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�� growing trend of Paleo diet & exercise • SBCC Schott Campus, 310 W Padre St • $10 • 687-0812 • 7:309:30pm Fri, 5/2.

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Celebrating May Friendship Day • 1st Presbyterian Church, State St & Constance Ave • Lunch $8 • 5598659 • 10:30am Fri, 5/2.

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Learn how to manipulate & color paper to look like ﬂowers • Central Lib • Free • 564-5646 • 3:30pm Fri, 5/2.

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Ken Knight, arborist & ED of Goleta Valley Beautiful guides a tour of the newly restored gardens & arboretum • Rancho La Patera, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • Free • 681-7216 • 8:30am Fri, 5/2.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Com Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115 x109 • 10:30-11:30am Fri. ��

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Paciﬁc Pride Fdn Ofﬁce, #A-12 • Free • 963-3636 x130 • 4-5:30pm Fri.

Living Life Fearlessly with Joan Borysenko: 14th Barrett Conference on the Ministry of All Women • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $375/$275 • 969-5031 • 7:30pm Fri, 5/2-1pm Su, 5/4.

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Hector & Dannielle • $15 • info@santabarbaradancecenter. com • 127 W Canon Perdido • 7pm beg; 8pm Int/Adv, Fri.

For those who would like to practice their French language conversation skills • Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 2-3pm 1st & 3rd Fri.

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Drop-in assistance for downloadable eBook & Audiobooks • Central Lib • Free • 564-5604 • 10am-1pm Fri.

With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Ave beach, Carp • $10$15 • 705-3426 • 5-6pm Fri.

Web marketing seminar by Taylor Reaume • Verde Restaurant, 532 State St • Lunch/$20 • (800) 605-4988 • 12:30-2pm Fri.

Tith Taran Collis • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12/8 for $80 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Fri. ��

Cottage Rehab Hosp • Free • 569-8999x82101 • 10am-Noon Fri.

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An energetic and soulful performance of blues music • MCC Theatre UCSB • $15/$5 • 893-2064 • 8pm Fri, 5/2.

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All about Pinot Noir • Wandering Dog Wine Bar, 1539-C Mission Dr Solvang • $30 • 686-9126 • 6-7pm Fri, 5/2.

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Singer/songwriter • Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes St • Free • 965-7985 • 6-8pm Fri, 5/2.

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Your Primal Body: The Paleo Way to Living Lean, Fit, and Healthy at any Age exploring the speciﬁcs of the

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With his inquisitive & intense comedic style • Lobero Theatre • $36.50 • 963-0761 • 8pm Fri, 5/2. ��

Wine & hors d’oeuvres in support of the Pearl Chase Society • Los Suenos estate • $150 • lmrsociety@gmail. com • 6pm Fri, 5/2.

Photo by Andrea Lucero © thru-andis-lens.com

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Drive-through electronic waste recycling • Sears parking lot, 3845 State St • Free • 564-5631 • 8:30am4pm Fri, 5/2-3.

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For children 1 to 3. Parents learn to teach concepts like color, pattern, shape • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • 10:15-11:30am Sat, 5/3. ��

Kids earn a badge with the help of a Cachuma Park Naturalist • Lake Cachuma • $2 + Park admission • 688-4515 • 12:30-1:30pm Sat.

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Height & weight screenings, Kids Farmers Market, Re-Think Your Drink workshop, dental health

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education & fun physical activities • Dahlia Court Apartments, 1300 Dahlia Court, Carp • Free • 5661611 • 11:30am-1:30pm Sat, 5/3. ��

Information on mental health treatment, wellness, chemical dependency & community resources • Burtness Aud Cottage Hospital • Free • 569-7471 • 10am-2pm Sat, 5/3. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Ave beach, Carp • $10$15 • 705-3426 • 9:15-10:15am Sat. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • 4690 Carpinteria Av • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • 11-12:15am Sat. ��

5718 Hollister Av, #105 • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 9-10am Sat. ��

Gather at Cachuma Lake Nature Ctr for guided walks • Free w/ $10 park admission • 688-4515 • 10-11:30am Sat.

