Marley and Me on Aug 22, 2025 | UCSB Arts & Lectures

Friday nights under the stars at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden

Newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan (Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston) leave behind snowy Michigan and move to Florida, where they buy their first home and find jobs at competing newspapers. Soon afterward, the Grogans adopt Marley, an adorable yellow Labrador pup. But Marley soon grows up to be a mischievous handful. Still, even while he’s destroying the furniture and failing obedience school, he always manages to bring out the best in John, Jenny and their growing family. (David Frankel, 2008, PG, 115 min.)

Bring breathable blankets or a low chair, a picnic and your friends!
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The Fun Starts Early
Kick off your evening with friends and neighbors! Bring a picnic and join us before the screening to win prizes, enjoy musical entertainment from KLITE morning show host Catherine Remak and connect with the dedicated team from Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara – including therapy dogs! Prizes include an Arts & Lectures ticket voucher, picnic supplies from Montecito Bank & Trust, one free day of doggy daycare from Dioji and more.