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Issue #010
Big Life Update + The Latest in Santa Barbara 🎉
TOGETHER WITH
Good Morning, Santa Barbara! 👋
It’s been a while since my last newsletter, and I want to apologize for the gap. I’ve missed sharing all the great events, activities, and happenings around town with you! Life has been busy in the best way—we welcomed our second child on December 30th! 🍼💙 Adjusting to being a dad of two has been an amazing experience, but it’s definitely made finding time to work on the newsletter a little tricky, especially at night.
That said, I’ve been doing my best to keep WhatsGoodSB.com updated with all the latest events, activities, and things to do in Santa Barbara. If you’re ever looking for ideas, the website’s always there to help you stay in the loop.
I’m excited to be back and reconnect with you all! Thank you for your patience and understanding. Let’s make 2025 an incredible year full of fun, family, and everything we love about Santa Barbara. Cheers! 🥂
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Celebrate Chinese New Year and Local Heritage at El Presidio Park
Santa Barbara will host ‘Chinatown Remembered: A Celebration of Santa Barbara’s Chinatown’ on two evenings at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Chinese New Year and the history of Santa Barbara’s Chinatown through immersive projections and lion dance performances. Organized by the Santa Barbara Asian American/Pacific Islander Network, the event pays tribute to the vibrant Chinatown that once thrived before the 1925 earthquake. The event runs from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM and was made possible through local partnerships and community funding.
For more information, please visit sbthp.org/chinatownremembered
Isla Vista Welcomes Old Town Coffee: Come Sip and Stay Awhile
Old Town Coffee has opened a new location in Isla Vista, offering espresso drinks, pastries, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for studying or hanging out. Known for fostering community, the café is ready to serve locals and students alike.📍955 Embarcardero Del Mar
EVENTS
Tuesday 1/28
Eat. Drink. Think. WIN! Head Games live multi-media trivia every Tuesday @ 6:30pm. Draughtsman Aleworks, Goleta. Hosted by Improv Master Alan Irwin. Free to play, win prizes. Teams up to 6. Please arrive early for best seats. Food by various vendors. Please check venue website for full schedule.
Live multi-media trivia every Tuesday @ 7pm. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co, Santa Barbara. Free to play, win prizes.
The UCSB Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jonathan Nathan, celebrates the iconic music of Herbie Hancock with performances of his groundbreaking jazz, funk, and soul fusion, including classics like "Chameleon" and "Cantaloupe Island."
Come see Thee Sacred Souls: Live for You Tour at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara.
Wednesday 1/29
Happy Wine Wednesday! Join us for live music, wine, and empanadas in the barrel room at Carr Winery Santa Barbara from 6pm – 8pm. We’ll be serving wines by the glass paired with the amazing tunes of Brian Kinsella & Jimmy Rankin. Buena Onda empanadas available for delivery.
Free Admission, 21+
Eat. Drink. Think. WIN! Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday @ 6:30pm. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6.
Pub Quiz with Maddy at Validation Ale is BACK!!! Join your host, Maddy (Landshark, Brewhouse Trivia, Winner of the 2022 Santa Barbara Laugh Festival) for potpourri trivia every Wednesday evening at 6:30. Great drinks, food, prizes and tons of fun!!! See you there!!!
The Coveralls are BACK! 🎶🤙 Join us this Wednesday 1/29 at Corner Tap Bar & Eatery for another epic night of live music, great food, beer, wine, cocktails, and cheer! 🍻🎸🎤
Join the fun at Soul Bites every Wednesday night for line dancing, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live DJ tunes spanning country, rock, pop, and hip-hop—complete with a beginner-friendly lesson to get you grooving!
Join SB Westie Wednesdays at The Dance Hub in Downtown Santa Barbara for all-ages West Coast Swing dance nights, featuring beginner lessons, social dancing, and music from pop to blues. No experience or partner needed—just $10 for a night of fun, with an after-party at Night Lizard Brewery!
Join us on January 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM for Local Acoustic Night featuring Dom Lawrence & Kyja, Miles Carter & James Lloyd, Madilynn May, and Molly O'Connell! Doors open at 6:30 PM—call (805) 962-7776 to reserve your dinner spot.
