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Canvas & Cocktails
Join SB Melanin for an evening of creativity, connection, and community at Seven Bar Patio.
Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, Canvas & Cocktails is designed to bring people together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a guided painting experience, connect with new and familiar faces, and create your own masterpiece while enjoying a beautiful summer evening on the patio.
Your ticket includes all painting supplies and your first cocktail. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a date night—either way, you'll leave with a finished canvas, new connections, and memories to last long after the paint dries.
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Seven Bar Patio, Santa Barbara
Pricing:
• Members: $20
• Non-Members: $25
Reserve your spot by August 22. Space is limited.
Canvas & Cocktails
Join SB Melanin for an evening of creativity, connection, and community at Seven Bar Patio.
Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, Canvas & Cocktails is designed to bring people together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a guided painting experience, connect with new and familiar faces, and create your own masterpiece while enjoying a beautiful summer evening on the patio.
Your ticket includes all painting supplies and your first cocktail. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a date night—either way, you'll leave with a finished canvas, new connections, and memories to last long after the paint dries.
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Seven Bar Patio, Santa Barbara
Pricing:
• Members: $20
• Non-Members: $30
Reserve your spot by August 20. Space is limited.
17th Annual Black Family Reunion
2026 Annual Santa Barbara Black Family Reunion
Join us for the 2026 Annual Santa Barbara Black Family Reunion on Saturday, August 15 at beautiful Alameda Park!
Whether you've lived in Santa Barbara your whole life or you're new to the area, this is a chance to reconnect, meet new faces, and celebrate our community together. Bring your favorite dish, bring your family, and spend the day enjoying great food, music, laughter, and fellowship.
There will be something for everyone, including a Kids Activity Area, a live DJ, and plenty of opportunities to relax, mingle, and make lasting memories.
Come experience a day filled with Black joy, culture, and community. It's a homecoming like no other, and everyone is welcome to be part of the celebration.
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
📍 Alameda Park
1400 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA
Bring your family. Bring your favorite dish. Bring your lawn chairs. We'll bring the good vibes!
SBM Feburary Mixer 2!
Join SB Melanin for our February Mixer on Tuesday, 2/17, a relaxed evening to connect, unwind, and build community with familiar faces and new ones. Whether you’re coming solo or bringing a friend, this is the perfect midweek reset filled with good conversation and good energy.
✨ And don’t forget—our Black History Month Brunch Paint & Sip is happening Saturday, 2/21! Tickets are limited, so be sure to grab yours and join us for a beautiful afternoon of creativity, culture, and connection.
We can’t wait to see you at both! 💜
February Mixer - 1
✨ February Mixer | Black History Month Edition ✨
Join SB Melanin for our February Mixer as we celebrate Black History Month with community, connection, and good vibes. Come mix and mingle on the patio at Seven Bar, enjoy the ambiance, and spend the evening building relationships with familiar faces and new ones alike.
Whether you’re a longtime member or brand new to SB Melanin, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to unwind, connect, and celebrate Black culture and community in Santa Barbara.
🗓 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Seven Bar – On the Patio
💵 Free for members | $5 for non-members
Come as you are—bring a friend, stay awhile, and let’s celebrate together. 🖤✊🏾
2026 January Mixer 2
Join SB Melanin for our MLK Mixer at Seven Bar in downtown Santa Barbara. This cozy evening is all about connection, conversation, and starting the year surrounded by good energy and great people. Whether you’re a longtime member or brand new to the group, this is the perfect chance to mix, mingle, and set the tone for an amazing year ahead.
📍 Seven Bar
🗓 Monday January 19th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
✨ Light appetizers will be served
✨ Entry is free for members | $5 for non-members
Come as you are, bring a friend, grab a drink, and let’s wrap up a lovely MLK weekend together. 💜
2026 January Mixer
✨ First Mixer of 2026 ✨
We’re kicking off the new year the best way we know how — in community.
Join SB Melanin for our First Mixer of 2026 at Seven Bar in downtown Santa Barbara. This cozy evening is all about connection, conversation, and starting the year surrounded by good energy and great people. This is the perfect chance to mix, mingle, and set the tone for an amazing year ahead.
📍 Seven Bar
🗓 Tuesday, January 6th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
✨ Light appetizers will be served
✨ Entry is free for members | $5 for non-members
Come as you are, bring a friend, grab a drink, and let’s welcome 2026 together. 💜
October Mixer 2025
Santa Barbara fam, it’s time to connect! Come join us for some good vibes at the SB Melanin October Mixer! This is more than a night out—it’s about building community, celebrating culture, and creating space for joy and belonging. Come through, bring a friend, and let’s make memories together.
Expect good vibes, music, laughter, and new connections.