Dr. Goodall takes us on a journey of discovery through her childhood dreams of living alongside wildlife, first steps in Gombe, greatest revelations and her reasons for hope.
On June 5, 2002, the abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction and child abuse cases of our time. Elizabeth has become an advocate for change related to child abduction, child recovery programs and national child safety legislation. Elizabeth’s recovery continues to motivate parents, law enforcement and leaders worldwide. This event is to benefit CALM, a local non profit organization whose mission is to prevent childhood trauma, heal children and families, and build resilient communities throughout Santa Barbara County.
The iconic musical An American in Paris was inspired by George Gershwin’s jazz-infused orchestral treasure of the same name, and the Santa Barbara Symphony has combined the two for an unforgettable program of music and film!
Las Cafeteras sing in English, Spanish, and Spanglish while adding a remix of sounds, from rock to hip-hop to rancheras, using music as a vehicle to bridge cultures and communities. Free Concert
Explore Santa Barbara County’s most talked about culinary neighborhoods within the beautiful surroundings of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.
Join us for a Sunday Fun Day of wine, craft beer, chili, salsa and live entertainment on Sunday, March 15th at Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
A modern take on a favorite fairytale, Sleeping Beauty is the newest story ballet in our Family Series. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s celebrated score,
The Grace Fisher Foundation proudly presents this inspiring documentary about Grace Fisher, a gifted guitarist, pianist, cellist and ballerina who contracted Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a rare polio-like disease that left her paralyzed from the neck down.
The 75th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show will be held March 13-15, 2020, at Earl Warren Showgrounds in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.
Ireland will ring through the theatre, as the Band shares its passion for the traditional music, song and dances of Ireland!
From March 11-15, 2020 at The New Vic Theatre, the highly acclaimed Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival will bring the community together to experience the power of exceptional films from around the world on themes of Jewish culture and identity.
A life full of music. That’s the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a “recognized master” of one of America’s most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music
His job was to simply deliver the mail. But when the poor and uneducated Mario meets Chilean exile and poet, Pablo Neruda, his life is forever changed. Set in the 1950s on a small island off the coast of Italy, Catán’s stunning score soars against a backdrop of political and spiritual conflict.
Kostis Protopapas conducts. Crystal Manich, last with OSB for The Cunning Little Vixen, returns to direct. Arnold Rawls makes his OSB debut as the poet and Daniel Montenegro, last seen in 2011’s Trouble in Tahiti, as the titular postman.
Three blues legends – a pair of guitar heroes and a revered harmonica player – come together for an unforgettable night of music.
Parallel Stories flings open the door to the exuberant experimental poetry of former California and U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera
Sensory-Friendly Mornings are an early morning monthly* opportunity for children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or sensory challenges and their families to experience MOXI. During this time, changes will be made to the museum’s exhibit spaces with the intention of making them even more accessible and enjoyable.
ROCK 'N ROLL CHANGED FOREVERExperience the true story of Buddy Holly, a 19-year-old kid from Texas, who made music history. Witness his meteoric rise to fame - from the moment in 1957 when "That'll Be the Day" hit the airwaves until “the day the music died” with his tragic death less than two years later.
Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play
Spend Valentine’s eve with acclaimed vocalist Shawn Thies and her band! One of Santa Barbara’s best kept secrets, Shawn Thies has been singing in and around the Central coast for over 25 years. Let Shawn and her band put serenade you with their special blend of jazz, blues, and americana!
What are the materials and methods of contemporary painting? How do they differ from tradition? What variations create problems and consequences for conservation and restoration? Fine Art Conservator, Scott M. Haskins will entertain and educate with stories and examples from his quest to save today’s artistic paintings for future generations.
Dianne’s magical, timeless voice, exceptional personality and the sheer force of her performance mark her as a captivating world-class artist.
Postmodern Jukebox reimagines contemporary pop, rock and R&B hits in the style of various yesteryears, from swing to doo-wop, ragtime to Motown – or, as creator Scott Bradlee himself puts it, “pop music in a time machine
The crown jewel of CAMA’s 101st Concert Season will be the Gala 100th Anniversary Concert of the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of Maestro Gustavo Dudamel on March 6, 2020—exactly 100 years to the day from the orchestra’s very first Santa Barbara concert a century ago on March 6, 1920.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit the Presidio by candlelight and travel back in time to over two centuries ago.
BEAUTIFUL tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann—ultimately becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.
With some of today’s most exciting circus performers, live original music and breathtaking visual poetry, FLIP Fabrique’s brand new cirque show Blizzard is taking the stage by storm!
Kids sled down the Zoo’s “mini-Himalayan” mountains while parents “chill,” and Santa poses for photos at this annual festival celebrating snow leopards.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History joins over 40 Institutions offering FREE admission on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Martha Graham is unarguably the mother of American modern dance. One of the greatest artists of the 20th century – and a graduate of Santa Barbara High School
