The Luke Theatre

Seussical The Musical Jr.
2019-04-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Santa Barbara Junior High School Performing Arts Club presents Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters onstage in a fantastical musical extravaganza! Tickets avail at the door, for more info please visit www.sbjhperformingarts.weebly.com or call 805-963-7751 x4028. “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!

¡Viva el Arte!: Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles
2019-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles was founded in 2011 by Kareli Montoya. Although young, the dance company has already distinguished itself as the nation’s premier Mexican folk dance company. The dance company has worked with Grammy-Award-Winning Artists such as Lila Downs, Pepe Aguilar, Mariachi Divas and Mariachi Los Camperos. In 2017 BFLA collaborated with Mitu Network on a Mariachi Remake of Beauty and the Beast’s “A Tale as Old as Time,” featuring Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar and BFLA’s Director, Kareli Montoya. The video went viral on Facebook at 15 million views. Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles will close the 2018 season with free family performances in the three Viva venues – Isla Vista, Guadalupe, and The Marjorie Luke Theatre – on April 12 – 14.

Big Fish: The Musical
2019-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Lights Up! Theatre Company presents its inaugural musical production! This exciting show is based on Daniel Wallace’s 1998 novel, Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions, and the 2003 film Big Fish directed by Tim Burton. The story shifts between two timelines. In the present-day real world, sixty-year-old Edward Bloom faces his mortality while Will prepares to become a father himself. In the storybook past, Edward ages from a teenager, encountering a Witch, a Giant, a Mermaid, and the love of his life, Sandra. The stories meet as Will discovers the secret his father never revealed. For more info please visit www.lightsupsb.com, for tickets please visit http://bit.ly/2SUhopv-Fish or call 1-888-798-9569.

Bravo! Concert
2019-04-25 18:00 - 19:30
Please join us for this FREE event of the collaboration between the Santa Barbara Symphony and the Santa Barbara Unified School District‘s after-school program BRAVO! For more info please visit www.thesymphony.org or call 805-898-8758. See you there!

Student Showcase by SB Dance Arts
2019-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents this exciting show full of youth-led performances, featuring student work, No Limits Spring performers, and their CREWS! Proceeds to benefit the Arts Mentorship Program. For additional information visit www.sbdancearts.com or call 805-966-5299. Tickets available at the door, cash only, please.

Don Quixote
2019-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
The Goleta School of Ballet and Goleta Ballet Theatre present this ballet classic, full of love and intrigue with beautiful costumes, sets and superb dancing. For more info and tickets please visit www.goletaschoolofballet.com or call 805-328-3823. Don’t miss this amazing ballet for all ages!

On The Wings of Mantra World Tour 2019
2019-05-07 19:30 - 21:30
Presented by Prabhu Music, please join Deva Premal & Miten with Manose and their international band for a deep immersion into the power of mantra, with Deva’s golden voice and Miten’s songs of love and gratitude carrying us beyond our daily worries – a celebration of open hearts, moving into a timeless space together. Tickets on sale soon! For more info please visit http://bit.ly/2DNIUB1-Deva. Evenings will feature mantras from their best selling recent release, DEVA, including the transcendental Seven Chakra Gayatri Mantra.

Evening with the Athletes
2019-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table presents a FREE evening of awards and recognition for our high school and college athletes plus special awards. For additional information please visit www.sbart.org.

Inspire 2019: Senior Show
2019-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their exciting annual spring recital. The senior show exemplifies fine accomplishments and progression gained throughout the year. For more info and tickets please visit www.sbdancearts.com or call 805-966-5299. Join us for this show full of high energy, innovative choreography, and fun dances for all ages!

Inspire 2019: Tween Show
2019-05-17 18:30 - 20:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their sensational annual spring recital. The tween dancer show is fun for all ages! For more info and tickets please visit www.sbdancearts.com or call 805-966-5299.

Inspire 2019: Mini Show
2019-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their rousing spring recital. For more info and tickets please visit www.sbdancearts.com or call 805-966-5299. Don’t miss this exciting show with our youngest dancers!

