Events

You don't want to miss AlphaFest 2024 "Good Alchemy!" Magical creatures face challenges as they learn to utilize their magical skills and try to graduate from Good Alchemy School of...

¡Celebra es Mes de la Herencia Hispana con Xochipilli de Santa Bárbara! Echa un vistazo a lo hermosas que realmente son nuestras raíces en nuestra exhibición anual: Bella Son Nuestra...

A celebration of our latino dance culture. Our yearly recital of our dance studio, showcasing dances such as salsa, bachata, folklorico, flamenco, hip hop and more...Ages 4-50.

Get ready for an evening of side splitting laughter as Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?" take the stage in a...

As part of our 20th year anniversary celebration, The Marjorie Luke Theatre has created a Green Film Series. Throughout 2024 we will be offering films, panel discussions, speakers and art-exhibits...

Revel in the holiday spirit with the Music Academy’s fabulous Sing!ers, representing grades 1 through 8. Hundreds of young voices will perform an eclectic mix of songs to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah,...

Saturday, December 14th at 11am & 4pm Sunday, December 15th at 4pm Westside Dance Proudly presents Nutcracker Sweet at The Marjorie Luke Theatre this December! Join us for a delightful...

Goleta School of Ballet presents a very special Nutcracker for their youngest dancers, supplemented by an encore performance of your favorite dances from their highest level performers. Don’t miss this always charming...

The Marjorie Luke Theatre invites you to an outstanding benefit concert featuring local music with the Doublewide Kings and Friends celebrating the music of Neil Young on Saturday, January 25,...

An unforgettable evening for the whole family! Ten of Santa Barbara County's most outstanding young vocalists take the stage to compete for the Teen Star title in this thrilling event...

Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected:...

A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a...

In Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop...

The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh...

Welcome the Year of the Snake with the Santa Barbara Chinese American Association's Chinese New Year celebration! Prepare to be dazzled by award winning traditional dance perfomances, folk music ensembles, and...

Broadway or Bust is a classic tale of good versus evil. This lively musical blends vibrant songs and dynamic dance routines with an engaging story centered around a community theatre in Santa...

Our show will give you thrills, chills, and killer tunes! Shake, Shiver, and Scream is ready to rock your world. A rock horror musical comedy like nothing else!

The all-female sextet Las Guaracheras was born in 2017 in the city of Cali, Colombia. Laura Linares and Mónica Castro, who as lovers of the son (“sound” in Spanish) and...

Golden Globe Winner Singer/songwriter (The Rose) Amanda McBroom will perform an intimate concert of original and well-loved standards on Sunday March 30th at 3pm at the historic Marjorie Luke Theatre....

On Sunday April 13th, 2025 at 4pm, The Green Film Series will begin at The Marjorie Luke Theatre. Celebrate Earth Month in the city where Earth Day was born with...

At Westside Dance, hardworking students build lifelong connections to dance & each other. In our nurturing studio, young students find a love of dance and attentive teachers ready to help them grow...

At Westside Dance, hardworking students build lifelong connections to dance & each other. In our nurturing studio, young students find a love of dance and attentive teachers ready to help them grow...

Move With Purpose aims to heal and empower members of marginalized communities and bridge gaps through access to arts, educational opportunities, and the support of safe and brave spaces. They advance children’s...

Goleta School of Ballet returns with their rendition of this classic Romantic ballet! Join us for this ghost-filled tale of deception, betrayal, and unconditional love that transcends death. Adult tickets are available...

Goleta School of Ballet returns with their rendition of this classic Romantic ballet! Join us for this ghost-filled tale of deception, betrayal, and unconditional love that transcends death. Adult tickets are available...

Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their annual spring recital, celebrating 27 years of dance in Santa Barbara. This recital features three distinct shows: Senior Show - May 15th at 6:30pm Junior Show...

Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their annual spring recital, celebrating 27 years of dance in Santa Barbara. This recital features three distinct shows: Senior Show - May 15th at 6:30pm Junior Show...

Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their annual spring recital, celebrating 27 years of dance in Santa Barbara. This recital features three distinct shows: Senior Show - May 15th at 6:30pm Junior Show...

Join us for this FREE event in collaboration with UCSB Arts & Lectures! Ballet Nepantla fuses contemporary dance with Mexican folklorico to explore new interpretative ways of delving into cultural...

Celebrate international music with the Music Academy’s fabulous Sing!ers, representing grades 1 through 8. Hundreds of young voices will perform songs from Africa, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle...

Dive into the big blue world of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo JR.! This new stage musical is a 60-minute adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with...

Dive into the big blue world of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo JR.! This new stage musical is a 60-minute adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with...

The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table hosts local student-athletes, coaches, parents, family and friends, and supporters at this free award ceremony at the end of each school year. The event...

Spring Showcase 2025 is a family friendly show that features all of our CSD students in a wide range of styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and tap! We...

Spring Showcase 2025 is a family friendly show that features all of our CSD students in a wide range of styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and tap! We...

