This Weekend in Santa Barbara Events

by Adam Pettit

Gary Clark Jr. w/ Special Guest Shakey Graves

Time: Location: Santa Barbara Bowl

Gary Clark Jr. will bring his compelling live performance to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Friday, September 30 at 6:30 PM. Shakey Graves will support the show. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 30 at 11: 00 AM


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Macbeth

Shakespeare’s masterpiece about blind and bloody political ambition arrives just in time for election season! Spurred by his wife’s unquenchable thirst for influence, and achilling prophecy from three witches, Macbeth murders King…


A Friday Night Classical Guitar Celebration

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Giacomo Fiore, Andre Feriante and Michael Chapdelaine will present a classical and contemporary repertoire and original pieces including music by Santa Barbara and other California-based composers. Presented informally in the round, trading stories…


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Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration

Time: Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds

The 2016 Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration will feature the finest luthiers from around the world presenting 650 handmade instruments for demonstration and sale from September 30 to October 2, 2016. Professional recording musicians will…


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Much Ado About Nothing

UCSB’s NAKED SHAKES turns to one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies and crowd pleasers, Much Ado About Nothing. This timeless story of two of literature’s all-time greatest lovers, Beatrice and Benedick, features some of the…


The Hot Club of Nashville featuring Richard Smith opening with Muriel Anderson

Time: Location: Lobero Theatre

Inspired by the Hot Club genre of Django Reinhardt gypsy-swing, The Hot Club of Nashville bring fiery guitar and violin soloing on a repertoire from the 1930’s and 40’s. Lead by Brittan-born virtuoso Richard Smith, he is joined by…


Thievery Corporation & Café Tacvba

Time: Location: Santa Barbara Bowl

Thievery Corporation’s 7th studio album, Saudade is filled with the essence of true bossa nova and the Brazilian-Born genre that first connected them as a band. The album draws influence from classic Brazilian performers like Antonio Carlos…


White Knights at The Museum

Support Domestic Violence Solutions lead the charge to end the cycle.White Knights at the Museum will be a remarkable opportunity to join our community heroes for an exciting evening of entertainment and interactive exhibits showcasing our services…


Ken Burns: A Treasure House of Nature’s Superlatives

Location: Granada Theatre

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, delivering a moving tribute to America’s most spectacular landscapes in an illustrated public lecture titled The National Parks: A Treasure House of Nature’s…


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Rooted Vine Tours, Wine Tours and More!!

Rooted Vine Tours is a locally owned and operated Wine Tour Company. Our wine tours focus on boutique, family owned and independently operated wineries. We offer a fun and educational wine tour of Santa Barbara’s vast and amazing wine country.


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Eat This, Shoot That!: Funk Zone Food Tour

This casual 3 hour walking Santa Barbara food tour takes guests through the historic waterfront and Funk Zone neighborhoods for bites of fresh, local seafood, artisan flatbread, handmade tacos, and delectable sweets. Along the way enjoy sips of…


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Shift, Stretch, Expand: Everyday Transformations

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) Satellite @ Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara presents Shift, Stretch, Expand: Everyday Transformations, a group exhibition of nine Santa Barbara County artists that explores the quiet and inconspicuous…


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Sea Cave Kayaking

If this is your first time kayaking Channel Islands National Park, then this is where you want to go. No other area of the park offers as many sea cave kayaking opportunities. Some of the most beautiful sea caves in the world can be found at…


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Wine Country Bike Tour

This trip takes us into the heart of the Santa Barbara’s wine country, home to several very popular California vintners. We depart by van in the morning and head to the Foxen Canyon Trail or Santa Rita Hills, perfect for cycling through…


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DeeTours –City and Wine Tours in One-Of-A-Kind Jeep Limo

90 minutes narrated city tour of Santa Barbara and Montecito. Highlights include the Mission, El Presidio, Wharf/Harbor, Courthouse, family fun spots, celebrity trivia and a breathtaking view from the Riviera. Small lap dogs welcome. The wine…


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Kayak the American Riviera!

See the American Riviera from a unique perspective. We can’t promise you’ll be as lucky, but some of our guests have paddled with whales on this trip-even with its proximity to the city. We “put-in” at the Santa Barbara harbor, after a…


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Wine Lovers Tour

Time: Location: Stagecoach Co. Wine Tours Inc.

Join us for a fun day of wine tasting in the beautiful valley and vineyards that is Santa Barbara Wine Country.


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Award Winning Wine Tasting Tours, Horseback Riding, Kayaking & Sailing Cruises

Captain Jack’s does it all. 5 different wine tasting tours daily. Horseback riding, sailboat cruises, kayaking, whale watching trips & more. Visit their website for details and rates.


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Backroad Santa Ynez Wine Tour Aboard an Open-Air Hummer

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Join our award winning wine tour to see and experience the wine country on Santa Barbara backroads. Follow the old stagecoach route to world renowned vineyards with our expert guide. Your epicurean experience is a VIP event that includes about 25…


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Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market

Each week the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year-round, rain or shine. Music and entertainment liven the markets while creating a positive…


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Surfing Lessons

The Santa Barbara coastline offers several fun locations for introductory surfing lessons. We will teach you the basics of surfing on the beach before hitting the water to catch some waves. This introduction to the exciting sport of surfing focuses…


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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Santa Barbara

Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board this summer with this fun Scavenger Hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with an exploration of the waterfront and city. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well…


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Daytime Sailing Cruises

Come aboard the Sunset Kidd, a 41 ft. Sailing Yacht for an adventure at Sea! Santa Barbara offers the best Sailing on the coast, calm waters, great photography, and the excitement of viewing a variety of sea life. Consume an…


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British Art from Whistler to World War II

Curated by art historian Peyton Skipwith and drawn entirely from the permanent collection of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, this selection of some 50 paintings, drawings, and sculptures presents an overview of British art from around 1890 through…


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Frank Kirk: The House Across the Street

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Frank Kirk’s title painting, The House Across the Street, sets the stage of ambiguity for the rest of the exhibition; two well-dressed figures stand on either side of a made bed, caught in an apparently fraught moment. Lamps are lit, night has…

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Published on 2016-09-30 13:13:57

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