Museum Events


History at your Home!
Join us for these free Zoom talks about local history.  Presentations are streamed on Facebook Live and recorded.

History Happy Hour at the Museum
Join us for lively talks about local history (with wine!).

Watch past talks on TVSB or online HERE.

On a Mission

A talk by Janet Dowling Sands

Wednesday, January 31
5:30 PM
Location:  Museum

Author Janet Dowling Sands returns to present new insights and little-known episodes of history from the just-published 2nd edition of her popular guidebook On a Mission: The Real Story of the California Missions.

The California missions are beloved historical sites, but they tell a far more interesting and important story than one might imagine—one that is linked to global history, geopolitics, and to the founding of the country.

Reservations required. Click here.

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Flamenco Íntimo

An intimate flamenco show by artists from Santa Barbara to Spain

Friday, February 2
Two showtimes:
6:30 PM
8:30 PM
Location:  Covarrubias Adobe
Individual seats and tables are very limited. Click here.

The tablao will featured artists singer/guitarist Diego Amador, Jr., dancer Lakshimi Basile "La Chimi," percussionist Diego Álvarez and guitarist Andres Vadin.  Maria Bermudez, Artistic director.

The opportunity is thanks to the Schinger Family Foundation.
Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara.

Reservations are required. 

Flamenco Íntimo, a lively performance by dancer, singer and artistic director Manuel Gutierrez (Cordoba, Spain), dancer Vanessa Albalos (Chihuahua, Mexico, guitarist Alex Jordan (Habana, Cuba), and guest artist dancer Amanda Cuevas. Covarrubias Adobe, Santa Barbara Historical Museum. November 9, 2023. Photo: ©2023 Isaac Hernández de Lipa/IsaacHernandez.com

Miss Chase: Santa Barbara’s Trailblazer

A talk by Simon Kerry

Wednesday, February 7
5:30 PM
Location: Museum

Join Simon Kerry for a presentation on his new publication, Miss Chase: Santa Barbara's Trailblazer, chronicling the life, prescience, importance and legacy of Pearl Chase and her work in Santa Barbara and beyond.

Pearl Chase’s strength of personality, maturity, intelligence, and leadership qualities formed the bedrock that enabled her to look outwards and achieve so much in her lifetime.

Reservations required. Click here.

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A String of Pearls: Pearl Chase of Santa Barbara

A talk by Cherie Rae

Wednesday, March 6
5:30 PM
Location:  Museum

In honor of Women's History Month, join local author & historian Cheri Rae for a presentation about her new publication, "A String of Pearls: Peal Chase of Santa Barbara," for an intimate look at the life of a woman whose name is revered in our storied seaside community, and whose influence extended throughout California and across the nation.

Reservations required. Click here.

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1st Thursday

Join us after hours

Thursday, March 7
5-8:00 PM
Location:  Museum

Enjoy access after hours with wine and music while you explore our galleries, including our latest exhibitions. Free. No RSVP required.

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Concierto Íntimo

An evening of Greek music and dance in the historic Covarrubias Adobe

Friday, March 15
7:00 PM
Location:  Covarrubias Adobe

Join us for an intimate concert in our Spanish era adobe introducing Mana Mou Pono (Mama Mia), a captivating Greek ensemble based in Santa Barbara.

This dynamic group features six talented musicians, including five UCSB music alumnus well versed in music cultures of Greece, and the wider Near East.

Presenting music from Mainland Greece to the Islands, Mana Mou Pono performs on zithers (santouri & kanun), lutes (oudlautabaglamatzouranautilauta), clarinet, vocals and percussion. They will also be jointed by captivating guest dancer, Ariel Kasha Celi.

Seats are very limited and include wine and a brief pre-show reception.

Tickets available HERE.

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1st Thursday

Join us after hours

Thursday, April 4
5-8:00 PM
Location:  Museum

Enjoy access after hours with wine and music while you explore our galleries, including our latest exhibitions. Free. No RSVP required.

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