Best Bets
Saturday, November 21
S.B. Charter School Flea Market and Craft Faire
A place to buy and sell new and used art, crafts, books, and antiques, featuring live music, a massage booth, and more.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., S.B. Charter School (Free)
Mystical 2012: The Shift From “the Me” to “the We”
Lecture by author Thomas Razzeto on the actual astronomy of 2012, and the Mayan sacred triple rebirth of the sun.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Center of the Heart ($10)
Coal Oil Point Reserve Tour
2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Coal Oil Point Reserve, UCSB West Campus. Call for detailed directions. ($5)
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
An outrageously fun play by the most controversial living Irish playwright, Martin McDonagh.
8 p.m., Center Stage Theater ($24 - $29)
Beauty Bomb
Explore the ancient Greek mythology about Pandora, the first woman, through a creative combination of dance and theater.
8 p.m., Westmont's Porter Theater ($5 - $10)
King Wilkie and Jonathan McEuen
Performance as part of the Sings Like Hell series.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($40)
Sunday, November 22
Initiation: The Awakening
A multimedia voyage into the soul featuring captivating imagery, shamanic drumming, live song, and dance.
5:30 p.m., Center Stage Theater ($22 - $35)
UCSB Jazz Ensemble: Honoring Horace Silver
Jon Nathan directs outstanding UCSB students in an evening of jazz.
7 p.m., Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall ($7 - $15)
Initiation: The Awakening
A multimedia voyage into the soul featuring captivating imagery, shamanic drumming, live song, and dance.
8 p.m., Center Stage Theater ($22 - $35)
Monday, November 23
The Wedding Singer
Bringing the sweet and funny Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie to life on stage.
8 p.m., The Granada ($53 - $58)
Tuesday, November 24
The Horse Boy
A dramatic and heartwarming story of one family's journey to find a way into their autistic son's life.
7:30 p.m., UCSB's Campbell Hall ($5 - $6)
The Wedding Singer
Bringing the sweet and funny Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie to life on stage.
8 p.m., The Granada ($53 - $58)
Wednesday, November 25
The Wedding Singer
Bringing the sweet and funny Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie to life on stage.
8 p.m., The Granada ($53 - $58)
Thursday, November 26
Happy Gilmore
A 1996 comedy starring Adam Sandler. Part of Rock 'n' Bowl Theater Night with KJEE's Adam Lundquist.
9:30 p.m., Zodo's Bowling & Beyond
Saturday, November 28
Lion I's
Local band with a high-energy four-piece horn section will perform reggae, ska, jazz, funk, and more.
9:30 p.m., SOhO ($15)
Sunday, November 29
Margie Nelson and The Montecito Jazz Project band
Live music over brunch on the patio.
Noon to 3 p.m., Blush Restaurant and Lounge
Tuesday, December 1
Wednesday, December 2
Warren Miller's Dynasty
One of the most popular action sports films on the planet.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($17)
Thursday, December 3
15th Annual La Arcada Christmas Walk
Spend an evening in a tree-filled court transformed into a winter wonderland.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m., La Arcada (Free)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Friday, December 4
Los Alamos Holiday Stroll
Bell St. will be bustling with art on display, live music and caroling, holiday cheer, and more.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 400 block of Bell St., Los Alamos
It's a Wonderful Life
1st Friday Flick, followed by a discussion.
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., First Congregational Church
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
5th Annual Westmont Christmas Festival
This year's theme: And in this Place I Will Give Peace.
8 p.m., First Presbyterian (Free)
Saturday, December 5
4th Annual Alpaca-Style Holiday Boutique
Meet some cute, furry alpacas as you shop for everything from stocking stuffers to family heirlooms.
10 a.m., Silver Spring Alpaca Ranch
Coal Oil Point Reserve Tour
2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Coal Oil Point Reserve, UCSB West Campus. Call for detailed directions. ($5)
Rudolph
A children's holiday ballet performed by Gustafson Dance and the State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($12 - $20)
Rudolph
A children's holiday ballet performed by Gustafson Dance and the State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
6 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($12 - $20)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
5th Annual Westmont Christmas Festival
This year's theme: And in this Place I Will Give Peace.
