LEARNING

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Santa Barbara County Chapter presents a client casework class on Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Red Cross. Info: 928-0778, Ext. 415.   WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM presents Cristina Venegas speaking about international media on Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. […]

WORTH THE DRIVE YOGA SHALA offers a Beginner Yoga Series on Thursdays, through Nov. 6, and a Yoga Basic Series on Wednesdays, through Nov. 5, both from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Yoga Shala in Avila Beach. Cost is $60. Info: 556-0413. FREE YOGA FOR CANCER SURVIVORS sessions, with instructor Shoosh Crotzer, are Wednesdays from […]

MOTIONZ presents a free “Haunted Circus” event on Oct. 30 and 31 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Motionz, Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria. Not intended for small children. Info: 922-6922. THE LOMPOC BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB presents its “Freaky Friday” celebrations on Oct. 31, featuring a haunted house from 3 to 5 […]

ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in ballet dance for ages 3 to adult. Call for schedules. Boys and men receive full scholarships. The studio is located at 800 S. Broadway. Info: 937-6753. THE DANCE STUDIO offers dance classes in Santa Maria and Nipomo in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dance Team. Info: […]

THE NIPOMO HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT presents its production of 7 Brides for Dracula, a melodrama and vaudeville show, on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Nipomo High School. Cost is $10, $8 for seniors and students. Info: 704-5945. THE LOMPOC CIVIC THEATRE presents a haunted house—not recommended for kids 14 and younger—on Oct. 30 […]

The following venues offer either regularly scheduled live entertainment or DJ-hosted dance music. Most performances start after 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. IN THE AREA CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, 614-9316. DJ Davey D Saturday nights. THE COACHMAN: 1531 S. Broadway, 922-5556. Thursday through Saturday: DJ from 9 p.m. to […]

WORTH THE DRIVE UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents Milton Nascimento and the Jobim Trio performing Bossa Nova music on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. in the UCSB Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara. Cost is $40, $19 for students. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. THE DAMON CASTILLO BAND celebrates the release of its new album, Laurel Lane, on […]

A SPOOKTACULAR POKER RUN in benefit of the Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Turkey Drive is Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Maria Association Board of Realtors’ Office, 2236 S. Broadway, suite E, Santa Maria. Info: 922-7888. THE DEL CIELO MOBILE ESTATES holds its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 1 from 9 […]

SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and vegetables. […]

ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and St. […]