I just secured an 8x9 storage unit (72 square feet) downtown Santa Barbara (~6 miles away) and it costs me about $200 and I'm kind of dread it since I come from the dorm and literally have a few boxes plus a potential sofa I'm buying but the space would be too large. If anyone still very desperate to find a storage unit for some items they want to keep at Santa Barbara, contact me! It will only be $80 and you can store a few boxes + maybe some furniture, just please do NOT touch our stuff. I have it between June 12th/13 to June 30!

https://www.independent.com/events/
https://www.sohosb.com/upcoming-events
https://www.downtownsb.org/events/calendar
https://www.rei.com/events/p/us-ca-santa-barbara
http://livenotessb.com/
https://www.instagram.com/studiosoundroom/
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/whats-on/
https://www.lobero.org/whats-on/
https://www.granadasb.org/tnew7/
https://musicacademy.org/calenda
https://etcsb.org/whats-on/season/
https://www.centerstagetheater.org/shows
Socialist reading group still meeting weekly
Email to inquire about what we're reading and where we're meeting [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Hello Everyone,
I’m a 33 year old male in search for a room to rent.
My monthly budget is $1,600 with included utilities. I’m looking to rent in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpentaria area.
I don’t mind living in a coed situation, but no kids. Month to month lease preferably. Prefer a private bathroom if possible. I do need a fast and strong internet connection for work.
A little bit about my situation: I recently got a job offer to work at a tech company in downtown Santa Barbara. I plan to start early July. It’s a hybrid job, 3 days work from home, 2 days on site. Monday-Friday. My work requires a lot of talking. I will be relocating to SoCal from Central California.
If there is any available rooms, please send me a DM with pictures and location. I live over 3 hours away and would like to schedule a time to chat and look at the room.

Long background: I’ve been treated like shit my whole life by everyone around me. My childhood involved being screamed at by my father for little things like not understanding homework problems ever since I was 3, for not eating a lot when I wasn’t hungry, being force fed until I puked, being constantly compared to my sister, being spanked and hit for things regular children do, etc. I suffer with mental health problems (depression, skin picking, hoarding items I believe hold sentimental value, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, and constantly feeling gaslit). I have repressed memories from my childhood which are too painful to remember such as my dad screaming and calling me an idiot or a bitch. My parents constantly threaten to leave the house to my sibling because I’m unfit and lazy after small, petty arguments they start. They still think I’m going to take care of them when they’re old. Whenever I defend myself in an argument or even have just a little bit of sass in my voice, my sister (who was treated better than me because she doesn’t mask her mental illnesses in front of them) will side with my parents. I’m tired of constantly forgiving them and feeling at fault, and then being put through this again.
On to the real issue: So I just graduated from high school recently and with a 3.83 gpa (which my parents don’t think is too impressive) and a golden seal of merit for mastering the 6 subjects. I’ve been discussing going on a trip with my parents for years to celebrate my grades (which I’ve sacrificed my mental health for 4 years). We have finally narrowed it down to Santa Barbara, even though they wanted me to go to DC. After comparing the two places, SB was the best as it offers me a chance to tour the University I’ve been dreaming about going to for a year now, as well as visit the beach. My parents can’t let go that I don’t want to go to DC and keep bringing it up over and over again. I’m at my breaking point and tired of being looked/called an idiot, or someone who can’t even decide on a location for a vacation I feel like I earned.
My mom has been trying to change my mind and shorten our 5-day trip and limiting funds even though she’s shelling out more on my sister’s upcoming trip to Denver for school. My sister got to spend a week in Hawaii with no monetary limitations and with one of the nicest hotels we’ve stayed at for her graduation trip (when she barely passed high school). She’s been whining about how dc has history, but I’ve provided at least 6 museums/historical sites in SB to no avail. I’ve sent screenshots of the places and yet she wants to pick just 1 (after saying to make sure that we have stuff to do for the 5 days). Now she’s planning to cancel the trip or go by herself after another small argument.
I’m not trying to sound like a victim because sometimes it is my fault, but I just don’t have enough fight in me to keep living like this and keep feeling like shit.

Dina be like :”Stay or I’m gonna snatch your ass up.

Alex and Jason were at the same hotel (Ritz Carlton bacara in Santa Barbara) I was staying at the day before she got there (seen via her ig story)😳😳I’m honestly glad I didn’t see her bc I’d be a nervous wreck the whole time😂

Hi guys,
So I rented rad runners with the child's seat last weekend for myself and wife to test out. Obviously, we loved the bikes and had a blast. Our rental time felt to short and we talked about buying ourselves some rad bikes of our own.
After reading through this sub it's really making me reconsider buying the bikes at all. Lots of angry customers on here saying they can't get help or parts from customer service. The bikes are not cheap and have a warranty but if it's not going to be honored than what's the point.
I will say that I am in Santa Barbara and these bikes are everywhere. Can't go for a walk without a teen almost running you over lol. They are also finishing up work on a retail shop so I should have access to a live human to speak to if problems arise.
Would you all still pull the trigger given those factors or go with a different brand? Keep in mind the child seat and low center of gravity for rad bikes is what my wife loved the most.
I appreciate any feedback,
Thanks