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Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary: California’s Galapagos • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 2-4pm Sat, 5/3. ��

Blooming YOU! with guest Artist Bill O’Malley • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $8 • 884-0459 • 10amnoon Sat, 5/3. ��

Communal centering prayer, meditation walk, time for private journaling & reﬂection • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 9:30am-1pm Sat, 5/3. ��

Closing ceremonies & a ﬁnal opportunity to view this popular exhibition of limited edition prints from C.G. Jung’s masterwork, The Red Book • Paciﬁca Graduate Institute, 801 Ladera Ln • Free • 969-3626x103 • 46:30pm Sat, 5/3. ��

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�� books & graphic novels to trade • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 3-5pm Sat, 5/3.

Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St • Donation • 626-3767618 • 3pm Su, 5/4.

An elegant afternoon in the park & evening at the El Encanto to beneﬁt the school • Riviera Park, 2040 Alameda Padre Serra • $150 • 569-1811x234 • 4:30pm Sat, 5/3.

One of America’s ﬁnest chamber ensembles • Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd Ojai • $25 • 625-1031 • 3pm Su, 5/4.

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Put on your shopping shoes & browse a parking lot full of items of all kinds to beneﬁt the Music Academy’s full-scholarship program • Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Rd • Free • 969-4726 • 9am Sat, 5/3.

Will discuss his amazing contributions to the music video industry • Pollock Theater, UCSB • Free • 8934637 • 7-9pm Sat, 5/3.

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Gustafson Dance Studio • $10 • 705-3683 • 8:3010:30am & 11-1pm Su.

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Concert & dinner • Sanford Winery, 5010 Santa Rosa Rd, Lompoc • $300/$275 • 884-8410 • 5:30pm Sat, 5/3. ��

Songwriting tour de force in the tradition of the Texas greats • Lobero Theatre • $30 • 963-0761 • 8pm Sat, 5/3.

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Roxanna Keyani strives to create works of art that can be worn & enjoyed every day • Museum of Art Store • Free • 884-6454 • 5-8pm Sat, 5/3. ��

Stand up comedy act • Granada Theatre • $35/$40 • 899-2222 • 7pm Sat, 5/3. ��

Enjoy wines & chocolates & help the SB Rape Crisis Center • Greek Orthodox Church, 1206 San Antonio Crk Rd • $65 • 963-6832 • 5-7:30pm Sat, 5/3. ��

Gala & auction with locally crafted dinner, live blues music, an open bar, amazing auction items • Chase Palm Park Plaza • $50 • events@sproutup.org • 4-8pm Sat, 5/3. ��

Silent auction, dinner & dancing beneﬁt the Healthy Futures Program to ﬁght childhood obesity in SB • Four Seasons Biltmore Coral Casino • $275 • 963-8862 • 6pm Sat, 5/3. ��

Participants are encouraged to bring their own comic

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With Jeannette Weisskopf • Alice Keck Park • Free • 452-0706 • 9:30am Su. ��

Yoga Soup • $5-10 • 451-4731 • 10:45-12:15pm Su.

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Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff • $10 • 563-6000 • 9:30-11am Su. ��

Alameda Park • Free • 683-7554 • 8-10am Su. ��

Strength, awareness, character & consciousness • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $20 • 899-8811 • 10:30am Su.

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Dudamel conducts, Emanuel Ax is piano soloist • Granada Theatre • $38-$103 • 899-2222 • 4pm Su, 5/4.

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Four Palms to Red Hut • Butterﬂy Beach Stairs • Ocean Duck • Free • 569-1220 • 9am Su.

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Anchored off Santa Barbara Harbor all day Su, 5/4. ��

A wide variety of entertainment, activities, vendors, information & food • Oak Park • Free • 957-1115 • 11am-4pm Su, 5/4. ��

Polo event & taste to beneﬁt TV Santa Barbara • Polo & Racquet Club Carp • $75 • 571-1721x4131 • Noon5:30pm Su, 5/4. ��

Silent auction, live music, food & beverages • Goleta Valley Historical Society, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • $45 • 681-7216 • 3pm Su, 5/4.

