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May the fourth be with us: A “Connectivity” series screening

June 5, 2026 by

May 4 brought a filled audience to Pollock Theater, where the Carsey-Wolf Center screened “Star Wars: A New Hope” to honor the film’s legacy and community. 
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Frost Children bring high-energy hyperpop to The Hub

June 5, 2026 by

On May 7, Frost Children filled the Hub with their signature fusion of hyperpop and electroclash.
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The Met Gala in Review: Mirrors of the Met

June 5, 2026 by

The 2026 Met Gala's theme did not disappoint and neither did the attendees’ artistic teams.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is nostalgic but shallow

June 5, 2026 by

Two decades after the events of the original film, The Devil Wears Prada 2 tries hard not to be a repeat of the original, but can’t stand on its own merit.
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Fighting for forgiveness: Omni-Man’s character growth in “Invincible” season four

June 5, 2026 by

Invincible season four shifts away from shock value and instead focuses on the emotional repercussions of actions.
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Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Write about the arts!

May 28, 2026 by

Stella says goodbye to Artsweek.
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Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Scenes of greatness through frames of a Nexus

May 28, 2026 by

Lauren says goodbye to Artsweek.
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Extravaganza 2026: Dominic Fike excels as first rock headliner in 11 years alongside JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover

May 20, 2026 by and

With a notably high turnout of 7,500 audience members and a popular, genre-spanning lineup, the May 17 concert brought a fresh take and renewed excitement to the campus festival.
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Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner talks memoir and 2026 UCSB Reads selection ‘Crying in H Mart’

May 14, 2026 by and

The author and musician spoke at Campbell Hall about her book “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir,” which was selected as the official 2026’s UCSB Reads book.
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Dominic Fike announced to headline Extravaganza 2026

May 11, 2026 by

The lineup will feature Dominic Fike as the headliner, along with artists JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover.
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Carsey-Wolf Center screens UCSB professor Wendy Eley Jackson’s ‘The Other Roe’

May 9, 2026 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Carsey-Wolf Center hosted a screening of the documentary “The Other Roe,” directed by UC Santa Barbara’s very own Wendy Eley Jackson on April 9. The film was followed by a c...
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Medusa’s musical tragedy: “A Legacy of Stone” at Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall

May 9, 2026 by

The musical was a three-year-long dream of Hastings’, reimagining the Greek myth of Medusa’s origin story.
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‘The Drama’ was so close to being truly great

May 9, 2026 by

The A24 film has sparked divisive discourse among movie watchers. While some found the film an offensive failure, others found it a thought-provoking masterpiece. Two things can be true at once.
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Tracks of the month: April 2026

May 9, 2026 by

Artsweek staff's favorite tracks of April 2026.
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Lil Yachty drives UCSB crazy at The Warm Up

April 9, 2026 by

The April 4 concert, organized by UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board, brought in a record-breaking crowd of over 3,000 attendees, making it one of the biggest evenings in the conce...
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