This week, Santa Barbara

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Thu Nov 5

All day. 8th Annual NatureTrack Film Festival: November 5 & 6

All day. Health for the Holidays Challenge

8:00 AM. Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads Library

8:30 AM. Building High Performance Teams - Supervisory Certificate Program

9:00 AM. Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Altar UCSB Library

9:00 AM. Cottage Health to Provide Free Adult Flu Shots at Goleta Community Center on November 5 Goleta Community Center

9:00 AM. Gaucho Spirit: Stories of UCSB Athletics & Community ucsb library

11:30 AM. Celebrate Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Santa Maria Country Club

12:00 PM. Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames since 1970 Art

12:00 PM. Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra Art

1:30 PM. In Depth Chocolate Factory Tour and Tasting

2:00 PM. Goleta Valley Library Bookvan Isla Vista Community Center (976 Embarcadero del Mar

2:30 PM. Open Source Lounge Library

2:30 PM. ELI Review - New Features Demo

3:00 PM. State of the County Economic Summit Nov. 5th The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Resort

3:00 PM. Neurodiversity Social Group for Adults - Mosaic Collective Mosaic Therapy Collective

3:00 PM. After School Program Childrens Park

4:00 PM. $5 Wine Tastings & Glasses | Thirsty Thursday @ Carr Winery Carr Winery – Santa Barbara

4:00 PM. Happy Hour $11 Glasses CrossHatch Winery

4:00 PM. Thirsty Thursday ~ $5 Wine Tasting & Glasses The Barrel Room

4:00 PM. Día de Los Muertos Student Resource Building (SRB)

4:00 PM. Bodies Politic Talk: A-Maizing Nahua Healers: Colonial Attacks on Indigenous Healers in Early Modern Central Mexico Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSSB)

4:00 PM. Cottage Breast Health Clinic Hosts Free Virtual Meet the Doctor Event With Dr. Rosa Choi

4:00 PM. Thirsty Thursday ~ $5 Tastings & Glasses at Carr Winery Carr Winery

5:00 PM. Unite to Light's Power of Possibility San Marcos Courtyard

5:00 PM. SBRA - Community Run @ Deckers Deckers

5:00 PM. El Niño in our Backyard: Local Consequences of a Global Climate Pattern NCEAS

5:00 PM. Paint at Paseo Paseo Nuevo

5:00 PM. Introduction to Inner Engineering (Free online Webinar)

5:00 PM. 1st Thursday Art Walk

5:00 PM. Unite to Light Marks 15 Years and 300,000 Solar Lights Distributed With Free Santa Barbara Celebration San Marcos Courtyard

5:00 PM. Gallery Josephine Donates Fine Art Collector Experience to Annual CALM at Heart Auction in Montecito

5:00 PM. Santa Barbara Half Marathon Returns for Sixth Edition With Record 7,500 Registered Runners

5:30 PM. Shoreline Adaptation Meeting Marine Science Institute

5:30 PM. Science Night at Foothill School Foothill Elementary School

6:00 PM. MTG - Commander

6:00 PM. Flesh and Blood Weekly

6:00 PM. Sing for Your Supper

6:15 PM. Wine and Chocolate Pairing and Factory Tour

6:30 PM. Int Contemporary w/ Emily Stokes WH Body Refinery

7:00 PM. Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)

7:00 PM. Ventura Dead Night Winchester’s Grill & Saloon

7:45 PM. Santa Barbara Comedy Night

8:00 PM. Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net

8:00 PM. Shakedown Citi at the Ojai Deer Lodge Ojai Deer Lodge

8:00 PM. Magic Lantern Films presents a free screening of 'Spider-man: Brand New Day' Isla Vista Theater

Fri Nov 6

All day. Parents & Family Weekend

All day. Buellton Fall Fest on Ave of Flags Nov. 6-8th Ave of Flags

All day. Health for the Holidays Challenge

All day. Opera Santa Barbara Adds Midweek Performance for Season Opener ‘Rigoletto’ at Lobero Theatre Lobero Theatre Box Office

