Events

March 13, 2023

SBIFF 2023: U.S. Premiere of “I Like Movies” Closes out Santa Barbara International Film Festival

By Saanvi Tiwary

The film follows a young boy named Lawrence Kweller who aspires to attend NYU Tisch School of the Arts, one of the most elite universities in the world for film.

March 9, 2023

Bringing the band scene to campus: A.S. Program Board’s “Battle of the Bands”

By Stella Mullin

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board brought the I.V. band party scene to the middle of campus, giving students a chance to jam out on a rainy night. 

March 9, 2023

SBIFF 2023: Oscar-nominated screenwriters celebrated at festival’s Writers Panel

By Isabel Hiestand

Writers Daniel Scheinert, Todd Field, Kazuo Ishiguro, Rian Johnson, Tony Kushner, Martin McDonagh, Ruben Östlund, Lesley Paterson and Sarah Polley were honored.

March 9, 2023

SBIFF 2023: 8 Hollywood stars receive the Virtuosos Award for their performances

By Isabel Hiestand

Being honored for their performances were Jeremy Strong, Ke Huy Quan, Jeremy Pope, Stephanie Hsu, Nina Hoss, Danielle Deadwyler, Kerry Condon and Austin Butler. 

February 23, 2023

A divisive yet historic night: A recap of the 65th annual Grammys

By Kyra Schimpf

The 65th Grammy Awards were aired on Sunday, Feb. 5 and were a night of surprising upsets and historic firsts. 

February 23, 2023

SBIFF 2023: Bess Wohl’s directorial debut “Baby Ruby” is a biter

By Vanessa Wood

The film delivers a painfully real portrayal of motherhood with care, never placing blame on any character.

February 23, 2023

SBIFF 2023: Cate Blanchett Outstanding Performer of the Year Award

By Mackenzie Chesnut

The two-hour event was a seamless intertwining of Blanchett’s professionality, poise and charm that made audiences feel comfortable sharing a space with the high-status actress.

February 23, 2023

SBIFF 2023: Women’s Panel hosts 6 Academy Award-nominated panelists

By Kyra Schimpf

The panelists included director Anne Alvergue, costume designer Ruth Carter, producer Hannah Minghella, director Domee Shi, sound editor Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and costume designer Mary Zophres.

February 23, 2023

SBIFF 2023: Jamie Lee Curtis honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award

By Lauren Chiou

Curtis is also known for her versatility, with acclaimed roles in a wide variety of genres ranging from horror to comedy. 

February 23, 2023

SBIFF 2023: Oscar nominee Angela Bassett presented with Montecito Award

By Marisol Cruz

The award — which recognizes an individual who gave the performance of their career in film this past year — was presented to Angela Bassett for her performance in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” 

February 6, 2023

The Carsey-Wolf Center showcases the cinema of multispecies encounters

By Isabel Hiestand

The Carsey-Wolf Center hosted “The Cinema of Multispecies Encounters” on Jan. 26, an event held at the Pollock Theater that screened three films that were shocking to say the least. 

December 6, 2022

Allison Russell wears her heart on her sleeve in debut album performance

By Hannah Rott

On Nov. 16, UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures welcomed Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell to perform her debut album, “Outside Child,” at Campbell Hall.

November 17, 2022

Multiple Generations of Laughology Comedy at Embarcadero Hall

By Gabriel O'Brien

Whether you want to see seasoned comedians hone their craft or newcomers try their hand at the nerve wracking task of telling jokes to a large audience, Laughology has a lot to offer students.

November 3, 2022

Delirium 2022: Isaiah Rashad and Binki electrify the Thunderdome

By Marisol Cruz, Adam Majcher

Open only to UC Santa Barbara students, the concert was headlined by Top Dawg Entertainment rapper Isaish Rashad and indie-disco artist Binki. 

October 13, 2022

Three hours with Isla Vista’s native son: Jack Johnson at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Stella Mullin

The warm, laid-back atmosphere of UC Santa Barbara was captured last week by university alumnus and singer-songwriter Jack Johnson at his second night performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

June 6, 2022

Rex Orange County Invokes the Message of his New Album “WHO CARES?” at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Isabella Chichioco

The bedroom pop and funk artist treated the Santa Barbara community for the first time to a night full of energy and excitement with different songs that highlight the best of his discography.