The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival (SBSGOAF) is having an Instagram silent auction from October 11-18, with 100% of the proceeds going to @sbmaritimemuseum. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has been closed for the duration of the pandemic and may not be able to reopen until the end of the year. We wanted to help them out, and we are hoping you will support our efforts. 12 amazing professional artists are transforming wood fish into beautiful original art for you to bid on!

Hookman by Lauren Yee

Directed & adapted by Michael Bernard

An early play by a rising contemporary playwright, Hookman has been described by some as a “slasher comedy.” Sometimes mysterious, often hilarious, Hookman is a biting story of teen angst and loss.
URL: https://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/news/event/747

Event Price: $13-19

UCSB Performing Arts Theater

FEB 15, 2020 / 1PM, 7PM
FEB 18 - 20, 2020 / 8PM
FEB 21 - 22, 2020 / 7PM
FEB 22 – 23, 2020 / 1PM

Santa Barbara artist Sol Hill has an exhibition of Metagraphs in Montecito.

Silo118 and Santa Barbara artist Sol Hill present an exhibition of camera-based work called Metagraphs.

This is the first exhibition organized by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art devoted exclusively to the specific artistic medium of sculpture. The presentation features over 50 objects from the permanent collection, many of which have yet to be exhibited. The selected works of art reveal the impressive historical and geographical breadth of the permanent collection, including Pre-Columbian, Ancient Egyptian, Ancient Greek & Roman, 11th- to 17th-century Southeast Asian, Ancient to 13th-century Chinese, 19th-century African, and 19th- to 21st-century French, English, and American sculpture. An unorthodox juxtaposition of works from such a diverse array of cultures allows for a more global interpretive approach to these works of art. Because the installation is organized thematically (Dance and Music; The Human-Animal; Flight; The Head; The Body), rather than by culture or time period, the unexpected visual proximity of such an eclectic variety of art provokes unexpected trains of thought. This show is guest curated by Gülru Cakmak, Associate Professor of 19th-century European Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, at the invitation of Deputy Director and Chief Curator Eik Kahng.

Image: Augusto Escobedo, "Dancing Figures," n.d. Aluminum. SBMA, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lewin

An 11th-century Chinese painting, "Old Tree, Rock, and Bamboo," recently appeared on public view, and is widely regarded as the only surviving painting by Su Shi (1037–1101), one of the greatest names in Chinese cultural history. A statesman, scholar, poet, writer, calligrapher, and painter, Shu Shi is considered the fountainhead of the so-called “literati” painting tradition that came to dominate much of later Chinese art. This exhibition celebrates the ideals of literati painting as first formulated by Su Shi and his circle of friends, and further developed by succeeding generations of artists and calligraphers. The exhibition includes 12 paintings and calligraphy from the 17th through 19th centuries from the Museum’s permanent collection, supplemented with private loans.

Image: LUO Ping, Chinese, 1733–1799, "Finger Painting of Crane," From “Album of Miscellaneous Subjects” with WANG Feng. Ink and color on paper; album leaf from a set of 12. Anonymous loan.

April: 4, 11, 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Inspired by works of art in the Museum's permanent collection and current exhibitions, students of all skill levels are able to develop and refine both sculptural and functional techniques of ceramics through hand building, throwing, surface decoration, and glazing techniques. This course features small group instruction and individual attention for beginners, while advanced students are welcome to work independently. Drop-in classes available by appointment. Contact Rachael Krieps at rkrieps@sbma.net to inquire.

Suitable for beginners, the classes include both small group instruction and individual attention.

Course includes all materials, firings, and a docent-led tour of the Museum.

Registration Fee: $400 SBMA Members/$485 Non-Members
No fewer than 10 participants required for this class to run.

The LISO conference promotes interdisciplinary research and discussion in the analysis of naturally occurring human interaction. Papers will be presented by national and international scholars on a variety of topics in the study of language, interaction, and culture.

This year’s conference theme is “Disrupt and Advance.” We understand ‘disrupt’ broadly as actions or ideas that intervene in or challenge the established theoretical, institutional, or narrative frame. The emphasis on disruption is an intentional examination of disciplinary constraints. By including ‘advance’ we hope to encourage submissions that operationalize critique into praxis. We welcome papers that engage in a critique of disciplinary conventions or somehow broaden the scope of (inter)disciplinary research, presenting innovative models for paths forward.

For more information visit http://liso.ucsblinguist.org/

Sponsored by the IHC’s Language, Interaction, and Social Organization (LISO) Research Focus Group, Graduate Division, Linguistics Department, Education Department, Sociology Department, and the Communication Department.

Come visit our downtown Santa Barbara location and save 25% on everything in stock! In-store sale runs from Friday May 17 thru Monday May 20, 10:30am - 6:30pm.