8 p.m., First Presbyterian (Free)
Sunday, December 6
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
2 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Rudolph
A children's holiday ballet performed by Gustafson Dance and the State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($12 - $20)
5th Annual Westmont Christmas Festival
This year's theme: And in this Place I Will Give Peace.
3 p.m., First Presbyterian (Free)
Monday, December 7
Yo-Yo Ma
Beloved classical music superstar will perform Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites.
6:30 p.m., The Granada ($28 - $73)
Tuesday, December 8
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
This Christmas: An Evening of Holidays and Hits
Five-time Grammy Award winner will perform to raise funds for the S.B. Education Foundation and local school music programs.
8 p.m., The Granada ($40 - $89)
Wednesday, December 9
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Thursday, December 10
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Friday, December 11
The Christmas Revels
Santa Barbara Revels' annual celebration of the Winter Solstice.
7:30 p.m., Marjorie Luke Theatre ($12 - $75)
The Night Before Christmas and Les Patineurs
Presented by the Montecito School of Ballet.
7:30 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($13 - $21)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Saturday, December 12
State Street Ballet's The Nutcracker
Based on the book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman.
2 p.m., The Granada ($28 - $53)
The Nutcracker at the Arlington
Presented by the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet.
2:30 p.m., Arlington Theatre ($25 - $47)
The Nutcracker at the Arlington
Presented by the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet.
7 p.m., Arlington Theatre ($25 - $47)
State Street Ballet's The Nutcracker
Based on the book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman.
7 p.m., The Granada ($28 - $53)
The Christmas Revels
Santa Barbara Revels' annual celebration of the Winter Solstice.
7:30 p.m., Marjorie Luke Theatre ($12 - $75)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
The Ditty Bops and Phil Lee
Part of the Sings Like Hell concert series.
8 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($40)
Sunday, December 13
State Street Ballet's The Nutcracker
Based on the book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman.
2 p.m., The Granada ($28 - $53)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
2 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
The Night Before Christmas and Les Patineurs
Presented by the Montecito School of Ballet.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($13 - $21)
The Nutcracker at the Arlington
Presented by the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet.
2:30 p.m., Arlington Theatre ($25 - $47)
The Christmas Revels
Santa Barbara Revels' annual celebration of the Winter Solstice.
3 p.m., Marjorie Luke Theatre ($12 - $75)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
7 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Tuesday, December 15
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Wednesday, December 16
Riverdance
A thunderous celebration of Irish music, song, and dance.
7:30 p.m., Arlington Theatre ($58 - $70)
A Celtic Christmas
An evening of storytelling, song and dance that recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a west Ireland farmhouse.
8 p.m., The Granada ($30 - $50)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Against Me!
With Roll the Tanks and Oh Pioneers. Presented by New Noise S.B.
8 p.m., Velvet Jones ($15)
Thursday, December 17
Riverdance
A thunderous celebration of Irish music, song, and dance.
3:30 p.m., Arlington Theatre ($58 - $70)
Riverdance
A thunderous celebration of Irish music, song, and dance.
7:30 p.m., Arlington Theatre ($58 - $70)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Friday, December 18
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Saturday, December 19
S.B. Charter School Flea Market and Craft Faire
A place to buy and sell new and used art, crafts, books, and antiques, featuring live music, a massage booth, and more.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., S.B. Charter School (Free)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Sunday, December 20
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
2 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
7 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Tuesday, December 22
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
7 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Creole Christmas
New Orleans jazz-style versions of your favorite holiday tunes performed by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
8 p.m., The Granada ($30 - $50)
Wednesday, December 23
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
7 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Thursday, December 24
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Friday, December 25
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Saturday, December 26
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Solvang's 3rd Wednesday
Savor Solvang! Enjoy a farmers market, live entertainment, wine tasting, shopping, and more.
2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Solvang Park (Free)
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
7 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
8 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Sunday, December 27
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
2 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Tea at Five
A poignant and funny one-woman show about Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s greatest actresses.
7 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($29 - $48)
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
7 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Tuesday, December 29
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Wednesday, December 30
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Thursday, December 31
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Friday, January 1
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
7 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Saturday, January 2
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
7 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
Sunday, January 3
Peter Pan
Santa Barbara Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein's magical 1904 fantasy play.
2 p.m., Lobero Theatre ($24 - $65)
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