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November 14, 2024

A smart girl’s guide to secondhand shopping: the six-month style rule

By Emily Yoon

In her brand new column, Editor in Chief Emily Yoon shares the stories behind her thrift finds.

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

A very Artsweek Halloween

By Artsweek Staff

Sick of candy? Here are some spooky movies, shows, music and more to consume this Halloween, courtesy of the Artsweek Staff.

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

Activism, art and apocalypse: Revisiting “Fresh Kill” with Director Shu Lea Cheang

By Kasey Wang

The Carsey-Wolf Center held the last screening of Shu Lea Cheang’s debut feature film, “Fresh Kill,” accompanied by a Q&A with the director.

October 30, 2024

Tracks of the Month: October 2024

By Artsweek Staff

Artsweek staff’s favorite songs from the spookiest month of the year.

October 30, 2024

“Saturday Night”: Jason Reitman’s love letter to the 1970s comedy phenomenon

By Sandra Vovk

The majorly anticipated biopic tells the story of the first episode of "Saturday Night Live," starring an impressive cast of Generation Z comedy darlings.

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

Raíces de mi Tierra en fotos

By Lauren Chiou

Raíces de mi Tierra is UC Santa Barbara’s folklórico group, and is a completely student-funded and student-run organization.

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 10, 2024

Letters from the Artsweek Editors: Hispanic representation in the media

By Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

Artsweek’s Latina editors delve into their experiences with Hispanic media representation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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.