Best Bets
Tuesday, February 9
Janice Feldman
Book-signing with the author of recently released design book Loom: Woven Paper Furniture.
7 p.m., Chaucer's Books
A Night of Art and Music to Benefit Haiti
With local musicians Khasy Modisette, Mark Renk, and Erland Wandberg, a silent art auction, and more.
7 p.m., SOhO ($10)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
An Evening with Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and Edgar Meyer
Musical legends will perform as part of the Lobero's American Roots series.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($35 - $45)
25th Annual S.B. International Film Festival
Acclaimed fest's silver anniversary celebration.
Time TBA, Various Locations
Wednesday, February 10
Still Walking
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s poignant drama about a family haunted by the memory of a lost son.
7:30 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($5 - $6)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
25th Annual S.B. International Film Festival
Acclaimed fest's silver anniversary celebration.
Time TBA, Various Locations
Thursday, February 11
Sonia Nazario
Author will discuss the 2010 UCSB Reads book selection Enrique's Journey.
7:30 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall (Free)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
25th Annual S.B. International Film Festival
Acclaimed fest's silver anniversary celebration.
Time TBA, Various Locations
Friday, February 12
In Our Shoes Haiti Benefit
Photo exhibit and sale featuring the work of S.B.-based artist Gerald Pierre. All proceeds will be donated to a hospital in the artist's former hometown of Cap Haitien, Haiti.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., South Pacific Coffee
Shirley Valentine
Jenna Scanlon plays the ordinary British housewife who becomes extraordinary in an award-winning one-woman show.
8 p.m., Ojai Ctr. for the Arts ($15 - $18)
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
8 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Je T’aime 2
Daughter of Zion Aerial Dance Company and DramaDogs theater group intertwine in "I Love You—For Valentine's Day."
8 p.m., Theater DoZ ($30)
25th Annual S.B. International Film Festival
Acclaimed fest's silver anniversary celebration.
Time TBA, Various Locations
Saturday, February 13
Share the Love Adoption Event
Your new best friend is waiting!
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., S.B. County Animal Shelter
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
2 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Je T’aime 2
Daughter of Zion Aerial Dance Company and DramaDogs theater group intertwine in "I Love You—For Valentine's Day."
2 p.m., Theater DoZ ($30)
Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
Lecture by mycologist and self-proclaimed "mushroom enthusiast" Paul Stamets. Sponsored by the S.B. Permaculture Network and SBCC.
7 p.m., Fe' Bland Auditorium ($10 - $20)
Hearts for Haiti
A Young Musicians benefit concert.
7 p.m., Marjorie Luke Theatre ($15 - $25)
Shirley Valentine
Jenna Scanlon plays the ordinary British housewife who becomes extraordinary in an award-winning one-woman show.
8 p.m., Ojai Ctr. for the Arts ($15 - $18)
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
8 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Je T’aime 2
Daughter of Zion Aerial Dance Company and DramaDogs theater group intertwine in "I Love You—For Valentine's Day."
8 p.m., Theater DoZ ($30)
25th Annual S.B. International Film Festival
Acclaimed fest's silver anniversary celebration.
Time TBA, Various Locations
Sunday, February 14
Share the Love Adoption Event
Your new best friend is waiting!
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., S.B. County Animal Shelter
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
2 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
2 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Shirley Valentine
Jenna Scanlon plays the ordinary British housewife who becomes extraordinary in an award-winning one-woman show.
7 p.m., Ojai Ctr. for the Arts ($15 - $18)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
7 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
25th Annual S.B. International Film Festival
Acclaimed fest's silver anniversary celebration.
Time TBA, Various Locations
Monday, February 15
Islam Today: At Home and Abroad
Lecture by international journalist Nomi Morris.
7 p.m., Theater 150 ($7 - $10)
Tuesday, February 16
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
8 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
bahok
Collaborative performance by Akram Khan Company and the National Ballet of China examines the issue of national identity through movement.
8 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($19 - $42)
Wednesday, February 17
Which Way Home
Documentary examines Latin American immigration through the eyes of children who face the harrowing journey to the U.S.
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., The S.B. Public Library (Free)
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
8 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Carter Brey and Christopher O'Riley
Performance by classical cellist and pianist.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($30 - $40)
Thursday, February 18
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
8 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Suzanne Vega
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter's stop in S.B. on her Up Close tour.
8 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($15 - $30)
Ron White
Comedian best known for his part in the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
8 p.m., Chumash Casino & Resort ($35 - $75)
Friday, February 19
Vicente Fox: The Future of the Americas—Immigration, Globalization, and Free Trade
Former president of Mexico will speak at the 5th Annual Westmont President's Breakfast.
7 a.m., Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort ($75)
21st Annual S.B. Gem Faire
Over 100 dealers from around the world will be offering a large selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, and more. Jewelry-making workshops also available.
