Events

What Makes ‘A Real Pain’ Real: An Evening with Jesse Eisenberg

July 2, 2026 by

The actor, writer, and director took the stage at Campbell Hall to discuss the making of his 2024 film "A Real Pain."
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When Film Keeps it Reel, We Get Loud: UCSB’s 35th Annual Reel Loud Film and Arts Festival

June 27, 2026 by and

The 35th annual Reel Loud Festival united UCSB filmmakers and musicians for a showcase of creativity and talent.
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Behind the Curtain: “Here/Now” and the Joy of Dance and Community

June 22, 2026 by

Kennadi Davis crafted not just a performance, but a collective experience with her show "Here/Now."
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May the fourth be with us: A “Connectivity” series screening

June 5, 2026 by

May 4 brought a filled audience to Pollock Theater, where the Carsey-Wolf Center screened “Star Wars: A New Hope” to honor the film’s legacy and community. 
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Frost Children bring high-energy hyperpop to The Hub

June 5, 2026 by

On May 7, Frost Children filled the Hub with their signature fusion of hyperpop and electroclash.
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Extravaganza 2026: Dominic Fike excels as first rock headliner in 11 years alongside JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover

May 20, 2026 by and

With a notably high turnout of 7,500 audience members and a popular, genre-spanning lineup, the May 17 concert brought a fresh take and renewed excitement to the campus festival.
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Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner talks memoir and 2026 UCSB Reads selection ‘Crying in H Mart’

May 14, 2026 by and

The author and musician spoke at Campbell Hall about her book “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir,” which was selected as the official 2026’s UCSB Reads book.
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Dominic Fike announced to headline Extravaganza 2026

May 11, 2026 by

The lineup will feature Dominic Fike as the headliner, along with artists JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover.
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Carsey-Wolf Center screens UCSB professor Wendy Eley Jackson’s ‘The Other Roe’

May 9, 2026 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Carsey-Wolf Center hosted a screening of the documentary “The Other Roe,” directed by UC Santa Barbara’s very own Wendy Eley Jackson on April 9. The film was followed by a c...
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Medusa’s musical tragedy: “A Legacy of Stone” at Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall

May 9, 2026 by

The musical was a three-year-long dream of Hastings’, reimagining the Greek myth of Medusa’s origin story.
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Lil Yachty drives UCSB crazy at The Warm Up

April 9, 2026 by

The April 4 concert, organized by UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board, brought in a record-breaking crowd of over 3,000 attendees, making it one of the biggest evenings in the conce...
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Beats after dark: ASPB presents fourth annual Battle of the DJs

March 5, 2026 by

Isla Vista residents gathered at Anisq’Oyo Park to watch UC Santa Barbara students compete in Associated Students Program Board's Battle of the DJs.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival Sells Out Santa Barbara for Night One

March 5, 2026 by

The only film festival that has ever had showings in outer space, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, came to Santa Barbara this week.
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SBIFF 2026: Ethan Hawke reflects on 40-year career, meets Jeff Bridges at American Riviera Award

February 9, 2026 by

Actor, filmmaker and writer Ethan Hawke was honored with the American Riviera Award for his extensive, genre-spanning career.
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SBIFF 2026: Comedian before all else, Adam Sandler honored with Maltin Modern Master Award

February 9, 2026 by

Comedian before anything else, actor Adam Sandler was awarded with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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