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The Straw That Broke • The Book Den, 15 E Anapamu St • Free • 962-3321 • 2pm Su, 5/4. ��

Learn what it means to love purely • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Ave • $10 • 563-6000 10:30-noon Su, thru 6/22.

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UCSB baritone Thorvald Blough will present a vocal & instrumental concert featuring music by Bacht to beneﬁt testicular cancer research at USC • Unitarian

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SBCH Macdougall Eye Center, 2400 Bath St • Free • 569-8264 • 11:00 am–1:00 pm Mon. ��

Personalized classes • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mon, Fri. ��

Interval-based cardio workout • SB Dance Ctr, 127-A W Canon Perdido • $15 • 899-2901 • 9:30-10:30am Mon, Fri.

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Pairing a sampler of Center Stage performances with great food & libations to raise funds for a sound system • home of Dan & Katherine Gunther • $75 • 963-0408 • 3-6pm Su, 5/4. ��

Magic show, animal balloons, agility dog demonstrations by the Goleta Valley Dog Club & live music • SB Humane Society, 5399 Overpass Rd • Free • 964-4777x17 • 12-4pm Su, 5/4. ��

30-minute conversations about the exhibitions on view, hosted by creatives in the community • Museum of Contemporary Art • Free • 966-5373 • 1pm Wed.

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Carrillo Recreation Center Studio 1, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-15 • 897-2519 • 10-11:15am Mon. ��

Carrillo Rec Ctr garden, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-20 • 705-3426 • 3-4:15pm Mon. ��

With Jeannette B. Love • La Casa De Maria • 9695031 • donation • 1-2pm Mon. ��

Guided breathing • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Mon/Wed/Fri. ��

30 minute meditation practice & a special lunch menu • Alchemy Arts, 35 W. Haley • $20 • 899-8811 • Mon & Wed. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation •

One-on-one tutoring for adults • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 11am-noon Mon. ��

A program for high school students & their parents, to assist with the college search process • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 6-7:30pm Mon, 5/5. ��

Deepening Intra-Cultural Connections: From MultiCultural to Trans-Cultural • Antioch University SB, 602 Anacapa St • $20/AWC members free • 962-8179 • 5:30-7:30pm Mon, 5/5. ��

Hormones Health & Happiness: how to be an active participant in your own health care • Marjorie Luke Theatre at SB Jr. Hi • $25 • 6:30-8:30pm Mon, 5/5. ��

faculty members from UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science & Management will address drought-related issues • 1414 Bren Hall UCSB • Free • 893-7220 • 11:30am Mon, 5/5.

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Photo by Juergen Frank

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Review by Daniel Kepl / CASA

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Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • $7-$50 • 957-1115 x109 • 3-4pm Tues. ��

Trampoline & Tumbling, ages 4-16 • SB Gymnastics Club, 4179 State St • Free intro class • Call for times 683-1724 • Tu-Thu, Sat. ��

Trained volunteers assist students with understanding & completing assignments • Central Library • Free • 5645603 • 3:30-6:30pm Tues & Thu, 2:30-5:30pm Wed.

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La Casa De Maria • donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu. ��

Grief support groups • Hospice of SB, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, #100 • Free • 563-8820x110 • noon, Tues.

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My Brother’s Keeper? The Intracommunal Practice of Love and the Redeﬁnition of Diversity • MCC Theatre UCSB • Free • 893-8411 • 5pm Tues, 5/6. ��

Regarding the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program • SB City Hall, 735 Anacapa St • Free • 564-5470x4552 • 12:30pm Tues, 5/6. ��

Tom Steyer speaks about the urgency & complexity of mitigating climate change • Pollock Theater, UCSB • Free • 893-4637 • 5-6:30pm Tues, 5/6.

