September Is Still Summer

Welcome back Gauchos! September is upon us, the school year is looming, and the streets of Isla Vista are beginning to fill. For many, the new school year has already started, but for the lucky few on the quarter system, September acts as a bonus month—a chance to savor the sunshine and freedom while your semester friends are stuck in class. It doesn’t matter if you’ve just arrived in Isla Vista or have been here all summer long, you still have plenty of time to deep clean your place, finally learn to surf, and go on those weekend trips that never made it out of the group chat. Need some ideas to make the most of your extra summer days? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. The team at IVO has rounded up some awesome ways to fill your September and send summer off in style.

September Calendar

Farmer’s Markets every Saturday in Santa Barbara and every Sunday in Goleta

Even if all you do is carry around a tote bag and look mysterious near the tomato stand, this is a great way to explore local farms and get delicious free samples!

https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/ 

7 Dollar Movies every Tuesday at Metropolitan Theaters

I have personally been partaking in this all summer long and it’s a great excuse to gorge yourself on a large popcorn with some friends and go see a movie that has a 16% Rotten Tomatoes score!

https://www.metrotheatres.com/promotions/ 

Trivia Night at Figueroa Mountain Brew Co. every Tuesday at 7pm 

Do you randomly go on Wikipedia deep dives for D-list celebrities? Did you have to memorize all the world’s countries in 7th grade? Do you have a weird niche interest you are dying to showcase? Boy, do I have the event for you! 

https://www.figmtnbrew.com/events 

Live Music every Wednesday at Woodstocks 

Pint Night at Woodstocks is one of the few places to see live music during the summer in Isla Vista, and one of the only places you can get a pint for $2.50! Check out their Instagram @woodstocksiv for weekly lineups!

https://woodstocksiv.com/events/ 

Check the lineup at the Santa Barbara Bowl 

The Santa Barbara Bowl is an amazing outdoor concert venue with an amazing summer lineup. Clairo? Sturghill Simpson? The Wallows? Say Less. 

https://sbbowl.com/ 

September 14th/15th Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival

With charm bracelet workshops, guest speakers, and sea glass galore, go explore the only festival of its kind in Southern California! 

https://www.santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com/ 

September 21st Coastal Cleanup

We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place, let's keep it that way! Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and give back to our community. Plus you get to use those fun grabber tools.

https://exploreecology.org/coastal-cleanup-day/ 

September 28th and 29th, Goleta Lemon Festival

There is no better way to start off the school year than enjoying a 32 oz jug of lemonade! This is one of the biggest events of the year in Goleta, and the perfect way to end your summer. Save a slice of lemon meringue pie for me, will you?  

https://lemonfestival.com/ 

Hannah Massey is a summer bucket list enthusiast who still needs to deep clean her apartment...maybe next summer?