All day. Wild and Free Film Festival: November 6-8th, 2026

8:00 AM. Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads Library

8:30 AM. Friday Bird Walk - Ellwood Mesa Sperling Preserve

9:00 AM. Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Altar UCSB Library

9:00 AM. Edible Campus Program Volunteer Day Department of Public Works Student Farm

9:00 AM. Gaucho Spirit: Stories of UCSB Athletics & Community ucsb library

9:30 AM. Workshop: Introduction to ArcGIS Online (Part 1) Library

10:00 AM. University of California, Santa Barbara Softball vs Blue/Gold Series - Game Four Santa Barbara

10:00 AM. Open Enrollment Zoom Office hours

11:00 AM. Identifying and Resolving Accessibility Issues in Your Canvas Courses

11:00 AM. Research Opportunities and Resources for Undergraduates UCSB Library

11:00 AM. Family Garden Exploration Series Franklin Elementary School

12:00 PM. Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames since 1970 Art

12:00 PM. Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra Art

12:00 PM. A Student-Instructor conversation about Navigating Pressure, Belonging and AI at UCSB Student Resource Building (SRB)

12:00 PM. Parents & Family Weekend at the Makerspace UCSB Makerspace

12:30 PM. Applied Recital #2 DM-101

1:00 PM. Mantell Symposium in Environmental Justice and Conservation Innovation 2026 Bren Hall

2:00 PM. Goleta Valley Library Bookvan Estero Park (Santa Barbara

3:00 PM. After School Program Childrens Park

4:00 PM. Happy Hour $11 Glasses CrossHatch Winery

6:00 PM. Pokemon League BAM Cards

6:00 PM. Star Trek Prerelease BAM Cards

6:00 PM. Friday Night Magic - Commander Tournaments at Metro! 6pm

6:00 PM. Friday Night Frisbee at West Beach - SB Youth Ultimate West Beach

6:00 PM. SBAU Monthly Meeting Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

6:00 PM. Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

7:00 PM. University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball vs Cal State Fullerton Santa Barbara

7:00 PM. Barrel Room Sessions at Carr Winery ~ AliWay 11.6.26 Carr Winery – Santa Barbara

7:00 PM. Barrel Room Sessions: AliWay Live at Carr Winery Carr Winery – Santa Barbara

7:30 PM. IV Safety Stations

7:30 PM. Clean(ish) Comedy & Margaritas

7:30 PM. Grammy-Nominated Producer Terrace Martin Brings Acclaimed Six-Piece Ensemble to Campbell Hall UCSB Campbell Hall

8:00 PM. Band: Strange Hotels

Sat Nov 7

All day. Parents & Family Weekend

All day. University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Soccer vs The Big West Championships Second Round TBD

All day. Health for the Holidays Challenge

All day. Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Annual Greek, Grab Go on November 7-8

8:00 AM. Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads Library

8:00 AM. 🌄 Arlington Peak via 🐉 Dragon's Back Ridge — A 3D Mountain Exploration

8:00 AM. Clouds⛅ to Cactus 🏜️ : A Mountain-to-Desert Exploring Adventure

8:00 AM. San Jacinto Peak: Aerial Tramway Station to Alpine Wilderness

9:00 AM. Club Station Open American Red Cross @ 2707 State St

9:00 AM. White Buffalo Land Trust Hosts Beaver Dam Analog Restoration Workshop

9:30 AM. Your Children's Trees: Tree Planting

9:30 AM. Troop 26 Pancake Breakfast - Support Scouting with Every Yummy Bite!

10:00 AM. Buellton Rec Center Holiday Bazaar at River View Park Nov. 7 River View Park

10:00 AM. 🏞️🌞🌿 To San Ysidro Falls: An Immersive Wild Journey Through a Living Canyon

10:00 AM. Crafternoons for Kids EE Makerspace

10:00 AM. Fall 2026 Littlest Little Farm Program (Grades 7-8) - AHA! Montecito Union School

10:00 AM. Sing Sign Dance

10:00 AM. Sabado (Saturday) Architectural Walking Tour

11:00 AM. PAPER TIGER SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre

11:00 AM. Star Trek Prerelease

11:00 AM. Stewardship Saturday

11:00 AM. Thriftopia @ People's Park

12:00 PM. Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames since 1970 Art

12:00 PM. Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra Art

12:00 PM. FREE Magic the Gathering Lessons at Metro Entertainment Every Saturday 12pm!