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Practice your Italian • Arnoldi’s, 600 Olive St • Free • parliamo.yolasite.com • 5:30-7pm Mon. ��

Artist Roxanna Keyani strives to create works of art that can be worn & enjoyed every day • Musem of Art Store • Free • 884-6454 • 5pm Mon, 5/5.

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Our City, Our Solutions: groups against the injunction will declare the injunction on our community is not the answer • County Courthouse Courtroom #5 • Free • 450-6217 • 11am Mon, 5/5. ��

Full body workout that takes a dance journey around the world • Help & Hope Alzheimer’s Association, 15 E Carrillo St • Free • 569-0596 • 2-3pm Mon, 5/5. ��

Computers, printers, fax machines, TVs, VCRs, DVD & CD players, radios, telephones, microwaves, etc. • South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station, 4430 Calle Real • Free • 681-4345 • 7am-5pm Mon-Sat.

Maurice Lord teaches actors how to sharpen their tools • $250 (8wks) • Register: 969-5637 • 7pm Tues. ��

A night of sultry Jazz • Glue Agave, 23 E Cota St • Free • 899-4694 • 7:30-10pm Tues, 5/6.

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An Evening with Ann Patchett • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $20/Students free • 893-3535 • 8pm Tues, 5/6. ��

The Museum of Art is looking for volunteers to participate in a training program that begins in September • Museum of Art • Free • 884-6441 • 3-5pm Tues, 5/6. ��

Computers, printers, fax machines, TVs, VCRs, DVD & CD players, radios, telephones, microwaves, etc. • 4004 Foxen Cyn Rd, Los Olivos • Free • 688-3555 • 8:30-4pm Tu-Sa. ��

Designer clothes sale to beneﬁt Alpha

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Resource Ctr • 1721 E Valley Rd • Free • RSVP@perrinparis.com • 1-4pm Tues, 5/6.

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Short teachings & meditations. All levels • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $10 • 563-6000 • 6:30-7:30pm Wed. ��

Weekly one-day Juice Cleanse • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 West Haley St • $75 • 899-8811 • 9:30am Wed.

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden on island • Free • 564-1939 • 5-7pm Wed.

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Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E. Carrillo St., Studio 1 • $11-20 • 897-2519 • 10-11am Wed & Sat.

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Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital • Free • 694-2351 • Noon-1pm Wed. SB Cottage Hosp • Free • 569-7201 • 10-11am Wed.

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By Kaelyn Maehara / Special to CASA

�� The Santa Barbara Rock Gym is the ﬁrst and only indoor rock climbing gym in Santa Barbara. Will Russ, the owner of the company started the gym to provide a place for the large Santa Barbara climbing community and to introduce the sport to beginners. It is a state of the art facility on State St. designed to meet the needs of beginning as well as advanced climbers. SB Rock Gym’s guides have over 15 years of guiding experience and create unique individual climbing adventures for any client. From anchor building to lead climbing, SB Rock Gym can do it all.

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SB Cottage Hosp Courtyard • Free • Noon-5pm Wed.

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With Jessica Kolbe • Jewish Federation, 524 Chapala St • $7-$10 • 705-3426 • 3:30-4:30pm Thu. ��

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With Jessica Kolbe • 4690 Carp Ave, Carp • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • 5:30-6:45 pm Thu.

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Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999x82330 • 1011am Wed.

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With Radhule Weininger • La Casa De Maria • donation • 969-5031 • 6–7pm Thu. ��

Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $30 • 899-8811 • 5pm Thu. ��

SBCH MacDougall Eye Ctr, 2400 Bath St • Free • 569-8264 • 2:30-4:30pm Thu. ��

Taught by certiﬁed Zumba Instructor • Brasil Arts Cafe, 1230 State St • $10 drop-in • 259-4633 • Noon, Thu. ��

Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999 • 10-11am Thu.

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Powerful & moving poetry based on issues facing queer immigrant youth • Open Mic/Coffee Collaborative, 6560 Pardall Rd • Free • 893-8411 • 7:30pm Thu, 5/8.

