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SANTA BARBARA, CA – August 27, 2025
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced a new free community event series, Sunset Sessions. Performances will take place at the historic Plaza del Mar Band Shell every Thursday in September and feature a variety of acts, including live music, theater, poetry readings, and stand-up comedy.
The community is invited to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics to enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment in one of the City’s oldest parks.
2025 Sunset Sessions Schedule
Thursday, September 4, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Acoustic concert by Carly Powers and Will Breman
Thursday, September 11, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Theatre performance, Wisdom of the Elders, by Boxtales Theatre Company
Thursday, September 18, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Poetry and short story readings by Gunpowder Poetry Group
Thursday, September 25, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Stand-up comedy by Don’t Tell Comedy
Location: Plaza del Mar Band Shell (100 Castillo Street)
More information about Sunset Sessions can be found at Sunset Sessions (SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SunsetSessions).
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