Events

April 24, 2024

RuPaul shares hidden meanings and more at Arlington Theatre

By Sally Shapiro

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.

April 18, 2024

The Santa Barbara Symphony presents classic Hollywood in classical fashion

By Zachery Kramer

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.

April 11, 2024

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

By Na Huang

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.

April 10, 2024

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

By Zachery Kramer

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.

April 9, 2024

“Shoot for the Moon:” Sierra Ferrell performs at Campbell Hall

By Lea Vazquez

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.

April 9, 2024

A.S. Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice hosts “Sing a New Song” showings

By Kendra Martinez

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.

April 9, 2024

Nowhere: Gregg Araki’s auteur sex infused dramedy

By Lea Vazquez

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

March 25, 2024

Say She She’s discodelic SOhO Show

By Caitlin Scialla

Brooklyn-born group Say She She wowed Santa Barbara on Friday Feb. 9, selling out SOhO Restaurant and Music Club.

March 25, 2024

I.V. bands take on SOhO Restaurant and Music Club

By Caitlin Scialla

On Feb. 8, SOhO Restaurant and Music Club hosted three Isla Vista-based bands: Eternal Wave, Ray and Paul and Field Daze.

March 11, 2024

“The Tragedy of Macbeth”: Joel Coen and Frances McDormand discuss their latest project

By Kirill Vorobyev

Joel Coen's adaptation was screened at UCSB's Pollock Theater on Feb. 29.

March 4, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Artsweek recap

By Artsweek Staff

A look back on Artsweek's coverage of the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

March 3, 2024

The Blue Note Quintet: Celebrating the past by looking to the future

By Zachery Kramer

The Blue Note Quintet features the record label's newest rising stars in the jazz world. 

March 3, 2024

AMPLIFY showcases sickening talent at Drag Festival

By Mayam Mejia

Amplify is a performing arts initiative whose mission is to amplify the voices of underrepresented and marginalized communities.

February 29, 2024

ASPB presents Battle of the Bands

By Kendra Martinez

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board hosted the annual Battle of the Bands in The Hub. This year’s bands were Dislocated, The Radar and Soul Tide.

February 25, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Paul Giamatti receives Cinema Vanguard Award

By Lauren Chiou

Giamatti is a force in the film world — known for his success as both a character actor and leading man.

February 23, 2024

SBIFF 2024: Women’s Panel spotlights extraordinary women in film

By Jasmine Kwan

The distinguished women came from diverse specializations within the film industry to discuss their work in their recent Academy Award-nominated films.