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Intern Elizabeth Saari Browne provides an introduction to Honoré Daumier’s series of entertaining lithographs • Museum of Art • Free • 963-4364 • 6:30pm Thu, 5/8.

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Engaging the Feminine Heroic with Dara Marks • Brooks Institute, 27 E Cota St • Free • 617-4503 • 7pm Thu, 5/8.

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Loveyoubye • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm Thu, 5/8.

Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Donation • 957-1115 • 10:30-Noon Wed. Dr. Brisby and staff will evaluate • The Training Room, 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez #110 • Free • 6pm Wed. Support group for those grieving a loved one • Hospice of SB • Free • 563-8820x110 • 5:30-7pm 1st & 3rd Wed. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Ave beach, Carp • $10$15 • 705-3426 • 3:30-4:30pm Wed.

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Beauty & Wisdom • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm Wed, 5/7. ��

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly! • Faulkner Gallery Central Library • Free • 683-5652 • 8-9am Wed, 5/7. ��

Drop-in assistance for downloadable eBook & Audiobooks • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10am-1pm Wed. ��

Organization for the defense & equal rights of SB youth • Casa de La Raza, 601 E Montecito St • Free • info: podersb805@gmail.com • 6-8pm 1st & 3rd Wed.

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Wigh Garrin Benﬁeld, Tom Freund • SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 8pm Wed, 5/7. ��

Extraordinary banjo duo • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $18-$45 • 893-3535 • 8pm Wed, 5/7. ��

Performing with his tightly-knit quartet of jazz musicians • Lobero Theatre • $40-$105 • 963-0761 • 8pm Wed, 5/7.

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Visit the house, gardens & workshop of Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark • $20 • RSVP Required: 565-5653 • 10am & 2pm Wed & Sat.

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Practice your French • Paciﬁc Crepes • Free • 569-1659 • 5:30-7pm, Wed.

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Realities of Social Media for Small Businesses • The University Club, 1332 Santa Barbara St • $35/$40 • 968-1282 • 8-10am Thu, 5/8. ��

Artist Kimberly Hahn discusses her work • Museum of Contemporary Art, Paseo Nuevo • Free • 966-5373 • 5:30-7pm Thu, 5/8. ��

Gerald Horne lectures on The Counter-Revolution of 1776: Slave Resistance and the Origins of the United States of America • MultiCultural Center Theater UCSB • Free • 893-8411 • 4pm Thu, 5/8. ��

Meetings every First Thursday • Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 3:30-5pm Thu. ��

Drop-in assistance for downloadable eBook & Audiobooks • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4-6pm Thu. ��

Work on projects in the company of others • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4-5:30pm Thu.

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The program includes Visions and Miracles by American composer Christopher Theofanidis • Mary Crarig Aud Museum of Art • $19/$15 • 963-4364 • 7:30pm Thu, 5/8. ��

West Coast premiere of his Bach & Mozart program • Lobero Theatre • $25-$105 • 963-0761 • 8pm Thu, 5/8. ��

The deﬁnitive Mariachi ensemble • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $55-$95 • 686-0855 • 8pm Thu, 5/8.

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Make new friends • Sojourner Cafe, 134 E Canon Perdido St • Free • 4-6pm Thu.

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World War II symposium & luncheon • Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort • $40 • RSVP: 884-6636 • 11am

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Beginning, intermediate & advanced players are welcome • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • 964-7878 • 1-3pm Thu, 5/8. ��

A report on local, national & international economic trends, issues & projections • Granada Theatre • $200/$25 • 893-3535 • 7:30-11:30am Thu, 5/8. ��

Solo performnce: The Madwoman in the Volvo: My Year of Raging Hormones • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $15/$8 • 893-3535 • 8pm Thu, 5/8. ��

Three comedians, two shows to beneﬁt New Beginnings Counseling Ctr • SOhO • $45/$125 • 963-7777x112 • 6pm (dinner & show) & 9pm (show) Thu, 5/8. ��

Leisurely ride through dntwn followed by a ﬁlm under the stars, historic bicycle display, libations & good cheer • SB Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra St • Free • 966-1601 • 6-9pm Thu, 5/8. ��

Various events • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 300-3153 • 8am-end of classes Fri, 5/8-11. ��

Paint, listen to music & enjoy refreshments • The Barn Gallery, 128 W Ortega, #6 • $30 + canvas fee • 707391-0400 • 6-9pm Thu.

