NOVEMBER 11, 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

Downtown Holiday Tree Arrives November 17!

The holiday season is just around the corner! Downtown Santa Barbara's annual holiday tree will be delivered and installed on Tuesday, November 17, at approximately 10:00 AM on the 1300 block of State Street, near the Arlington Theatre. A special thank you to Consumer Fire Products Inc. for generously donating this year's tree, Big Red Crane Company for assisting with the installation, and the City of Santa Barbara for its continued support. We're excited to see downtown come alive with holiday cheer! 

Don't forget: The 68th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade is happening on Friday, December 4, at 6:30 PM!

• Parade Entry Registration Deadline: Monday, November 16

• Sponsorship Deadline: Thursday, November 12

Interested in volunteering? Email info@downtownsb.org

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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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Festival of Joy

Celebrate creativity and community at the Festival of Joy on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza! Enjoy a day of interactive art activities, including decorating and sailing paper boats, writing messages of joy, music, and more. A fun and inspiring event for all ages!

Cuso's Grand Opening

Join us on Saturday, November 14, at 2:00 PM to celebrate the grand opening of Cuso's at 609 State Street! Bringing Cuso's Bikes and Cuso's Creamery together under one roof, the new space features bikes, signature sandwiches, ice cream, and craft sodas. Enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony, $1 single-scoop ice creams until 4:00 PM, 50% off sandwiches throughout the event, plus $5 beers from Night Lizard and live music!

Giuseppe Salon and Barbershop Grand Opening

Celebrate the grand opening of Giuseppe Salon and Barbershop on Sunday, November 15, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 633 Chapala Street! Come celebrate this exciting new addition to the community with an afternoon of food, music, cocktails, and fun. Enjoy local sponsored gifts, exciting raffles featuring local businesses, and a chance to experience the new salon and barbershop.

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Spring Awakening in Concert

 
Center Stage Theater | November 13-15

Live Music Every Night at The Red Piano

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

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.) | November 12-14 | Get Tickets

Leah Zeger Jazz

The Grand On State (1218 State St.) | Thursday, November 12, 7:00 PM | Get Tickets

Matt K. Evans Acoustic Guitar LIVE

The House of Beau (1129A State St.) | Thursday, November 12, 7:00 PM | Learn More

Téka Brazilian Jazz

The Grand On State (1218 State St.) | Friday, November 13, 7:30 PM | Get Tickets

Lily Akers LIVE

The House of Beau (1129A State St.) | Friday, November 13, 8:00 PM | Learn More

Live Music at Night Lizard

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

Doug Varone and Dancers

Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) | Saturday, November 14, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM | Get Tickets

Sounds on State Live Music

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

Doctor Wu - The Music of Steely Dan

SOhO (1221 State St. STE 205) | Saturday, November 14, 6:30 PM | Get Tickets

Sunkissed LIVE

The House of Beau (1129A State St.) | Saturday, November 14, 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

Les Arts Florissants

Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) | Sunday, November 15, 4:00 PM | Get Tickets

Flamenco Íntimo

SB Historical Museum (136 E. De La Guerra St.) | Sunday, November 15, 6:00 PM | Get Tickets

SBAcoustic Presents Boogie Woogie Pianist Carl Sonny Leyland

SOhO (1221 State St. STE 205) | Sunday, November 15, 7:30 PM | Get Tickets

This is Water

Center Stage Theater (751 Paseo Nuevo) | Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 PM | Get Tickets

Faux Stained Glass Workshop 

The Crafter's Library | Thursday, November 12, 5:30 PM

Afternoons With Artists

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

WORLD SERIES Artist Reception

Art & Soul (1323 State St.) | Thursday, November 12, 5:00 PM | Learn More

Pop-Up Print Sale

Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden St.) | Friday, November 13, 4:00 PM & Saturday, November 14, 10:00 AM | Learn More

Architectural Walking Tour

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

Botanical Watercolor Class 

The Crafter's Library (9 E. Figueroa St.) | Sunday, November 15, 10:00 AM | Get Tickets

Artist Talk with Judi Weisbart

Art & Soul (1323 State St.) | Sunday, November 15, 3:00 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

Santa Barbara Comedy Laugh Festival

Speakeasy Comedy Bar | November 6-14, 7:00 PM

Mahjong Mondays

The House of 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

Fall Opening Party

SB Museum of Art (1130 State St.) | Friday, November 13, 6:00 PM | Get Tickets

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

SuperMoss | Thursday, November 12, 5:00 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

Crochet Club

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

Pumpkin Pie Garland Workshop

Jess Conti Leather Goods (29 El Paseo) | Thursday, November 12, 6:00 PM | Get Tickets

Weekly's Men Group

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

Seaglimmers A Mermaid Christmas Party

Courtney Burke (931 State St.) | Friday, November 13, 4:00 PM | Learn More

Repair Cafe Santa Barbara

CEC's Environmental Hub (1219 State St.) | Saturday, November 14, 10:00 AM | Learn More

Presidio Harvest Festival

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (117 E. Canon Perdido St.) | Saturday, November 14, 12:00 PM | Learn More

FREE Class & Demo - Learn the Truth about Alkaline-ionized Water and Health Benefits

Rilascio Chiropractic (1221 State St.) | Saturday, November 14, 12:00 PM | Learn More

Introduction to the Pilates Method with Amy Havens

Sol Seek Yoga Studio (25 E. De La Guerra St.) | Saturday, November 14, 12:30 PM | Learn More

Saturday Please Breathe Breathwork Series

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

Arlington Wedding Expo & Open House

Arlington Theatre (1317 State St.) | Sunday, November 15, 12:00 PM | Learn More

Thrive: Longevity + Vitality Practices for the Holidays

Soul Care Studio + Sauna (1101 Anacapa St.) | Sunday, November 15, 2:00 PM | Get Tickets

Sunday Reset: Body · Breath · Sound with Alysa Osvog

Essence Med Spa - The Inner Room (107 W. Gutierrez St.) | Sunday, November 15, 5:00 PM | Get Tickets

Embodied Arts Workshop: Cello Sound Bath, Meditation, and Poetry

CEC's Environmental Hub (1219 State St.) | Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 PM | Learn More

Celebrating 13 Years of Institution Ale Co. 

Institution Ale Co. | Sunday, November 15

"The Nightmare Before Christmas" Inspired Pop-up

Shaker Mill (418 State St.) | November-January | Learn More

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.) |  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

Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) connects Santa Barbara audiences with the world's finest classical musicians. CAMA has enriched Santa Barbara's cultural life with live performances of world-renowned classical artists, orchestras, chamber ensembles, and recitalists at both the Lobero and Granada Theatres since the theaters were built in 1924.

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