Santa Barbara Events and Entertainment Guide: January-February 2025
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Featured Santa Barbara Cultural Events
Chinese New Year Celebration at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
Experience Santa Barbara’s rich cultural heritage at “Chinatown Remembered: A Celebration of Santa Barbara’s Chinatown.” This free family event at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park features traditional lion dance performances and immersive projections celebrating the historic Santa Barbara Chinatown district. The celebration runs from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, highlighting the vibrant Chinese-American community that flourished in downtown Santa Barbara before the 1925 earthquake.
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New Santa Barbara Coffee Shop Opening
Old Town Coffee expands its Santa Barbara County presence with a new location in Isla Vista at 955 Embarcardero Del Mar. This locally-owned café adds to Santa Barbara’s thriving coffee culture, offering artisanal espresso drinks and fresh pastries in a student-friendly atmosphere.
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Santa Barbara Weekly Events Calendar
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Tuesday Events in Santa Barbara
- Old Town Santa Barbara Farmers Market: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, 600-800 blocks of State Street, Downtown Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Trivia Nights:
- Draughtsman Aleworks (Goleta)
- Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co (Downtown Santa Barbara)
- UCSB Jazz Concert: Featuring Herbie Hancock classics at UCSB campus
Wednesday Events in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Wine Tasting: Live music and wine tasting at Carr Winery Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Trivia Scene:
- M.Special Brewing Co. (Santa Barbara)
- Validation Ale
- Santa Barbara Dance Events:
- Country Line Dancing at Soul Bites
- West Coast Swing at The Dance Hub (Downtown Santa Barbara)
- Live Music in Santa Barbara: Local Acoustic Night featuring Santa Barbara musicians
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Thursday Events in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Comedy Shows:
- VIP Backstage Comedy Club
- Marc Maron performance
- Comedy is a Drag at Wildcat Lounge
- Santa Barbara Live Music: Dawn Patrol band performance
- Goleta Trivia Night: Centennial Beer Hall
Friday Events in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Dance Scene:
- Flamenco Íntimo performances
- Salsa dancing at Sabor Nights
- Line dancing at Night Lizard Brewing Company (607 State Street)
- Santa Barbara Nightlife: Live music at EOS Lounge
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Saturday Events in Santa Barbara
- Downtown Santa Barbara Farmers Market: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Carrillo Street & State Street
- Santa Barbara Makers Market: Local artisan market at Validation Ale
- Santa Barbara Live Entertainment:
- Rickie Lee Jones concert
- ALO Tour D’Amour XVIII at local venue
- Improv comedy at Jefferson Hall (1525 Santa Barbara Street)
About Santa Barbara Events and Activities
Santa Barbara offers a diverse range of activities and events throughout the week, from farmers markets and wine tasting to live music and cultural celebrations. The city’s unique blend of Spanish colonial heritage, coastal culture, and contemporary arts scene creates an engaging environment for both locals and visitors.
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Popular Santa Barbara Entertainment Districts
- Downtown Santa Barbara (State Street)
- El Presidio Neighborhood
- Funk Zone
- Old Town Goleta
- Isla Vista
- Upper State Street
Types of Events in Santa Barbara
- Cultural festivals and celebrations
- Live music performances
- Comedy shows
- Farmers markets
- Wine tasting events
- Dance classes and social dancing
- Trivia nights
- Art exhibitions
- Theater performances
- Food and drink festivals
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