Inspire 2019: Junior Show
2019-05-18 16:30 - 18:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their thrilling annual spring recital. The junior show exemplifies fine accomplishments and progression gained throughout the year. For more info and tickets please visit www.sbdancearts.com or call 805-966-5299. Join us for this fun show for the whole family!

Who Will Write Our History
2019-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
The Marjorie Luke Theatre presents the Santa Barbara premiere screening of the powerful film ‘Who Will Write Our History‘. Written, Produced, and Directed by Roberta Grossman, Executive Produced by Nancy Spielberg, based on the book by Samuel Kassow. Roberta Grossman sheds light on the lives of 450,000 Jews in the 1940’s Warsaw ghetto. Grossman reveals a secret band of journalists, scholars and community leaders who decide to fight back. Led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum and known by the code name Oyneg Shabes, this clandestine group vows to defeat Nazi lies and propaganda, not with guns or fists but with pen and paper.
With Special Guest Writer/Director/Producer Roberta Grossman who will be present for a discussion and Q & A immediately following the 96 minute film. Don’t miss this award-winning film and a chance to hear from the filmmaker herself!
Free off street parking at the Marjorie Luke Theatre 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. (Theatre is on the campus of Santa Barbara Junior High School.)
Buy Tickets Here or call 1-800-838-3006
For more information on the film visit: whowillwriteourhistory.com
To view the trailer for the film visit: https://whowillwriteourhistory.com/#trailer

Below find Award Winning Filmmaker and Santa Barbara local, Laura Bialis speaking on the importance of ‘Who Will Write Our History‘.
https://luketheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WWWOH-PR-Laura.mp4

SBJHS Spring Concert
2019-05-23 19:00 - 20:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
The Santa Barbara Junior High School Music Department presents their FREE annual Spring concert. Don’t miss this chance to see the talented musicians of the SBJHS Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Orchestra performing a mixture of musical arrangements. For additional information please visit www.sbjhs.org or call 805-963-7751 x4029. This event is always a great crowd pleaser!

Martina Y Perez
2019-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Adelante Charter School Presents their first performing arts production. The bilingual spring musical will feature students from 3rd to 6th grade and all the school dance groups of Santa Barbara Dance Institute. This event is exclusively for the Families & Students of Adelante Charter School.

Student Awards: Santa Barbara Partners in Education
2019-05-30 17:15 - 18:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Santa Barbara Partners in Education present their annual event highlighting the accomplishments of students across South SB County in the areas of career education and hands-on work experience. For additional info please visit www.partners.sbceo.org or call 805-964-4710. See you there! ?

Westside Dance 2019
2019-06-01 17:00 - 18:30
Westside Dance presents their exciting annual year-end recital. For additional information and tickets please visit www.westsidedancesb.com or call 805-637-8773.

Tales of Peter Rabbit and Other Dances
2019-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Montecito School of Ballet presents their annual year-end show. For more info and tickets please visit www.montecitoschoolofballet.com or call 805-451-0553. This show is a perfect event for the entire family. Montecito School of Ballet is led by Delila Moseley and has been a Santa Barbara staple for over 30 years. Students of all ages will perform in in this charming performance!

SING! Program End-of-Year Concert
2019-06-09 16:00 - 18:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
The Music Academy of the West presents their first community choral program taking place in three Santa Barbara County elementary schools: Adams, Canalino, and Franklin. Designed to empower young people to communicate with confidence, empathize with others, and encourage creative thinking. This event is FREE and will feature the works of Britten, Sibelius, Whitacre, and more! For more info please visit http://bit.ly/2J8ao7X-Sing or call 805-969-4726.

Wonderful World of Dance Junior Show
2019-06-20 19:00 - 20:30
Curtis Studio of Dance presents this colorful dance performance by students 3 to 10 years old performing a variety of dance forms depicting different places in the world. For more info and tickets please visit www.curtisdance.com or call 805-732-3229. Fun for all ages, the dancers will bring many styles with lots of style!

