‘Gravity Is Better in Isla Vista’: 50th Annual Jugglers’ Festival Scheduled This Weekend
For a half-century, the event has brought performances and lessons to I.V, and raised money to combat sexual violence.
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People Are Playing Lots of Mahjong
From Santa Barbara classrooms to pizza parlors, folks young and old are picking up the game.
Stage Set for Soltopia to Replace Deltopia in Isla Vista After County Crackdown
More than 18 bands and 13 deejay sets are slated for Saturday’s sanctioned spring festival, which promises free food for residents.
Lunar New Year Celebration at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara to Include Food, Art, and Mahjong
The Year of the Fire Horse Festival on Saturday, February 21, is free and open to the public and will feature expert-led mahjong lessons inside Presidio Chapel.
Santa Ynez Valley’s ‘Polar Bear Dip’ Makes Waves
The Santa Ynez Community Aquatics Foundation raises $5 million toward a new aquatics complex for the valley.
Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Brings Out Hundreds to Welcome 2026
Event organizer Hugh Margerum said more than 400 people attended, from visitors to locals alike.
‘Tis the Season Listings 2025
Santa Barbara’s annual guide to holiday happenings.
Local Heroes 2025
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s 40th annual celebration of community heroes.
The Queens of BARBARA
The monthly drag show at Eos Lounge is a silly, sexy good time.
Comedians Come Together for CommUnify
“Off the Record: Laughter Connects Us All” features Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Lynch, and Brad Hall in a special fundraiser.
