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Our quarterly super-sized book sale!
Used Books, CDs, DVDs & Puzzles

Saturday, August 15th, 10am - 2pm
Sunday, 12pm -3pm
Monday, 10am - Noon
Tuesday, 2pm-4pm
Plus a Special Members only on Saturday from 9am to 10am

The California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Wildlife Symposium is intended to bring together local professionals and students from the Central Coast together to share ideas, professional knowledge, and information on projects, and on-going research. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided by Trumpet Vine Catering.

An intimate tea ceremony with Taiwanese Oolong served in porcelain vessels hand crafted in Taichung, Taiwan. This event will flow from introducing the tea and clay, a silent meditation to connect with the chi of the tea, a guided tea ceremony, integration circle, and community time & tea snacks. There will be time to explore fired and unfired samples of the porcelain while artist Meiya Sidney 陳美亞 shares on the history and process behind the vessels. Join us to encounter the unique qualities of the oolong tea and porcelain clay that share a material origin, both emerging from the lush earth on the island of Taiwan.
Facilitator's

Meiya Sidney 陳美亞 works with clay and paper to create spaces for reflection and care. Her Taiwanese heritage and family history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) inform her gestures, processes, and the dialogues within her work. Sidney teaches ceramic classes at local elementary schools and Maker House, a community clay studio in the hills of Santa Barbara . She received the YPAR grant from Shafranski Art Foundation in 2024 and her work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions including at the Art and Architecture Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.

Flowing River is a poet, musician, and spiritualist that studies under the tutelage of Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji and the Sangat of the Divine Light. Having traveled to over 30 countries over the past 15 years he has amassed a wealth of knowledge on how to cleanse, clear, and purify the mind, body, and spirit. Flowing River shares this wisdom freely with all who are ready to make a positive change in their lives for the better. Now he aims to cultivate conscious community through cups of tea that warm the heart and enlighten the soul.

RSVP - https://drishti.house/products/the-shape-of-oolong

☠️ Imagine you have just a few hours to live... and you have no idea who poisoned you.

That unforgettable premise makes D.O.A. (1949) one of the most ingenious and suspenseful films ever made.

On Sunday, August 2, the Ojai Art Center Film Branch invites you to experience this groundbreaking noir classic on the big screen. Follow accountant Frank Bigelow as he races through San Francisco and Los Angeles to solve his own murder before time runs out.

Told with relentless pace, unforgettable twists, and one of the most iconic opening scenes in film history, D.O.A. helped redefine the thriller genre and continues to inspire filmmakers today.

🖤 Beautifully restored
🎥 A noir classic with a race-against-time story that still feels fresh
✨ Best experienced on the big screen with fellow lovers of classic cinema

A story that has stirred hearts for generations is coming to the stage in Thousand Oaks.

This October 9 – 18, experience the passion, power, and unforgettable music of Les Misérables. From the soaring anthem "One Day More" to the heartfelt ballads "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," and "Bring Him Home," this epic tale of love, sacrifice, redemption, and revolution remains one of the most celebrated musicals of all time.

Get ready for a high-energy night under the stars as Mad Caddies take the stage at Solvang Festival Theater. Formed in Santa Barbara in 1995, the band is known for their signature blend of ska, punk, reggae, and infectious melodies that have earned them a loyal following around the world.

Known for their lively performances and party atmosphere, Mad Caddies continue to be a favorite of fans old and new. Don't miss the chance to experience one of Santa Barbara County's most celebrated bands live in Solvang.

The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara's longest running monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comedians working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, HBO MAX, Hulu, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CBS, Prime Video, Tru TV, E!Sirius XM and more.

FEATURING: Christine Medrano, Joe Abousakher, Kym Kral, and Julie Weidmann

Tickets are ONLY $10 so come have some laughs with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer (wine available too)!

7:30 p.m. $10

🪟 One glance through a window... and nothing will ever seem the same.

Step into the suspense of The Woman in the Window (1944), one of the defining masterpieces of film noir from legendary director Fritz Lang.

What begins as an innocent encounter quickly spirals into murder, blackmail, and a web of deception that traps an ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances. Starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea, this psychological thriller keeps audiences guessing until its unforgettable final moments.

With Lang's masterful use of light and shadow, every frame builds tension, proving why The Woman in the Window remains one of the most influential noir films ever made.

🖤 A timeless noir classic
🎥 Beautifully restored for the big screen
✨ A must-see for lovers of suspense and classic cinema

🚗 One wrong turn changes everything.

Join us on Sunday, August 16 for Detour (1945), the ultimate low-budget film noir that became one of the genre's greatest masterpieces.

A down-on-his-luck pianist hitchhiking across America finds himself trapped by bad decisions, worse luck, and a chance encounter with one of noir's most unforgettable femme fatales. Every mile takes him deeper into an unescapable nightmare.

Made on a shoestring budget, Detour proves that unforgettable storytelling doesn't require a big budget, only unforgettable characters, relentless suspense, and a world where fate always lurks one step ahead.

🎥 A true noir classic
🖤 One of the most influential independent films ever made
✨ Experience it on the big screen with fellow lovers of classic cinema.

Celebrate 25 years of Open Studio Tours with the Santa Barbara Studio Artists
Opening reception to feature a 25-year retrospective of great art by local artists
Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Community Arts Workshop (CAW), 631 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, 5:00–8:00 PM,
2026 Tour Dates: Saturday–Monday, Sept. 5-7, 2026, 11-5 pm
This year's tour showcases a diverse array of disciplines, including sculpture, contemporary abstract painting, symbolism, paper art, and assemblage. Tickets are $25 (kids under 12 are free) and available at https://santabarbarastudioartists.com/ and at the opening night reception.