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Downtown Happenings

Christmas Tree Lighting & Block Party
Friday, December 2 from 5-8 PM on the 1300 Block of State Street (near the Arlington Theatre).

There will be a Santa meet and greet, holiday music spun by Award-Winning DJ Darla Bea, performances by San Marcos High School Band and more.

Free and open to the entire community.

The Christmas Tree is once again donated from Consumer Fire Products, Inc and sourced from a sustainable farm in Oregon.

Independent Best Of Santa Barbara Readers Poll

Congratulations to the 2022 Downtown Business Winners!

Check out the best of Downtown in this years Independent Best of Santa Barbara Readers Poll.

With more than 200 categories (208 to be exact) of “bests” to choose from, there are loads of great people and places to discover or revisit. We’ve even got new categories for you to ponder this year, including mocktail and cider (both in the Drinking section), place to make art (in Out & About), place to adopt a pet (in Little Creatures), outdoor gear store (in Sporting Life), and gourmet grocer and vegan food (both in Eating); as well as your other favorite sections: Looking Good, Romance, Living Well, Housing, Driving, and Media.

1st Thursday Art Walk
Thursday, December 1st, 5:00-8:00 pm

1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and venues offer free access to visual and performing arts in a fun and social environment.

Venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, wine tastings and hands-on activities. We hope you will join us to enjoy our beautiful downtown and all that it has to offer!

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Downtown LIVE: Candlelight Concert Series

Presented by Consumer Fire Products, Inc
Wednesdays, November 9 - December 14, 5:00-7:00 pm

Come and enjoy live entertainment on the steps of the historic Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and grab a delicious meal from one of the many nearby restaurants or a beverage at Mosaic Locale (Draughtsmen Aleworks, Old Town Coffee, Buena Onda Empanadas). Our Season of Cheer festivities begins with the first Candlelight Concert Series on State Street. Dress warmly and seating will be provided.

Schedule:

11/9: Jason Campbell & The Drive

11/16: Tony Buck and The Cadillac Angels

11/30: Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus

12/7: TBA

12/14: Prime Time Band

Thank you to our Sponsors: Consumer Fire Products, Inc., Montecito Bank & Trust, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Public Library, UCSB Ahletics, Smart Media Solutions, KCSB, Move SB County

State Street Promenade Market
Next Event: December 1st (3:00 - 8:00 PM)

Update: To keep our vendors and patrons safe, we have decided to cancel our market on December 1, 2022 due to heavy showers in the forecast.

We feature local artisans, businesses, and vendors every month. Apart from being a local's market, this is a community event that will include interactive activities, games, entertainment and art installations.

We invite you to come and meet your local business owners, non-profits, and community leaders to enjoy all of the wonderful things our community has to offer. Enjoy local goods, yummy food, and even LIVE performances!

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WORLD CUP Live Broadcast Watch Parties

The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street

Schedule: USA vs. Wales, Monday, November 21, 2022, 11:00am, Netherlands vs. Ecuador, Friday, November 25, 8:00am, USA vs. England, Friday, November 25, 2022, 11:00am, France vs. Denmark, Saturday, November 26, 2022, 8:00am, Argentina vs. Mexico, Saturday, November 26, 2022, 11:00am, Spain vs. Germany, Sunday, November 27, 2022, 11:00am, USA vs. Iran, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 11:00am

All Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, and Semi-Finals matches plus the Third Place Playoff and Final.

The Arlington theatre is opening its doors to the community to invite them to watch the World Cup games for free on the big screen. Families are encouraged to come out to cheer on their favorite teams and experience the games in a fan filled setting. The concession counter and the bars will be open for guests to enjoy food and beverages while watching the games. Fans can get updates by visiting the Arlington Theatre’s website at www.ArlingtonTheatreSB.com.

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