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Saturday, November 7
Queen of Arts
Art show and sale feature works by more than 35 area artists.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elverhoj Museum of History and Art (Free)
Coal Oil Point Reserve Tour
2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Coal Oil Point Reserve, UCSB West Campus. Call for detailed directions. ($5)
It's Magic
An all-star stage review featuring jaw-dropping sleight of hand moves, off-beat comedic magic, and mind-boggling stage illusions.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($15 - $70)
It's Magic
An all-star stage review featuring jaw-dropping sleight of hand moves, off-beat comedic magic, and mind-boggling stage illusions.
7 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($15 - $70)
Philippe Petit
Lecture by the man who walked a high wire illegally stretched between the rooftops of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Ctr.
8 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($15 - $27)
Sunday, November 8
Queen of Arts
Art show and sale feature works by more than 35 area artists.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elverhoj Museum of History and Art (Free)
Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10
Special Olympics Santa Barbara Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser
Join law enforcement in supporting S.B. Special Olympics.
5 p.m., Chili's Bar & Grill
No Impact Man
Screening about a project by author Colin Beavan, who made a vow to make as little environmental impact as possible for one year.
7:30 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($5 - $6)
Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day 2009 Ceremony
Join members of Los Soldados de Cuera and soldiers from Fort Tejon State Historic Park as the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation pays tribute to our military veterans.
10:30 a.m., El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Santa Ynez Valley Artists Guild November Meeting
Featuring mixed media artist Carol Kemp.
2 p.m., Grange Hall
A Musical Tribute to our Veterans
An opportunity for the SB community to honor our veterans. An S.B. Music Club concert, featuring the Westmont College Orchestra, Sheriff's Fife and Drum Corps, and more.
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., S.B. Courthouse Sunken Gardens (Free)
Hope Edelman
Book-signing with the author of Motherless Daughters and The Possibility of Everything.
7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Chaucer's Books
Warrior King
Singer/songwriter/deejay known for his singles "Virtuous Woman," "Breath of Fresh Air," and "Power to Chant.""
9 p.m., SOhO ($17 - $20)
Thursday, November 12
Understanding Climate Change
Barbara Goss Levi, PhD, will outline the case that scientists make to link the increases in atmospheric greenhouse gases with the changes that have been measured in Earth’s climate.
6 p.m., Faulkner Gallery (Free)
Galileo, the Universe, and God
Lecture will commemorate the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of the telescope.
7 p.m., S.B. Museum of Natural History ($8 - $10)
Starshine Roshell
The Screenwriters Assn. of S.B. presents an evening with the journalism professor, Independent columnist, magazine writer, and mother of two.
7 p.m., Borders Books & Music on State
Anita Diamant
Lecture by the author of The Red Tent and Day After Night, about women who survived the Holocaust and await the future of the founding of the state of Israel in a British internment camp.
8 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall (Free)
OUTrageous!
Opening night of film shorts for the 18th Annual S.B. LGBT Film Festival.
8 p.m., MultiCultural Center
Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
A 1981 adventure film starring Harrison Ford. Part of Rock 'n' Bowl Theater Night with KJEE's Adam Lundquist.
9:30 p.m., Zodo's Bowling & Beyond
Friday, November 13
District 9
A 2009 sci-fi film about a race of extraterrestrial creatures trapped in a refugee camp in Johannesburg, South Africa.
7 p.m., Isla Vista Theater ($4)
Doobie Brothers
Performance by four Californian rockers.
8 p.m., Chumash Casino & Resort ($35 - $75)
Love's Labour's Lost
Performed by Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
8 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($19 - $58)
Alastair Green: A Tribute To Eric Clapton
Performing with S.B.-based musicians George Friedenthal, Jim Rankin, Peter Sharpe, and Jodi Farrell.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m., SOhO ($8)
District 9
A 2009 sci-fi film about a race of extraterrestrial creatures trapped in a refugee camp in Johannesburg, South Africa.
10 p.m., Isla Vista Theater ($4)
Saturday, November 14
Mesa Artists Studio Tour
Follow the map and the red balloons to see the lifestyles and works of 12 award-winning local professional artists.
