Events

Farm life thrives at this rural haven in Carpinteria, where 40 alpacas, llamas, sheep, chickens, horses, a buffalo, and peacocks are primed for meet-and-greets. Photo Courtesy of Canzelle Alpacas.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The emergence of modern times is the focus of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints. Photo: Kay Sage, Second Song, 1943. Oil on canvas. SBMA, Gift of the Estate of Kay Sage Tanguy.

On Saturdays and Sundays, head to City Hall for a docent-led tour of the town’s historic buildings, architectural styles, landscape, and backstory. Photo Courtesy of Lydia Rao.

Women’s chores and their household tools from the late 1800s are explored at the Stagecoach Inn and Museum in Newbury Park.

Discovering Soolip Creative Arts Workshops feels like finding a key inscribed with your initials on the forest floor. Open the door to your creativity in the setting of small Soolip gatherings, intimate happenings. Rare opportunities to tap into your spirit […]

The state’s bioregions and species are represented in artist Patti Jacquemain’s woodcuts and mosaics at the California Nature Art Museum in Solvang.

Explore and uncover secrets about the Danish town with a Secret Solvang guide, who’s got the lowdown on top bakeries, wine bars, and eateries.

Brake at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks every third Sunday of the month to see exotic and fine vintage cars, courtesy of Ferrari Westlake. Photo Courtesy of Ferrari Beverly Hills.

Depart from Ventura Harbor or Channel Islands for a whale-watching excursion with Island Packers. Photo Courtesy of Doug Mangum.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art. Nine historically significant works, spanning from 1966 to 2020, interpret how memory, identity, and place shape individuals. Paintings, sculptures, and videos are on view for those of all ages to contemplate how they are […]

View one of the largest collections of bird eggs in the world and learn about our feathered friends at the Bird Museum of Camarillo.

The beauty and fragility of endangered plant and animal species are the focus of this juried exhibition, along with the designated lands intended for their conservation and preservation. More than 50 artworks by Women Painters West are featured at the […]

Observe how artists have imbued the past with new meaning via reinventions of quilts, paintings, textiles, and sculptures at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Painting: A Day at Victoria Glades, 2021, © Basil Kincaid.

A well-honed supergroup traces the evolution of street corner harmony in this inspiring portrayal of the music genre’s history. The ensemble also adds a doo-wop twist to the contemporary songs of performers such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Garth Brooks, Jason […]

Explore more than 15 farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations to learn about the origins of locally grown food. Hosted by Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture, the free tour offers tastings and kid‑friendly activities at Ventura County locations. Photo Courtesy of […]

A whopping 60-plus breweries from across the country and all over the world come together for the nation’s largest lager festival. Food vendors abound, and live entertainment includes Santa Barbara’s False Puppet rock band and Santa Ynez Valley’s DJ Peete […]

The theatrical musical artist explores themes of human connection in a unique stage spectacle that is part concert and part performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl. The show explores humanity with the aid of a troupe of blue-clad performers, highly […]

Nineteen artists interpret the region’s natural surroundings by painting two landscapes each: a large work and a smaller piece at Ojai Valley Museum. The exhibit offers viewers a chance to see interpretations of Ojai’s natural outdoor environment through the eyes […]

Got a hankerin’ to hear “Fortunate Son” or “Green River”? These long-time professional musicians toured with the original band and have the chops to re-create its legendary hits with style and precision at Chumash Casino Resort Santa Ynez.

Take a self-guided tour of 14 native plant gardens courtesy of Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, which provides you with a map and a book on gardening guidance. Photo Courtesy of Ojai Valley Land Conservancy.