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.
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.
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.
1st Thursday
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.
Flamenco Íntimo
An intimate flamenco tablao in the historic Covarrubias Adobe
Sunday, November 15
Two Showtimes:
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Location: Covarrubias Adobe
Join us for an intimate concert in our Spanish-era adobe featuring artists Cristo Osorio, La Chimi, Timo Nuñez, Andrés Vadín, and Gerardo Morales.
The event begins with a short wine and cheese reception. Tickets are very limited.
Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara
1st Thursday
Join us after hours
Thursday, December 3
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Free entry
View our exhibitions after hours with wine and music, including Finding Saint Barbara, along with our permanent installations, The Story of Santa Barbara, and the Edward Borein Gallery of western art. Plus, shop our store for special offers on your holiday shopping.
Member Appreciation Soirée
Join us as we toast our members and patrons and open our latest exhibition.
Friday, December 11
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Cocktails, Canapés, Music & Merriment
For questions about your membership, recent support, or to become a member, contact:
membership@sbhistorical.org
Zamboma Flamenca
Holiday + Flamenco
Saturday, December 12
Tickets on sale soon
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 California to Spain including: María Bermúdez, Jose Cortes, Andres Vadin & Friends
Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara