Events

March 16, 2022

SBIFF 2022: Oscar-Nominated Screenwriters Gather at Writer’s Panel

By Amitha Bhat

On Saturday, March 5, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual writer's panel at the Arlington Theatre.

March 14, 2022

SBIFF 2022: In Conversation with the “Licorice Pizza” Director Paul Thomas Anderson

By Derek Mejia

On Friday, March 4, “Licorice Pizza” writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson, actress Alana Haim and producer Sara Murphy joined SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling at The Arlington Theatre. 

March 14, 2022

SBIFF 2022: Producer’s Panel Highlights Pandemic Releases and Advice for Aspiring Producers

By Ewa Zakrzewska

On March 5., the fourth day of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, nine producers behind this year’s Oscars nominees gathered for the Producers Panel.

March 10, 2022

In Conversation: Erik Larson and Pico Iyer at Campbell Hall

By Isabella Chichioco

Larson treated the campus community to a memorable night about his writing career and how his stories aim to give another perspective to history as we know it.

March 9, 2022

SBIFF 2022: Outstanding Directors of the Year Award

By Marisol Cruz

This year’s event honoring the filmmakers was one of the first events that marked the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s return to in-person attendance.

March 3, 2022

Let There Be Rock: A.S. Program Board Presents Battle of the Bands 2022

By Derek Mejia

The bands — Art Official, Johann Vogus, Field Daze and Duende — vied for the coveted prize: bragging rights as the best band in Isla Vista and a spot to perform at the next I.V. Open Market.

February 3, 2022

Morganfield Burnett & Da Blues Bring the Real Deal to Isla Vista

By Eleuthera Wang

Morganfield Burnett & Da Blues brought their New Orleans-inspired unique fusion of jazz, blues, soul and Americana straight to the heart of Isla Vista. 

November 4, 2021

Delirium 2021: Rappers Denzel Curry and Doechii Light Up Storke Plaza

By Sunidhi Sridhar

Doechii and Denzel Curry both showcased their remarkable talent and versatility as musicians and the ebullient crowd that descended upon Storke Plaza demonstrated, as always, that UCSB does it better.

November 3, 2021

Violinist Vijay Gupta and Essayist Pico Iyer Take the Stage at Campbell Hall

By Eleuthera Wang

On Thursday, Oct. 28, violinist and citizen artist Vijay Gupta and essayist Pico Iyer took the stage at Campbell Hall to discuss wholeness, homelessness and music. 

October 28, 2021

Willie Nelson & Family Hit the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Derek Mejia

This past Thursday on Oct. 21, the father of outlaw country, Willie Nelson, took the stage at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

October 28, 2021

Santa Barbara’s Hidden Gem: The “Pianos on State” Initiative

By Lola Watts

Strolling down State Street with your eyes shut certainly would induce some sort of euphoric — even magical — feeling, as every corner of the road’s 10 blocks were lined with pianos.

October 26, 2021

Wilco and Faye Webster Hit the Stage at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Makenna Stark

Following a nearly two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeff Tweedy and his bandmates hit the road again to finish out the West Coast leg of the “Ode to Joy” tour.

October 24, 2021

A.S. Program Board Presents a Spooky Treat: Pumpkins and Puppies

By Katie Lee

Who can complain about this perfect mixture of spooky pumpkin painting and cute therapy puppies?

October 22, 2021

UCSB Theater and Dance Stages 24-Hour Play Festival

By Derek Mejia

The event was organized by the university’s chapter of the AMPLIFY Initiative, a performing arts initiative whose mission is to magnify the voices of underrepresented and marginalized communities.

October 14, 2021

Coco & Clair Clair Take the Stage for UCSB’s First In-Person Concert

By Eleuthera Wang

Rising Atlanta pop-rap duo Coco & Clair Clair electrified Storke Plaza for the first in-person concert at UC Santa Barbara since before the pandemic.

May 18, 2021

NIKI And Dominic Fike Headline Extravaganza 2021

By Sunidhi Sridhar

Budding R&B songstress NIKI and Floridian indie-rap star Dominic Fike took the stage for the second night of this year’s Extravaganza concert on Sunday, May 16.