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Ages 8+ Make your own Star Wars-themed pencil case & hanging Death Star • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Ave • Free • Register: 964-7878 • 3:30-4:30pm Fri, 5/9.

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Featuring a variety of artists including Lesa Beck & her Bollywood dancers • Wildcat Lounge, 15 W Ortega St • $5 • 962-7970 • 7:30pm Fri, 5/9.

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On the developing story of late local heiress & artist Huguette M. Clark with Bill Dedman, Pulitzer-prize winning author of Empty Mansions • Historical Museum • $15/$10 • 966-1601 • 3pm Fri, 5/9.

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World-class chambe music • Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West • $22/$45 • 884-8410 • 1pm & 7:30pm Fri, 5/9.

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Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care’s celebration of mothers living & in memory • La Paciﬁca Ballroom, Coral Casino • Sold out • 965-5555 • 11am Fri, 5/9. ��

The perfect opportunity to mingle & hear from representatives of EDC & other non-proﬁt organizations • Environmental Defense Ctr, 906 Garden St • $15 • 963-1622 • 5:30-7:30pm Fri, 5/9.

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Skin cancer prevention information & screenings for ages 20 & older • Cottage Hospital • Free • 855-2479355 • 9am-noon Sat, 5/10.

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Co-authors of the book & former Mayor Sheila Lodge will participate in a panel discussion • Central Library • Free • 564-5641 • 2pm Sat, 5/10. ��

Families will make simple bamboo ﬂutes & be treated to a musical performance by John Zeretzke • Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr Solvang • Free • 6868315 • 2-4pm Sat, 5/10.

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Forum for envisioning ways to make the struggles for climate justice stronger & more creative • Corwin Pavilion UCSB • Free • 893-7220 • 9am-late Sat, 5/10. ��

Animal Sculptures with guest Artist Beth Amine • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $8 • 884-0459 • 10amnoon Sat, 5/10. ��

Celebramos el Dia de la Madre comenzando el nuevo cicle del Eterno Femenino con Barbara Lotito • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $10 • 969-5031 • 9:30am-3:30pm Sat, 5/10.

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Audio-visual performance celebrating our cultural & natural heritage • Granada Theatre • $28-$73 • 8992222 • 8pm Sat, 5/10.

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San Roque post ofﬁce will be collecting canned goods left at mailboxes along their route • 963-3636 • Sat, 5/10. ��

Prime Timers Central Coast & GLBA recognize worthy individuals, groups, clubs & businesses • Mulligan’s Cafe & Bar, SB Municipal Golf Course • $50 • 963-3636 • 6-10pm Sat, 5/10. ��

Educating for Democracy in a Digital Age • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • Free • 8933535 • 3pm Sat, 5/10. ��

In honor of National Public Gardens Day • Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • Free • 681-7216 • 1-4pm Sat, 5/10. ��

Tea buffet, entertainment, silent auction to beneﬁt Villa Majella Home & outreach programs • Serena Cove, Padaro Ln Carp • $25/$12 • 964-1650 • 1-4pm Sat, 5/10.

Attendees will walk together for 2 miles & end the walk with beach games, a rafﬂe & food to raise funds to solve the world water crisis • East Beach, 1118 E Cabrillo Blvd • $20 • 665-7517 • 9am Sat, 5/10. ��

Kids K-12 are invited to print a heart or ﬂower for Mother’s Day, their name, a sculpture, or anything else they can imagine • Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St • Free • 687-3717x603 • 9am-1pm Sat, 5/10. ��

Celebration of local Democratic activist individuals & organizations that have strengthened Democratic values throughout the year • Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E Carrillo St • $75/$85 • info@sbdems.org • 6-9pm Sat, 5/10. ��

Buy, sell, peruse or just enjoy good company • Marina 3 parking lot, SB Harbor • Free • 897-1963 • 8am-noon Sat, 5/10.

