ART & POTTERY: Ten contemporary abstract artists from the Santa Barbara area, plus our annual display of pottery from Mexico, brought from the renowned village of Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua. The artisans are famous for their hand-burnished black pottery and for their intricate hand-painted and etched designs. Perfect for gifts!

Ace Rivington is honored to feature Santa Barbara-based artist Jon Ortner. Jon's dynamic artistry spans painting, photography, and motorcycling. Known for capturing nature's beauty and the thrill of discovery, Jon’s work will inspire visitors during the December 1st Thursday Art Walk at our flagship store, celebrating creativity, community, and artistic vision.

Escape to a Winter Otherland at Art & Soul in the Funk Zone! Enchanting wall coverings and fine art pieces by Colette Cosentino create a magical dreamscape enhanced by ethereal fiber and reed petals crafted by Kellen Meyer. With fine wines, craft mocktails, holiday nibbles, and live music with Lindsey Marie.

Brian and Dan are a versatile musical duo delivering dynamic performances across rock, country, and blues. With a repertoire spanning artists from Waylon Jennings to Pearl Jam, they bring energy and passion to every show, captivating audiences with their eclectic sound and seamless blend of classic and modern hits.

Join us at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery to enjoy music, wine, and cheese. We will also be back to showing our wonderful range of artists. Come view the beautiful contemporary artwork by America Martin, Stanley Boydston, Greg Miller, Sherri Belassen, and Rafael Gaete along with many other loved artists.

Ensemble Theatre Company invites you to 1st Thursday at Million Dollar Quartet! The Tony® Award-nominated musical is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records. 1st Thursday participants can stop by our ticket office for buy-one-get-one-free tickets to the December 5th 7:30 pm performance.

The Santa Barbara Art Association presents a show juried by Ralph Waterhouse of diverse original artwork by some of its 475 members. The show will run from December 4th through January 14th except for the library's holiday closure days.

$2 oysters, cocktails, and shop local, all under one roof! Every 1st Thursday, the lobby transforms into a haven for art and music lovers. Join from 5 pm - 8 pm to shop jewelry from local vendors including VB Jewelry, CreaTiffity Studios, CMH Designs, and Shop Chula. Take a seat at the bar and enjoy $2 oysters & Chalet Style cocktails and bites whilst DJ Dansauce provides the beats.

Join us for the grand opening of the Friends of State Street's new office at the CEC Community Hub. Enjoy a glass of wine, live music, small bites from Opal Restaurant & Bar, and an exhibition featuring drawings commissioned for the State Street Master Plan Project along with art by Peter Horjus. Don’t miss this celebration!

Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the month is Denise Carey. The featured artists are Chris Morgenstern, Lily Sanders, Skip Lau, Carey Appel, Carol Dixon, and Suemae Willhite. The group show includes original art in many mediums from our members.

Get ready to bundle up in your best Canadian Christmas gear and join us for a festive evening at Idyll Mercantile! Dance the night away to the tunes of the Hi-Jams Duo (Hannah & Ivy), enjoy drinks mixed by our sponsor Bobcat, and mingle with friends old and new while you shop our holiday collection. This event is free, all are welcome, and the festive vibes are guaranteed. See you there, eh?

Jake & Jones, The Eddy, Bibiji & Revolver are hosting a holiday block party at the corner of E. De La Guerra St. and Santa Barbara St. Swing by for an evening of wine, art, bites, and chain stitching. All ages welcome!

Celebrate KAAREM Boutique’s 1st Anniversary! Enjoy a special BẠC Collection jewelry pop-up, meet the designer, sip St. Avalo wines made from organically grown grapes, and savor Vietnamese coffee & matcha from Nam Coffee. Plus, preview and shop our KAAREM SS25 Preorder Event. Join us for an evening of celebration and design!

Come celebrate the holiday season with us at the final Paint at Paseo event of the year! Join us for a cozy night of art inside the Peppermint Parlor, as we host Denisse Villanueva, a local Mexican artist in Santa Barbara. Denisse guides you through a 90-minute acrylic painting experience suitable for all ages and skill levels. All necessary materials like canvases, paints, aprons, and brushes will be supplied.

Join us for PathPoint’s First Thursday event! Discover unique gifts crafted by our talented artists, enjoy live music, and bid on stunning art pieces at our live auction. Sip hot chocolate, tour our gallery, and learn about our mission to create inclusive communities. Don't miss this inspiring evening!

DaviaKing.com - Blind Contour Live drawing comes to SB… join us to participate in her next creation! Internationally known for her soulful way of bringing humanity together, Davia seamlessly unites our unique spiritual expression through hope, love, and togetherness. We will feature a silent auction, seasonal refreshments, and wellness resources.

Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery features local landscape artists, most of whom have been painting here in Santa Barbara between 50-70 years! Including Oak Group members and Dolphin sculpture, Bud Bottoms. Enjoy a fun, local vibe. See you on 1st Thursday! (Painting by Ray Strong (b. 1905 - d. 2006) Goleta Beach, 12 x 24 oil on canvas, circa 1989.)

Discover unique holiday treasures at the Museum Store! Explore a curated selection of thought-provoking and beautiful items celebrating our city’s rich heritage: vintage books, art prints, jewelry by local artists, children’s gifts, puzzles, décor, exhibition publications, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Shop local and make history part of your holidays!

We are featuring Jeff McLoughlin's The Artist & The Great Bear. Artist Patti Jacquemain’s mission is to use art to encourage children's appreciation of the California grizzly bear. Showtimes: 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm. Runtime: 23 minutes.

We welcome you to join us for a magnificent evening at our photography gallery, featuring the natural beauty of earth and space. Every piece is captured by Santa Barbara local, J K Lovelace. Enjoy fine wine as you explore our latest exhibit, Fall 2024.

Join us as we feature local fiber artist Jody James of handmade with jody. Jody's one-of-a-kind knitwear brings a touch of Ojai's creative spirit to your wardrobe. Jody is joined by her daughter Cody Huffman of cody janine clothing with her sashiko jackets and art to wear.

Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy a snowy wonderland with light installations, hot cider, and festive performances from Santa Barbara Revels and the UCSB Jazz Ensemble. Stay for the Nutcracker Suite by renowned tap company Dorrance Dance with a jazzy music arrangement by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.