Noon to 7 p.m., Earl Warren Showgrounds ($5)
Comedy Night Fundraiser
DPHS's first improv and stand-up comedy show, headlined by alumni Josh Duvendeck. Proceeds benefit education and programs at the school.
7:30 p.m., Dos Pueblos High School ($8 - $10)
Shirley Valentine
Jenna Scanlon plays the ordinary British housewife who becomes extraordinary in an award-winning one-woman show.
8 p.m., Ojai Ctr. for the Arts ($15 - $18)
Tierney Sutton Band
Popular jazz artist returns to S.B. for an encore performance.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($38 - $48)
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
8 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Freefall: America, Free Markets, and the Sinking of the World Economy
Lecture by Nobel Prize-winning economist and author Joseph Stiglitz
8 p.m., The Victoria Hall Theater ($8 - $10)
Saturday, February 20
Beginners' Mosaic Class
Learn basic technique as you create your own mosaic art. Led by local mosaic artist Tami Zweig.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Call for location and to RSVP.
21st Annual S.B. Gem Faire
Over 100 dealers from around the world will be offering a large selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, and more. Jewelry-making workshops also available.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Earl Warren Showgrounds ($5)
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
2 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Shirley Valentine
Jenna Scanlon plays the ordinary British housewife who becomes extraordinary in an award-winning one-woman show.
8 p.m., Ojai Ctr. for the Arts ($15 - $18)
Kingdom City
New York director Miriam Bloom inadvertently ignites a culture war in Kingdom City, Missouri when she casts members of a Christian abstinence program in a high school production of The Crucible.
8 p.m., UCSB Performing Arts Ctr. ($13 - $17)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Ray Wylie Hubbard and I See Hawks in L.A.
The latest in the Sings Like Hell series.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($40)
Sunday, February 21
21st Annual S.B. Gem Faire
Over 100 dealers from around the world will be offering a large selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, and more. Jewelry-making workshops also available.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Earl Warren Showgrounds ($5)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
2 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Shirley Valentine
Jenna Scanlon plays the ordinary British housewife who becomes extraordinary in an award-winning one-woman show.
7 p.m., Ojai Ctr. for the Arts ($15 - $18)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
7 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Monday, February 22
The Chieftans
Live Celtic music by six-time Grammy Award-winning band.
8 p.m., Granada Theatre ($22 - $58)
Tuesday, February 23
National Pancake Day 2010
Enjoy a free short stack of pancakes and make a donation to help children who are battling illness and injury.
7 a.m. to 10 p.m., IHOP - State
34th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival
Featuring the world’s best films and videos on mountain subjects.
7:30 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($12)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Wednesday, February 24
34th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival
Featuring the world’s best films and videos on mountain subjects.
7:30 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($12)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Thursday, February 25
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Friday, February 26
Shirley Valentine
Jenna Scanlon plays the ordinary British housewife who becomes extraordinary in an award-winning one-woman show.
8 p.m., Ojai Ctr. for the Arts ($15 - $18)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Saturday, February 27
Rick Estrin and the Nightcats
Acclaimed music group will perform as part of the S.B. Blues Society's 33rd birthday celebration.
7:30 p.m., Warren Hall
Shirley Valentine
Jenna Scanlon plays the ordinary British housewife who becomes extraordinary in an award-winning one-woman show.
8 p.m., Ojai Ctr. for the Arts ($15 - $18)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
8 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Sunday, February 28
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
2 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Souvenir
A woman's aspirations to become a great opera singer are hindered by one problem: she's tone-deaf.
7 p.m., Ensemble Theatre Company ($29 - $48)
Tuesday, March 2
Thursday, March 4
Experience Hendrix 2010
Packed with Jimi tribute performances by guitar gods like Joe Satriani, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
8 p.m., Arlington Theatre ($53 - $73)
Blind Boys of Alabama
Traditional and contemporary gospel performed by legendary ensemble.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($38 - $48)
Tuesday, March 9
Saturday, March 13
Princess Day
S.B.'s little princesses will have fun learning about the amphibians that might one day become princes! With fun frog-themed crafts, games, and animal appearances. Costumes encouraged!
10 a.m. to 3 a.m., S.B. Zoo (Free - $12)
Friday, March 26
Noel Paul Stookey
Folk legend and founding member of Peter, Paul, and Mary.
7 p.m., Matilija Auditorium ($20 - $25)
Thursday, April 1
Monday, April 12
Fareed Zakaria
Lecture by influential Newsweek editor and CNN host.
8 p.m., Arlington Theatre ($13 - $28)
Tuesday, April 13
Elvis Costello
Performance by an iconic Grammy Award-winning music legend.
8 p.m., Arlington Theatre ($25 - $89)
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