• May 1 -- Eiko & Koma
  Performing Arts: Eiko & Koma will perform their original work Mourning, a collaborative celebration of the artists' idiosyncratic spirits that delves into themes of dislocation, death and remembrance, accompanied by pianist and collaborator Margaret Leng Tan following its New York debut in fall 2007. Campbell Hall, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $35.00; $19.00 studentsTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 893.3535

• May 1 -- 1st Thursday
  Family Fun: On the first Thursday of each month, downtown galleries keep their doors open from allowing the public to enjoy local art in a fun and social atmosphere. Additional attractions such as music, artist openings, demonstrations, and refreshments are featured at participating venues. Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098

• May 1 -- Animation Festival
  Festival: CAF will feature highlights from the Platform Animation Festival with a dizzying lineup of innovative work. This selection of films offers everyone a rare opportunity to view on the big screen the best and most daring work from the festival. Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 966.5373

• May 1 -- Capitol Steps
  Performing Arts: The perennially funny Capitol Steps take their cues from of-the-moment-politics. Who knows what will be in the headlines next Spring? But the Steps will certainly fashion hilarious skits and song parodies lampooning whatever is on the front pages. Lobero Theater, 33 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $25.00 - $35.00Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 963.0761

• May 2 -- The Greencards
  Live Music: The Greencards are an acoustic music phenomenon that's played around the world, headlined major festivals, won awards, and toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. 1221 State Street Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $12.00Time: 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7776

• May 2 - 30 -- Louis A. Mazzetti: Watercolor Retrospective I
  Exhibition: The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce a new exhibition of watercolors by the late Louis A. Mazzetti, NWS. Entitled Retrospective I. 229 East Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.6307

• May 2 -- Parsons Dance Company
  Performing Arts: The sexy, athletic, exuberant personality and joyous movement that is Parsons Dance Company comes to the Lobero. This company of ten dancers have a repertory of more than 70 works - all choreographed by David Parsons, a former lead dancer with Paul Taylor Dance Company. 33 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $25.00 - $35.00Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 963.0761

• May 2 -- ShoBox Boxing
  Recreation: Get ready for exciting live, professional boxing, featuring top-ranked champions and contenders. It's a full card of action-packed bouts, to be nationally televised on the Showtime network! Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA
  Fee: $25.00 - $95.00Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 585.3737

• May 3 -- Adelfos Ensemble's Annual Spring Concert
  Live Music: The program will feature the Four Motets by Maurice Durufle, as well as works by Stravinsky, Chesnokov, Rachmaninoff, Tavener and Ligeti. Our program will also feature Donald Bohen's Night Songs, an intriguing setting of two poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe for six-part male chorus and piano. St. Anthony's Seminary Chapel, 2300 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $20.00; $15.00 students & seniorsTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 252.6549

• May 3 -- Mother's Day 5k / 10k and Family Festival
  Recreation, Family Fun: 10K and 5K run/walk, prizes, refreshments, 70+ vendors, kid's activities, massage and more. 5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 8 a.m. Phone Number: (530) 391.1003

• May 3 - 5 -- Cinco De Mayo Festival
  Festival: The Cinco de Mayo Festival is a rich ethnic, cultural and historical diversity of the Latino community. A variety of live music will be presented continuously on the main stage throughout the weekend, ranging from local youth performances to nationally known Latino artists. De La Guerra Plaza and Casa De La Guerra, 15 E. De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.8561

• May 3 -- Art Workshop: Noise Makers, Groove Shakers
  Family Fun: Weekly art workshops for all ages. Every Saturday. Kids and adults love Art From Scrap! We're close to the Saturday Farmers Market. Come by and drop your kids off to make art while you shop. 302 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $6.00Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 884.0459

• May 3 -- 1st Saturdays
  Wine & Food Education: The first Saturday of every month will feature special tastings of new items from our local commercial kitchen & gardens along with recipes and educational discussions on the various uses of Extra Virgin Olive Oil & our latest fruit vinegars. Global Gardens, 2477 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 693.1600

• May 3 -- Cinco De Mayo Celebration - Anthony Prieto Band
  Celebration: Latin Soul are two words that truly describe Anthony Prieto musical style. An energetic performer who crosses a multi-culture audience. Anthony Prieto has earned a well-deserved reputation for raw energy and crowd-pleasing shows. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $10.00; $5 with dinnerTime: 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7776

