Artsweek

May 2, 2024

Gauchos for Recovery holds annual “Generation Recovery” festival

By Stella Mullin

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.

May 2, 2024

Rhiannon Giddens blends music and storytelling at Arlington Theatre

By Ella Bailey

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.”

May 2, 2024

Antonio Sánchez dazzles in “Birdman Live” 10th Anniversary

By Lea Vazquez

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.

May 2, 2024

Herbie Hancock: Legends stay legends

By Rahul Unni Aravindakshan

On April 17, jazz artist Herbie Hancock took to the stage at Santa Barbara's Arlington Theatre.

May 2, 2024

“Biodiversity Bonanza” in Anisq’Oyo Park — Isla Vista Earth Day

By Mayam Mejia

On April 21, the Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board hosted their annual Isla Vista Earth Day Festival at Anisq’Oyo Park. 

April 25, 2024

“Down Bad,” or just bad? “The Tortured Poets Department” disappoints

By Lauren Chiou

Cathartic, raw and tortured indeed — Taylor Swift is brutally honest in her 11th studio album, and not in a good way.

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 24, 2024

“Monkey Man”: a politically charged action debut

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The directorial debut of actor Dev Patel moves with confidence and tenacity, making it a refreshing addition to the action genre.

April 18, 2024

UCSB women in media

By Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

During Women’s History Month in March 2024, the Daily Nexus spoke with women from multiple campus organizations about their experience in the media industry.

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

In Photos | Gregory Alan Isakov at The Arlington Theatre

By Ella Bailey, Tyler Janous

Indie-rock and folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov performed at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theater on March 8, 2024 while on tour for his newest album, “Appaloosa Bones.”  The show was opened by Seattle-born folk a...

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.