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Informal workshops with SBMA Teaching Artists • Museum of Art front steps • Free • 963-4364 • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 5/11.

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showcasing children & youth from the South Coast • Trinity Episcopal Church • Free • 3:30pm Su, 5/11. ��

With Howe Gelb • SOhO • $14/$17 • 962-7776 • 8pm Su, 5/11.

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The inspiring tale follows the life of Jean Valjean, a man who spent 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread and who is determined to reinvent himself • 4750 Hollister Ave • $5-$14 • 967-4581 • 7pm Fr-Sat & Mon-Thu (5/5-5/8) • Thru 5/8. SANTA BARBARA HS THEATER: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

Following the advice of a book entitled How to Succeed in Business a young window-cleaner begins a meteoric rise from the mail-room to VP of Advertising • 700 East Anapamu St • $15/$10 • 966.9101 x220 • 7pm Fr (5/2), Th-Sa (5/8-5/10) & 2pm Su (5/11) • Thru 5/11. THE PRODUCING UNIT: TIME STANDS STILL

After barely surviving a bomb blast in Iraq, a photojournalist ﬁnds herself caught in a tug-of-war between her career and the contentment of family life • Center Stage Theatre • $23/$15 • 963-0408 • 8pm Fri-Sat (5/2-5/3), 2:30pm Sun (5/4), 8pm ThFr (5/8-5/9), 2:30 & 8pm Sat (5/10) • 5/2-5/10.

Noises Off, careens us through the roller coaster lives of a hapless troupe of provincial actors as they go through the motions of a cringe-worthy comedy known as Nothing On • Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., SM • 922-8313 • $29.50 - $37.50 • 1:30 matinees We, Sa, Su; 7pm Fr, Sa • Thru 5/11. CIRCLE BAR B THEATRE: GHOST OF A CHANCE

Bethany takes her ﬁnance and his mother to her cabin in the woods, the site of the hunting accident that killed her ﬁrst husband • 1800 Refugio Rd • $49/$42 Seniors • 967-1962 • Fr-Sa 7pm Dinner & 8pm Show / Su 1pm Lunch & 2pm Show • Thru 5/18. RUBICON THEATRE: LOVE, LOSS, & WHAT I WORE

This play uses clothing as a metaphor for all the big moments in our lives. Each week will feature a different cast of actors • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $25-$49 • 667-2900 • 8pm Th-Fri; 2 & 8pm Sat; 2pm Sun; 2 & 7pm Wed • Thru 5/18.

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Based on the original ﬁlm, the musical brings some of your favorite numbers from the movie to life • 7266 Alameda Ave • $10-$25 • 968-2541 x4670 • 7pm Fri, 2 & 7pm Sat • Thru 5/3. PLAZA PLAYHOUSE THEATRE: THE COOT ELIMINATION COMMITTEE: 80 year old Mike

Ryan and 70 year old Martha Fletcher have set up housekeeping together in a retirement community. A poignant and hilarious look at life in a community of active seniors • Plaza Playhouse Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $17/$12 • 684-6380 • 8pm ThuSat, 2pm Sun • 5/8-5/18. SBCC THEATRE GROUP: GROUND

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gala reception to celebrate the Theatre’s 86th Anniversary. Casablanca - an American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications • Plaza Playhouse Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $30 per person/$50 per couple • 684-6380 • 5:30pm Reception/ 7pm Movie, Sat • 5/3. CUP OF CULTURE: GOOD HAIR: Chris Rock

explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles • MultiCultural Ctr Theater • Free • 893-8411 • 6pm Wed • 5/7.

METROPOLITAN OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: LA CENERENTOLA: Joyce DiDonato sings the

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