Antiques, Decorative Arts & Vintage Show supports nonprofit Child Abuse Listening Mediation at Earl Warren Showgrounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 17-19. Admission $6 or less.

The finest Antique & Vintage Roadshow of the spring at the Earl Warren Showgrounds from May 17 - 19

The 1st Annual “Bark Party” will take place  Saturday, May 18th from 1pm-5pm at the Sueño Bark Park located at 6650 Sueño Rd in Isla Vista, celebrating the newly opened dog park.

Graduate pianist Pinshu Yu will present a doctoral recital on Saturday, May 18th at 1:30 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall in the Music Building. Mr. Yu will perform works for solo piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, Frédéric Chopin, and Franz Schubert. Mr. Yu is a student of Professor Paul Berkowitz.

The New Works Lab presents bare bones developmental productions of half-hour scripted and devised plays. The program provides a simple 'fringe festival' level of technical and design support so that each work may evolve in content and structure through the final performance. Works are selected every November through an open application process. The process is supported by a weekly spring quarter class in which NWL student actors, designers, playwrights, directors, stage managers and publicists working on the productions convene with faculty and staff mentors to view and critique staged iterations of each work.

Performance Dates:

May 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2019 - 8:00pm

May 11, 18, 19, 2019 - 2:00pm

Directed by celebrated Chinese auteur Zhang Yimou (Raise the Red Lantern, Hero) and based on Nobel Prize-winning author Mo Yan’s novel, Red Sorghum is a landmark in contemporary Chinese cinema and culture. The film blends the stories of three generations of a family with their region’s journey through feudalism, war, and revolution. After several years

Think the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh was divisive? Dr. Laura Kalman provides historical context with President Johnson & Nixon's court battles.

At 3 PM on Saturday, May 18 and Saturday, June 1, at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St., the Santa Barbara Music Club will present two concerts featuring winners of the 2019 Scholarship Auditions. Admission is Free.

For information on this or other Santa Barbara Music Club programs and performing artists, visit SBMusicClub.org.

Undergraduate cellist Katrina Agate will present a senior Bachelor of Music recital with pianist Dr. Natasha Kislenko (UCSB faculty member) on Saturday, May 18th at 4:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall in the Music Building. The program will include works by Joseph Haydn, Gaspar Cassadó, and Francis Poulenc. Ms. Agate is a student of UCSB faculty member Jennifer Kloetzel.

The Santa Barbara Community Flute Ensemble is proud to announce our Spring concert. We are a community-based group, featuring the entire family of flutes, from piccolo to bass flute, performing a diverse array of classical pieces.

Experience the Santa Barbara Quire of Voyces perform  “Cathedral Classics” Concerts May 18th at 7 pm and May 19th at 3 pm

Tommy Castro and The Painkillers will play for the Santa Barbara Blues Society on Saturday, May 18. 

UCSB graduate Composition student Scott Perry will present a PhD recital on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 7:30 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall on the UCSB campus. The program will feature original electronic works for eight channel surround sound by Mr. Perry.

HOPs & HAs comedy show

The New Works Lab presents bare bones developmental productions of half-hour scripted and devised plays. The program provides a simple 'fringe festival' level of technical and design support so that each work may evolve in content and structure through the final performance. Works are selected every November through an open application process. The process is supported by a weekly spring quarter class in which NWL student actors, designers, playwrights, directors, stage managers and publicists working on the productions convene with faculty and staff mentors to view and critique staged iterations of each work.

Performance Dates:

May 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2019 - 8:00pm

May 11, 18, 19, 2019 - 2:00pm

Rob Bell is the New York Times best-selling author of Love Wins, What We Talk About When We Talk About God, The Zimzum of Love, How To Be Here and What is the Bible?. His podcast, called the RobCast, is the #1 spirituality podcast and iTunes named it Best of 2015. He’s been profiled in

The 28th annual Santa Barbara High School Jazz Festival is  Saturday, May 18th at the Santa Barbara High School Theatre.

Learn practical tools and gain insight to dealing with the daily challenges of cancer in a safe and positive environment.

Immerse yourself in the meditative art of botanical illustration on May 18th at 10 am in Solvang.

Thinking about running for elected office in 2019 and/or 2020? The Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee is offering the popular "Run Like a Woman" training workshop event to help you be successful. Current and past elected officials throughout Santa Barbara County will share their strategies and tips that helped them get elected. Featured officials include:

JOAN HARTMANN
3rd District, Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors

KRISTEN SNEDDON
4th District, Santa Barbara City Council

ROSE MUNOZ
Trustee, Santa Barbara Unified School District

MARY ROSE
Mary Rose and Associates

A nominal attendance fee is required and includes membership in Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee

Barbara Randall Presents “Decoding the National Archives Online - What’s available and how to search successfully.”