Thursday 1/30
Eat. Drink. Think. WIN! Live multi-media trivia every Thursday @ 7pm. Centennial Beer Hall. Old Town Goleta. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6. Please arrive early for best seats. Smashburgers available from: Goodland Grillers
Come hang out with us on Thursday night to see @dawnpatrolband tear it up!!!! 7-10 p.m. on 1/30 🤟⚡️
Thursday Night Stand-Up Comedy at the VIP Backstage Comedy Club features top comedians sharing new material, surprise performances, and special shows supporting local nonprofits. Come laugh and enjoy live comedy in the heart of Santa Barbara!
Songwriter Showcase with the Mac Talley Trip, Claude Hopper, and the Dennis and Laura Show
Marc Maron, known for his hit HBO special From Bleak to Dark and acclaimed podcast WTF with Marc Maron, has captivated audiences with his comedy and acting. He starred in Glow, To Leslie, and blockbuster films like Joker, Respect, and The Bad Guys. With over 100 million annual podcast listeners, Maron continues to be a powerhouse in entertainment.
Join us at Wildcat Lounge for a night of hilarious comedy and fabulous drag performances featuring top drag queens and comedians from the Central Coast. Enjoy a unique show blending lip-sync, dance routines, and stand-up comedy, with performers bringing the energy straight to your table!
Friday 1/31
Line Dancing at @nightlizardbrew in Santa Barbara! 💃Line dance instructor @dancinwithjoslyn 📍Night Lizard Brewing Company, 607 State St, Santa Barbara CA $10 admission. 7pm-midnight. All ages.
Experience an intimate Flamenco! Santa Barbara show featuring award-winning Manuel Gutierrez, singer Pepele Méndez, guitarist Andres Vadin, and master cajón player Diego "El Negro" Alvarez. Co-hosted by Maria Bermudez, this vibrant performance will transport you to Andalucia with fiery flamenco, powerful vocals, and electrifying rhythms.
Join us for a fun salsa class at 8:30pm and social dancing to follow 🥳 $18 for the class and social 🙌🏼🎉 or $10 for just the social - 21+ 🎧 @elchibo_28 in the mix 🌴 Santa Barbara’s favorite place to social dance! See you soon! ✨ Class Alternates Every Week
Every Friday night starting at 9 PM. FREE with cash prizes, gift cards, surprise performances, and themed nights.
German Brigante makes his EOS debut on October 19th with support from Claire Z and Option 4!
German Brigante is an artist whose passion and dedication to producing infectious dancefloor grooves is unsurpassed. Hailing from the south of Spain, German Brigante is focused on a bumping, groovy form of tech house that aims straight for your hips and keeps dancefloors filled with energy. From his use of percussion to the deadly basslines he designs in his lab, German's sound is unmistakable and made to make people move. This is an 21+ event
Soul Majestic's new single "Take Me Back" is now streaming everywhere! Originated on the sandy shores of California, Soul Majestic channels their sunny beach days and bonfire nights into their unique style of reggae music.
Saturday 2/1
Saturdays 8am - 1pm. 00 W and 00 E Blocks Carrillo Street & 900-1000 Blocks State Street
Welcome to the Gaia Makers Market!
We can’t wait for you to meet all of our local artisans and makers from Santa Barbara County ☀️ and see the best variety of products made locally. Our first market of the year will be held February 1st from 10AM-4PM @validationale See you there!! 🛍️
Join us Saturday mornings at the library for fun, interactive learning activities for the whole family! Explore science, math, literacy, and art concepts together in a hands-on, engaging way. Perfect for preschoolers through early elementary-aged children.
Rickie Lee Jones, a two-time GRAMMY® winner and celebrated storyteller, has inspired pop culture for decades with iconic albums like Pirates and her 2023 GRAMMY®-nominated Pieces of Treasure. Hailed as “The Duchess of Coolsville” by Time and praised for her memoir Last Chance Texaco, Jones continues to captivate audiences with her transcendent artistry.
ALO - Tour D’Amour XVIII with Glitterfox February 1st 2025, 8:00 pm Doors: 7 P.M. Show: 8 P.M. Ages: 21+
Saturday, February 1 · 8 - 9:30pm PST
Location: Jefferson Hall1525 Santa Barbara St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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