• May 3 -- Telegraph Beer Tasting at the Bistro 1111
  Wine & Food Educaiton: The newly-renovated Bistro 1111 invites local brewer, Brian Thompson, from Telegraph Brewery to present his best brews. Pair three of Telegraph's tastiest brews with the Bistro's most scrumptious cuisine. Bistro 1111 Restaurant in the Hotel Mar Monte, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $35.00Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 730.1111

• May 4 -- John Fogerty
  Live Music: John Fogerty's contribution to popular culture cannot be overstated; his songs have become part of rock's DNA, the very building blocks upon which much of American rock n’ roll has been built. Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: Call for tickets.Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7411

• May 8 - 11 -- Play: Victory
  Peforming Arts: Victoria Tennant and Morlan Higgins return to Santa Barbara to perform in the American Premiere of Athol Fugard's latest play, Victory, about a retired South African teacher. Lobero Theater, 33 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $27.50 - $47.50Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 963.7282

• May 8 -- Concert: Montgomery Gentry
  Live Music: Country duo Montgomery Gentry evokes the sound and spirit of classic Southern rock, as a pair of rowdy redneck rebels who still hold small-town values. Come hear the music that earned them the CMA's Duo of the Year award. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA
  Fee: $45.00 - $115.00Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 585.3737

• May 10 -- Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
  Recreation: Run one of the most scenic courses in the country at the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon! You'll run from downtown Santa Ynez through Los Olivos and finish on Copenhagen Drive in Solvang, passing vineyards, orchards, horse ranches, and lavendar fields along the way. Other event activities include a welcome reception, race expo, wine/pasta dinner and Wine & Music Festival in Solvang Park after the race.
  Fee: $53.00 - $96.00Time: 7 a.m. Phone Number: (805) 688.6144

• May 10 - 11 -- Salute to the Arlington!
  Live Music: This is a "must" concert for Symphony fans, friends and supporters as it features romp and ceremony fitting for departing from this grand old hall. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $18.00 - $59.00Time: 8 p.m. Sat; 3 p.m. Sun Phone Number: (805) 963.4408

• May 10 -- Nuclear Age Peace Foundation - 25th Annual Evening for Peace
  Benefit: Every year we honor outstanding peace leaders with international reputations and bring them to Santa Barbara so that local residents can be inspired by hearing these leaders speak in person. Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $250.00 - $350.00Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.3443

• May 10 -- Santa Barbara Wine Futures in the Courthouse
  Wine & Food Education: The Granada Theater Restoration Project will be the beneficiary of a portion of the proceeds. Hosted by Elements Restaurant and Catering, the Santa Barbara Wine Futures in the Courthouse showcases 35 of the area's top wineries, all pouring their award-winning product, including current and future release wines. The National Historic Landmark Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $90.00Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 884.9218

• May 10 -- Nat Dove the Texas Boogie King
  Live Music: Nat Dove has been playing blues, boogie-woogie and barrelhouse music for over four decades. As one of the last of a breed of blues pianist, Dove is the most sought after and respected blues pianist in the western United States. Warren Hall, Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barabara, CA
  Fee: $25.00 - $30.00Time: 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 453.3424

• May 10 -- Soul City Survivors
  Live Music: The Soul City Survivors are classic soul featuring the famed Soul City Hor-nets (five pieces of seductive brass), three singers dancing the top 200 dances of the soulful sixties and seventies, and a rhythm section (bass, guitar, keyboards, and drums) that is second to none. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $8.00Time: 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7776

• May 11 -- Book Signing with Gerald McDermott
  Following a discussion at the Santa Barbara Public Library (2 pm, Townley Room) Gerald McDermott, one of the featured illustrators in the Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes exhibition, will sign copies of his books in the museum galleries. Santa Barbara Museum of Arts, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 963.4364

• May 11 -- Club Mercy presents B-Side Players
  Live Music: Latin & Caribbean funk, rock, jazz and hip hop rhythms. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $13.00Time: 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7776

• May 12 -- Julie Christensen & Stone Cupid
  Live Music: Art-pop & soulful jazz. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $10.00Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7776

• May 13 -- Santa Barbara Symphony featuring Martin Chalifour, violin
  Live Music: Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster, Martin Chalifour, brings his energetic and sizzling technique to bear on one of the most challenging and rewarding works in the violin repertoire Sibelius' Violin Concerto Op. 47 in D minor. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $23.50 - $46.50Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 963.4408

• May 13 -- MamaKhas & The Fairweather Friends
  Live Music: MamaKhas & The Fairweather Friends are local husband and wife, Nate & Khasy Modisette led by strong female vocals with a modern folk vibe, introspective catchy lyrics and a throw back to the days of playing music for the sake of music. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7776

