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We've never backed down from a fight, and we won't start now.

Join us at Boogie for Our Bodies to recommit to the fight for reproductive freedom for all. Come to the Wildcat Lounge for a western-themed disco with dancing, advocacy, and fun with friends! We'll have a raffle, a costume contest, silent disco and more.

Please note this venue is 21+. We encourage attendees to dress up in their wildest cowboy attire. Come get funky for our fundamental rights!

Let your imagination take the lead at Crafternoons every Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and starting January 15th, every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the EE Makerspace, located above Art From Scrap. Join us for our January Crafternoons exploring the art of stagecraft. These hands-on workshops will inspire participants to create their own miniature theaters and story scenes using upcycled materials. Perfect for all ages and skill levels.

Craft Projects Include:
Storybook Altoid Tins – Transform small tins into enchanting, portable story scenes.
Shoebox Theaters – Design and decorate your very own miniature stage for storytelling fun.
Finger Puppets – Craft adorable finger puppets to bring your stories to life!

Come craft, create, and play.

Sign up now!

Cost: $8.00 per person. Crafternoons are for kids ages 5 and up. Please note that our workshop is upstairs and will be utilizing hot glue guns, adults must remain in the EE Makerspace with their child.

Join us for an intermediate-level sewing workshop where guest artist Emily Adams will teach participants how to create a sturdy and stylish tote bag that will stand the test of time, all while being made of reclaimed fabrics and materials.

Participants who have not used a sewing machine or are unsure of their capabilities are invited to join for an introductory session for 30 minutes before the workshop begins. Emily Adams will orient you with the sewing machine so you are up to speed and ready to go when the workshop teaching begins.

Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG), host of annual Farm Day events in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and student agriculture education programs, is launching “Farm Day Every Day,” a series of free community events alternating at farms in both counties.

The program kicks off at Petty Ranch in Saticoy on Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visitors will tour the Petty Farm avocado orchard with farm manager Chris Sayer to learn the secrets of successfully growing avocados. The event includes hands-on activities at SEEAG's Farm to Food Lab, where children can participate in an insect hunt, visit a vermicompost (worm) station and plant seedlings. Ten attendees will win avocado trees through a drawing.

Farm Day Every Day events are limited to 50 attendees. To learn how to register and view upcoming locations, go to https://www.seeag.org/farm-day-every-day.

For more information, call 805-892-8155 or email seeag.education@seeag.org.

The Good Good Show is a stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comedians working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, America’s Got Talent, Netflix, Jimmy Kimmel, The Late Show with David Letterman, Amazon Prime, SiriusXM and more. (LMAOF, DryBar)

FEATURING: Mike E. Winfield, Pallavi Gunalan and Julie Weidmann.

Come have some laughs with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer (wine available too)!

7:30 p.m. $10
Show is 21+

Gems, minerals, jewelry, and fossils will be on display at the 62nd Annual Ventura Gem Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, March 1, and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, March 2. The show includes children’s activities, making it fun for the entire family. Admission is free. This annual show benefits the Ventura Gem and Mineral Society, a nonprofit educational organization encouraging interest in rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts and jewelry-making via monthly lectures and workshops and presentations to schools throughout Ventura County.

“Pick of the Month!” Show Time Magazine.

The beloved Rudie-DeCarlo musical CINDERELLA is back for February only, with a stunning multi-media makeover. It’s Cinderella like you’ve never seen her before, with new songs, hilarious special FX, a silent movie segment that will have you falling out of your seat, dazzling costumes, amazing magical prestidigitation, and a story about being true to your dreams and loving yourself as you are that's as meaningful today as ever before.

Wednesday, 1/22/25, 7:00 PM
Ojai Underground Exchange presents a live performance and online broadcast by BanjerDan!
Tickets $10-$20 (sliding scale)
https://ojaiundergroundexchangetickets.square.site/banjerdan/
“Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the one and only BanjerDan—a master of the five-string banjo and so much more! Known for his eclectic mix of bluegrass, folk, Americana, and beyond, BanjerDan’s performances are a whirlwind of fiery picking, soulful melodies, and infectious energy.
“Having shared stages with legends and played at prestigious festivals across the country, BanjerDan brings a unique blend of virtuosic musicianship and heartfelt storytelling. Whether you're a longtime fan of acoustic music or just love a night of pure talent, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
“Secure your seat now and prepare to be dazzled! 🎵”

Ojai Underground Exchange, 616 Pearl St., Ojai, CA 93023; (805) 340-7893 • ojaiundergroundexchange.com/
“Opened in 2017, The Ojai Underground Exchange began hosting performance events with the intent of providing an alternative venue for artists and audiences to see shows in
an intimate listening and viewing environment that provided professional atmosphere, good sound and a legitimate small black box theater experience. With two events weekly the Underground Exchange has presented over 300 shows consisting of local, regional, national and international artists.”

Fill your new year with music as The Moanin’ Frogs perform on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7 pm here in Lompoc, at the First United Methodist Church.

Bending genres and uplifting spirits, The Moanin’ Frogs offer an electrifying approach to chamber music. Conservatory trained and entertainment minded, their dynamic and technically precise performances of classical, ragtime, jazz, and pop delight fans across the world.

Featuring all six saxophones from soprano to bass, The Moanin’ Frogs are unique on today’s chamber music landscape.

17th Annual Santa Barbara Community Seed Swap

Sunday, January 26, 2025
11-4pm, Free - Rain or Shine!
Children Welcome

celebration to bring seeds & people together

LOCATION:

Santa Barbara Community Arts Center (SBCAW)
631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Join us for the 17th Annual Santa Barbara Community Seed Swap at the SB Community Arts Center (SBCAW). The free event takes place on Sunday, January 26, from 11-4pm, rain or shine, with both indoor & outdoor activities.

Hundreds attend every year, sharing seeds and knowledge with other backyard gardeners, plant lovers, beekeepers, farmers and more. Come be a part of this seed saving movement, making sure that locally adapted seeds & plants are passed on to future generations. Special speakers, children activities, food & live music! Local groups will have plant and seed related exhibits & speakers throughout the day. Seed saving is a fun and easy way to connect to the circle of life!

Once again we will honor a Local Food Hero, this year the award going to Mesa Harmony Garden. Join us for an award ceremony at 1:30 pm.

Bring seeds, plants, cuttings, and garden knowledge to swap.

Special Speakers throughout the day
A gathering of garden friends old and new.
An annual community event hosted by:
Santa Barbara Permaculture Network
Co-Sponsors: Island Seed & Feed, Blue Sky Biochar, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Explore Ecology, & Plant Good Seeds
Event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/632203483488117/