1st Thursday Event Schedule 5:00-6:30pm – Ludmilla Exhibition Opening Celebration 6:30pm – Last Dance of the Summer Dance Party with DJ Darla Bea   Ludmilla Pilat Welch: Serene Santa Barbara...

Join us for an exciting evening of hands-on bookmaking! You’ll come away with a collect of books in several bindings: pamphlet stitch, map fold, and blizzard binding.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer—three simple steps anyone can learn. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn...

Join Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) for its 7th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, over 20 farms,...

Get creative with us every Saturday in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Our September Crafternoon theme is “A Day at the Carnival.” Come make a ring toss game,...

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Alpha Resource Center will host our Annual Gala at Imagine Park at our Cathedral Oaks campus.   The gala will highlight the impact of Alpha’s...

Taking bold measures to stop the climate crisis requires many of us — non-profit staff, professionals, recent college graduates, retirees, and community members — to work together. Anyone can be...

Bring your own sewing project to work on with our machines. This is a fun and informal workshop time!

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Central Coast at SCAPE’s (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) annual juried Fall Show, Nature’s Palette. Held at the prestigious Music Academy of...

Join the Environmental Defense Center team at your favorite summer community gathering, tgif! The event will be held on September 12th in the EDC Courtyard, 906 Garden Street, Santa Barbara,...

Join Sleep in Heavenly Peace for our nationwide bed building event: Bunks Across America! We are grateful to the Santa Maria Elks Lodge for sponsoring this event for the 3rd...

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Central Coast at SCAPE’s (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) annual juried Fall Show, Nature’s Palette. Held at the prestigious Music Academy of...

Show the beach some love! Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet...

Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) will host its 13th annual Heroes of Hospice luncheon on Sunday, September 14th at 11 am at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort. The event honors...

The Marjorie Luke Theatre is excited to continue our Green Film Series in 2025, presenting thought-provoking films, engaging panel discussions, and inspiring speakers—all centered on pressing environmental issues. With a...

Unlock the tools to create meaningful change with Building an Equity Mindset, a transformative FREE 6-week online, asynchronous course designed to elevate your understanding of inclusion through the lens of accessibility...

Save the Date!  |  ¡Reserve la Fecha!   Thank you to our generous Sponsors  |  Agradecemos a nuestros generosos Patrocinadores Audacious Foundation James S. Bower Foundation Patricia and Paul Bragg...

You’re Invited! Go Behind the Curtains at Direct Relief Ever wondered how global aid gets from Santa Barbara to the frontlines of crisis? Now’s your chance to see it all in action!  ...

Bring your crochet or knitting project to this fun and informal meetup!

If your board isn’t raising all the money it could — indeed, if your board isn’t raising any money at all — you’re not alone. In this webinar, we’ll discuss...

Join the Santa Barbara Symphony for its highly anticipated free Season Preview Kick-off Celebration on Thursday, September 18, 5:00–6:15 PM at the historic Lobero Theatre. The program begins on the promenade at 4:30 PM, where patrons can mix &...

Grupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican folk with passionate musicianship and a fresh, evolving sound. Led by Grammy-winning vocalist Vanessa Ramirez, the group blends mariachi roots with...

Grupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican folk with passionate musicianship and a fresh, evolving sound. Led by Grammy-winning vocalist Vanessa Ramirez, the group blends mariachi roots with...

Become part of the solution to ocean pollution! Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 20th, and help protect the beaches, creeks, and parks that make Santa Barbara...

Grupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican folk with passionate musicianship and a fresh, evolving sound. Led by Grammy-winning vocalist Vanessa Ramirez, the group blends mariachi roots with...

Grupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican folk with passionate musicianship and a fresh, evolving sound. Led by Grammy-winning vocalist Vanessa Ramirez, the group blends mariachi roots with...

Art and science are often seen as distinct, yet both thrive on creativity. Scientists, like artists, seek new perspectives, experiment with ideas, and push boundaries to reveal something novel. The...

Discover the magic of needle felting on Thursday, September 25th at 6:00 pm with EE Makerspace Coordinator Andrew Baker. Using wool roving, you’ll create whimsical soft shapes and a simple...

Inspired by the spirit of community and conservation, “The Wilderness Table” is a new event series which invites guests to indulge in a culinary journey celebrating local flavors and sustainable...

The Green Gala is CEC’s premiere annual fundraising celebration, bringing together over 250 community leaders, philanthropists, and climate activists in support of bold climate action. This year’s theme is resilience,...

The Golden Gala is Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s flagship fundraising event and is the culmination of September’s Gold Ribbon Campaign held in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness month. The year’s...

Hosted at one of the newest hotspots in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, the Green Gala After-Party welcomes the public to join us for a high-energy dance party under the stars,...

Chowderfest 2025: A Taste for Justice, A Food and Wine Event Supporting the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County returns! This year’s event will take place on Sunday, September 28th...

UCSB Library is pleased to present Andy Merolla (Communication) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Fall 2025. In his talk “What Hope Do We Have? Searching in the Small Moments...