• May 13 -- Jeffrey Sachs & Greg Mortenson
  Lecture: International economist Jeffrey Sachs (The End of Poverty) & humanitarian author Greg Mortenson (Three Cups of Tea) will give back-to-back presentations on issues of equitable global prosperity, promoting peace and building nations. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $10.00Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 893.3535

• May 13 -- The Santa Barbara Symphony featuring Martin Chalifour, violin
  Live Music: The "Season of the New Maestro" concludes with one of Leonard Bernstein's most substantial achievements as a composer, the dynamic Overture to Candide. Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster, Martin Chalifour, brings his energetic and sizzling technique to bear on one of the most challenging and rewarding works in the violin repertoire Sibelius' Violin Concerto Op. 47 in D minor. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $23.50 - $46.50Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 963.4408

• May 14 -- Willie Brown
  Lecture: Two-term mayor of San Francisco, former speaker of the California State Assembly and influential African-American politician Willie L. Brown, Jr., has been at the center of California government and civic life for four decades. His new memoir offers readers the same banquet of political pragmatism and colorful storytelling. Campbell Hall, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $10.00Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 893.3535

• May 14 -- The White Buffalo with Lee Koch and Mick Kelleher
  Live Music: The White Buffalo developed a keen sense of processing the world around him that manifests itself in his sound. His new self-titled EP evokes imagery that uncovers the places that we often shy away from but ultimately should embrace. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $15.00Time: 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7776

• May 15 -- All the King's Men Tour 2
  Live Music: Combining top-notch musicianship with the finest vocalists in the reggae world, the collective experience of the ATKM all-star band is a true showcase of musicianship and experience at its finest. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $15.00Time: 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7776

• May 15 -- Concert: Paul Rodriguez
  Performing Arts: The original Latin King of Comedy, Paul Rodriguez has appeared in over 30 films and starred in numerous television series and comedy specials. Paul has appeared before over a million concert goers in his 25 year career. Don't miss this hilarious funnyman live! Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA
  Fee: $20.00 - $40.00Time: 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 585.3737

• May 15 -- An Evening with John Cleese
  Performing Arts: Cleese will introduce the hilariously farcical Monty Python and the Holy Grail and answer audience questions about his side-splitting depiction of the Black Knight and this landmark work following the screening. Campbell Hall, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $20.00Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 893.3535

• May 15 -- Joel Meyerowitz: Inside the "Forbidden City"
  Lecture: Award-winning photographer Joel Meyerowitz' book Aftermath, a commemoration of the fifth anniversary of 9/11, is an extraordinary archive of Ground Zero. Meyerowitz will give a visual presentation of his poignant photographs and discuss the bravery and tireless efforts of the thousands of volunteers and public servants who assisted in the clean-up. Campbell Hall, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $12.00Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 893.3535

• May 15 -- Nights at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
  Exhibition: Nights offers guests the opportunity to enjoy SBMA's extraordinary art collection while socializing, sipping martinis, enjoying live music, tasting local food and wine, and experimenting with interactive art stations inspired by the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $35.00; $20.00 SBMA membersTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 963.4364

• May 16 -- Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight!
  Performing Arts: In his Tony Award-winning one-man show, Holbrook's Twain is an outrageously entertaining combination of stand-up comedian, devilish intellectual and grandfatherly philosopher. Lobero Theater, 33 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $50.00 - $60.00Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 963.0761

• May 16 -- Celtic Woman
  Live Music: Celtic Womanhas been winning over audiences worldwide since their March 2005 debut. Their popularity in the U.S. is thanks in part to their first PBS special, which has been aired over 3400 times on 316 PBS stations to date. Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $30.50 - $79.50Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7411

• May 16 -- Zach Gill's Birthday Bonanza
  Live Music: Zach Gill will be joined by Jon Payne, Jim Connolly, and Steve Campbell to debut songs from his new upcoming CD. The Rock, Blues, and Beatles of The Ride and the high-energy rhythms of Dancing Drum will open the show. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $12.00Time: 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.7776

• May 17 -- Loving Yourself Workshop with Best Selling Author Daphne Rose Kingma
  Workshop: In this simple but profound workshop, you will explore, through teachings, mediation and exercises: why you need and deserve your own love, how you got lost on the path to self love, the many and subtle forms of not loving yourself, the Four Steps to Self-compassion. The Center of the Heart, 487 N. Turnpike Rd., Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $89.00Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 964.4861

