Good morning, Santa Barbara.

The Department of Sustainability and Resilience announced its second annual Community Yard Sale to be held across the city on Saturday, June 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event offers residents and visitors a chance to shop for secondhand goods (helping reduce waste) and connect with neighbors.

Hearts Aligned Inc. will host its inaugural golf tournament on July 17 at Glen Annie Golf Club (shotgun start at noon) to support low-income families caring for critically ill children.

State Parks crews will conduct prescribed burns through July 3 at Hearst San Simeon and Morro Bay State Parks to cut wildfire risk, while families benefit from $120 Sun Bucks per eligible child during summer break and local businesses report increased visitors at Pismo Beach.

Painted Cabernet is launching family art programs featuring classes, summer camps and outdoor painting sessions downtown — a move to re-energize State Street — this summer.

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is featured in People Magazine’s June 15 issue & its McConnell's & See's Candies Brown Sugar with Milk Bordeaux mix-in earns praise in the Best Ice Cream with Mix-Ins category; the Santa Barbara shop often draws long lines.

Ensemble Theatre Company presents 'Every Brilliant Thing' at the New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara through June 21.

Directed by Jenny Sullivan with star Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper, the interactive play guides audiences to celebrate everyday joys and human connection.

The city announced that this July the free Concerts in the Park series will return to Great Meadow at Chase Palm Park from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, inviting community members to bring blankets and picnics along Cabrillo Boulevard.

Planet Protectors, a community-powered plastic film recycling nonprofit, has outgrown its space behind Ablitt's Fine Cleaners and is seeking a new industrial facility to boost its recycling efforts.

The nonprofit expects to recycle over 40,000 pounds of plastic film annually once it secures a 500+ sqft space.

Mission Refill, a zero-waste store in Goleta, helps residents reduce plastic waste by refilling household products.

Since opening in 2023, the store estimates it has kept 25,000 to 30,000 bottles from landfills, and owner Valerie Voorhees says small swaps help achieve sustainable living (bring your own container).

A UC Santa Barbara study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that wildfire fatalities drop sharply in communities with six exit roads (342 deaths across 2008-2024) compared to those with fewer exits.

The research urges planners to explore additional safety measures for evacuations.

Jodi House will host its new Teen and Young Adult Group for brain injury survivors (ages 16 to 24) at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18, with recurring virtual sessions on the first and third Thursdays.

Approval and parental consent for minors are required.

Antique Alley’s longtime home at 706 State Street is now for sale at $1.64M and spans 2,413 sqft in downtown Santa Barbara.

Its current tenant pays $8,270 a month and will vacate by year-end (lease ends Dec. 31, 2026), offering potential for new use.

The Santa Barbara Foresters secured a 14-0 win over the Santa Maria Indians Sunday at Eddie Mathews Field, boosting their record to 2-0 with strong offense and pitching.

The team will play today at 4 p.m. against the Conejo Oaks at Ventura College.

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.