11 a.m., Call for meet-up location.
Pirates of Penzance
A one-hour adaptation of one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most enduring operettas, created especially for younger audiences.
5 p.m., Lobero Theatre (Free - $15)
Local Band Beatles Cover Night
Your favorite classic Beatles tunes covered by Alastair Green, Martyrs, oso, Verna Beware, and more S.B.-based music groups.
7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Jensen Guitar & Music Co. Mainstage Venue
Sunday, November 15
Mesa Artists Studio Tour
Follow the map and the red balloons to see the lifestyles and works of 12 award-winning local professional artists.
11 a.m., Call for meet-up location.
Pirates of Penzance
A one-hour adaptation of one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most enduring operettas, created especially for younger audiences.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre (Free - $15)
They Might Be Giants
2009 Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn-based rock band.
4 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($10 - $27)
Wine with a View
Savor delicious wines from Touring & Tasting magazine's cellar to help raise funds for Hospice of S.B.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Hotel Mar Monte ($25 - $35)
Pirates of Penzance
A one-hour adaptation of one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most enduring operettas, created especially for younger audiences.
4:30 p.m., Lobero Theatre (Free - $15)
Monday, November 16
Denialism
N.Y. Times staffer Michael Spector will discuss How Irrational Thinking Hinders Scientific Progress, Harms the Planet, and Threatens Our Lives.
7:30 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall (Free)
District 9
A 2009 sci-fi film about a race of extraterrestrial creatures trapped in a refugee camp in Johannesburg, South Africa.
10 p.m., Isla Vista Theater ($4)
Tuesday, November 17
Wednesday, November 18
Solvang's 3rd Wednesday
Savor Solvang! Enjoy a farmers market, live entertainment, wine tasting, shopping, and more.
2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Solvang Park (Free)
DV8 Physical Theatre: To Be Straight with You
A visceral and highly political dance theater piece featuring live performers, documentary, animation and film.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($20 - $30)
Thursday, November 19
Celtic Woman
Named the #1 world music artist by Billboard magazine.
7 p.m., Chumash Casino & Resort ($25 - $45)
Jails Are Not Homes: Transforming Skid Row
A compelling multimedia presentation on the campaign to build a sustainable community in the downtown Los Angeles community of Center City East (Skid Row).
7:30 p.m., MultiCultural Center
DV8 Physical Theatre: To Be Straight with You
A visceral and highly political dance theater piece featuring live performers, documentary, animation and film.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($20 - $30)
Animal House
A 1978 National Lampoon film starring John Belushi. Part of Rock 'n' Bowl Theater Night with KJEE's Adam Lundquist.
9:30 p.m., Zodo's Bowling & Beyond
Friday, November 20
DV8 Physical Theatre: To Be Straight with You
A visceral and highly political dance theater piece featuring live performers, documentary, animation and film.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($20 - $30)
Saturday, November 21
S.B. Charter School Flea Market and Craft Faire
A place to buy and sell new and used art, crafts, books, and antiques, featuring live music, a massage booth, and more.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., S.B. Charter School (Free)
Coal Oil Point Reserve Tour
2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Coal Oil Point Reserve, UCSB West Campus. Call for detailed directions. ($5)
Tuesday, November 24
Thursday, November 26
Happy Gilmore
A 1996 comedy starring Adam Sandler. Part of Rock 'n' Bowl Theater Night with KJEE's Adam Lundquist.
9:30 p.m., Zodo's Bowling & Beyond
Tuesday, December 1
Thursday, December 3
Saturday, December 5
Coal Oil Point Reserve Tour
2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Coal Oil Point Reserve, UCSB West Campus. Call for detailed directions. ($5)
Tuesday, December 8
Friday, December 11
Thursday, December 17
Saturday, December 19
S.B. Charter School Flea Market and Craft Faire
A place to buy and sell new and used art, crafts, books, and antiques, featuring live music, a massage booth, and more.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., S.B. Charter School (Free)
Saturday, December 26
Solvang's 3rd Wednesday
Savor Solvang! Enjoy a farmers market, live entertainment, wine tasting, shopping, and more.
2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Solvang Park (Free)
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