First Thursdays in Santa Barbara

Well it’s time again for 1st Thursday tonight. 1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. Participating galleries and art-related venues offer free access to visual and performing art from 5-8 PM. Tonight ONLY; the Granada is offering a 50% discount on their next concert coming up Sept 12th. Also at 1st Thursday you'll enjoy surprises from Santa Barbara Symphony, Opera Santa Barbara, State Street Ballet and UCSB Arts & Lectures. And the State and A Bar and Grill will feature the abstract paintings of local artist and UCSB art student Kelly Wheeler. Again 1st Thursday kicks off at 5pm tonight. For a schedule of events visit www.santabarbaradowntown.com.