blasucci

SOhO (1221 State St. STE 205) | Thursday, October 22, 8:00 PM | Get Tickets

Shawn Thies & her Band — An Evening of Jazz & Timeless Favorites

The Grand On State (1218 State St.) | Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM | Get Tickets

Melissa Etheridge: RISE

Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) | Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM | Get Tickets

Beau Red LIVE

Beau (1129A State St.) | Friday, October 23, 8:00 PM | Learn More

Brasscals! with DJ Darla Bea

SOhO (1221 State St. STE 205) | Friday, October 23, 9:00 PM | Get Tickets

Live Music at Night Lizard

Night Lizard Brewing Co. (607 State St.) | Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00 PM | Learn More

Sounds on State Live Music

Paseo Nuevo Center Court (651 Paseo Nuevo) | Saturdays, 4:00 PM | Learn More

Rachmaninoff's Second Concerto

The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.) | Saturday, October 24, 7:30 PM & Sunday, October 25, 3:00 PM | Get Tickets

The Reserve LIVE

Beau (1129A State St.) |Saturday, October 24, 8:00 PM | Learn More

Live Music in the Beer Garden

Institution Ale Co. (516 State St.) | Thursdays (Evening) & Saturdays (Afternoon) | Learn More

Live Music Sundays (Local Singer-Songwriters)

Longoria Wines (732 State St.) | Sundays, 3:00 PM | Learn More

Holly Near

Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) | Sunday, October 25, 4:00 PM | Get Tickets

Flamenco Íntimo

SB Historical Museum (136 E. De La Guerra St.) | Sunday, October 25, 7:00 PM | Get Tickets

1130 State Street towards De La Guerra Plaza | Sunday, October 25, 3:30 PM

Afternoons With Artists

Art & Soul (1323 State St.) | Thursdays, 4:00 PM | Learn More

Off Register 2026: Santa Barbara Art Book & Print Fair

Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden St.) | Saturday, October 24, 10:00 AM | Learn More

Architectural Walking Tour

Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara (229 E. Victoria St.) | Saturdays, 10:00 AM | Learn More

Free Family Day - Día de los Muertos

SB Museum of Art (1130 State St.) | Sunday, October 25, 11:00 AM | Learn More

Dinner With an Artist

Art & Soul (1323 State St.) | Monday, October 26, 5:30 PM | Get Tickets

Salt + Light Exhibition

Art & Soul (1323 State St.) | On Display until November 1 | Learn More

Julie Anderson Mathias Exhibition

Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery (33 W. Anapamu St.) | On Display until November 8 | Learn More

Mary-Austin Klein Exhibition

Sullivan Goss Gallery (11 E. Anapamu St.) | On Display until November 29 | Learn More

Old Town Tour

City Hall (15 E. De La Guerra St.) | Daily, 10:00 AM | Learn More

Best Fest: A Celebration of Best of Santa Barbara® 2026

SB Historical Museum | Thursday, October 22, 5:30 PM

Mahjong Mondays

Beau (1129A State St.) | Mondays, 5:30 PM | Learn More

Board Games + Brews

Night Lizard Brewing Co. (607 State St.) | Tuesdays, 6:00 PM | Learn More

Trivia Night

Institution Ale Co. (516 State St.) | Tuesdays, 7:00 PM | Learn More

Trivia Night

M.Special Brewing Co. (634 State St.) | Wednesdays, 6:30 PM | Learn More

Loteria Night

Institution Ale Co. (516 State St.) | Every other Wednesday, 7:00 PM | Learn More

1950s Night

Beau (1129A State St.) | Thursday, October 22, 7:00 PM | Learn More

Thursday Night Line Dancing

Night Lizard Brewing Co. (607 State St.) | Thursdays, 7:00 PM | Learn More

Backstage Comedy Club

The Red Piano (519 State St.) | Thursdays, 7:30 PM | Learn More

Santa Barbara Comedy Club - Comedy Nights 

Speakeasy Comedy Bar (409 State St.) | Thursdays & Fridays, 7:00 PM | Learn More

Spooky Movie Nights

Paseo Nuevo (South Side Parking Garage Rooftop) | Every Friday in October, 7:00 PM | Learn More

