Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer
Tabla and bansuri meet acoustic bass and banjo in this seamless musical adventure combining the cerebral complexity of Indian ragas with bluegrass and the gut-level groove of a funky bass line.
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Department of Music and A&L present: Zakir Hussain
The UCSB Department of Music with Arts & Lectures presents special guest and world-famous Indian drummer Zakir Hussain. Zakir Hussain will give a talk and demonstration with the UCSB music community on November 15, 10:00 am at Kerr Hall Studio. The pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time, Zakir Hussain is appreciated as one of the world’s greatest and most influential musicians, one
Free
Daniil Trifonov Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures
With a well-earned reputation as the must-hear pianist of the 21st century, Daniil Trifonov maintains an exquisite balance between power and subtlety in this program of works by Rameau, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Beethoven.
Drew Tretick: A Classical Violinist’s Odyssey
Drew Tretick: A Classical Violinist's Odyssey Saturday, November 18, 2023 2:00 – 4:00 pm Concord Hall, 1407 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA In person and Live Webcast Presenter: Drew Tretick Drew Tretick brings everything orchestras want from an artist, namely a great player with charisma, connection with the audience, and the greatest charts you could
Free
OMAR VELASCO with Elena Shelton
Emerging from life’s challenges, Omar Velasco comes ready to share his journey with the world. Like the Fruit Falls from the Tree, his second LP, which drops September 28th, 2023, on Inner Cult Records, is the fruit born from a steadfast faith in music's generous, redemptive nature and creative act. Opening act featuring Elena Shelton.
$25
Passionate Flamenco “Sonidos Gitanos” at the Lobero
Revered superstars of gypsy flamenco perform in an intimate evening of passionate music and dance. Direct from Andalusia, Spain, by way of a performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic the night before, “Sonidos Gitanos” (Gypsy Sounds) features true legends and several of the next generation of dancers, singers, and musicians. Organized by Maria Bermudez, one
$45
Seong-Jin Cho Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures
Pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns with an eclectic program of Haydn, Ravel, Mozart and Liszt that demonstrates his remarkable range, thoughtful yet assertive style and impressive natural sense of balance.
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El gato con botas (Puss in boots)
A one-hour long opera for the whole family, presented by Opera Santa Barbara at the Center Stage Theatre. Tickets $28-35, children 8-18 free. Premiered in Barcelona in 1948, and rarely performed, this age-old children’s story tells of the wealth-seeking, match-making cat who, in return for a hat, a sword and a pair of boots, secures
$28 – $35
The Revels: A Winter Solstice Celebration “Tales from Ellis Island”
Lobero Theatre 33 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesWith three performances this year at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara Revels welcomes the holiday season with an exciting, new version of The Revels, beginning on Saturday, December 16th with a matinee at 2:30 pm and an evening performance at 7:30 pm and concluding with a matinee at 2:30 pm on Sunday the 17th. This
$20 – $80
Adelfos Ensemble concert: A Light to Lighten the Darkness
trinity episcopal church 1500 State Street, Santa BarbaraJoin Adelfos Ensemble for our holiday concert "A Light to Lighten the Darkness" on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm in beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church (1500 State St., SB 93101). Temmo Korisheli and Steven Browning Thomson lead the Adelfos Ensemble in ... Benjamin Britten’s beloved A Ceremony of Carols, Op.28 with Southern California concert harpist Ellie
$20
Holiday at the Ranch
Rancho La Patera & Stow House 304 North Los Carneros Road, GoletaIt's that time of year again! Join the Goleta Valley Historical Society for our annual Holiday at the Ranch! Meet Santa and his rein-goats, enjoy festive holiday music, go for a tractor ride, and much, much more! There will be children's crafts, tours of Stow House decked out in its holiday best, local craft vendors,
$5 – $10
Santa Barbara Festival Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara Festival Ballet is proud to announce its 48th annual production of The Nutcracker, a cherished holiday tradition returning to The Arlington Theatre. Embrace the magic of the season with three performances on Saturday and Sunday, December 9th and 10th. This event promises to be a heartwarming and festive celebration of the holidays, suitable
$30 – $65