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.

Flamenco Íntimo

Join us for an intimate show in our adobe

Saturday, November 23
Location:  Covarrubias Adobe
Showtimes:  6:30 and 8:00 pm

Enjoy an intimate, authentic flamenco tablao in the museum's Spanish era adobe.  The show will feature Grammy award-winning dancer Nino de los Reyes with guitarist Andres Vadin (Havana, Cuba) and singer Pepele Mendez (Jerez de la Frontera, Spain).

Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara.

Tickets are available HERE

1st Thursday

Join us after hours

Thursday, December 5
5-8:00 PM
Location:  Museum

Join the Museum for wine and after-hours holiday shopping.  Enjoy free gifts, holiday discounts and the opportunity to support your favorite local bookstore!

Free. No RSVP required.

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Zambomba Flamenca

Join us for Spanish holiday music and dance

Thursday, December 5
Location:  Covarrubias Adobe Courtyard
Shows:  6:30 pm

A ZAMBOMBA is more than just an event; it’s a customary celebration that blends the festive spirit of Christmas with the passion of flamenco. A tradition originally from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, this lively and unique evening will feature artists from Spain and California: Pepele Mendez, Juan Murube, Kambiz Pakan, David Morales and Lakshmi Basile “La Chimi.”

Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara 

Tickets are available HERE

Member Appreciation Soirée

Join us to toast the season!

Friday, December 13
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location:  Museum

Our members and patrons are invited to join the Museum's trustees, staff and volunteers for a holiday celebration and the opening of our latest exhibitions, The Chair: Storied Seats from our Collection and J. Walter Collinge: Pictorial California and the Coast.

RSVP to membership@sbhistorical.org

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