Events

Screening, Q&A with director Sam Pollard on “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes”

As part of its ongoing Black Hollywood series, the Carsey-Wolf Center held a screening of “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes” on April 30, followed by a Q&A with director Sam Pollard.
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Review: The Santa Barbara Symphony delivers titanic sounds

Under the baton of their very own music and artistic director, Nir Kabaretti, the Santa Barbara Symphony presented “Mahler Meets Klezmer: Titans of Sound” on April 20.
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Amanda Gorman: Night of poetry at Arlington Theatre

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures hosted renowned inaugural poet Amanda Gorman at Arlington Theatre to speak on her poetry and social activism. 
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Gauchos for Recovery holds annual “Generation Recovery” festival

UC Santa Barbara’s Gauchos for Recovery “Generation Recovery” arts and music festival took place in Isla Vista's Anisq’Oyo Park on April 27.
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Rhiannon Giddens blends music and storytelling at Arlington Theatre

The Grammy-winning folk artist from North Carolina performed at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre on April 23 for her 2023 album, “You’re the One.”
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Antonio Sánchez dazzles in “Birdman Live” 10th Anniversary

For the 10th anniversary of the release of "Birdman," Sánchez embarked on a North American and European tour, playing his music live alongside the movie.
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Herbie Hancock: Legends stay legends

On April 17, jazz artist Herbie Hancock took to the stage at Santa Barbara's Arlington Theatre.
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“Biodiversity Bonanza” in Anisq’Oyo Park — Isla Vista Earth Day

On April 21, the Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board hosted their annual Isla Vista Earth Day Festival at Anisq’Oyo Park. 
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RuPaul shares hidden meanings and more at Arlington Theatre

On April 18, the famed drag queen and pop culture icon made his way to the Arlington Theatre to talk about his book and offer wisdom to the audience.
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The Santa Barbara Symphony presents classic Hollywood in classical fashion

On March 16, the Santa Barbara Symphony celebrated movie magic as it performed alongside movie clips in an expression of classic Hollywood cinema scoring and Santa Barbara’s connection to filmmaking...
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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.
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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.
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“Shoot for the Moon:” Sierra Ferrell performs at Campbell Hall

Known for her blend of country, folk, tango and gypsy music, to name a few, Ferrell has become a breakthrough star for her unique combination of genres and her angelic voice.
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A.S. Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice hosts “Sing a New Song” showings

Associated Students Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice held weekly “Sing a New Song” showings under Storke Tower every Friday for the entirety of winter quarter.
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Nowhere: Gregg Araki’s auteur sex infused dramedy

On March 2, the Pollock Theater screened “Nowhere” in collaboration with KCSB as part of the theater’s “CWC Presents: Revisiting the Classics” series.
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