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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UCSB Library presents 'Infinite Variety,' an exhibition linking Shakespeare’s rare Fourth Folio with digital media on display until June 12 in the Jackie Laskoff Exhibition Alcove — a student performance on May 1 at noon and a film screening on May 14 at 5 p.m. at the Carsey-Wolf Center add interest. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Sun-Ly Pierce received the 2026 Alumni Performance Award from the Music Academy of the West on April 27 in Santa Barbara. She will make her professional debut at Carnegie Hall on April 15, 2027, with a commissioned piece by Carlos Simon. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Draughtsmen Aleworks will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 2 and 3 at its original Goleta location (53 Santa Felicia Drive) with events featuring food trucks, live music, and a rerelease of its Ogre Double IPA for the community to enjoy. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Opera Santa Barbara will close its 10th season with the contemporary American opera Elmer Gantry at the Lobero Theatre on May 1 and May 3 — a production directed by Kostis Protopapas. Next season, midweek shows of Rigoletto and The Barber of Seville, plus free outdoor concerts, are planned. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Festival drew families to Alameda Park on Saturday and Sunday as attendees danced to live music, ate local fare, and learned about eco-friendly initiatives (with two Environmental Heroes recognized) under overcast skies. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Residents may see smoke today and tomorrow as officials carry out a prescribed burn on 10.5 acres at Camino Cielo Ridge near Painted Cave Road + Highway 154; the burn, focused on Haney East, is aimed at reducing wildfire risk. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rafael, a 57-year-old man (with diabetes and an infected foot wound) died in a creek bed near upscale homes after county services delivered procedurally correct but uncoordinated care that left him vulnerable. Officials face calls for improved data sharing and revised policies for homeless assistance. Noozhawk
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Housing Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Apr. 22 at 15 South Hope Avenue for a new four-story building with 46 affordable housing units. Nearly half of the units are designated for residents with disabilities and the project is backed by local loans and equity investments. Edhat
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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.
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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.
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Pat Metheny Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience an unforgettable evening with renowned jazz guitarist Pat Metheny.
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Candlelight Tribute to ABBA & Queen
6:15-9:30 p.m. — Music Academy of the West — Enchanting concert — Immerse yourself in a magical evening with live string renditions of iconic hits in a stunning candlelit setting.
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California Baptist Lancers vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Baseball
4:35 – 5:35 PM — The Cove Santa Barbara — Cost info not provided — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup in the beautiful Santa Barbara setting.
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May Area Meeting
6-8 PM — Sullivan Goss Gallery — Free admission — Engage in a creative discussion with artists and uncover the journey of artistic expression.
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Integrative Flow Yoga Class
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Check website for pricing — Experience an active and mindful vinyasa class that fuses breathwork and relaxation techniques.
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Lavender Bliss Martini Class and Lunch
12-2 p.m. — Jane At The Marketplace — Ticket price includes lunch and drinks — Shake, sip, and learn to craft a Lavender Bliss Martini with an interactive cocktail class.
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Mahler's Resurrection Symphony
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Paid — Experience Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2 in a powerful concert led by Nir Kabaretti, with soloists and chorus.
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Integrative Restoration (iRest) Meditation
12:15-1:15 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Accessible entry — Experience therapeutic meditation that calms the nervous system and fosters emotional integration.
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