On the Town

June 1, 2006

June 1, 2005-June 7, 2005

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CALENDAR FOR 6/1/06 Thursday, June 1: Search for buried treasure and learn a little about anarchy along the way tonight, as UCSB’s Interdisciplinary Humanities Center presents the film “Hiding Is the First Ac...

May 25, 2006

May 25, 2005-May 31, 2005

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Calendar May 25 2006 Thursday May 25: Enjoy a slice of pizza with a side of hard, fast string music tonight, as self-proclaimed string metal rockers Judgement Day showcase their unique combination of violin, cello and dr...

May 18, 2006

May 18, 2006 – May 24, 2006

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Thursday, May 18: San Luis Obispo natives Sherwood take a trip down the 101 today. The indie rockers will play a free show today in Storke Plaza in support of the upcoming release of their debut album, Sing, But Keep Goi...

May 11, 2006

May 11, 2006 – May 17, 2006

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Friday, May 12: If you think Uncle Walt's version of the Lewis Carroll classic, "Alice in Wonderland," is trippy, you should see what happens when you mix in a little psychedelic rock. Tonight Magic Lantern Films invites...

May 4, 2006

May 4, 2006 – May 10, 2006

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In case you missed Coachella, alternative rockers OneRepublic are bringing their act straight from the Indio valley to the SOhO stage tonight. HELEN STELLaR and Franklin for Short will also play. The show starts at 9 p.m

April 27, 2006

April 27, 2006 – May 4, 2006

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Saturday, April 29: If the promise of a sweat-soaked Madonna gyrating in a makeshift tent hasn't already sent you running to your nearest Ticketmaster outlet, we just don't know what will. That said, there are still tick...

April 20, 2006

April 20, 2006 – April 26, 2006

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At 7 and 9:30, Magic Lantern Films will be screening "Coachella," which documents the past six years of everyone's favorite party in the desert and features performances from the likes of Beck, the Pixies and Bjork.

April 13, 2006

April 13, 2006 – April 19, 2006

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There's no better way to celebrate Easter Sunday than with a little, old-fashioned drag show. Tonight, head on down to the historic Roxy Theatre in Hollywood for a performance of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

April 7, 2006

April 6, 2006 – April 12, 2006

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Thursday April 6: Joseph Shabalala and his cohorts in Ladysmith Black Mambazo bring their eclectic and energized stage show to Campbell Hall tonight at 8 p.m. The South African song and dance group has been touring and r...

March 9, 2006

March 9 – March 16, 2006

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Thursday, March 9: It's an acoustic rock fiesta tonight at SOhO. With a lineup that includes Brad Wolfe & the Moon, Bixby and Justin King Band, this promises to be a show chock-full of sappy love songs and swooning ladie...

February 16, 2006

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Thursday, Feb. 16: Punk pioneers X play to the hometown crowd tonight at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. Opening acts include Donita Sparks and the Johns. Doors open at 8 and tickets range from $30 to $32.50.

February 9, 2006

February 9 – February 16, 2006

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Thursday, Feb. 9: The Hard To Find Showspace presents another rock 'n' roll food drive tonight. The line-up includes Das Supastacharos, the Reds, Winslow and headliners Pearls & Brass. Admission is $5 or $4 with a donati...

February 2, 2006

February 2 – February 8, 2006

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Thursday, Feb. 2: Head on over to Storke Plaza today for a little lunchtime rock fest courtesy of Audrye Sessions. Hailing from Oakland, Calif., the band features former members of both the Faint and Bright Eyes. The noo...

February 1, 2006

March 2, 2006 – March 9, 2006

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Sunday, March 5: If you haven't had a chance to check out the University Art Museum as of late, today is your last opportunity to witness the works of renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.

January 26, 2006

January 26 – February 1, 2006

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Thursday, Jan. 26: Hot pizza, cozy atmosphere and more politically driven rock than you can wrap your head around - what more could a girl (or guy) ask for? Tonight the ERROR Collective (Colectivo ERROR) takes their crun...

January 19, 2006

January 19 – January 26, 2006

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Thursday, Jan. 19: Starting tonight, the Santa Barbara Dance Theatre will present four performances of “The Rite of Spring,” its high-energy take on the Stravinsky classic and “Artifice,” the 2001...