Fine Arts

An overview of the Santa Barbara art scene through 1st Thursday Art Walks

On chilly Thursday evenings during the winter, Santa Barbara’s art world opened up and welcomed visitors to explore its galleries, studios and performance venues amidst light snacking and wine.
read more

Negar Farajiani weaves “Red Web[s]” in the Red Barn

On March 11, Iranian-born artist Negar Farajiani opened her solo exhibit at the Red Barn Project Space: “Red Web,” located in UC Santa Barbara’s Old Gym.
read more

Dance in the Age of COVID-19

For UC Santa Barbara’s dance majors, virtual classes are uncharted territory and have left many of them struggling to find their footing.
read more

A-List of Fun: 5 Video Games To Get You Through Quarantine

From running around with a net Spongebob style catching butterflies to virtually walking through Storke Plaza, here are five of the best video games to keep you sane during quarantine.
read more

Theater and Dance Brings a Thrilling Performance of “Hookman” to Performing Arts Theater

This past weekend, the UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance gave an exciting performance of “Hookman,” bringing the 2012 slasher comedy to life in the Performing Arts Theater.
read more

Shrunken Heads Production Brings a Stunning Performance of “Mamma Mia!” to UC Santa Barbara

The Shrunken Heads Production Company performed “Mamma Mia!” this past weekend in the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, bringing a showstopper performance of the 1999 British musical.
read more

“The White Card” Draws Packed House to UCSB Studio Theater

“The White Card” first made headlines earlier this year when tickets for its debut performance nearly sold out in New York, and its recent first showing at UC Santa Barbara’s Studio Theater drew...
read more

Biko Sees Big Turnout at Open Mic Night

Despite the fact that there's nowhere to park your bike at Biko, there was a full house with people pouring out of the garage.
read more

Launch Pad Brings an Exciting Performance of “What Martha Did” to UCSB

Launch Pad’s latest production, “What Martha Did,” hit UC Santa Barbara’s Performing Arts Theater this past weekend.
read more

Urban Dance Company Ignites Campbell Hall

The showcase was the epitome of what dance aims to be: supportive and uplifting.
read more

Enpsychlowmedia Showcases First-Year MFA Students

Enpsychlowmedia, the first-year review for masters in fine arts students, opened in the Red Barn Project Space.
read more

Looking Through the Glassbox: “It Girl”

“It Girl,” an exhibit created in collaboration between Megan Koth and Jordan Metz, explores different perspectives on how society views women.
read more

Six Great Music Festivals That Are Not Coachella

Perhaps you didn’t want to contribute to Coachella’s extremely conservative revenue allocation but are still longing for a few nights of music-laden excitement. Here are a few festivals that you s...
read more

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

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.
read more

Looking Through the Glassbox: 50% Off All Swimwear

50% Off All Swimwear, a collaborative show by Serene Blumenthal and Thomas Stoeckinger, made its debut in the Glassbox, featuring a multimedia exhibition of sculptures, videos and found objects.
read more