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Cultured Abalone Walking Farm Tour
Date: 2026-10-24T00:00:00
Description: Get an insider’s look at this vibrant, working farm, and the processes that produce sustainable seafood. On your guided 1.5 hour tour, you'll follow the entire abalone production process from hatchery to harvest, learning about urchin ranching and seaweed culturing along the way. Walking tours are offered at 10 AM and 2 PM. Advance registration is required.
Location: Cultured Abalone Farm
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationPlane Pull Returns to SBA October 24
Date: 2026-10-24T10:00:00
Description: The fifth annual Plane Pull returns to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This annual fundraiser, presented by Alaska Airlines and supported by SBA and Atlantic Aviation, benefits Alpha Resource Center and their mission to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Plane Pull is an extreme team challenge where teams of 10 to 25 compete in a tug-of-war-style competition with an Alaska Airlines 737 weighing more than 140,000 pounds. Your team will pull the airplane 20 feet, and the fastest time in each division will be crowned champion! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team of each division, the team that raises the most money, and the individual who raises the most money. Anyone is welcome to participate! Teams will compete in one of four divisions: Open Division, School Division, Disability Division, or Public Safety Division (includes law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, DOC, and military personnel). Each individual team member must raise $100 to compete ($50 for the School and Disability divisions). All Plane Pull activities will take place on the airfield at Atlantic Aviation at 1503 Cook Place. Spectators are invited to attend the event free of charge to watch the competition and enjoy activities in the festival area.
Location: Santa Barbara Airport
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationSanta Barbara Saturday Night Live Stand-up Comedy Shows
Date: 2026-10-24T19:00
Description: Make Saturday night in Santa Barbara unforgettable with Saturday Night Live Stand-Up Comedy at the Santa Barbara Comedy Club Speakeasy Comedy Bar, hosted by Luis Moro. Step off State Street and into an intimate, high-energy comedy room where the lights go down, the drinks start flowing, and some of the funniest stand-up comedians take the stage with fresh material, crowd favorites, and new jokes being developed for comedy specials, national tours, major concerts, and comedy clubs around the world. The Santa Barbara Comedy Club delivers the kind of close-up, electric comedy experience you might expect in Las Vegas, Hollywood, or New York—right in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Whether you are planning a date night in Santa Barbara, looking for Santa Barbara nightlife, visiting for the weekend, exploring the Funk Zone, walking State Street, or searching for the best things to do in Santa Barbara on a Saturday night, this is the place to be. The room is intimate. The energy is big. The comedians are close enough to make every laugh feel personal. Perfect for couples, locals, visitors, birthday celebrations, groups of friends, and anyone searching for exciting Santa Barbara events this weekend, Saturday Night Live Stand-Up Comedy brings together laughter, atmosphere, and live entertainment in one unforgettable night. Come early, enjoy downtown Santa Barbara, then settle in for a Saturday night of live stand-up comedy at one of the city’s most distinctive speakeasy-style entertainment experiences. Reserve your seats and experience Saturday night comedy in Santa Barbara live, up close, and at full volume.
Location: Speakeasy Comedy Bar
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationRachmaninoff’s Second Concerto (OPENING WEEKEND)
Date: 2026-10-24T19:30:00-07:00
Description: OPENING WEEKEND Rachmaninoff’s Second Concerto Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM The Granada Theatre Plagued by self-doubt, Sergei Rachmaninoff had abandoned his music. When inspiration returned, he poured every ounce of longing and triumph into the concerto that made him immortal. Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann brings it to life. "She displayed her own powerful technique," raved Washington Classical Review. Nir Kabaretti also conducts Shostakovich's Fifth —a stirring masterpiece of courage, conflict, and survival. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM The Artists Nir Kabaretti, conductor Michelle Cann, piano Repertoire Rachmaninoff | Piano Concerto No. 2 Shostakovich | Symphony No. 5 ??Visit for more: TheSymphony.org
Location: The Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationYour MTM Journey Starts Here | October 28 @ 5 PM
Date: 2026-10-28T17:00:00
Description: Are you approaching your final year of your bachelor's degree and considering graduate school as your next step? Have you been working but are considering a career pivot or want to open up new leadership pathways? Join us for a hybrid event to learn about how UCSB's Master of Technology Management (MTM) can help you achieve your career goals and prepare you for today's technology-driven economy. From 5-6 PM, online and in-person attendees will learn more about the classes, consulting project, and networking opportunities that make MTM the best choice in business-oriented, tech-focused graduate programs. We'll also discuss the application process, tips for success, and our application fee sponsorship program, and conclude with Q&A. In-person attendees are invited to join us from 6-6:30 to continue the conversation with pizza and refreshments. Meet current MTM students, faculty, and staff, and have all your questions answered!