Westside Dance presents “Dance Me A Story”. A production by our ENSEMBLE dancers and summer camp students. Perfect for young and old, this sweet and short show will depict a scene...

The Nick Rail Summer Band Camp presents its Summer Pops Concert on Wednesday July 2nd at 7pm. This concert showcases our summer band camp program (established in 1989!) that welcomes young musicians...

We are thrilled to collaborate with Pacific Pride Foundation to present the West Coast Premiere of She's The He! Written and directed by Siobhan McCarthy, She's The He presents audiences with...

After more than 70 years of serenading Santa Barbara and beyond, acclaimed pianist and entertainer Gil Rosas will take the stage once again in a celebratory concert, “Seven Decades of...

Secretly filmed over nine years by an oil industry insider, this powerful documentary exposes the devastating consequences of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. It uncovers a hidden public health disaster...

Alpha Resource Center presents Mary Poppins as you have never seen before! Join us for a free afternoon of music, dance, and family fun! Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara empowers...

Xochipilli de Santa Barbara presents a folkloric tour of our beloved Mexico. Enjoy the twirling dresses, enchanting traditional music, and lively dancing of De Costa a Costa: From Coast to...

Join us for a powerful afternoon of live music and storytelling at The Marjorie Luke Theatre. Enjoy an original musical performance by acclaimed local composer and filmmaker Cody Westheimer and friends, followed...

The time of year has come again—our annual Baila Conmigo showcase is here! From kids to adults, competition teams to soloists, our dancers have been working hard all season and...

Voted “Best Family Show in Las Vegas,” Popovich Comedy Pet Theater features a unique blend of physical comedy and award-winning juggling skills by former Circus veteran and “America’s Got Talent”...

The Rubicon Theatre Presents: SEASON SPOTLIGHT  A Preview of the 2025-2026 Season Crossroads Moments That Can Change Everything Hosted by James O'Neil, Karyl Lynn Burns and Jeremy Scott Lapp Join...

Join the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara through a musical journey through the misty Highlands and lively village halls of Scotland, featuring special guests Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas. From the tender beauty...

BIG NEWS: Andrew Antone is filming his first-ever comedy special — live in Santa Barbara. A one-night-only event filled with clever observations, heartfelt moments, and plenty of laughs. With surprise...

Back by popular demand, Golden Globe Winner Singer/songwriter Amanda McBroom returns to The Marjorie Luke Theatre this Holiday Season! Performing various Holiday and winter classics, Amanda's spunky and vibrant performance...

Saturday, December 13th at 11am & 4pm Sunday, December 14th at 4pm Westside Dance Proudly presents Nutcracker Sweet at The Marjorie Luke Theatre this December! Join us for a delightful...

Saturday, December 13th at 11am & 4pm Sunday, December 14th at 4pm Westside Dance Proudly presents Nutcracker Sweet at The Marjorie Luke Theatre this December! Join us for a delightful...

Saturday, December 13th at 11am & 4pm Sunday, December 14th at 4pm Westside Dance Proudly presents Nutcracker Sweet at The Marjorie Luke Theatre this December! Join us for a delightful...

Goleta School of Ballet presents a very special Nutcracker for their youngest dancers, supplemented by an encore performance of your favorite dances from their highest level performers. Don’t miss this always charming...

The Doublewide Kings return to The Luke on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 7:30pm! Get ready for an unforgettable night of roaring Southern Rock with six of Santa Barbara's local rockstars! A fundraising concert for the Marjorie Luke Theatre.

Ballaké Sissoko is the greatest kora virtuoso in the world.  Derek Gripper is changing the face of classical guitar and charting its very first African repertoire. Ballaké Sissoko is a...

Join Travis Brass - the six member brass ensemble from the Air Force Band of Band of the Golden West for an exciting evening of brass chamber music! The group...

Join us for a for a rare treat as beloved pianist and entertainer Gil Rosas returns to the stage for a benefit performance. The show promises an afternoon of Great...

Get ready for an incredible night of Songs & Stories with songwriter/storyteller, Troy Ramey! Join us for an intimate, theater-style show with the soulful singer-songwriter who brought Celine Dion to...

InterAct Theatre School presents 'In Your Dreams'. This is a story about growing up in the modern age – about finding courage to take the next step forward when it...

Welcome to InterAct, where theater is more than just a pastime—it’s an investment in your child’s future. With a blend of acting, singing, and dance, in a non-competitive environment where...

The Coffee Culture Festival - the first event of its kind on the Central Coast! The all-day celebration blends coffee culture, arts, science, and community. It’s an open invitation to neighbors...

The Marjorie Luke Theatre is excited to continue our Green Film Series in 2026. We will launch the 2026 series on Sunday, April 12, with a Spring Gardening Festival & Marketplace. The forum will present...

In 2026, Snatam Kaur brings By Thy Grace: 25 Years of Mantra to audiences across North America and Canada. This is a continuation of a decades long journey of shared...