Alcazar Theatre - Carpinteria

Location: 4916 Carpinteria Avenue
Why Go There? Historic 1920's theater, now a community arts venue hosting music concerts, indie/old films, live theater performances, events.
More Information: The Alcazar

Ojai Art Center - Ojai

Location: 113 South Montgomery
Why Go There? Venue offers 30+ years annual year-round series of plays, musicals, live music concerts, dance, arts events (including Memorial Weekend Art in the Park).
More Information: Ojai Art Center

Ojai Film Festival - Ojai

November
Location: Varies
Why Go There? 18+ years annual festival draws high profile film industry participants due to Los Angeles proximity and secluded, relaxed beautiful Ojai Valley setting; multiple day international, US film screenings; special events, receptions
More Information: Ojai Film Festival

Folk Orchestra - Santa Barbara

Location: Varies
Why Go There? 29 piece ensemble features bagpipes, harp, mandolins, fiddles, guitar, other instruments; seasonal concerts: classical, folk music from different countries, regions; open weekly rehearsals at a local brewery, all are welcome
More Information: Folk Orchestra

Granada Theater - Santa Barbara

Schedule varies – see website
Location: 1214 State Street
Why Go There? Historic downtown theater hosts music, including Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Symphony, live theater performances in ornate setting
Access: Parking lots (free first 75 minutes); street parking; public transportation
More Information: Granada

Lobero Theater - Santa Barbara

Schedule: see website
Location: 33 East Canon Perdido Street (downtown)
Why Go There? California's oldest operating theater (built in 1874, rebuilt 1920's) host venue for numerous groups, performances: jazz, opera, classical music; architectural “jewel”, city/county landmark.
Access: Parking lots (free first 75 minutes); street parking; public transportation
More Information: Lobero + Jazz

Pollock Theater, University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) - Santa Barbara

Schedule: see website
Location: Ocean Road, UCSB campus
Why Go There? Year-round domestic, foreign film screenings, filmmaker appearances
Access: Fee parking lot; public transportation
More Information: Pollock Theater

Santa Barbara Ensemble Theatre Company at The New VIC - Santa Barbara

Wednesday-Sunday evenings; Sunday matinees (some Saturdays)
Location: 33 West Victoria Street (downtown)
Why Go There? Professional theater company; discounts for seniors, and under 29
More Information: Ensemble Theatre

Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) - Santa Barbara

January – February (see website for schedule)
Location: Arlington, Fiesta, Lobero, Metro, Riviera theaters
Why Go There? 11 day annual festival showcases top independent, international cinema: 200+ films, tributes, symposiums; attracts 90,000+ attendees. Some events no-cost, first-come-first-serve (see website).  Discounts, film pass sales begin in May. Additional screenings, smaller festivals throughout the year.
Access: Parking lots (free first 75 minutes); street parking; public transportation
More Information: SBIFF

Rubicon Theatre Company - Ventura

Location: 1006 East Main Street
Why Go There? Professional theater company, 20+ years presents classical, contemporary plays, comedies, musicals, new works; special events
More Information: Rubicon Theatre

Additional Resources

Westmont College Music & Theater - Montecito
Theater arts/music departments schedule low, no cost concerts, plays, musicals, events

Lavender Festival - Ojai
June

UCSB - Santa Barbara
Arts, lectures calendar

Big City Buzz - Santa Barbara, Ventura counties
Events: museums, performing arts, more

Community Arts Music Association - Santa Barbara
Acclaimed concert series

Center Stage Theater - Santa Barbara
Small "black box" theater venue for performing arts

Jewish Film Festival - Santa Barbara
March

Music Academy of the West - Santa Barbara
Calendar of chamber music, opera, Opera Live in HD

Opera Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara
"Founded in 1994, Opera Santa Barbara contributes to the cultural enrichment of our community by celebrating and championing the breadth and beauty of opera…”

Santa Barbara Symphony - Santa Barbara
Seasonal schedules

Sings Like Hell - Santa Barbara
One night concerts: pop/rock, folk, reggae, rap, bluegrass, jazz

State Street Ballet - Santa Barbara
Professional company season calendar, venues

UCSB Theatre/Dance - Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara theater and dance performance calendar

UCSB Dance Theater - Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara Dance Theater, a professional company