Events

‘So fetch!’: ‘Mean Girls’ Broadway tour hits Santa Barbara

The hit Broadway musical “Mean Girls” performed to packed crowds at Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre for a night full of frenemies, queen bees and revenge parties.
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Dorrance Dance lights up Christmas in their production of “The Nutcracker Suite”

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures welcomed New York City-based tap group Dorrance Dance to perform their take on “The Nutcracker Suite” at Arlington Theatre.
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“Clue” kicks off Broadway in Santa Barbara 2024-25 season with a bang

The American Theatre Guild performed “Clue” on Nov. 26 and 27 at the Granada Theatre, bringing to life the classic Hasbro board game “Clue.”
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SBIFF: Will Ferrell receives Kirk Douglas Award

The actor and comedian was honored for his achievements in film during a black-tie fundraiser dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara.
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Koegel Autism Center wows with 5th annual “Unmasking Through Art” show

The “Unmasking Through Art” show featured a range of multimedia artwork created by neurodivergent artists from UCSB and the Santa Barbara Community.
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Babe Rainbow at SOhO: a no-go?

It’s safe to say that Babe Rainbow is the epitome of rock and roll music — even in ways that aren’t so good.
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“Night of the Living Dead” live: KCSB teams up with Morricone Youth

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 ...
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Delirium: Mike Sherm and Cloonee wow at explosive two-night concert

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 ...
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AS Program Board presents: Halloweekend in Storke Plaza

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.
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Slightly Stoopid’s trip to Santa Barbara leaves audience in a blissful daze

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.
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Naked Shakes presents: “Much Ado About Nothing”

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.
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London Philharmonic Orchestra stuns at Granada Theatre

Conducted by award-winning composer Edward Gardner, the orchestra was joined by celebrated violin soloist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.
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SBIFF Riviera Theatre hosts screening, interview with director Payal Kapadia on “All We Imagine as Light”

The pre-release screening took place at Santa Barbara's Riviera Theatre, and was followed by an interview with writer and director Payal Kapadia
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Omar Apollo tears at heartstrings at the Santa Barbara Bowl

Omar Apollo brought down the house at the Santa Barbara Bowl in one of his last stops on the God Said No World Tour.
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Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals brings crowd down to Malibu at the Santa Barbara Bowl

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.
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