Previews: What's Going On

October 28, 2019

Adult Swim Festival to Hit L.A. This November

By Neha Makkapati

After its initial debut last year, the Adult Swim Festival is back for lovers of music and comedy alike with its diverse lineup of both musical artists and comedians. Held by the television network Adult Swim, it will ta...

May 13, 2019

Playboi Carti Set to Headline Extravaganza 2019

By Artsweek Staff

Playboi Carti and Aminé are among an eclectic mix of artists slated to perform at Extravaganza 2019 this Sunday.

April 11, 2019

Comedian Jaboukie Young-White to Bring Standup to I.V.

By Hannah Jackson

In an era that demands political activism, Young-White’s brand of comedy is hitting the mark day after day. So do yourself a favor and come see him in action on April 18 in I.V. Theater.

September 20, 2018

Get Your Be-hinds Ready for Hinds

By Kristina Valencia

Fresh off the release of their second studio album, I Don’t Run, Hinds will be taking the stage of Santa Barbara’s very own SOhO on Sept. 22.

September 20, 2018

Miguel to Elevate the SB Bowl

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

After a year of touring off of his recent success, and with special guest DVSN along the way for this stretch, the SB Bowl stage is set for a wavy end to the summer.

April 12, 2018

Alt-J to Bring Indie Bliss to Santa Barbara Bowl

By Kristina Valencia

Beginning in 2008 as a simple college band self-producing music through GarageBand, alt-J has since grown into the indie sensation they are today, headlining their own tours and playing in various music festivals around ...

April 12, 2018

The Drums to Chill Out at SOhO

By Artsweek Editor

The Drums and their brilliant sonic landscapes are coming to SOhO in Downtown Santa Barbara on April 18 for a show of dancing and deliberation.

May 18, 2017

Extravaganza ’17 Coming to Harder Stadium Sunday

By Ryan Song

UCSB’s A.S. Program Board will hold its 38th annual Extravaganza festival this Sunday at Harder Stadium all day, from 1-7 p.m., with headliners Schoolboy Q, Tinashe and GRiZ.

April 5, 2017

Program Board’s Annual Warm Up To Return

By Tracy Smith

In an effort to outweigh a multitude of rules and regulations comes the treat of a “welcome back” concert, with this year’s guests being RL Grime and Destructo.

April 5, 2017

Two Door Cinema Club Arriving Next Friday

By Jasmine Rodriguez

The band’s legendary idols, Prince and Bowie, undoubtedly inspired the band to pay homage to the past generations of music that solidified their grandeur with enticing dancefloor anthems.

April 3, 2017

Travis Scott to Light Up SB Bowl

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

At a Travis Scott show, the rapper and his dedicated audience are wild in every sense of the word.

April 3, 2017

Lucidity Fest’s Blissful Gathering Set for This Weekend

By Jack Wallace

While many will attend Lucidity this year for its renowned workshops on permaculture, sustainability, spirituality and community-building, the music takes precedence over all for a significant portion of festival-goers.

February 23, 2017

Lucidity Fest Coming to SB this Spring

By Jack Wallace

Get ready, Santa Barbara, because in a little over six weeks from now, April 7-9, the Lucidity Festival will return to our very own Live Oak Campground for its sixth and final gathering.

February 3, 2017

Sango & Monte Booker Bringing the Sound of Tomorrow to SOhO

By Frank Horne

On Sunday, Feb. 4, SOhO is lucky to host a pair of innovative young beatmakers for a night of squeaky-clean polished mixes and cuts.

November 17, 2016

The Orwells Set to Rock Velvet Jones this Saturday

By Sean Edwards

Imperfection is The Orwells’ comfort zone, and no live performance is exactly as recorded. The Orwells are consistently off the wall, but behind the leather-clad punks, there is immense musical talent.