Events Calendar 

January 31 & February 1 

“Chinatown Remembered: A Celebration of Santa Barbara’s Chinatown”

The historic El Presidio grounds will transform into a breathtaking celebration of Santa Barbara’s rich cultural heritage with Chinatown Remembered: A Celebration of Santa Barbara’s Chinatown. This two-night event is a free, family-friendly experience that honors the traditions of the Chinese New Year while shedding light on the vibrant yet overlooked history of Santa Barbara’s Chinatown. https://www.sbthp.org/chinatownremembered

April 25

Earthquake 1925 Santa Barbara

EQ25 Speakeasy Soirée

May 19

The Santa Barbara Historical Museum will be hosting a presentation about the earthquake by historian Neal Graffy on May 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm.

May 21-July 6

The Santa Barbara Historical Museum will be hosting an exhibition about the 1925 earthquake.  They’ll feature historic images from their Gledhill Library and related earthquake artifacts.

May 21

Santa Barbara Historical Museum Earthquake presentation by historian Neal Graffy at 5:30 pm.

June

Santa Barbara Genealogy Society “Family Stories From Santa Barbara’s 1925 Earthquake” Display  Sahyun Library, 316 Castillo St. Good onsite parking.

Hours during June 2025:

Every Sunday & 3rd Saturday, 1-4pm

Every Tuesday, Thursday, 10am-4pm

(Closed Sunday, June 17, Fathers Day)

June 27

The Santa Barbara Mission – A lecture on the history of earthquakes at California’s various missions

June 27

Pearl Chase Society Santa Barbara, CA

Pearl Chase Society: Kellam de Forest Speaker Series – Topic: Bernhard and Irene Hoffmann and their role in the pre- and post-earthquake Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture along with Pearl Chase. 5:30 pm at the Alhecama Theatre.

June 28-29

Earthquake 1925 Santa Barbara

EQ25 QuakeFest, June 28th, block festival and commemoration on State Street— details to be announced

EQ25 Day of Rememberance, June 29th, Memorial events including:

  • Unveiling of plaque
  • Event at Mission

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