I sold my car and my wife and I now share a RAV4. We live in Western NY but I work less than a mile from our home. Usually live on a mountain bike, hence selling my car.
Currently in Santa Barbara and I see lots of these bikes and I feel it will be a great backup for when I don't want to get sweaty on my bike running errands.
I've boiled it down to these two models: the spark bandit and the onyx city2. IMO they're in the same price league. Bandit is east coast which is a plus. Onyx appears more refined and has more power. What do y'all have to say? Stick with an East Coast brand since I'm in NY?
I've looked at super73 and the revv, both feel under powered.

World Oceans Day

Sat, Jun 10 / 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Sea Center

Come celebrate World Oceans Day at the Sea Center with free admission for all, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2023!
From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, talk with our partners from Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, Channel Islands Naturalist Corps, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, UCSB's Caselle Lab, the Chumash Indian Museum, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Channel Islands Restoration, Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Landing, and Lil' Toot.
Scheduled activities:
Storytime at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Meet Toothy the Shark at 11:15 AM and 1:15 PM Harbor Patrol Fireboat Display at 3:30 PM
Members of the Museum and Sea Center will be eligible to win a 60-minute boat trip for up to 19 guests on Lil’ Toot, the harbor’s waterfront taxi. This package is valued at $175. Members can enter the drawing by either attending World Oceans Day at the Sea Center or by joining/renewing membership onsite at the Sea Center between World Oceans Day and June 30.
No reservations required. Sponsored by the UCSB Associated Students Coastal Fund

The Steward is a new Tribute Portfolio property opening in Santa Barbara at what looks to have been an old property - Pacifica Suites. It says "opening Spring 2023" but looks like they are not taking reservations until the end of June. I have booked a stay in late July and am curious if anyone has any insight into the property and renovations.

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The League of Live Stream Theater (LOLST), a nonprofit organization dedicated to revolutionizing the accessibility and reach of nonprofit theaters, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Hedgerow Theatre Company, featuring the world premiere of Juliette Dunn's extraordinary production, "The Puzzle." This historic collaboration marks a significant milestone in the theater industry, as it showcases the remarkable talents of a neurodivergent performer in a professional streamed production.
"The Puzzle" is an innovative and playful theatrical experience that intertwines clowning and neurodivergence, presenting a narrative of connectivity and human experience. This production features Tony award-winning and legendary clown David Shiner, along with collaborator and Broadway veteran Daniel Passer, and the remarkable talent of autistic actor Michael Stahler from Philadelphia.
In a powerful demonstration of inclusion and representation, "The Puzzle" casts an autistic actor in the role of an autistic character, highlighting the importance of providing platforms for underrepresented communities to share their stories. Through the medium of streaming, LOLST is dedicated to bringing these invaluable narratives and perspectives to audiences around the world.
Actor Micheal Stahler notes, "as an actor with autism, it's rare to see stories about people like me told respectfully or accurately on the screen or stage, much less get the chance to tell those stories myself. The Puzzle is the kind of play that would have meant a lot to me as a kid growing up neurodivergent, and so it is my greatest honor to play this part and share this part of me on the stage for the very first time.”
According to Dunn, “My inspiration was and is my beautiful, smart, funny, warm-hearted son who has autism. His purity brings me the greatest joy. His struggles bring me the greatest agony. I wanted to tell not only his story, but the story of those on the spectrum who are underestimated and devalued. Additionally, my love for the clown, who constantly walks the balance between joy and agony, fused together with that desire to become The Puzzle.”
To experience the emotional journey of "The Puzzle" from the comfort of your own home, tickets are now available for purchase through the League of Live Stream Theater website (www.lolst.org). As a ticketed event, this provides vital support to nonprofit theaters financially, allowing us to continue bringing extraordinary productions, such as "The Puzzle," to audiences around the world.
LOLST takes great pride in its track record of successfully live-streaming acclaimed productions. Previous highlights include Second Stage's "Between Riverside and Crazy," MCC Theater's "Miscast23," Irish Rep's "Endgame," and ETC Santa Barbara's "The Children." These productions garnered widespread acclaim, and we are immensely proud to have provided a global platform for audiences to experience these exceptional performances.
LOLST actively seeks to expand its network of nonprofit theater partners. By collaborating with nonprofit theaters, we can further champion the art of live theater and drive audiences and revenue for the organizations that bring these transformative productions to life.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT lolst.org
Streamed performances
Fri, June 16 at 7:30pm - as-live stream
Sat, June 17 at 7:30pm - as-live stream
Sun, June 18 at 2pm - as-live stream
Available with captioning
Ticket holders for the streamed performances will have 24-hours to view the performance, which has been previously captured, after the designated “curtain time.”