Dance Hive: Ecstatic Dance

Yoga Soup (28 Parker Way) | Sundays, 12:30 PM | Learn More

Comedy is a Drag Halloween Spooktacular

Wildcat Lounge (15 W. Ortega St.) | Sunday, October 25, 7:30 PM | Get Tickets

Bass to the Bone  

Kimpton Canary Hotel (31 W. Carrillo St.) | Saturday, October 31, 6:00 PM | Get Tickets

A Fundraiser for Domestic Violence Solutions

Beau (1129A State St.) | Wednesday, October 28, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Smash It Out: Rage Room

State Street Axe Club (427 State St.) | Starting at $45/person | Learn More

Hit the Bullseye: Axe Throwing

State Street Axe Club (427 State St.) | Starting at $29.99/person | Learn More

From 720 State St. to 1130 State St. | Friday, October 23, 10:30 AM

Paint, Sip & Get Spooky

The Painted Cabernet (1229 State St.) | October | Learn More

Weekly Free Guided Meditation and Live Music

Yoga Soup (28 Parker Way) | Mondays, 7:00 PM | Learn More

FREE Digital Scan - What's Your Posture Saying about Your Health?

Rilascio Chiropractic (1221 State St.) | Tuesdays | Learn More

SuperMoss Workshop: Fall Orchard Grapevine Wreaths

SuperMoss (922 State St.) | Thursday, October 22, 5:00 PM | Get Tickets

Crochet Club

The Crafter's Library (9 E. Figueroa St.) | Thursdays, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Carbon Smart Construction Happy Hour: Energy/Water Nexus

CEC's Environmental Hub  (1219 State St.) | Thursday, October 22, 5:30 PM | Learn More

Weekly's Men Group

Yoga Soup (28 Parker Way) | Thursdays, 6:00 PM | Learn More

Makers Hive Market

Paseo Nuevo (651 Paseo Nuevo) | October 24-25, 12:00 PM | Learn More

Free Youth Climate Workshop: Become a Climate Leader in the Community

CEC's Environmental Hub  (1219 State St.) | Saturday, October 24, 1:00 PM | Learn More

Saturday Please Breathe Breathwork Series

Yoga Soup (28 Parker Way) | Saturdays, 3:00 PM | Learn More

LBGTQ+ Youth Club

Fusion Academy SB (510 State St. STE 200) | Tuesday, October 27, 4:30 PM | Learn More

Embodied Arts Workshop: Sensory Storytelling

CEC's Environmental Hub  (1219 State St.) | Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 PM | Learn More

Halloween Glow + Flow

Sol Seek Yoga Studio  (25 E. De La Guerra St.) | Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 PM | Learn More

Panini Italian Sandwich Pop-Up

Aperitivo | Saturday, October 24, 12:00 PM

Locals Only - Daily Bar Specials

Paloma (702 Anacapa St.) | Monday-Sunday | Learn More

Happy Hour

Opal Restaurant & Bar (1325 State St.) | Monday-Sunday, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Happy Hour

Institution Ale Co. (516 State St.) | Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM | Learn More

Coastal Happy Hour

Sandbar (514 State St.) | Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM | Learn More

Splash Bash Happy Hour

Baja Sharkeez (525 State St.) | Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM | Learn More

Happy Hour

The Good Lion (1212 State St.) | Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM | Learn More

Locals Night (20% off)

Finch & Fork (31 W. Carrillo St.) | Mondays, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Wine Wednesdays (50% off bottles of wine)

Paloma (702 Anacapa St.) | Wednesdays | Learn More

Happy Hour

Paloma (702 Anacapa St.) | Wednesday-Sunday, 4:00 PM | Learn More

METAL TEEPEE x FREQUENCY — T-Shirt Drop Launch Party

Frequency Wine (804 Anacapa St.) | Friday, October 23, 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

Sunset Chef's Table: Coastal Clambake & Sauvignon Blanc

Kimpton Canary Hotel (31 W. Carrillo St.) | Sunday, October 25, 4:00 PM | Get Tickets

Dia de los Muertos Weekend at Paloma

Paloma (702 Anacapa St.) | October 30-November 1 | Learn More

Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge

Santa Barbara | October 1-31 | 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

calm supports children and families impacted by toxic stress and complex trauma, including abuse, neglect, multigenerational adversity, or violence within their family or community. Services focus on recovery, resilience, and stabilization through individual and family-centered treatment delivered in the home, clinic, or community-based settings.

Clean & Safe Program

SEPTEMBER STATS

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. 

District Maintenance Hotline: (805) 242-1311