12:30 PM. FREE Pokémon Card Game Lessons at Metro Entertainment Every Saturday 12:30pm!

1:00 PM. University of California, Santa Barbara Men's Water Polo vs USC - Senior Day Santa Barbara

1:00 PM. University of California, Santa Barbara Men's Basketball vs Oakland - Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich Giveaway Santa Barbara

1:00 PM. CCS Research and Creative Activities Conference (RACA-CON) 2026 Interactive Learning Pavilion

1:00 PM. Pokémon League at Metro Entertainment, Every Saturday at 1pm Sanctioned League!

1:00 PM. Meditation for Beginners - Isha Kriya (Free Online Webinar)

2:00 PM. Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival ~ 11.07.26 Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

2:00 PM. Storytelling for the Screen: Licorice Pizza (in 35mm) Pollock Theater

2:00 PM. Plant Doctor St Michaels Community Garden

3:00 PM. Star Trek Prerelease BAM Cards

3:00 PM. Live DJ every Saturday 3PM-6PM Paradise Springs Winery

3:00 PM. Zaca Mesa Winery Presents: Boots in the Vines Zaca Mesa

3:00 PM. Afternoons With Artists Art & Soul

6:00 PM. Yu-Gi-Oh! Sanctioned Tournaments at Metro Entertainment!

7:00 PM. University of California, Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball vs Long Beach State University Santa Barbara

7:00 PM. Unscripted Voyages: Improv at SBMM Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

7:00 PM. Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)

7:00 PM. DUA SBIFF Film Center

7:30 PM. Psychedelic Symphony 2: Take Another Trip Granada Theatre

7:30 PM. IV Safety Stations

8:00 PM. Band: Mauve Pocket

Sun Nov 8

All day. Health for the Holidays Challenge

7:00 AM. 2026 Santa Barbara Half Marathon Chase Palm Park 236 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara

8:00 AM. Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads Library

10:00 AM. Beach Cleanup Arroyo Burro Beach

10:00 AM. BMX: Open Track Practice

10:00 AM. Expanding Your Plant Varieties West Campus Family Student Housing Community Garden

10:00 AM. Olé LA Fall Hike and Picnic Malibu State Park

11:00 AM. Star Trek Prerelease

12:00 PM. Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames since 1970 Art

12:00 PM. Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra Art

12:00 PM. Cultivating Community: Garden Volunteer Day Storke Family Student Housing Community Garden

12:00 PM. Introduction to Inner Engineering (Free online Webinar)

1:00 PM. Parallel Histories Lecture Series: History of Chumash Emancipation The Museum of Ventura County

1:00 PM. SBJS: Jeremy Siskind featuring Lia Booth at SOhO SOhO Restaurant and Music Club

1:30 PM. Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan at CST Cold Spring Tavern

2:00 PM. Faculty Artist Recital: Wesley Arai, Carillon Storke Plaza

2:00 PM. Riftbound Tournament

3:00 PM. MTG - Commander BAM Cards

3:00 PM. Star Trek 2HG Prerelease

3:00 PM. Every Sunday 3-Pack MTG Booster Draft at Metro Entertainment! 3pm

4:30 PM. Alateen/Alanon Support Group IN-PERSON/YouthWell

5:00 PM. MINOTAUR SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre

6:00 PM. ¡Viva el Arte!: LADAMA The Luke Theatre

7:00 PM. Trombone Choir Slideshow BC Forum (SBCC West Campus)

Mon Nov 9

Tue Nov 10

All day. Health for the Holidays Challenge

4:00 AM. Fall 2026 ALLY Group - AHA! Santa Barbara High School

8:00 AM. Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads Library

9:00 AM. Gaucho Spirit: Stories of UCSB Athletics & Community UCSB Library

9:30 AM. Goleta Valley Library Bookvan Isla Vista Community Center (976 Embarcadero del Mar

