Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Community sponsors will host a drone light show with 250 drones at Dos Pueblos High School’s football stadium on July 4th at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, while food trucks, DJ Darla Bea, line dancing and teen star Brynn Wood add entertainment.

Habitat Santa Barbara raised over $300K for local affordable housing at its sold-out Denim & Diamonds gala on May 1 at the Carriage and Western Art Museum (the event brought nearly 200 supporters together and celebrated a year of community milestones).

The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara opens the How Forever Works exhibit featuring camera-less works by Jacqueline Woods with a reception Saturday, June 13 from 2-4 p.m. at the Architectural Foundation Art Gallery (229 E.

Victoria St.) and the exhibit will be on view until Aug. 15.

Santa Barbara Unified is offering free nutritious meals to students (aged 18 and under) at 11 local sites this summer, though all sites will be closed on June 19 and July 3.

Breakfast and lunch schedules vary and adults may purchase meals on-site.

Santa Barbara Zoo joined the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program as its first AZA ambassador to promote safer shipping and reduce air pollution along the coast — the zoo welcomes nearly half a million visitors a year and will lead efforts to raise awareness of local wildlife protection.

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara report that communities with fewer than six road exits face a higher risk of wildfire fatalities — the study analyzed data from 2008 to 2024 and found that 17.7 million people live in vulnerable areas.

It advises updating evacuation plans to boost community safety.

Santa Barbara drivers will face intermittent closures starting Sunday as Caltrans repairs drainage at the Highway 101 Castillo Street off-ramp for two months.

Full closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (with lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) are planned for weekdays and weekends.

Oceanwood Apartments in Lompoc will host its first blood drive in partnership with Vitalant on Friday, June 26 (2:30–6:30 p.m.), where donations can help patients needing surgeries, cancer treatment, injuries, and chronic care.

A 100-year-old church reopened as Casa Iglesia last month at 1915 Chapala St. managed by ZenStay Hospitality, the boutique hotel has 37 units with smart tech + preserved historic features such as an open-air atrium and original steel beams.

UCSB used Turf Tank (a GPS-guided, autonomous line-marking robot) to ready athletic fields for hosting the Austrian National Soccer Team's training event.

Assistant AD Jayson Simpson said the tool cuts labor on soccer, baseball, and softball fields by reducing painting time from hours to minutes.

St. Joseph High finished its stunt season when three girls earned All-Mountain League honors and one received honorable mention, with standout athletes (including second-year winners Gianna Simkins and Ricel Bowker) demonstrating consistent skill in competitive stunt events.

Integrative Restoration (iRest) Meditation

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost varies — Discover a therapeutic meditation practice that enhances well-being without physical movement.

Eternal Wave Concert

8 PM — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Tickets available — Enjoy live music as Where's West headlines with support from Eternal Wave.

Andy's VIP Backyard Bash - Toy Story 5

3 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Movie ticket not included — Celebrate the release of Toy Story 5 with trivia, activities, and goodie bags for all ages.

New Tree Planting & Pruning Workshop

10-11 a.m. — La Sumida Nursery — Free entry — Learn from a Certified Arborist about tree planting and pruning techniques.

Santa Barbara Auto Night

6-7:30 p.m. — Chase Palm Park — Free entry — Explore a showcase of vehicles from antiques to exotics at this vibrant car show.

Boho Tea Apothecary at Santa Barbara Lavender Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Santa Barbara City College — Entry details not specified — Celebrate creativity with lavender-inspired artisans, food, drinks, and live entertainment.

Sinatra Under the Stars Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — Full bar available — Experience iconic Sinatra hits in a stunning coastal outdoor setting.