• May 17 -- "Two Rivers" - Artist's Reception
  Reception: McKinley Elementary School and Santa Barbara Charter School collaborate on a group installation at the Art From Scrap Gallery under the artistic supervision of former AFS Educator Angela Lang and artist/educator Laura Deney. 302 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 884.0459

• May 17 -- Art Workshop - Mixed Media Jewelry
  Recreation: Weekly art workshops for all ages. Every Saturday. Kids and adults love Art From Scrap! We're close to the Saturday Farmers Market. Come by and drop your kids off to make art while you shop. 302 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $6.00Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 884.0459

• May 24 -- Art Workshop - River Critters
  Recreation: Weekly art workshops for all ages. Every Saturday. Kids and adults love Art From Scrap! We're close to the Saturday Farmers Market. Come by and drop your kids off to make art while you shop. 302 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $6.00Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 884.0459

• May 24 -- Attuned: Wine Release and Art Exhibit
  Exhbition, Reception: Artiste Winery is delighted to welcome the art of Daniel Bayless back to the Tasting Studio with three new wines featuring his incredible new paintings. Join us for the exhibit opening and wine release festivities. Savor passed hors d' oeuvres by Mondial of Santa Barbara and enjoy live music.
  Fee: $50 Club Artiste Members /$55 Non-memberTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 686.2626 x103

• May 25 -- 3 Cities: 3 Choreographers
  Performing Arts: Louie Cornejo, Kerstin Stuart, and Misa Kelly of SonneBlauma Danscz Theatre present 3 Cities: 3 Choreographers. Athleticism, the brink of emotional zaniness, humor, & a truckload of integrity. Join us for an evening of evocative contemporary dance exchange. Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo Mall, upstairs at the intersection of Chapala and De la Guerra Streets
  Fee: $15Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 569.0389

• May 25 -- Margerum Wine Company Open House
  Reception: Join us for hors d'oeuvres and special pricing on our wines. Limited and library wines available. 5249 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA
  Fee: $15 includes logo glassTime: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 686.8500

• May 29 - June 22 -- Play: Old Wicked Songs by Jon Marans
  Performing Arts: A passion for music, a passion for life. At the age of 25, piano prodigy Stephen Hoffman has lost both. In an attempt to reclaim his love of music, he travels to Vienna to study with a master, and comes face to face with the haunting specter of the Holocaust. Profound and profoundly moving, filled with humor, Old Wicked Songs by Jon Marans is suffused throughout with the gorgeous music of Robert Schumann. Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $27.50 - $40.00Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (805) 965.5400

• May 31 -- On The Verge: 13th Annual Teen Choreographers' Showcase
  Performing Arts: Twenty-five accomplished teen choreographers and technical theater students create and present their original works under the guidance of adult mentors. The teens learn work outside the theater too in community outreach presentations for young students. Majorie Luke Theater, 721 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $15.00; $10.00 membersTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 966.6950

• May 31 -- Art Workshop - Small Houses
  Recreation: Weekly art workshops for all ages. Every Saturday. Kids and adults love Art From Scrap! We're close to the Saturday Farmers Market. Come by and drop your kids off to make art while you shop. 302 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $6.00Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 884.0459

Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- Touristorica - Historic Downtown Walking Tour
  Historic: An easy stroll let's you experience Santa Barbara's past. Led by trained docents, the tour focuses on significant historic buildings, architectural styles, landscaping and our rich cultural past. Walking shoes and a hat are recommended. Meet on the steps of City Hall, de la Guerra Plaza, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.6307

• Ongoing -- Champagne Moonlight Harbor Tour
  Recreation: You'll enjoy the silhouette of the "Santa Barbara Riviera," the light from the city and the twinkling lights from Stearns Wharf. The moonlight will light the way as you paddle/float through one of California's most beautiful harbors. You'll get to enjoy champagne or sparkling cider. Capture the "romance of Santa Barbara." Captain Jack's Tours, 1924 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $50.00Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 810.8687

• Year Round -- Guided Hikes at Bacara Resort
  Recreation: Nestled in the hills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Ranch at Bacara offers various levels of hiking. You will be shuttled from the Resort to enjoy a walk through sunlit trails and travel through avacado and lemon trees. Reservations required. Hiking shoes strongly advised. 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara.
  Fee: $45Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (805) 968.0100 ext. 53808

• Ongoing -- Gaviota Kayak/Hike Tour
  Recreation: All day inclusive tour includes a lunch at a secluded resort, all transportation, kayak paddle, beautiful hike, and amazing fun! Tickets are $175 Each or Special Promotion of 2 for $260. Hotel pickup included. Please call for reservations. Captain Jack's Tours, 1924 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: $175.00Time: 9 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 810.8687