Beauty in Motion Senior Show
2019-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Curtis Studio of Dance presents this spectacular dance event performed by students 10 to 18 years old. Advanced dancers will thrill audiences with a variety of dynamic dance forms in a performance that truly is beauty in motion. For additional information and tickets please visit www.curtisdance.com or call 805-732-3229. These dancers are very passionate about their art form in providing beautiful entertainment for all!

Wonderful World of Dance Junior Show
2019-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Curtis Studio of Dance presents this colorful dance performance performed by students 3 to 9 years old. For additional information and tickets please visit www.curtisdance.com or call 805-732-3229. Fun for all ages, the dancers will bring many styles with lots of style!

Beauty in Motion Senior Show
2019-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Curtis Studio of Dance presents this spectacular dance event performed by students 10 to 18 years old. For more info and tickets please visit www.curtisdance.com or call 805-732-3229. These dancers are very passionate about their art form in providing beautiful entertainment for all!

Peter & The Wolf and Selected Works
2019-07-06 19:00 - 20:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Goleta School of Ballet Dance Camp 2019 presents this classic, intriguing ballet, with beautiful costumes and superb dancing. The story takes place in the meadow surrounding Peter’s house. Despite his Grandfather’s warnings of the dangers of wolves, Peter and his friends, a Bird, a Cat and a Duck, go into the meadow to play. When a Wolf comes out of the forest, Peter is the hero of the day with his 3 friends in tow! For more info and tickets please visit www.goletaschoolofballet.com or call 805-328-3823.

Boxtales Summer Camp - The Snow Queen
2019-07-12 11:00 - 12:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
BOXTALES Theatre Company presents their 2019 Summer Theatre Youth Camp. A three-week journey in the Boxtales method culminating in a FREE public performance. This year’s campers will create an original stage production of The Snow Queen. Enrollment still open. For more info please visit www.boxtales.org or call 805-962-1142.

Romeria de Verano
2019-07-13 12:00 - 13:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Linda Vega Dance Studio presents an exciting afternoon of flamenco dance featuring Santa Barbara’s young flamenco professionals. For more info and tickets please visit www.vegaflamenco.com or call 805-963-0073. Don’t miss this annual experience of passionate dance and music for the entire family!

Jack Canfield
2019-07-19 19:30 - 20:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
The Consciousness Network® will present an extraordinary evening of community building, inspiration and personal growth with one of the best-selling authors of all time — the internationally-renowned Jack Canfield, who has sold over half a billion books worldwide. Mr. Canfield has been recognized around the world as a leading expert in success, business, and personal development. For one night only, Mr. Canfield will speak on The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be — and Achieve True Fulfillment.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Networking : 6:30pm
Jack Canfield : 7:30pm

Cruz's Fiesta Rhythm
2019-07-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
“Cruz’s Fiesta Rhythm” Cruz Dance Productions presents their exciting annual dance showcase. From special guest Guatemalan dancers to Mariachi, from local favorite pianist, Gil Rosas to Flamenco. For more info and tickets please visit http://bit.ly/2S8Y6xL-Cruz or call 805-964-1590. This spectacular show has something for everyone!

Boxtales Summer Camp- The Odyssey
2019-08-09 11:00 - 12:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
BOXTALES Theatre Company presents their new 2019 Summer Theatre Teen Camp. A three-week journey in the Boxtales method, including training in: Acting, Storytelling, Acro- Yoga, Mime, Music & Collaboration. The campers will create this original stage production culminating in a FREE public performance. For more info please visit www.boxtales.org or call 805-962-1142. The campers will perform in a staged production of The Odyssey.

Wizard of Oz
2019-08-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Gustafson Dance presents this student version of the classic tale as the culmination of a two week dance camp for students ages 5-13. For additional information and tickets please visit www.gustafsondance.com or call 805-563-3262 x1.
