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February, Curated

February 10th, 2026

 

February is an invitation to be intentional: attend the performance you’ve been meaning to see, spend time with art that challenges and inspires, linger over a well-chosen dinner, and treat an ordinary evening with the attention it deserves. This is a month defined by discernment, not distraction.

Below are a select few February moments, thoughtfully curated and worth making time for.

SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Recurring Daily through February 10 - 14, 2026


A multi-day celebration of global cinema featuring premieres, filmmaker panels, and star-studded events held throughout Santa Barbara. A defining cultural moment on the city’s annual calendar.

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HUMP DAY COMEDY NIGHT

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 7:00–9:30 PM


A lively midweek comedy series hosted at the Santa Barbara Comedy Club during SBIFF, featuring surprise guests and a spirited festival atmosphere.

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4TH ANNUAL HEARTS TO HEARTS VALENTINE’S LUNCHEON

Friday, February 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM–1:30 PM


Hosted at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, this philanthropic luncheon supports low-income families with critically ill children and honors social workers from Cottage Hospital.

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COUPLES COCKTAIL CLASS

Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM


An intimate cocktail-making experience at The Manor Bar, led by the Director of Bars and paired with curated charcuterie, is designed for couples seeking a refined afternoon.

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SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL TAJ MAHAL AND PATTY GRIFFIN

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM


Grammy winning blues legend Taj Mahal and acclaimed singer-songwriter Patty Griffin share the stage for a rare co-headlining evening of American roots music.

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LINE DANCE NIGHT AT 28 VIC

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 7:00 to 11:00 PM


An energetic evening of music and movement featuring a live DJ set by Rick Dominguez and guided line dance instruction throughout the night. All ages welcome and no partner required.

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THE SHOCKING HISTORY OF ELECTRICITY IN SANTA BARBARA

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Doors at 12:30 PM


Historian Joe DeLise explores the dramatic arrival of electricity in Santa Barbara, from early power plants to the civic visionaries who reshaped the city’s future.

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NURTURING SILENT RETREAT (3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS)

February 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM to March 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM


A heart-centered meditation retreat at Pacifica Graduate Institute, offering guided silence, gentle yoga, and restorative practices in a tranquil setting.

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A well-lived life is defined less by what fills the calendar and more by what earns a place on it. February in Santa Barbara invites discernment, offering moments that feel considered, personal, and quietly memorable.

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