NOVEMBER 4, 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

City of Santa Barbara Exploring a Downtown Holiday Night Market

The City of Santa Barbara is exploring the possibility of hosting a festive Downtown Holiday Night Market on Friday, December 11, and/or Friday, December 18. The proposed event would bring holiday cheer to downtown, increase foot traffic, and showcase local businesses through extended store hours, pop-up spaces, food, entertainment, and festive activities.

Downtown businesses are encouraged to share their interest by November 9. If your business may wish to participate, please email Kaitlin Mamulski at kmamulski@santabarbara.gov with your business name, primary contact person, and potential participation ideas.

Business feedback will help the City determine the event's feasibility and next steps.

Moonlight Sessions

Enjoy a free four-week live music series on State Street every Wednesday in November from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. As the clocks change and the sunlight dims earlier, downtown will light up the night with local bands, and the community will come together for a show beneath the stars. 

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1st Thursday Art Walk: November 5, 5:00 PM

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!

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State Street Trading Post Grand Opening

Celebrate the grand opening of State Street Trading Post on Saturday, November 7, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at 1105 State Street! This new locally owned, modern-day mercantile brings together over 30 carefully curated vendors offering vintage clothing, artwork, home goods, and unique finds.

Santa Barbara Half Marathon

Join the Santa Barbara Half Marathon on Sunday, November 8, at 7:00 AM! Experience a scenic race through the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, along iconic State Street, and the beautiful coastline. Whether you're running or cheering from the sidelines, come be part of this exciting community event!

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Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara Celtic Concert

 
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park  | Sunday, November 8, 4:00 PM

Live Music Every Night at The Red Piano

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

Jazz Night

The Good Lion (1212 State St.) | Thursday, November 5, 6:00 PM | Learn More

Matt K. Evans Acoustic Guitar LIVE

Beau (1129A State St.) | Thursday, November 5, 7:00 PM | Learn More

Andrew Duhon Trio

SOhO (1221 State St. STE 205) | Thursday, November 5, 8:00 PM | Get Tickets

Opera Santa Barbara presents "Rigoletto"

Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) | November 6 & 10, 7:30 PM & November 8, 2:30 PM | Get Tickets

The Will Stephens Band LIVE

Beau (1129A State St.) | Friday, November 6, 8:00 PM | Learn More

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

Lado B Brazilian Jazz

The Grand On State (1218 State St.) | Saturday, November 7, 7:00 PM | Get Tickets

Psychedelic Symphony 2: Take Another Trip 

The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.) | Saturday, November 7, 7:30 PM | Get Tickets

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

seeTrees with Jessie Rose & T. CatiLee

SOhO (1221 State St. STE 205) | Sunday, November 8, 7:00 PM | Get Tickets

Bella Rayne Band

SOhO (1221 State St. STE 205) | Wednesday, November 11, 8:30 PM | Get Tickets

Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival

Arlington Theatre (1317 State St.) | Thursday, November 12, 6:00 PM | Get Tickets

Community Altar: Return of the Butterflies!

Paradise Found (17 E. Anapamu St.) | October 22-November 5, 11:00 AM | Learn More

Afternoons With Artists

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

Help Light Up Downtown with Unite to Light

San Marcos Courtyard (1129 State St.) | Thursday, November 5, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Song of Absolution: 20 Years Among the Trees

domecíl Studio (1221 State St. #6) | Thursday, November 5, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Paint at Paseo

Paseo Nuevo (651 Paseo Nuevo) | Thursday, November 5, 5:00 PM | Learn More

The Willard Suitcase Project

Art & Soul (1323 State St.) | November 5-8, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Architectural Walking Tour

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

Unscripted Voyages: Improv at SBMM

SB Maritime Museum (113 Harbor Way) | Saturday, November 7, 7:00 PM | Learn More

Parallel Stories – Karen Tei Yamashita, Questions 27 & 28

SB Museum of Art (1130 State St.) | Sunday, November 8, 2:00 PM | 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

RECLAIMING OUR STORIES: REFLECTING ON THE LAND Exhibit

Casa de la Guerra (15 E. De La Guerra St.) | October 29-December 20 | Learn More

Old Town Tour

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

Wasted Potential

EOS Lounge | Saturday, November 7, 7:30 PM

5th Annual Santa Barbara Laugh Festival

Speakeasy Comedy Bar (409 State St.) | November 6-14, 7:00 PM | Get Tickets

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

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

Dance Hive: Ecstatic Dance

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

Workzones SB | Wednesday, November 4, 4:30 PM

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

Pet Loss and Grief Support Group

SB Public Library (40 E. Anapamu St.) | Wednesday, November 4, 5:30 PM | Learn More

El Niño in our Backyard: Local Consequences of a Global Climate Pattern

NCEAS (1021 Anacapa St. STE 300) | Thursday, November 5, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Crochet Club

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

Weekly's Men Group

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

Java with Jane: Coffee, Conversation & Connection with the Head of School

Fusion Academy SB (510 State St. STE 200) | Friday, November 6, 8:30 AM | Learn More

Climate Fridays Santa Barbara: Climate Policy After the Midterm Elections

CEC's Environmental Hub (1219 State St.) | Friday, November 6, 4:00 PM | Learn More

Intro to Circular Machine Knitting with Dr. Laura

The Crafter's Library (9 E. Figueroa St.) | Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM | Get Tickets

Pumpkin Pie Garland Workshop

Jess Conti Leather Goods (29 El Paseo) | Saturday, November 7, 10:30 AM | Get Tickets

The Art of Feng Shui: Creating a Home That Supports Your Life

domecíl Studio (1221 State St. #6) | Saturday, November 7, 11:00 AM | Get Tickets

Saturday Please Breathe Breathwork Series

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

Sunday Reset: Body · Breath · Sound with Alysa Osvog

Essence Med Spa (107 W. Gutierrez St.) | Sunday, November 8 & 15, 5:00 PM | Get Tickets

RESET YOUR PATTERNS-A Seasonal Aroma c.l.e.a.r.® Coaching Experience with Dr. Giovanna

Rilascio Chiropractic (1221 State St.) | Tuesday, November 10, 12:00 PM | Get Tickets

LGBTQ+ Youth Club

Fusion Academy SB (510 State St. STE 200) | Tuesday, November 10, 4:30 PM | Learn More

SuperMoss Workshop: Fall Pumpkin Centerpieces with Tricia Middleton

SuperMoss (922 State St.) | Wednesday, November 11, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

Frequency Wine | Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 PM

Neska Afaria "Girl Dinner" + New Fall Menu

Dom's Taverna (30 E. Victoria St.) | Learn More

New Winter Menu

The Good Lion (1212 State St.) | Thursday, November 5, 6:00 PM | Learn More

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

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) | November 1-30, 12:00 PM | Learn More

Red Wine Tasting Flight

Jamie Slone Wines (23 E. De La Guerra St.) | November 1-30, 12:00 PM | Learn More

Flag Program

This Week's Flag

VNA Health is celebrating 119 years of caring for our community since 1908. Today, they proudly care for more than 580 patients every day throughout Santa Barbara County. In November, VNA Health flags fly in recognition of National Home Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care Month. 

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