Events

January 23, 2025

SBIFF 2025: poster, programming revealed for upcoming festival

By Lauren Chiou

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which will take place from Feb. 4-15.

January 16, 2025

‘So fetch!’: ‘Mean Girls’ Broadway tour hits Santa Barbara

By Emily Yoon

The hit Broadway musical “Mean Girls” performed to packed crowds at Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre for a night full of frenemies, queen bees and revenge parties.

January 4, 2025

Dorrance Dance lights up Christmas in their production of “The Nutcracker Suite”

By Sandra Vovk

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures welcomed New York City-based tap group Dorrance Dance to perform their take on “The Nutcracker Suite” at Arlington Theatre.

December 17, 2024

“Clue” kicks off Broadway in Santa Barbara 2024-25 season with a bang

By Alyssa Dabney

The American Theatre Guild performed “Clue” on Nov. 26 and 27 at the Granada Theatre, bringing to life the classic Hasbro board game “Clue.”

December 16, 2024

SBIFF: Will Ferrell receives Kirk Douglas Award

By Lauren Chiou

The actor and comedian was honored for his achievements in film during a black-tie fundraiser dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara.

December 6, 2024

Koegel Autism Center wows with 5th annual “Unmasking Through Art” show

By Sandra Vovk

The “Unmasking Through Art” show featured a range of multimedia artwork created by neurodivergent artists from UCSB and the Santa Barbara Community.

November 16, 2024

Babe Rainbow at SOhO: a no-go?

By Lea Vazquez

It’s safe to say that Babe Rainbow is the epitome of rock and roll music — even in ways that aren’t so good.

November 7, 2024

“Night of the Living Dead” live: KCSB teams up with Morricone Youth

By Kyra Schimpf

KCSB teamed up with band Morricone Youth to treat guests to a unique opportunity — not only to watch “Night of the Living Dead” on an outdoor screen, but see the film’s score played by a live band.

October 31, 2024

Delirium: Mike Sherm and Cloonee wow at explosive two-night concert

By Paris Huynh

Organized by the Associated Students Program Board, this year’s Delirium doubled down on the annual Halloweekend tradition, giving students rare back-to-back shows in the basement of the University Center.

October 30, 2024

AS Program Board presents: Halloweekend in Storke Plaza

By Sasha Nikanova

As the most sinister night of the year approaches, students are getting into the spirit of Halloween, starting with the Associated Students Program Board’s Spooky Spectacular at Storke Plaza.

October 24, 2024

Slightly Stoopid’s trip to Santa Barbara leaves audience in a blissful daze

By Paris Huynh

Slightly Stoopid delivered an unforgettable performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Oct. 6, in a night of captivating, genre-bending music that left the crowd in a state of awe.

October 24, 2024

Naked Shakes presents: “Much Ado About Nothing”

By Diana Mateescu

Combining thoughtful aesthetic choices with funny quips and an energetic cast of characters, Naked Shakes transforms Shakespeare plays into a magical night for students and community members alike.

October 24, 2024

London Philharmonic Orchestra stuns at Granada Theatre

By Lea Vazquez

Conducted by award-winning composer Edward Gardner, the orchestra was joined by celebrated violin soloist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.

October 24, 2024

SBIFF Riviera Theatre hosts screening, interview with director Payal Kapadia on “All We Imagine as Light”

By Dmitri Anh-Minh Tran

The pre-release screening took place at Santa Barbara's Riviera Theatre, and was followed by an interview with writer and director Payal Kapadia

October 17, 2024

Omar Apollo tears at heartstrings at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Taylor Clark

Omar Apollo brought down the house at the Santa Barbara Bowl in one of his last stops on the God Said No World Tour.

October 9, 2024

Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals brings crowd down to Malibu at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Sally Shapiro

Brandon Paak Anderson, better known by his stage name Anderson .Paak, and his band, The Free Nationals, made their triumphant debut at the Santa Barbara Bowl.