Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Fair & Expo returns to Earl Warren Showgrounds with rides, games, live music and fair food over two weekends, April 23-26 and May 1-3.

Early bird tickets and fast passes are on sale for families and friends.

The Santa Barbara Zoo renewed its designation as a Certified Autism Center (CAC) through IBCCES, reaffirming its commitment to accessible, inclusive guest experiences.

The zoo has boosted resources and programs to support neurodiverse visitors.

Coyote’s Market is set to open in Carpinteria Saturday, Apr.

11 with a grand opening celebration featuring pre-ordered bagels at 10 a.m. and a community event from 4 to 6 p.m. — offering locally sourced meats, seafood, and curated kitchen goods.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host the Trail Running Film Festival on Saturday, April 18 (starting at 4:45 PM) where attendees join a one-mile run, enjoy happy hour, and watch films until 8:15 PM in Farrand Auditorium.

Tickets cost $25 or $20 for members.

The Marjorie Luke Theatre launches its Spring Gardening Festival & Marketplace on Sunday, Apr.

12 at 2:30 p.m. in partnership with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden as part of its Green Film Series — the event offers an eco-friendly marketplace, short films, and a panel discussion moderated by former Mayor Helene Schneider.

Doublewide Kings will perform a benefit concert at Lobero on Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. to support the More Mesa Preservation Coalition’s campaign to permanently protect public open space, including a vulnerable coastal bluff-top.

A new athletic building is under construction at Santa Barbara City College following a Monday morning groundbreaking next to the football stadium, replacing the old 1960s P.E. structure and funded by Measure P plus state matching funds to support athletics and health education programs.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is celebrating Native Plant Month this April by inviting residents to sign the Native Plant Pledge and join events — including a forest therapy walk on April 9 and free senior day on April 15 — that promote conservation and community learning.

Crews working on the Highway 101 widening project are managing nighttime lane work and ramp closures that will cause traffic delays from today until April 18, affecting off- and on-ramps in Santa Barbara and Montecito.

The U.S. Space Force is launching a Minotaur IV rocket today from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg, with residents in Santa Barbara and nearby counties aware they may hear sonic booms (weather permitting) during the launch window from 4:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency with SBCAG and Ventura County Transportation Commission will begin a Pacific Surfliner roundtrip connecting Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo on May 4.

The service will run six trips to Goleta and three to San Luis Obispo and stops in Santa Barbara, boosting regional transit.

On Monday, Apr. 6, Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a comment letter opposing Sable’s request for a special permit that would let oil move through pipelines in Santa Barbara and Kern counties — he argued that state agencies, not federal ones, should regulate them.

The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara awarded over $4.2 million in grants to support 12 programs at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, ensuring local patients receive free cancer care — including clinical research and patient support — close to home.

Cori Close, a former UCSB player and coach, praised her roots as she celebrated UCLA’s 79-51 win over South Carolina in its first NCAA women’s basketball championship, noting that her time at UCSB helped shape her lasting career and community ties (a legacy that still resonates today).

Disclosure Live in Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electronic duo Disclosure as they bring their acclaimed sound to the stage.

Invasion Latina Live at SOhO

8:30 PM - 1:30 AM — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Pre-sale tickets $20 — Enjoy an exciting night with Invasion Latina and dance to Latin beats!

April Area Meeting

6-8 p.m. — The Community Arts Workshop — Free entry — Engage in insightful discussions with artists and share creative struggles in a nurturing environment.

John Milton's Hypnosis Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating performance of world-renowned hypnotist John Milton at the Arlington Theatre.

How to Utilize the Services at Your Library

4-6 p.m. — Goleta Valley Library Express — Free assistance — Bilingual staff available to guide the community on using library services effectively.

Cal St. Fullerton Titans vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

4:35-5:35 p.m. — The Cove Santa Barbara — Ticket prices may vary — Cheer on the Titans as they face off against the Gauchos in a thrilling collegiate baseball matchup.

FREE Youth Learn-to-Row Event

FREE Youth Learn-to-Row Event EXCLUSIVELY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GRADES 6-9 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 25th 9 - 11:30am WHERE: Santa Barbara Community Rowing, CACHUMA LAKE 2225-CA 154 Discover the ultimate team sport outside and in nature! It is one of the most open and welcoming sports and loads of fun. New rowers will practice basic rowing technique on rowing machines before rowing in boats on the water. EMAIL COACH GRACIE at [email protected] TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

Hadestown Musical Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of Hadestown, where a song can change your fate.

Integrative Flow Yoga Class

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost info not provided — Experience a dynamic vinyasa flow focusing on breathwork and relaxation.

Integrative Restoration Meditation

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Accessible entry — Experience a calming iRest meditation class that promotes healing and well-being.