• Ongoing -- Backstage Tours at the Lobero Theatre
  Performing Arts: The Lobero offers free docent guided tours upon request. Get the inside scoop on what happens behind the scenes of California's oldest, continuously operating theatre. Tour takes approximately 50 minutes and is a great alternative lunchtime activity. 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Daily Phone Number: (805) 966.4946 x 613

• February 1 - May 31 -- Gray Whale Watching
  Recreation: Take a whale watching cruise to the Channel Islands. Along the way see many gray whales as you have never seen them before. You can see them in their true habitats. Please call for more information on location and other details.
  Fee: Call for information.Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (805) 962.2826

• First Monday of Each Month -- Santa Barbara Newcomers Club-Welcome/Orientation
  Reception: The Santa Barbara Newcomers Club provides many get acquainted activities for members including socials, wine tasting, hiking, local heritage & community service opportunities, games & much more. Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd.
  Fee: Free Time: 7:00 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 564.2555

• Daily -- U-Pick Blueberries
  Family Fun: Our wonderful blueberry fields are opening once again to the public for U-Pick. Great fun for kids and people of all ages. Visit our blueberry stand featuring gifts from "The Blueberry Cow". We are open 7 days a week from 10:30 to 5:30. Restoration Oaks Ranch, 1980 Highway 101, Gaviota, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 686.5718

• Each Sunday -- Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
  Family Fun: The show is now the only continuous arts festival of original drawings, paintings, graphics, sculpture, crafts and photography in the world. Approximately 300 Santa Barbara County resident artists display their own works in an informal atmosphere under the palms of Chase Palm Park. All items are original art, created by the artists you meet. The show is held on all Sundays and holidays.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 10 a.m. 'til Dusk Phone Number: (805) 897.1982

• Every Monday -- Wine Cottage Bistro Wine Education
  Wine Education: Join us every Monday for wine education with a winemaker, grower, or wine expert pouring their wines with appetizers paired with wines prepared by our Chef. Visit our website for a complete calendar of wine events. Wine Cottage Bistro 285 South Broadway St. Old Town Orcutt CA 93455 www.winecottagebistro.com
  Fee: $20 per person or $30 for 2Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 934.4546

• Wine Education Series -- Tasting
  Wine Education: Every Monday through 2007 is our wine tasting series at the Wine Cottage Bistro featuring a region, varietal or other kind of theme tasting. Advance reservations are encouraged. 285 South Broadway, Orcutt.
  Fee: $20pp or $30 for 2Time: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 934.4546

• Second Thursday of Every Month -- Wine Impressions: Sensory Evaluation of Wine
  Wine Education: Share your impressions of wines from around the world. Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, sensory evaluation, and discussion of wines from a particular region. Wine Impressions meets every second Thursday of the month at Artiste Tasting Studio in downtown Santa Ynez.
  Fee: Call for reservations.Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 686.2626

• April 1 - October 31 -- Ventura Thursday Downtown Market
  Family Fun: Scan the booths full of local produce and goods at this seasonal open air farmers market which takes place every Thursday in Downtown Ventura. Main & California Streets.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 652.2089

• First Thursday of Every Month -- First Thursday
  Family Fun: On the first Thursday is a monthly series focused on downtown art and culture. Downtown art galleries will keep their doors open. Music, artist openings, demonstrations, and refreshments will be featured at participating venues. State Street will come alive on with public performances and interactive exhibits. Santa Barbara, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098

• Thursdays -- The Grapevine Show
  Wine Education: The first and only radio show dedicated exclusively to the Santa Barbara county wine industry on AM1290 KZBN Radio out of Santa Barbara. The Grapevine Show is hosted by Gabe Saglie. It's live and features local winemakers, winery owners, merchants, chefs and wine events. Tune in on your drives!
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. & 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 453.1209

• Every Friday evening -- Educational Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine Co.
  Wine & Food Education: East Beach Wine Company presents a hosted wine tasting and cheese pairing every Friday evening. The selection of wines feature either a specific winery or a specific wine theme. Cheese is selected by the owners of C'est Cheese to pair well with the varietals being poured. 201 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara.
  Fee: $8.00 - $10.00Time: 4 p.m.-7p.m. Phone Number: (805) 899.1535

• Every Saturday -- Ventura Dowtown Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: Come pick up lovely veggies and local produce to take home and feast upon at the Ventura Downtown Farmer's Market! Santa Clara & Palm Streets, Ventura.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 529.6266