LGBTQ Staff hosts ‘Queer Book Club’
The LGBTQ Staff & Faculty Collective is hosting “Queer Book Club” on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 12-1 p.m. at the Student Engagement & Leadership Conference Room 2293 in the Student Resource Building.
“Queer Book Club is a chance for staff and faculty to read, chat, and celebrate queer stories together,” the Shoreline description read. “Our February book is The Price of Salt, a 1952 lesbian romance novel by Patricia Highsmith.”
A.S. Media Center hosts ‘Photography 101’
The Associated Students (A.S.) Media Center and Creative Media Unit is hosting “Photography 101” on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 2-3 p.m. at the A.S. Media Center Building 434 in room 141.
“This one-hour session will cover the basic setup of the camera, understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, as well as tips for shooting indoors and outdoors. Please feel free to share your unique photography interests,” the Shoreline description read.
Snacks, tea and coffee will be provided for attendees.
UCSB Sustainability hosts panel on Goleta Water Safety
UCSB Sustainability is hosting the “Discussion Panel on Goleta Water Safety” on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 3-4 p.m. at the A.S. Media Center Building 434 in room 121.
“Join us at a discussion panel with the members of the Goleta Water District to have all your questions answered about the behind the scenes process of water treatment in Goleta!” the Shoreline description read.
Arts & Lectures hosts ‘Jlin + Third Coast Percussion’
Arts & Lectures is hosting “Jlin + Third Coast Percussion” on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 8-9:30 p.m. at Campbell Hall.
“Jlin and Third Coast Percussion join forces for a boundary-breaking collaboration that fuses cutting-edge electronics with virtuosic acoustic percussion,” the Shoreline description read.
IHC hosts free screening of ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’
The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) is hosting a free screening of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 8-10 p.m. at Isla Vista Theater.
“One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Former security guard Mike has kept the truth from his 11-year-old sister, Abby, concerning the fate of her animatronic friends. When Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy, she sets into motion a terrifying series of events that reveal dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy’s,” the Shoreline description read.
RCSGD hosts ‘QT Winter Carnival’
The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is hosting “QT Winter Carnival” on Friday, Feb. 20, from 12-3 p.m. at the Lot 22 Lawn.
“Meet and support the QT-centered organization of QTLC, play carnival-style games, and build community! Whether you are looking to get involved, seeking resources, or looking for a good time, all are welcome to attend the event,” the post read.
RHA hosts ‘Lunar New Year: Fortune and Crafts’
The Residential Housing Association (RHA) is hosting “Lunar New Year: Fortune and Crafts” on Friday, Feb. 20, from 4-6 p.m.
“The event focuses on creativity, cultural appreciation, and community connection through hands-on activities, light educational materials, and traditional symbolic treats,” the Shoreline description read.
Walter H. Capps Center hosts ‘Catherine L. Albanese and American Religious History’
The Walter H. Capps Center is hosting “Catherine L. Albanese and American Religious History: A Symposium” on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the McCune Conference Room at Humanities and Social Sciences Building room 6020.
“Albanese joined UCSB’s Department of Religious Studies in 1987 and retired in 2010. Her research on American metaphysical spirituality has reshaped the field of American religious history. She is past president of the American Academy of Religion and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,” the Shoreline description read.
Women’s Center hosts ‘Women and Wheels’
The Women’s Center is hosting “Women and Wheels” on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 12-2 p.m. at the A.S. Bike Shop.
“Join us for a hands-on workshop on bicycle repair! Open to all skill levels!” the Shoreline description read.
Students can register via a Google form.
VSA hosts ‘Phở King 2026’
The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) is hosting “Fast and Phở King Furious” on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 5-9 p.m. at Campbell Hall.
“Phở King is an annual male pageant hosted by UCSB’s Vietnamese Student Association since 2002. The original purpose of the Phở King was to present an image of Asian males that did not coincide with common stereotypes of Asian Americans in mainstream media,” the Shoreline description read.
Department of Recreation hosts ‘Women’s Climbing Night’
The Department of Recreation is hosting “Women’s Climbing Night” on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center Climbing Wall.
“Join our climbing center staff for a night of climbing and socializing at the UCSB climbing wall! This event is designed to welcome women who want to get into climbing, as well as for anyone who already climbs and is looking for a fun night of socializing and beta swapping!” the Shoreline description read.
TSC hosts ‘It’s Not a Major Deal’
The Transfer Student Center (TSC) is hosting “It’s Not a Major Deal” on Monday, Feb. 23, from 12-1 p.m. at Kerr Hall 1120.
“Join us for an open discussion with faculty and advisors from four different major programs. Learn to pivot your mindset and leave with a strategy that works towards your goals!” the Shoreline description read.
IHC hosts screening of ‘Little Women’
IHC is hosting a screening of the film “Little Women” with trivia on Monday, Feb. 23, from 8-10:45 p.m. at the Theater & Dance West building.
“[Greta Gerwig] revives Little Women as a coming-of-age movie, a marriage comedy, a sibling-rivalry drama – and perhaps most interestingly of all, an autofictional manifesto for writing your own life,” the Shoreline description read.
A version of this article appeared on p. 2 of the Feb. 19, 2026 edition of the Daily Nexus.
