I N D E P E N D E N T CA L E N DA R
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TERRY ORTEGA
As always, find the complete listings online at independent.com/events. Submit virtual and in-person events at independent.com/eventsubmit.
Shows on Tap
The Al Franken Podcast, and the only U.S. Senator who wrote for Saturday Night Live. 8pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $55-$65; VIP: $131. Call (805) 963-0761.
Patrons of all ages must show proof of being fully vaccinated or supply a negative COVID-19 medical test result from within 72 hours, along with an official photo ID, before entering the Lobero, Granada, Center Stage, and New Vic theaters and the S.B. Bowl. The venues request that patrons consult their individual websites for the most up-to-date protocols and mask requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated patrons before attending an event.
3/31-4/2: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Thu.: Bob Thackara. Fri.: D.on Darox & The Melody Joy Bakers. Sat.: Down Mountain Lights.
lobero.org/events
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4/1: Spring Release Party at Carr Winery Celebrate the season with an
6-8pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500.
incredible lineup of tastings and wine by the glass of new whites, rosé, and reds with live music from Spencer the Gardener. 6-9pm. Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. carrwinery.com/events
mspecialbrewco.com
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SATURDAY 4/2
Maggie Nelson Author Maggie Nelson
UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Silkroad Ensemble: Home Within This audio-visual
will read from On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint, a boundary-pushing, provocative work that explores the notion of freedom through the lenses of art, sex, drugs, and the climate. 5:30-6:30pm. Mary Craig Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. $5-$10. sbma.net/events
performance, conceived by Syrian composer and clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad, is an impressionistic reflection on loss, longing, and the impact of tragedy on our sense of home. 8pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Students: free; GA: $30-$45. Call (805) 893-3535.
artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
THURSDAY 3/31
tinyurl.com/KnitnNeedle
3/31: Webinar: La Casa de la Raza — The History and Legacy of S.B.’s First Latinx City Landmark
tinyurl.com/LaCazaWebinar
3/31: Date Night: This Basic Asymmetry You and your favorite date are invited to enjoy a glass of wine, special offers from downtown S.B. restaurants and bars, and a curator-led introduction and insight on the current exhibition. Members must register in advance. 6:30-8pm. Museum of Contemporary Art S.B., 653 Paseo Nuevo. Free-$20.
tinyurl.com/DateNightMCASB
3/31: Parallel Stories — On Freedom: A Conversation with Author
a fun evening with the author, host of COURTESY
Join panelists Mark Alvarado, Marisol Ortiz, Manuel Unzueta, and Nicole Hernandez for a presentation about La Casa de la Raza, S.B.’s cultural community center for S.B’s Chicano/a and Latinx communities since 1970. 6pm. Free.
4/1: Lobero Live Presents An Evening with Al Franken Enjoy
4/1: Pali Wine Co. Live music. 6-8pm. 116 E. Yanonali St., Ste. A-1. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 560-7254.
urbanwinetrailsb.com/events
4/2: Alcazar Theatre Unplugged at the Alcazar: Doublewide Kings, Haddon Cord, Gandy Dancer. 8-10pm. 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $20. Call (323) 379-4711.
tempesttalent.com/ americanaalive
4/2-4/3: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Oddly Straight. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 9670066. coldspringtavern.com
4/1-4/3, 4/6: Maverick Saloon Fri.: SoundHouse, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: Robert Heft and Dave Wilson, 1-5pm; Michael Monroe Goodman, 8:30-11:30pm. Sun.: Blue Moon Gypsy Band, noon-4pm. Wed.: Tales from the Tavern presents Forest Sun, Tony Furtado, 7pm, $34.16. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free-$5. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785.
FRIDAY 4/1 4/1: Knit ’n’ Needle Bring your current project and meet outside to enjoy conversation with other fiber artists. 1-2:30pm. Montecito Library, 1469 E. Valley Rd., Montecito. Call (805) 969-5063 or email kcrail@santabarbaraca.gov.
3/31-4/1, 4/3-4/4: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Mashugana, Neil Erickson, Sour Fin, 8pm. $10. Ages 21+. Fri.: Nerf Herder, Army of Freshmen, Rival Cults, 9pm. $17-$20. Ages 21+. Sun.: Best Buddies Concert: Rockability, Shelby Gold, The Jessica, The Grateful Bread, 12:30pm. $5-$12. Mon.: Jazz Jam with Kimberly
Kinan Azmeh
3/31:
3/31, 4/2: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B,) Thu.: Shay Moulder, 6-8pm. Sat.: The Academy, 7-10pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 9686500. mspecialbrewco.com
Ford, 7:30pm. $10. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com/events
COURTESY
COVID-19 VENUE POLICY
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4/2: Iliza Shlesinger: Back In Action, Tour Comedian, actor, writer, producer, and host of the podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything Iliza Shlesinger will bring her hilarious mix of social comedy and her insights on being a new mother to the stage. 8pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $36-$76.
tinyurl.com/IlizaShlesingerApr2
4/1:
Chocolate 101: Tasting Workshop Rediscover chocolate with area artisan chocolatiers, chocolate educators Figs & Chocolate, a tasting with an expert, and a walk through of the history of chocolate, the artistic process, and why eating chocolate improves health. 5-7pm. Clay Studio, 1351 Holiday Hill Rd., Goleta. $45. Call (805) 565-CLAY or email info@ ClayStudioSB.org.
claystudiosb.org/events
4/2: Seafood Boil at Zaca Mesa Winery Enjoy tray-passed appetizers, TREAD wine tastings, and a delicious seafood buffet as you listen to R&B, pop, and smooth jazz from musician Jineanne Coderre. 5-7pm. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. TREAD Club members: $100; Zaca Mesa Club members: $120; nonmembers: $140. Call (805) 688-9339 or email info@zacamesa.com.
zacamesa.com/upcoming-events
4/2: S.B. Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet The S.B.Yacht Club would like you to join in the 150th anniversary of the Yacht Club and Stearns Wharf by inviting any commercial or pleasure vessel to the Blessing of the Fleet and pass by Fr. Larry Gosselin, OFM, and Fr. Dan Lackie, OFM, who will be moored on a vessel. Email Barbara Hernandez at communications@sbyc .org if you plan to attend. 11:30am. Stearns Wharf (southern end), 217 Stearns Wharf. Free.
Tales from the Tavern Presents Forest Sun
SUNDAY 4/3 4/3: Mujeres Makers Market Shop beautiful and unique items from more than 40 women vendors in our community, such as bakers, artisans, vintage resellers, and more, at this family-friendly event. 10am-4pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 280-1939 or email info@mujeresmakersmarket.com.
mujeresmakersmarket.com /events 4/3: Met Live in HD: Ariadne auf Naxos Soprano Lise Davidsen will make her Live in HD debut in one of her signature roles, the mythological Greek heroine of Richard Strauss’s enchanting masterpiece of an opera-within-anopera. 2pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Rd. Free-$28. Call (805) 969-4726.
musicacademy.org/events
sbyc.org/150th-anniversary
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