10:00 AM. Leading with Compassion: Providing Effective Supervision Through Empathy and Support - Supervisory Certificate Program

10:00 AM. Workshop: Intro to Data Analysis with R Library

11:45 AM. Table Talk Tuesday Fall Quarter Lunch Series The Club & Guest House

12:00 PM. Navigating Authorship: Credit, Rights, and Responsibility

1:00 PM. Health for the Holidays - Information Sessions

2:00 PM. Goleta Valley Library Bookvan Estero Park (Santa Barbara

3:00 PM. Holiday Petals & Prosecco Maravilla Santa Barbara

3:00 PM. After School Program Childrens Park

3:30 PM. Tuesday Crafternoons for Kids EE Makerspace

4:00 PM. Taubman Lecture: Nuremberg’s Prosecutor Henley Hall

4:00 PM. Tour of Storke Community Garden Storke Family Student Housing Community Garden

4:30 PM. Celebration of the Sector Museum of Ventura County

6:00 PM. Pokemon League

6:00 PM. One Piece Local BAM Cards

6:00 PM. Board Games at Night Lizard

6:30 PM. POSSIBLE LOVE SBIFF Film Center

7:00 PM. The Feather Wars: The Great Crusade to Save America's Birds (illustrated)

7:00 PM. CWC Docs: Third Act Pollock Theater

7:00 PM. Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)

8:00 PM. Projects Net

Wed Nov 11

All day. Health for the Holidays Challenge

12:00 AM. Lucky 11 Wine Specials at CrossHatch Winery CrossHatch Winery

8:00 AM. Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads Library

8:00 AM. Bridge to Nowhere & Devil’s Gulch Falls Exploratory Hike

8:00 AM. Sugarloaf, Ontario, and Bighorn Peak via Falling Rock & Icehouse Canyon

9:00 AM. Gaucho Spirit: Stories of UCSB Athletics & Community UCSB Library

9:00 AM. University of California, Santa Barbara Softball vs Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara

11:30 AM. University of California, Santa Barbara Softball vs Ventura College Santa Barbara

12:00 PM. Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames since 1970 Art

12:00 PM. Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra Art

2:00 PM. University of California, Santa Barbara Softball vs Santa Barbara City College vs. Ventura College Santa Barbara

3:00 PM. After School Program Childrens Park

3:00 PM. Family Wellness initiative - Jewish Federation Adam Bronfman Jewish Community Center

4:00 PM. Technology for Architectural Practice

4:15 PM. Fall 2026 Girls' and Guys' Group - AHA! AHA!

4:30 PM. Amplify After Hours: Afterschool program for girls+GNC high schoolers focused on mental health, music, & art

5:30 PM. Riftbound Tournament

5:30 PM. Regular Board Meeting - IVRPD St. George YMCA Youth Center (889 Camino del Sur

5:30 PM. VIRTUAL Support Group for Parents of Teens - Evolve *VIRTUAL-ZOOM*

6:00 PM. University of California, Santa Barbara Men's Basketball vs Nevada - Koozie and Yetz's Gift Card Giveaway Santa Barbara

6:00 PM. MTG - Legacy BAM Cards

6:00 PM. Sewing and Mending EE Makerspace

6:30 PM. Downtown Trivia w Head Games Trivia

7:00 PM. Board Meeting SB Red Cross Headquarters @ 2707 State St

8:00 PM. 2M SSB Net

8:30 PM. Bella Rayne Band SOhO

Ongoing events

Since Wed Oct 21. Ragtime Rubicon Theatre

Since Fri Oct 30. Bon Appetit & Dorte Bistrup Art Show

Since Sun Nov 1. Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival

Since Mon Nov 2. Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Altar ucsb library

Since Wed Nov 4. Jazz Organist Brian Charette Announces November Tour Dates Featuring Oz Noy Trio and West Coast Shows

Through Sun Nov 8. The Willard Suitcase Project Art & Soul

Through Fri Nov 13. 🏞️🌞 Grand Canyon — 7 Days of Scenic Exploring

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