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 Flor y Canto 1st Thursday!
Thursday, September 3
6:00 PM show
5-8:00 PM (galleries open)
Location: Museum
Free. All ages welcome
Join the Museum for Early California music and dance.
Guests can also view our latest exhibitions along with our permanent galleries, will also be open for visitors. All ages welcome.
María Bermúdez presents Convivencias at Tablao Museo
Join us for an incredible show
Thursday, September 10
6:30 PM
Location: Museum
Inspired by the spirit of convivencia—the Spanish ideal of coexistence and community—Convivencias celebrates flamenco as a universal language, visionary artistic director María Bermúdez brings together extraordinary artists from Spain and the United States for an unforgettable evening of passion and artistry.
The evening will feature acclaimed flutist Juan Parrilla , violinist Bernardo Parrilla, and guitarist Manu Hernandez, members of one of Jerez de la Frontera's legendary flamenco families, alongside internationally celebrated singers Carmen Grilo and Ismael Fernández, and renowned guitarist Andres Vadin and percussionist Diego Alvarez.
The production brings together dancers Nino de los Reyes, Timo Nuñez, Sabrina Ybarra, Talia Vestal, Ysabella Yturralde and María Bermúdez.
Set beneath the stars, this powerful performance will debut at the museum and also be performed at The Ford in Los Angeles.
Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.
Finding Saint Barbara Talk
Join us for a talk by Neal Graffy
Wednesday, September 23
5:30 PM
Location: Museum
TICKETS
Join historian Neal Graffy as he chronicles the origin and stories of our city’s patron saint, uncovering many places where her image and influence endure.
Finding Saint Barbara
In 1602, Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno gave her name to the Santa Barbara Channel, forever linking the saint to California's central coast. Over the centuries that followed, her image moved beyond churches and devotional art into civic life, appearing in festivals, monuments, and community celebrations. Few places have embraced Saint Barbara as enthusiastically as the city that bears her name.
Presented in conjunction with the Museum's newest exhibition, Finding Saint Barbara, this talk traces her journey from church altarpieces to parade floats, and asks why one small city has embraced its patron saint so completely.
Saint Barbara Public Art Walk & Exhibition Tour
Join us for a walking tour
Sunday, September 27
2:00 PM
Location: Museum
TICKETS
Join historian Neal Graffy for a guided tour of the Museum's latest exhibition, Finding Saint Barbara, and walking tour of downtown Santa Barbara to discover the saint's image hiding in plain sight — on historic buildings, in public art, places of worship, civic spaces, local businesses, and community traditions.
In 1602, Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno gave her name to the Santa Barbara Channel, forever linking the saint to California's central coast. Over the centuries that followed, her image moved beyond churches and devotional art into civic life, appearing in festivals, monuments, and community celebrations. Few places have embraced Saint Barbara as enthusiastically as the city that bears her name.
![In December 1602, on the eve of St. Barbara's Feast Day, Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno sailed into the channel, whereupon the priest aboard the ship christened it Santa Barbara.
Ste. Barbe [Saint Barbara]
Artist unknown
French, c. 18th century
Polychrome on wood
Gift of Helen W. Huber Real Property Trust
In memory of Helen W. and George J. Huber
1996.102.1](https://www.sbhistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SBHM-Saint-Barbara-Feast-Day.jpg "Saint Barbara Feast Day")
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.
Concierto Íntimo: Antonio Artese Trio
An intimate concert in the historic Covarrubias Adobe
Wednesday, October 15
7:00 PM
Location: Covarrubias Adobe
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.
