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Issue #009
Making Spirits Bright: Your Guide to Christmas Joy & New Year’s Cheer!
Hello, Festive Friends! 🎄✨
It’s the season of joy, connection, and celebration! From wrapping gifts for a cause on Christmas Eve to festive feasts and live music, there’s much to enjoy this week. Don’t forget to meet Jingle, a sweet terrier mix looking for a forever home—he’s the perfect addition to your holiday cheer! ❤️🐾
Looking ahead to New Year’s Eve? Santa Barbara has your celebration covered whether it’s bar crawls, rooftop parties, or classy Gatsby vibes. Let’s toast to an amazing 2025! 🥂
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year,
Santa Barbara Spotlight Crew
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
✨Jingle is looking for his forever home! This sweet 1ish year old terrier mix is super sweet and friendly. Eager to please and lots of love to give! 🎄❤️
EVENTS
Tuesday Christmas Eve
Gift Wrapping with Life Chronicles | 12 PM - 6 PM | Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo | $5 for 1 gift, $4 each for 2+ | Volunteers wrap gifts to support Life Chronicles.
Christmas Eve Dinner | 4 PM - 9 PM | Finch & Fork, 31 W. Carrillo Street | Varies | Enjoy a festive dinner with holiday specials and a cozy Winter Chalet theme.
Wednesday Christmas Day
Christmas Day Buffet | Dec 25, 2024 | 1 PM - 7 PM | Finch & Fork, 31 W. Carrillo Street | Varies | Celebrate with a festive buffet featuring a raw bar, carving stations, sides, and desserts in a cozy atmosphere.
Thursday
No Events 🙃
Friday
Evan Blix with the Uniboys | 9 PM | SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street, Santa Barbara | $13 Advance, $15 Door | Enjoy 60s/70s-inspired music by singer-songwriter Evan Blix and his band. 21+ only.
Sans Nom & Bird Lady | 9 PM | EOS Lounge, 500 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara | Free | 21+ event featuring Bird Lady & Sans Nom DJ takeover all night long.
Bingo After Dark - B.A.D. Friday | 9:00 PM | The Cruisery | Free | Join Bear Cave Productions for a lively comedy bingo night featuring cash prizes, gift cards, surprise performances, and themed activities. Perfect for a fun evening out with friends
Saturday
Mindful Movement with Orangetheory Fitness | 10 AM - 11 AM | Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA | Free | Join a free outdoor HIIT workout led by Orangetheory coaches with live DJ music. Bring a mat, water, and towel.
Sounds on State | 4 PM - 6 PM | Paseo Nuevo, 651 Paseo Nuevo | Free | Enjoy live music at Center Court by Captain Fatty's patio. Check online for the featured artist.
Old School Bash Featuring THE TEMPTATIONS | 7 PM - 11:30 PM | La Casa de la Raza, 601 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara | From $40 | Groove to classic Motown hits with special performances and DJ Wayback. All ages welcome.
Around The World Party | 9 PM | EOS Lounge, 500 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara | $6.18 | Explore four music rooms featuring Berlin vs. Amsterdam, UK, and more. 21+ only.
Sunday
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Cabrillo Boulevard | Free | Explore local artisans’ creative works along the waterfront from Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez.
Jane Lynch - A Swingin' Little Christmas | 7 PM | Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara | $67 - $87 | Enjoy holiday tunes, comedy, and music with Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and The Tony Guerrero Quintet. Rescheduled from Dec. 17.
UPCOMING NYE EVENTS
Missbehavin’ on New Year’s Eve | 8 PM | Uptown Lounge, 3126 State Street, Santa Barbara | Ticketed | Celebrate with live Latin, Pop & Funk music, DJ, cocktails, and a champagne toast! 21+ only.
New Years Eve Santa Barbara NYE Bar Crawl - Party Pass to 10+ Venues | 8 PM | EOS Lounge, 500 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara | From $23.18 | Celebrate NYE with drink specials and entry to 10+ venues on State Street. 21+ only.
Santa Barbara Sharkeez New Years Eve Open Bar 2025 | 8:30 PM | Baja Sharkeez, 525 State Street, Santa Barbara | $40 | Celebrate with a 2-hour open bar, DJ, balloon drop, and champagne toast. 21+ only.
NYE 2024 Celebration at Mar Monte: Dinner, Dancing & Toast | 7 PM - 1 AM | Mar Monte Hotel, 1111 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara | From $50 | Gourmet dinner, live DJ, dancing, and a midnight champagne toast. Staycation packages available.
Rodeo New Year's Eve 2025 | 9 PM | 231 W. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara | $30+ | Celebrate Rodeo-style with DJ PTRK_LMR, drink specials, and a champagne toast at midnight. 21+ only.
NYE 2025 with SB Comedy Hideaway | 7 PM & 10 PM | The New Vic Theatre, 33 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara | From $56.27 | Laugh with top comedians from Comedy Central, Netflix, and HBO. Drinks available. 21+ for alcohol.
Cosmic Countdown - New Year's Eve at Dusk | 3 PM - 11:30 PM | Dusk Bar, 524 State Street, Santa Barbara | Ticketed | Celebrate with live music, astro-inspired cocktails, oyster specials, and a midnight toast.
Anchor Rose New Year Rooftop Party with DJ Scott Topper | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | The Anchor Rose, 113 Harbor Way, Ste 180, Santa Barbara | Ticketed | Celebrate NYE with rooftop views, DJ beats, and champagne. All ages welcome.
New Year’s Eve with The Symphony | 8:30 PM | The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara | Ticketed | Celebrate with pop, rock, surprises, Auld Lang Syne sing-along, and American Idol star Micaela McCall. Includes champagne and party favors.
New Year's Eve Bash with The Doublewide Kings | 9 PM | SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street, Santa Barbara | $50 | Enjoy live roots-rock and Americana music, dancing, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. 21+ only.
The Great Gatsby New Year's Eve | 3 PM - 1 AM | Lion's Tale, 1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara | $30–50 | Celebrate with live jazz, crafted cocktails, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Reservations: [email protected].
New Year's Eve Neon Party | 4 PM - 1 AM | Test Pilot, 211 Helena Ave, Santa Barbara | $10–20 | Celebrate with tiki-style cocktails and complimentary bubbles at midnight. Brighten up 2025 in neon style!
Experience the Magic of ZooLights at the Santa Barbara Zoo This Holiday Season
The Santa Barbara Zoo's annual ZooLights event runs from November 13, 2024, to January 12, 2025, offering nightly displays of handcrafted lanterns illuminated by over 50,000 LED lights. Ticket prices vary from $21 to $35, with discounts for children, members, and groups. Parking costs $11 per vehicle, free for zoo members. Get More Information (link)
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