Museum Events

Join our community of Santa Barbara enthusiasts for lively talks (with wine!), walks, concerts, and opportunities to connect with local history.

Watch past talks on TVSB or online HERE.

1st Thursday

Join us for a free dance party 1st Thursday!

Thursday, October 1
6-7:30 PM music
5-8:00 PM (galleries open)

Location:  Museum
Free. All ages welcome

Join the Museum for Hispanic Heritage Month as we enjoy a concert by local band Mezcal Martini (6-7:30 pm), known for their danceable Salsa, Cumbia and Latin music.

Guests can also view our latest exhibitions, Finding Saint Barbara and Arte de los Mantones, along with our permanent galleries, will also be open for visitors.  All ages welcome. 

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Peña Flamenca la Maria

lively, improvisational music and dance

Thursday, October 8
7:00 PM
Location:  Museum

Tickets available here

Join us for improvisational flamenco co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara and their music education program.  The experience is led by artistic director Maria Bermudez with featured artists singer Jose Cortes, percussionist Diego Alvarez and guitarist Andres Vadin.  This is not a traditional show, but it is a lot of fun! Dancers, flamenco enthusiasts and anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of the art form will enjoy this casual event (with vino!). 

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Concierto Íntimo: Antonio Artese Trio

An intimate concert in the historic Covarrubias Adobe

Thursday, October 15
7:00 PM
Location:  Covarrubias Adobe

Tickets available here

Pianist Antonio Artese brings his West Coast Trio for an intimate evening exploring the expressive possibilities of the acoustic piano trio. 

The program features original compositions—including the evocative Bartokiana Suite—alongside imaginative interpretations of classical works. Artese is joined by bassist Emiliano Lasansky, whose warm sound and melodic clarity bring narrative depth to the ensemble, and Santa Barbara–based drummer Matt Perko.  Balancing composition and improvisation, the trio moves fluidly between chamber-like textures and open jazz interplay, honoring tradition while venturing toward new musical horizons.

The event begins with a short wine and cheese reception.  Tickets are very limited.

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Flamenco Íntimo

An intimate flamenco tablao in the historic Covarrubias Adobe

Sunday, October 25
7:00 PM
Location:  Covarrubias Adobe

Tickets available here

Join us for an intimate concert in our Spanish-era adobe featuring artists Manuel Gutiérrez, Ryan Zermeño, Andrés Vadín, Diego Álvarez, Ysabella Yturralde and friends!

The event begins with a short wine and cheese reception.  Tickets are very limited.
Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara

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

1st Thursday - Exhibit Tour

Join us for a free guided tour

Thursday, November 5
6:00 PM
Free entry, no reservation needed

In celebration of our exhibition Finding Saint Barbara, enjoy a tour by guest curator and historian Neal Graffy as he explore the highlights in art, sculpture and photography.

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Join us after hours

Thursday, November 5
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Free entry

View our exhibitions after hours with wine and music, including Arte de los Mantones and Finding Saint Barbara, along with our permanent installations, The Story of Santa Barbara, and the Edward Borein Gallery of western art.

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Talk: Way Back When: Santa Barbara in 1926

Join author Betsy J. Green for a presentation on her latest publication, Way Back When: Santa Barbara in 1926.

Wednesday, November 4
5:30 PM
Covarrubias Adobe
Tickets Available Here

Time-travel back to the 1926 New Year’s Eve party at the Carrillo Hotel and reminisce about the best stories of the year in Santa Barbara. Discover the untold stories of people, animals, cars, movies, radios, and numerous lawbreakers thumbing their noses at Prohibition!
Reservation required.

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