Location: 1410 Phelps Hall, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationLos Padres Council to Honor Bill MacFadyen and the Borgatello Family at 2026 Salute to Scouting
Date: 2026-10-29T01:00:00Z
Description: Salute to Scouting 2026 Scouting America – Los Padres Council will honor Central Coast leaders Bill MacFadyen, founder and publisher of Noozhawk.com, and the Borgatello Family of MarBorg Industries at the annual Salute to Scouting celebration on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the Santa Barbara Club in Santa Barbara. MacFadyen will receive the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA), while the Borgatello Family will be presented with the Los Padres Council Legacy Award for their longstanding leadership, philanthropy, and community service across the Central Coast. The annual evening event brings together business, civic, and community leaders to celebrate leadership and support youth development programs serving more than 3,000 young people throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Proceeds benefit Scouting programs, leadership development initiatives, and outdoor education opportunities, including Camp Rancho Alegre’s Outdoor School. To RSVP for the event, call 805-967-0105, email carlos.cortez@scouting.org, or visit https://scoutingevent.com/053-116001
Location: Santa Barbara Club
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationCultured Abalone Walking Farm Tour
Date: 2026-10-31T00:00:00
Description: Get an insider’s look at this vibrant, working farm, and the processes that produce sustainable seafood. On your guided 1.5 hour tour, you'll follow the entire abalone production process from hatchery to harvest, learning about urchin ranching and seaweed culturing along the way.
Location: Cultured Abalone Farm
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationLa Bamba | December 2026
Date: 2026-10-31
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationFriday Night Laughs Santa Barbara Comedy Shows
Date: 2026-10-30T19:00:00-07:00
Description: Experience one of Santa Barbara’s most exciting Friday night events with Friday Night Laughs at the Santa Barbara Speakeasy Comedy Bar. Visit State Street and walk into an intimate speakeasy-style comedy room where the lights go down, the energy goes up, and the weekend begins with live stand-up comedy just feet from the stage. Hosted by comedian Luis Moro, Friday Night Laughs brings together professional stand-up comedians delivering fresh material, sharp crowd favorites, and new jokes being developed for comedy specials, national tours, major comedy clubs, and live stages around the country. The Santa Barbara Comedy Club creates the kind of close-up comedy experience you might expect to find in Las Vegas, New York, or Hollywood—right in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The room is intimate. The atmosphere is electric. The comedians are close. And every show has its own energy. Whether you are planning a Santa Barbara date night, looking for things to do in Santa Barbara this weekend, exploring State Street nightlife, celebrating with friends, or searching for a memorable Santa Barbara comedy show, Friday Night Laughs delivers a night built around laughter, energy, and live entertainment. Make an evening of it. Enjoy dinner or drinks downtown, walk State Street, then settle in for a night of stand-up comedy at one of Santa Barbara’s most distinctive live entertainment experiences. Perfect for couples, locals, visitors, birthday celebrations, groups of friends, and anyone looking for a fun night out in Santa Barbara.
Location: Speakeasy Comedy Bar
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationBEAM: Financing the Growth of Early-Stage Companies
Date: 2026-11-04T16:30:00
Description: Join this interactive workshop with fellow entrepreneurs at WorkZones for an intimate, hands-on session designed to help you better understand funding options and prepare your business for growth. Led by Sarah McClelland, Relationship Manager at CalPrivate Bank, and a representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (TBD), this workshop features practical guidance, real-world examples, and a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and gain personalized insights. Networking with wine and snacks begins at 4:30 PM, followed by the interactive presentation and Q&A from 5:15 to 6:30 PM. Discover available financing resources, lending programs, and practical strategies to strengthen your business, navigate funding opportunities, and successfully prepare for long-term growth.
