Events

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Perform at The Arlington Theatre

April 21, 2022 by

Australian band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard brought their mind-altering brand of psychedelic rock to the Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara.
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“Murder In Paris”: A Story of International Intrigue Comes to the Carsey-Wolf Center

April 15, 2022 by

The 2021 documentary “Murder in Paris: The Assassination of Dulcie September” documents the life and mysterious death of the eponymous South African activist.
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Rapper Flo Milli and Producer Pi’erre Bourne Bring the Heat to The Warm Up

April 7, 2022 by

Hundreds of students headed to the Thunderdome to see 2021 XXL Freshman inductee Flo Milli and hip-hop producer Pi’erre Bourne take the stage.
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SBIFF 2022: Benedict Cumberbatch Wins the Cinema Vanguard Award

April 1, 2022 by

On March 9, Benedict Cumberbatch was honored with the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 37th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival for his performance in “The Power of the Dog.” 
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Comedian and Podcast Host Marc Maron Performs at The Lobero Theatre

March 22, 2022 by

The King of Existential Dread and stand-up comedian Marc Maron played to a packed house at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre on Sunday, March 6 as part of his “This May Be The Last Time” tour.
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SBIFF 2022: Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem Receive Maltin Modern Master Award

March 16, 2022 by

On Thursday, March 10, a crowd gathered in Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre to see Javier Bardem in person and Nicole Kidman via Zoom honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award. 
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SBIFF 2022: Oscar-Nominated Screenwriters Gather at Writer’s Panel

March 16, 2022 by

On Saturday, March 5, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual writer's panel at the Arlington Theatre.
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SBIFF 2022: In Conversation with the “Licorice Pizza” Director Paul Thomas Anderson

March 14, 2022 by

On Friday, March 4, “Licorice Pizza” writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson, actress Alana Haim and producer Sara Murphy joined SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling at The Arlington Theatre. 
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SBIFF 2022: Producer’s Panel Highlights Pandemic Releases and Advice for Aspiring Producers

March 14, 2022 by

On March 5., the fourth day of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, nine producers behind this year’s Oscars nominees gathered for the Producers Panel.
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In Conversation: Erik Larson and Pico Iyer at Campbell Hall

March 10, 2022 by

Larson treated the campus community to a memorable night about his writing career and how his stories aim to give another perspective to history as we know it.
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SBIFF 2022: Outstanding Directors of the Year Award

March 9, 2022 by

This year’s event honoring the filmmakers was one of the first events that marked the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s return to in-person attendance.
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Let There Be Rock: A.S. Program Board Presents Battle of the Bands 2022

March 3, 2022 by

The bands — Art Official, Johann Vogus, Field Daze and Duende — vied for the coveted prize: bragging rights as the best band in Isla Vista and a spot to perform at the next I.V. Open Market.
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Morganfield Burnett & Da Blues Bring the Real Deal to Isla Vista

February 3, 2022 by

Morganfield Burnett & Da Blues brought their New Orleans-inspired unique fusion of jazz, blues, soul and Americana straight to the heart of Isla Vista. 
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Delirium 2021: Rappers Denzel Curry and Doechii Light Up Storke Plaza

November 4, 2021 by

Doechii and Denzel Curry both showcased their remarkable talent and versatility as musicians and the ebullient crowd that descended upon Storke Plaza demonstrated, as always, that UCSB does it better.
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Violinist Vijay Gupta and Essayist Pico Iyer Take the Stage at Campbell Hall

November 3, 2021 by

On Thursday, Oct. 28, violinist and citizen artist Vijay Gupta and essayist Pico Iyer took the stage at Campbell Hall to discuss wholeness, homelessness and music. 
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