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January 5, 2026

Hamnet says “to be”

By Sophia Benito

Chloé Zhao’s "Hamnet" tells the story of Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway during the events that inspired the tragedy "Hamlet."

December 1, 2025

Wisp transforms The Hub into a shoegaze dreamscape

By Keyli Cortinez-Vences, Cecilia Yong

Wisp put on an electric show for UCSB students during the A.S. Program Board hosted concert on Nov. 13.

December 1, 2025

Moana Live-To-Film at the Arlington Theatre

By Carly Rattner

UCSB Arts and Lectures brought a live performance of Disney's Moana to the Arlington Theatre for an afternoon filled with signing and joy.

November 20, 2025

One day you’ll be “Uncool”: Cameron Crowe’s new memoir

By Stella Mullin

Cameron Crowe’s “The Uncool” hit shelves on Oct. 28, a star-studded memoir about Crowe's early journalistic career and the real story behind "Almost Famous."

November 20, 2025

In conversation with Bretman Rock: exploring humor and identity

By Megan Rodriguez

Beauty guru and social media personality Bretman Rock graced the mainland with his presence in a packed Campbell Hall on Nov. 14.

November 20, 2025

UCSB art department graduate students host MFA Open Studios

By Amaya Moreno

Underneath Harder Stadium was transformed into a gallery filled with the work of graduate students from the UCSB Department of Art.

November 12, 2025

Tracks of the Month: October 2025

By Artsweek Editor

Artsweek staff’s favorite songs for the beginning of Fall. 

November 6, 2025

Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Stop defunding the arts

By Stella Mullin

Although the NEA is the largest funder of the arts in the United States, it is also one of the smallest federal agencies. President Trump is attempting to defund it.

October 30, 2025

Delirium 2025: YG and Freddie Gibbs fire up the Thunderdome

By Kaavya Saini

This year's annual Delirium concert performers were YG and Freddie Gibbs.

October 23, 2025

KCSB’s Ted Coe celebrates 25 years with the station

By Stella Mullin

After a quarter century, Ted Coe reflects back on his time with UCSB's radio station, KCSB.

October 23, 2025

King of the UCen underground: Fakemink ignites UCSB

By Alicia Siebers

British rapper Fakemink preformed in UC Santa Barbara's University Center on Oct. 16 and blew away his audience of college students with his insane talent.

October 16, 2025

‘One Battle After Another’ is a defining work, but is it truly revolutionary?

By Jake Turner

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Anderson's film is a testament to his genius filmmaking. However it is not the statement film it is being regarded as.

October 9, 2025

Samara Joy brings ‘No More Blues’ to Santa Barbara’s Jazz Series

By Halee Scott

Joy and her evolving voice honor the merit of the living texts of jazz, a challenge that makes every choice and the little things mean so much.

October 9, 2025

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is the biggest let down of Taylor Swift’s career

By Kendra Martinez

So far, the album has fallen nothing short of mediocre for longtime Taylor Swift fans and only time will tell if that holds true.

October 2, 2025

Queentide and Babe Rainbow Say ‘Stay Cool’

By Stella Mullin, Bridget Keon

With waves and smiles from the bands, it felt like we just made new friends. But maybe that’s just the magic and chemistry of a place like Isla Vista and the people it produces. 

October 2, 2025

Paul McCartney gets his feet back on the ground at Santa Barbara Bowl

By Jack Dindia

The one and only Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sept. 26 and it was clear to the audience that even at his old age, he's still got it.