Calendar of Events
Whatever time of year you visit Santa Barbara, you might want to make your to-do lists in pencil rather than pen. Year-round sunshine, ocean views and laid-back luxury set the stage for an abundance of festivals, concerts and special events.
Starting with the star-studded Santa Barbara International Film Festival (January/February), the calendar of The American Riviera® overflows with culture, color, food and fun. Signature events include Old Spanish Days Fiesta, Summer Solstice Parade, Harbor & Seafood Festival, Vintners' Festival, epicure.sb: a month to savor santa barbara, Earth Day Festival and more.
And those are just the special events (though Santa Barbara does have a way of making almost any event special). Live music fills the air above the Santa Barbara Bowl from spring to fall. Local artisans share their work at arts and crafts shows every Sunday and 1st Thursday celebrations every month. Farmers markets, writing conferences, art exhibits, theater performances, lectures - whatever your passion, you'll find something wonderful during your stay. In fact, many somethings. So do bring you planner - just remember that pencil.
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Saturday Feb 04, 2012
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Times: Various Times
- Location: Various Downtown Locations and Theaters
- Phone: 805-963-0023
- Venue: Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Given its knack for predicting Academy Award® winners, a proximal distance to Los Angeles and timing close to the big event, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2012 will once again establish itself as the preeminent Oscar® film festival.
- February 04, 2012 - December 29, 2013
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
- Times: 10AM on Saturdays at De La Guerra Plaza and 10AM on Sundays at Public Library
- Location: Downtown Santa Barbara
- Address: De La Guerra St. (Sat) and Anapamu St. (Sun), Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-965-6307
Experience the significant architecture and history of Santa Barbara with walking tours of the downtown area. Join knowledgeable docents from the Architectural Foundation for an exploration of our architectural and landscape design heritage, and the events and people that shaped it.
- February 04, 2012 - September 03, 2013
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Times: 10:30AM-4:30PM
- Address: 27 W Anapamu, Suite #226, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-705-0562
- Venue: Adventure Hummer and Backroads Wine Tours
Nestled between lakes, forest and the ocean are over 150 vineyards that beckon to travelers to taste some of the finest wines in the country. Our daily tour is aboard a fleet of open air and enclosed luxury Hummers. Tours include tasting fees, souvenir wine glass and a delicious lunch.
- February 04, 2012 - May 13, 2012
- Times: Daily Museum Hours
- Address: 2928 San Marcos Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
- Phone: 805-688-1082
- Venue: Wildling Art Museum
An exhibition of NASA satellite images that focuses on the aesthetic, rather than scientific value of this technology. These images capture a beauty that is unique and visually stunning.
- February 04, 2012 - February 18, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Times: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8PM, 4PM matinee (2nd Saturday of the performance schedule) and Sundays at 2PM & 7PM
- Location: Alhecama Theatre
- Address: 914 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-965-5400
Richard Hannay is at a London theatre, when a fight breaks out and shots are fired. He finds himself holding the hand of the frightened Annabella, a spy who tells him that she has uncovered a plot to steal vital military secrets by an espionage organization called the "39 Steps".
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: Adama Vegan Comfort Cuisine
- Address: 428 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-560-1348
Like Chocolate for Elephants. Mexican regional dishes with a choice of mole poblano, pipian verde or adobo. All stews will be preceded by traditional first and second courses. $24 pp (does not include drinks and tax).
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
- Phone: 805-968-0100
- Venue: Bacara Resort & Spa
Try a flight of 3 Film Festival inspired cocktails. They include Martini Scorsese, The Gordan Gecko and the Park Avenue. $24 Per Person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
- Phone: 805-968-0100
- Venue: Bacara Resort & Spa
Sip with the Stars: Try a flight of 3 Film Festival inspired cocktails. They include Martini Scorsese, The Gordan Gecko and the Park Avenue. $24 per person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 1260 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Phone: 805-969-2261
- Venue: Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Lunch Menu - First Course: Organic beets, candied hazelnuts, aged sherry vinaigrette and ricotta salata. Second Course: Roasted diver scallops, white polenta, chanterelle mushrooms. Third Course: Pear skillet cake and huckleberry ice cream. $29 per person. Dinner Menu - First Course: Ahi tuna tartare, citrus and fennel. Second Course: House-made potato gnocchi, tomato basil sauce and burrata cheese. Third Course: Veal or eggplant osso buco, rustic polenta, baby broccoli and braising jus. ... Details
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Phone: 805-962-8985
- Venue: Bistro 1111 (Eleven Eleven) at Hyatt Santa Barbara
Starters- Pacific Crab Cake with avocado relish, chipotle aioli and citrus micro greens or Caesar Salad with traditional dressing, parmesan cheese and croutons. Entrée- Organic Roasted Chicken with cider reduction almond cherry cous cous with rainbow baby carrots or Local Sea Bass with winter white bean stew, sauteed spinach and roasted tomatoes or 10oz New York Steak with heirloom potato hash, asparagus, shallot au jus and gorgonzola butter. Sweets- Molten chocolate soufflé with ... Details
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Address: 20 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-899-4694
- Venue: Blue Agave
Caesar salad with steak tacos with oazacan style chimichurri sauce. Sirloin steak with carmelized rajas, wrapped in home-made tortilas, and oaxacan style chimichurri sauce, served with poblano chilie rice and black beans. For dessert, southwerstern style churros with whipped cinnamon cream. $32 per person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Times: Dinner only. 5-10PM
- Location: Blush Restaurant and Lounge
- Address: 630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-957-1300
The Ratatouille Feast: Chef Mossin's Film Feast inspired menu. Course 1: Roquefort Salad (Salade De Roquefort) Mixed greens, toasted walnuts, roquefort blue cheese and walnut vinigarette. Course 2: Duck confit (Confit De Canard)- Ratatouille, swiss chard and roasted garlic puree. Course 3: Creme Brulee (Creme Brulee) Rose water custard, burnt suagar and berries. $40 per person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
- Phone: 805-938-7365
- Venue: Byron Tasting Room
6 tastes for $10. Get backstage access to our elite Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. $10 per person.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Address: 37 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-884-9419
- Venue: Ca' Dario
Santa Barbara Film Feast Lunch and Dinner Menu: Includes a choice of one salad, one pasta, one glass of wine or coffee with biscotti from this special lunch and dinner menu. $25 Lunch, $35 Dinner. Reservations recommended.
- February 04, 2012 - February 05, 2012
- Location: Cádiz Restaurant and Lounge
- Address: 509 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Phone: 805-770-2760
Cádiz Film Feast Special: Enjoy a 3-Course Dinner and glass of champagne for $39 per person at Santa Barbara's premier Mediterranean farm-to-table restaurant. First Course: Choice of Soup or Salad. Second Course: Choice of Grana Padano Risotto with pumpkin, sage, port wine reduction OR Local White Sea bass with lentils, sun chokes, green olives, tarragons, heirloom carrot reduction. Third Course: Choice of Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse OR Lavender Crema Catalana. Lunch special for $1... Details
