Santa Barbara August Events

Thank you First American Title for this great List of Events! Free Summer Cinema Through Aug. 26 See website for schedule of movies. Bring breathable blankets or a low chair, a picnic and your friends. 8:30pm / Santa Barbara County Courthouse 805-893-3535 / https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu Butterflies Alive! Through Sep. 25 Walk through a beautiful garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter freely around you. The exhibit features a dazzling variety of butterflies, from local favorites to exotic tropical species. Learn about the life cycle and behavior of these spectacular invertebrates while observing them up close. The exhibit is included in Museum admission. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 805-682-4711 / www.sbnature.org Sunday Polo Through Oct. 30 Plan a visit to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club for a Sunday match, where ladies don their finest hats and gentlemen dress to the nines to watch the thrilling equine sport. Revel in the speed and agility of both the jockeys and horses, and graze on a tasty charcuterie platter under shaded awnings. The pristine grass and stunning mountain views make an unforgettable backdrop to gaze at while sipping champagne and cheering on the players. 4pm / Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club 805-684-6683 / www.sbpolo.com Viva La Fiesta at Paseo Nuevo Aug. 2-6 Paseo Nuevo is proud to bring back the tradition of Flamenco Dance and Live Music in Center Court. 12-7pm / Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center, Santa Barbara 805-450-2963 / www.paseonuevoshopping.com Solvang Music in the Park Aug. 3 Weekly family-friendly concerts at the Solvang Park gazebo, located at the corner of Mission Drive and First Street. 5-8pm / Solvang Park, Solvang www.visitsyv.com Old Spanish Days Fiesta Aug. 3-7 Santa Barbara’s rich heritage comes alive during the first week in August with the music, dance, and pageantry of Old Spanish Days Fiesta, the granddaddy of city celebrations, reaching back to 1925. The 5-day party opens with La Fiesta Pequeña — the little festival — on the steps of the Old Mission Santa Barbara, with traditional flamenco and folklorico dance performances. Viva la Fiesta! Downtown Santa Barbara 805-962-8101 / www.sbfiesta.org Nite Moves Run, Swim, Duathlon Series Aug. 3-31 The 31st Nite Moves - Swimming, Running & Biathlon events take place every Wednesday evening at Leadbetter Beach, 801 Shoreline Road, Santa Barbara through August 31. Features food, entertainment and fun! Onsite registration begins at 5:15 pm. Swim starts at 6:25pm; run at 6:35pm. 5:30-8pm / 801 Shoreline Road, Santa Barbara www.runsantabarbara.com/nite-moves 1st Thursday Art Walk Aug. 4 1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and venues offer free access to visual and performing arts in a fun and social environment. Venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. 5-8pm / Downtown Santa Barbara 805-450-2963 / www.downtownsb.org Music on the Water – Gavin Roy Aug. 5 See Santa Barbara’s local musician Gavin Roy perform while enjoying the sunset and soaking up the majestic views of the Santa Barbara coastline. We feature a variety of music that is fun for friends and family of all ages. And it’s always accompanied by the sounds of the sea. 6-8pm / Santa Barbara Sailing Center 805-962-2826 / www.sbsail.com Jon Pardi Aug. 5 “I’m really excited to take two great friends and great artists out as openers for the ‘Ain’t Always The Cowboy’ tour,” said Pardi. Additionally, he shared with American Songwriter “you get your buddies and put on a good show anywhere people will have you. Indeed, that’s what most heartens.” 6:15pm / Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara 805-962-7411 / www.sbbowl.com Santa Barbara County Calendar of Events Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Aug. 6 Pedro Fernández, Natalia Jiménez, Mariachi Estrella de México. 5:30pm / Santa Barbara Bowl 805-962-7411 / www.sbbowl.com Watercolor in the Vineyard Aug. 7 Are you looking for something unique to do in Santa Barbara’s Wine Country? Why not join us at the picturesque Koehler Winery in Santa Ynez to grab a glass of wine and a paintbrush?! Spend the afternoon sipping delicious Koehler wines and capturing the beauty of botanicals with watercolor on the gorgeous upper terrace above the tasting room lawn. 11am-1pm / Koehler Winery, Los Olivos www.artspotonwheels.com Wine Education – Santa Barbara AVAs Aug. 7 In this series hosted by Crush It Wine Education you will learn about the unique climate and geography of this region and why it makes Santa Barbara County wine so special! 11am-12pm / 1588 Mission Drive, Solvang www.danavwines.com Autism Safari Nights Aug. 11 Drop the kids off to play while you connect with other parents of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Children (up to 18 years old) will enjoy a movie, reading corner, bounce house, and sensory activities while parents eat, drink, and mingle. Food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase, so you can take a night off from making dinner too! 5:30-7:30pm / Santa Barbara Zoo www.sbzoo.org Drinks at Dusk Aug. 18 Back by popular demand!! Old Mission Santa Barbara will be resurrecting our very successful summer event series, “Drinks at Dusk” to be held in the Sacred Garden in the center of the Mission. Each guest receives a wine glass as they enter so they can stroll the garden, mingle with the Friars and other guests, dance, and visit wineries, breweries, and food from local restaurants for tastes. Won’t you consider attending an opportunity at Santa Barbara’s most historic and iconic landmark? 5:30-7:30pm / Old Mission Santa Barbara 805-682-4713 x196 / www.santabarbaramission.org Kids Club Aug. 25 KIDS CLUB IS BACK! (formerly known as Playdate) A free 1-hour event in Center Court, just for kids. Parent or Guardian must be in attendance. Every month a different interactive activity will be provided with local instructors and educational institutions to teach the group music, dance, science and animals. 10-11am / Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara www.paseonuevoshopping.com Pacific Pride Festival Aug. 27 The Pacific Pride Festival continues to be free for all thanks to the generous support from our community. Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara 805-963-3636 / www.pacificpridefoundation.org Santa Barbara Triathlon Aug. 27-28 Established in 1981, the Santa Barbara Triathlon is one of the longest running triathlons in the world. It’s stunning scenery and ocean-front transition area and finish line ensure an amazing athlete and spectator experience. East Beach, Santa Barbara 805-220-8882 / www.santabarbaratriathlon.com State Street Promenade Market Thursdays Come out to the market this Thursday to support your small and local businesses! Grab a bite and drink at one of the delicious restaurants at our market and then shop and stroll through the amazing storefronts and vendors and stay to play a round of cornhole and enjoy live entertainment throughout the market! 3-7:30pm / 900 & 1000 Block of State Street, Santa Barbara 805-962-2098 / www.downtownsb.org Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show Sundays We feature Fine and Contemporary Art & Craft. Come meet nearly 150 Artists and Artisans as we display our Art and Craft, as we are very happy to talk to you about our work. The show takes place every Sunday year-round and on Saturdays of major holiday weekends. 10am-6pm / 236 E. Cabrillo Boulevard 805-570-7550 / www.santabarbaraca.gov Downtown Santa Barbara Makers and Wares Market Tue & Fri/Sat & Sun Shop & support local Santa Barbara artisans, makers & bakers. Makers and Wares Market -is locate