Location: Workzones Santa Barbara
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationSymphonie Fantastique!
Date: 2026-11-14T19:30:00-08:00
Description: Symphonie Fantastique! Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM The Granada Theatre An obsession. An opium dream. A march to the scaffold. A witches' sabbath at midnight. Step inside the fevered imagination of Hector Berlioz as Nir Kabaretti leads the Symphonie fantastique — music so vivid, so unhinged, it shocked the world in 1830 and still does today. Plus Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus in Poulenc's radiant Gloria, and Debussy's shimmering Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM The Artists Nir Kabaretti, conductor Devon Guthrie, soprano The Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus Repertoire Debussy | Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Poulenc | Gloria Berlioz | Symphonie fantastique.
Location: Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationSymphonie Fantastique!
Date: 2026-11-15T15:00:00
Description: An obsession. An opium dream. A march to the scaffold. A witches' sabbath at midnight. Step inside the fevered imagination of Hector Berlioz as Nir Kabaretti leads the Symphonie fantastique — music so vivid, so unhinged, it shocked the world in 1830 and still does today. Plus Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus in Poulenc's radiant Gloria, and Debussy's shimmering Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM.
Location: Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationB2B Networking Breakfast – November 2026
Date: 2026-11-19T09:00:00
Description: Join us for our monthly Networking Breakfast, where a vibrant community of over 100 professionals comes together! Enjoy delicious breakfast offerings from Rincon Catering, gain insights from our monthly sponsor, and take advantage of valuable networking opportunities. Each attendee has the chance to give a 20-second commercial to showcase their business, keep it concise so we stay on schedule with our designated bell. Every guest receives a hot-sheet, so be sure to register by the deadline to ensure your inclusion; this sheet is also emailed to all attendees. Don’t miss this exclusive, consistently sold-out event! Reserve your spot by registering in advance. This month’s B2B Networking Breakfast is proudly sponsored by The Leta Hotel.
Location: Santa Barbara Zoo @Discovery Pavilion
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationB2B Networking Breakfast – December 2026
Date: 2026-12-10T09:00
Description: Join us for our monthly Networking Breakfast, where a vibrant community of over 100 professionals comes together! Enjoy delicious breakfast offerings from Rincon Catering, gain insights from our monthly sponsor, and take advantage of valuable networking opportunities. Each attendee has the chance to give a 20-second commercial to showcase their business, keep it concise so we stay on schedule with our designated bell. Every guest receives a hot-sheet, so be sure to register by the deadline to ensure your inclusion; this sheet is also emailed to all attendees. Don’t miss this exclusive, consistently sold-out event! Reserve your spot by registering in advance.
Location: Santa Barbara Zoo @Discovery Pavilion
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationNew Year’s Eve with The Symphony
Date: 2026-12-31T20:30:00-08:00
Description: Don your sparkles and “get down” to The Granada for Santa Barbara's most glamorous New Year's Eve tradition! Ring out the old and boogie in the New as The Symphony and multifaceted guest conductor Sean Mayes celebrate 50 years of disco! Sip a complimentary glass of bubbly, soak in the glow of the Granada, and ring in 2027 in high energy and style. Order your tickets early for the best seats!
Location: Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationThe Planets
Date: 2027-01-23T19:30:00
Description: Majestic in scope. Dazzling in sound. Nothing matches the experience of hearing The Planets live. Nir Kabaretti and The Symphony launch the New Year with Holst's celestial showpiece, presented by Emmy-nominated astronomer Dr. José Francisco Salgado with stunning HD NASA images. Plus, beloved violin virtuoso Anne Akiko Meyers returns, soloing in Daugherty's vibrant Blue Electra. 'Old-world glamour… high gloss, singing sound,' declares The New York Times. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM The Artists Nir Kabaretti, conductor Anne Akiko Meyers, violin Dr. José Francisco Salgado, narrator Repertoire Daugherty | Blue Electra FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA Holst | The Planets WITH PROJECTED HD IMAGES!
Location: Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationHOLLYWOOD VALENTINE: The Music of John Williams & More!
