Good morning, Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara Zoo will host its Zoofari Ball Out of This World fundraiser on Saturday, August 23 with 200 tickets sold at $100 each to support animal care, wildlife conservation and education.

Guests will enjoy live music, themed entertainment and a raffle for a five-night glamping experience valued at $4,000 — adding a special twist to this signature event.

Brock Alexander Hoffman appeared in court on Tuesday to face charges for a fatal hit-and-run on Cliff Drive where Vons manager Juan Lopez was killed on June 29 — Traffic Officer Edward Kasper testified that Hoffman did not call 9-1-1 after striking Lopez with his 1996 Toyota Landcruiser and that he turned himself in on July 4, later securing a $50,000 bail.

A federal judge ordered Santa Barbara investment advisor Andrew Nash to pay $21.4 million—$15.3 million in misappropriated funds plus $6.1 million in penalties—and permanently bar him from finance after he used client money to buy a Hope Ranch home and sports memorabilia.

The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation has launched an exhibit at Casa de la Guerra that shows true and myth stories of Mexican California starting June 26 and running through Aug.

31. Admission costs five dollars for adults, four dollars for seniors, and is free for SBTHP members, eligible cardholders, and children 16 and under at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park.

At the Juneteenth with Jon Boogz event on June 19 at Center Stage Theater, movement artist Jon Boogz brought together dance, film, and storytelling to focus on Black men’s mental health—adding a personal touch as he reflected on his journey.

He also outlined plans for a new short film—Mental Wealth—designed to explore healing through vulnerability and self-expression.

UC Santa Barbara professor Kip Fulbeck revisits his 25-year Hapa Project by pairing original portraits with updated photos and handwritten identity statements at the Museum of Us in San Diego.

The exhibit shows how multiracial Asian and Pacific Islander Americans define themselves and continues his long-term exploration of personal identity.

Photographer Chuck Graham has a free exhibit at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum until Aug.

24—featuring 50 pictures of island foxes—and shows their comeback. He will speak on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the museum about his book and share more on how conservation helped the foxes recover.

Students at Santa Barbara High School finished the Translation and Interpretation Pathway and earned professional certificates that let them start careers in translating and interpreting languages.

The program expanded to add a 40-hour Community Interpreter course (led by Sofia Rubalcava) that gives students hands-on training and real-world job skills.

El Encanto in Santa Barbara unveiled a new Mediterranean menu — made by Executive Chef Alexander Bollinger — and upgraded its wellness program with an afternoon tea service and guided meditation sessions from June through August.

Guests can enjoy fresh, local dishes and reserve their experience through the hotel’s official website.

The Santa Barbara Pony Baseball 12U All-Stars won the SoCal North Region District 3 championship on Monday in Camarillo by beating the Camarillo Red 12U All-Stars 6-2, and the team went 4-0 in the tournament—putting them in this weekend's Section 2 Tournament.

Santa Barbara Lavender Festival

10 AM – 5 PM — Santa Barbara City College — Free admission — Celebrate the luscious lavender plant with food, drinks, and lively company.

2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series

6-8 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration required — Enjoy an aquathlon, 5K run, and open water swim in the stunning Santa Barbara summer evenings.

2025 Presidio Archaeology Camp

9 AM – 1 PM — El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park — $ — Dig, discover, and explore the archaeological history of Santa Barbara.

Nite Moves Summer Sunset Aquathlon Series

6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Various entry fees — Experience an evening of swimming, running, and biathlon events with a stunning Santa Barbara backdrop.

Girl Named Tom Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the first group to win The Voice with their unique blend of folk and pop music.

Liverpool Legends Beatles Experience

7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — $44.50 – $74.50 — Experience The Beatles’ legacy with note-perfect performances and stunning multimedia.

Real Estate Meetup - Monthly Networking Event

6-8 p.m. — Kiva Cowork: State St. — Free entry — Connect with local real estate enthusiasts and entrepreneurs in a collaborative networking environment.

CAAMP Live in Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santa Barbara Bowl — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of CAAMP with their unique musical style.

California Wine Festival: Beachside Wine Festival

1-4 p.m. — Chase Palm Park — Ticketed event — Celebrate California’s wine heritage with tastings, food pairings, and live music in a stunning beachside setting.

Art KIT: Business and Legal Considerations for Artists

1-3 p.m. — Community Arts Workshop — Free entry — Learn essential business and legal skills to protect and promote your artistic career.