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Santa Barbara
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center will host its annual Barn Dance Fundraiser & Auction from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Carriage & Western Art Museum on Castillo St to raise funds for equine-assisted services for people with disabilities, veterans, and other community members. Noozhawk
- ➤ The new 1.1-mile Modoc Multi-Use Path now links Isla Vista with downtown Santa Barbara, offering a safer route for pedestrians, bicyclists and skaters. Local leaders and community members celebrated the project, funded by Measure A, at a ribbon-cutting event on Friday. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Bridges will present his photography exhibit Pictures at Tamsen Gallery through May 30, and he is scheduled for two Q&A sessions with his daughter Jessie on May 16 at noon + 4 p.m., marking his first public discussion on reviving the Widelux camera. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ A new multi-venue mural exhibition Scaling the Walls features contributions from UCSB students and alumni; it opened May 7 at Channing Peake Gallery and Santa Barbara City Hall Gallery (organized by the County Office of Arts and Culture) and invites local visitors to vote for their favorite mural. Noozhawk
- ➤ Author Eleni Sikelianos (a Brown University professor) will discuss her new book Memory Rehearsal at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on May 21 as part of the Parallel Stories series. Her talk will explore queer history and ancient theater with a mix of poetry and personal family insights. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Local entrepreneur Anna Vocino, founder of Eat Happy Kitchen and comedian, will voice Mrs-Potato Head in Toy Story 5, which debuts in theaters June 19. The Santa Ynez transplant blends her love of food and film with a steady local presence. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Third Window Brewing Co. and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden have partnered to honor the Garden’s 100th year of conservation by creating a Centennial series of seasonal beers using native plants; the first release, Saison Printemps 2026, is available at local locations (Carpinteria and Santa Barbara) with future releases coming later. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Chef Connor Kaminsky, 25, is behind Dom's Taverna's highly popular Basque cheesecake crafted using a family recipe first discovered in San Sebastián, and he has personally baked over 300 cheesecakes since perfecting his process in his parents’ kitchen before bringing his creation to the restaurant at 30 East Victoria Street. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara's Old Spanish Days festival is set to debut its first Fiesta Dog Parade on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on State Street—with pre-registration required by May 13—while also hosting a citywide poetry contest open thru May 31 offering $100, $200, and $300 prizes. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A team of three UCSB students qualified for the International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals by finishing 16th at the North America Championship in Orlando on March 22 - they will compete in November in Dubai. Edhat
- ➤ San Marcos High School will search for a new athletic director for 2026 to 2027 as current AD Aaron Solis steps down at the end of this school year while remaining a teacher. The district accepts applications until May 17 — candidates should contact Principal Dare Holdren for details. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ DPNews students from Dos Pueblos High School earned several regional Emmy honors in categories including non-fiction and newscast at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences competition; they will soon advance to the national Student Emmy contest to represent Santa Barbara Unified. Noozhawk
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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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Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration required — Experience a vibrant evening on the beach with aquathlon, 5K run, and open water swim during summer sunsets.
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Glen Phillips Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Ticket prices apply — Enjoy an evening with the introspective singer-songwriter known for his work with Toad the Wet Sprocket.
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Gem Faire
10 AM - 5 PM — Earl Warren Showgrounds — Entry fee required — Discover an array of gems, minerals, and jewelry from over 300 vendors.
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Teen Star Singing Competition
7 PM-1 AM — Lobero Theatre — Tickets start at $155 — Experience the excitement of local talent competing for the spotlight in Santa Barbara.
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