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The events shown in the Club's All Events Calendar have been color-coded to make it easier to find events that you can attend. See the Color Legend below for what the colors indicate.

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  Non-members and Alumni are welcome to attend these events. 

  These are registration required events for member's only (and sometimes Alumni).

  This event is now waitlisted - join the waitlist.  You will be offered a spot if/when someone cancels.

  These are Orientation and meet & greet events that we recommend all Newbies attend.

Upcoming events

    • February 13, 2025
    • July 24, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    • Java Station, 4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, California, 93110

    NOTE MEETING TIME CHANGE! Starting June 12, we'll be meeting from 2-4 pm!

    Bring your current project and a crafty friend. Order a cup and enjoy the conversation! We meet at Java Station, 4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara

    • April 13, 2025
    • September 14, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • East Beach, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

    Plein Air Painting simply means making art outdoors, inspired by the surrounding landscape. Create in whatever way you like: draw, paint, doodle, knit, sculpt, collage, photograph, or write a poem!

    Novice creators are welcome and encouraged! Formal instruction will not be provided – but you will be in the fellowship of other creative folks who can support you on your journey! Bring any art supplies you want to work with – watercolors, pastels, and colored pencils are lightweight beginner-friendly art materials.

    Be sure to bring anything else you need for a few hours working at the beach: chair, blanket, easel, hat, etc. We will meet on East Beach behind Cabrillo Pavilion/Reunion Kitchen (ocean-side).

    We will meet on East Beach behind Cabrillo Pavilion/Reunion Kitchen (ocean-side).

    • July 04, 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • Sylvan Park, 1321 Dover Rd. - Riviera Neighborhood

    East Riviera Hike (Urban Hike) - Family and friends

    No hike if raining. 

     

    East Riviera Hike – 8:30 am.   This is Holiday 4th of July walk so please bring any visiting family or friends if you'd like. We walk a short way east on Alameda Padre Sierra (APS) to Arbolado Road, to Roble Road, and to Loma Media Road.  We then traverse up to Las Alturas Road and travel on Las Alturas to the top of the Riviera.  We walk the top of the Riviera on Mission Ridge Road for a short distance and go on Hillcrest Road to Franceschi Road. Here we pass across Franceschi Park to Mission Ridge Road again.  We then cut through “The Encanto Resort” to El Encanto Road and move quickly onto Lasuen Road which feeds back to the parking area on Dover Road.  If time permits, we can also explore the Riviera Business Park which was formerly the SB "Normal School", (forerunner of UCSB) and the Riviera Theatre.

    Here is a link to the hike path.

    The hike is about 4.5 - 5 miles and goes up and down throughout the Riviera with magnificent views of homes, islands, ocean, and mountains.  The hike should take approximately 2.5 hours.  The elevation change is ~ 800 feet.

    Google Maps link for the meeting point.

    DIRECTIONS.  Park on Dover Road at Sylvan Park, just off of Alameda Padre Serra.  Address: 1321 Dover Road, Santa Barbara.  There is ample street parking in the neighborhood.

    Hope to see you there!


    • July 11, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 102 E. Yanonali Street Santa Barbara, CA, 93101



    Validation Ale is happy to welcome us back to one of our favorite TGIF venues! Validation Ale is a craft brewery restaurant with a unique concept that engages customers in decided what is brewed next. Validated beer is pitted against a new vying recipe of similar type to see if the new brew should take over as the primary tap.

    Unexpected for a local brewery, the space is quite handsome, boasting curved walnut panels, massive doors and windows, and clean modern restrooms.  And because no one likes fighting for a bartender’s attention, Validation Ale allows you to start, manage, and/or close your tab by using one of the QR codes on the bar and tables. And thanks to the reverse-osmosis tap on the wall, you never have to ask for water. “I’ve been home brewing for 12 years, and I’ve always wanted a brewery,” says the owner Brian. “But whether you’re a beer nerd like me or you’ve only had Coors your whole life, you’re welcome either way. We want this to be about community.”

    TGIF events are a great way to start the weekend in a fun, relaxing setting. At TGIF, you will make new friends, catch up with existing friends and get to know the local restaurants and bars. With no registration required, the events are open Newcomers and graduates...and attendees can bring a friend along. Come join us Newbies!

    This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food an beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order food & drink (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive in the community at all times and remain consistent with the Club's values, by treating everyone with respect.

    To help us assure the best experience for all at our very well attended TGIF events, please refrain from bringing pets and dogs (other than Service Animals).


    • July 18, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 732 State Street Santa Barbara, CA, 93101


    Join TGIF at Langoria Wines! This exciting, new venue features one of the most beautiful and elegant tasting rooms in Santa Barbara. They have indoor seating, a patio and people watching seating on State Street. The patio is beautiful! Located in Downtown Santa Barbara on State Street, you can't miss it. It's two doors from McConnell's Ice Cream.

    Langoria’s fare includes cheese plates (from our local SB Cheese Shop) and charcuterie boards. They also hosts events such as Karaoke and Wine & Crime.

    TGIF events are a great way to start the weekend in a fun, relaxing setting. At TGIF, you will make new friends, catch up with existing friends and get to know the local restaurants and bars. With no registration required, the events are open Newcomers and graduates...and attendees can bring a friend along. Come join us Newbies!

    This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food an beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order food & drink (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive in the community at all times and remain consistent with the Club's values, by treating everyone with respect.

    To help us assure the best experience for all at our very well attended TGIF events, please refrain from bringing pets and dogs (other than Service Animals).


    • July 25, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 11 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

    Come on down to the Funk Zone and get your schnitzel on at the SB Biergarten! They offer a great variety of beers and Germanic fare, as well as delicious pizza, salads, burgers, fries and numerous vegetarian/vegan options. It is sure to be a great gathering of SB Newcomers, young and old. Bonus points for anyone in lederhosen!

    TGIF events are a great way to start the weekend in a fun, relaxing setting. At TGIF, you will make new friends, catch up with existing friends and get to know the local restaurants and bars. With no registration required, the events are open Newcomers and graduates...and attendees can bring a friend along.  Come join us Newbies!

    This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food an beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order food & drink (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive in the community at all times and remain consistent with the Club's values, by treating everyone with respect.

    To help us assure the best experience for all at our very well attended TGIF events, please refrain from bringing pets and dogs (other than Service Animals).

    SB Biergarten
    11 Anacapa Street
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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