Date: 2027-02-13T19:30:00
Description: HOLLYWOOD VALENTINE The Music of John Williams & More! STAR WARS @ 50 Saturday, February 13, 2027 | 7:30 PM Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 3:00 PM The Granada Theatre The lights dim. The first note sounds. Suddenly, you're a kid again, remembering “galaxy’s far, far away”. Share the music that scored your life with your favorite Valentine. The heart-stopping fanfare of Star Wars at 50. The aching violin of Schindler's List. Howard Shore's epic The Lord of the Rings. Plus Lincoln, The Terminal, and more, featuring members of the orchestra in virtuoso solos. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM ??Visit for more: TheSymphony.org Tickets start as low as $35 (does not include Granada fees)
Location: Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationHOLLYWOOD VALENTINE: The Music of John Williams & More!
Date: 2027-02-14T15:00:00
Description: HOLLYWOOD VALENTINE The Music of John Williams & More! STAR WARS @ 50 Saturday, February 13, 2027 | 7:30 PM Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 3:00 PM The Granada Theatre The lights dim. The first note sounds. Suddenly, you're a kid again, remembering “galaxy’s far, far away”. Share the music that scored your life with your favorite Valentine. The heart-stopping fanfare of Star Wars at 50. The aching violin of Schindler's List. Howard Shore's epic The Lord of the Rings. Plus Lincoln, The Terminal, and more, featuring members of the orchestra in virtuoso solos. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM ??Visit for more: TheSymphony.org Tickets start as low as $35 (does not include Granada fees)
Location: Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationBeethoven’s Fifth
Date: 2027-03-20T19:30:00
Description: Four notes. The most famous in all of music, and you know them. When Guest Conductor Josep Caballé and The Symphony unleash Beethoven's Fifth live in The Granada, you will hear why — the sound of fate itself is knocking at the door. Then, from drama to celebration as audiences are transported to Spain. Falla's Three-Cornered Hat stamps with flamenco fire with dancer Lakshmi Basile, while guitar virtuoso Pablo Garibay debuts in Ponce's sensuous, sun-warmed Concierto del sur. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM
Location: Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationHeavenly Opera: An Homage to Maria Callas
Date: 2027-04-24T19:30:00
Description: Heavenly Opera: An Homage to Maria Callas Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 7:30 PM Sunday, April 25, 2027 | 3:00 PM The full force of the orchestra, The Symphony Chorus, and Ojai Pixies Choir nearly overflows The Granada stage, summoning Boito's thunderous Prologue to Mefistofele — heaven and hell colliding in sound so vast you feel it in your chest. Then the lights soften. Casta Diva: Homage to Maria Callas tells the story of The Voice that changed opera forever. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM The Artists Nir Kabaretti, conductor Maritina Tampakopoulos, soprano Zaikuan Song, bass The Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus The Ojai Pixies Choir Jonathan Fox, director Repertoire Boito | Mefistofele – Prolog in Heaven Casta Diva | Homage to Maria Callas IN MUSIC AND DIALOGUE ??Visit for more: TheSymphony.org
Location: The Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
More informationBrahms & Balanchine (JOINT SEASON FINALE)
Date: 2027-05-22T19:30:00
Description: JOINT SEASON FINALE Brahms & Balanchine SLAUGHTER ON TENTH AVENUE Saturday, May 22, 2027 | 7:30 PM Sunday, May 23, 2027 | 3:00 PM The Santa Barbara Symphony and State Street Ballet join forces once more to bring you an exciting triple bill! The Symphony begins onstage in Brahms Symphony No. 3, then a world-premiere dance by Nilas Martins and Megan Philipp is set to Samuel Barber’s String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor. And for the finale: a bold theatrical ballet of rivalry and desire, when The Symphony moves into the pit for Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, choreographed by George Balanchine and set to Richard Rodgers’ wonderful jazzy score. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM The Artists Nir Kabaretti, conductor State Street Ballet Repertoire Brahms | Symphony No. 3 Barber | String Quartet No. 1 Rodgers | Slaughter on Tenth Avenue CHOREOGRAPHY BY GEORGE BALANCHINE ??Visit for more: TheSymphony.org
Location: The Granada Theatre
Source: Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
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