Fine Arts

January 23, 2025

UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum opens winter 2025 season

By Sandra Vovk

The opening exhibits feature the works of Japanese artist Tomiyama Taeko and a collection of text-focused artwork from California-based artists.

September 30, 2024

Clowning around in the dark: POOCH and reflecting on oneself

By Zachery Kramer

POOCH: The Art Full Life of Keith Julius Puccinelli is currently on view at the UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum.

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.

May 29, 2020

Dance in the Age of COVID-19

By Sunidhi Sridhar

For UC Santa Barbara’s dance majors, virtual classes are uncharted territory and have left many of them struggling to find their footing.

May 9, 2020

A-List of Fun: 5 Video Games To Get You Through Quarantine

By Peter Figueira

From running around with a net Spongebob style catching butterflies to virtually walking through Storke Plaza, here are five of the best video games to keep you sane during quarantine.

February 21, 2020

Theater and Dance Brings a Thrilling Performance of “Hookman” to Performing Arts Theater

By Jennifer Sor

This past weekend, the UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance gave an exciting performance of “Hookman,” bringing the 2012 slasher comedy to life in the Performing Arts Theater.

February 13, 2020

Shrunken Heads Production Brings a Stunning Performance of “Mamma Mia!” to UC Santa Barbara

By Jennifer Sor

The Shrunken Heads Production Company performed “Mamma Mia!” this past weekend in the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, bringing a showstopper performance of the 1999 British musical.

December 9, 2019

“The White Card” Draws Packed House to UCSB Studio Theater

By Jennifer Sor

“The White Card” first made headlines earlier this year when tickets for its debut performance nearly sold out in New York, and its recent first showing at UC Santa Barbara’s Studio Theater drew in a packed house.

November 21, 2019

Biko Sees Big Turnout at Open Mic Night

By Liliana Linan

Despite the fact that there's nowhere to park your bike at Biko, there was a full house with people pouring out of the garage.

November 21, 2019

Launch Pad Brings an Exciting Performance of “What Martha Did” to UCSB

By Jennifer Sor

Launch Pad’s latest production, “What Martha Did,” hit UC Santa Barbara’s Performing Arts Theater this past weekend.

June 6, 2019

Urban Dance Company Ignites Campbell Hall

By Hannah Jackson

The showcase was the epitome of what dance aims to be: supportive and uplifting.

May 23, 2019

Enpsychlowmedia Showcases First-Year MFA Students

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

Enpsychlowmedia, the first-year review for masters in fine arts students, opened in the Red Barn Project Space.

May 9, 2019

Looking Through the Glassbox: “It Girl”

By Linda Chong

“It Girl,” an exhibit created in collaboration between Megan Koth and Jordan Metz, explores different perspectives on how society views women.

April 24, 2019

Six Great Music Festivals That Are Not Coachella

By Melody Pezeshkian

Perhaps you didn’t want to contribute to Coachella’s extremely conservative revenue allocation but are still longing for a few nights of music-laden excitement. Here are a few festivals that you should mark as hopefu...

April 11, 2019

Comedian Jaboukie Young-White to Bring Standup to I.V.

By Hannah Jackson

In an era that demands political activism, Young-White’s brand of comedy is hitting the mark day after day. So do yourself a favor and come see him in action on April 18 in I.V. Theater.