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Avenue Q - a Left Edge Theatre Production
Avenue Q - a Left Edge Theatre Production

Book by Jeff WhittyMusic and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff MarxDirector and Choreographer: Serena Elize FloresThe laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a...

Ronstadt Revolution
Ronstadt Revolution

Ronstadt Revolution is Northern California’s heartfelt tribute to the legendary 11-time Grammy winner Linda Ronstadt. Led by acclaimed vocalist and bilingual performer Natalie Amaya, the...

The Blenders: Swing Music and Dancing
The Blenders: Swing Music and Dancing

Be among the first to experience The Blenders, a brand new vocal jazz ensemble, as they take the stage with the Jazz Collaboration Band. Enjoy...

Court 'n' Disaster
Court 'n' Disaster

Sonoma County’s Court ‘n’ Disaster brings a lively mix of rock and country, blending decades of honky tonk tradition with sharp musicianship and a healthy...

Americana Afternoon
Americana Afternoon

This monthly series highlights the best of Sonoma County’s folk, bluegrass, and Americana scene—an easygoing afternoon of live music, community, and great vibes.On Sunday, May...

Eleanor
Eleanor
May 13 – May 31, 2026 · Rubicon Theatre Company, Ventura

In this tour-de-force solo performance described as “brilliant and emotionally relevant” by the WSJ, Kandis Chappell brings First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to vivid life.

Urinetown
Urinetown
May 15 – May 31, 2026 · Santa Maria Civic Theater, Santa Maria

 Urinetown:  is a hilarious story of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a dystopian city,...

Ojai Music Festival 2026 - Quartet for the End of Time

This Thursday evening program features violinist Geneva Lewis in the U.S. premiere of Esa-Pekka Salonen's new work for violin and cello. Lewis has been praised...

Forbidden Kiss LIVE - California Pride
Forbidden Kiss LIVE - California Pride

We’ve got Deaja Girl on Fire and Mimic Velour with burlesque, plus drag and other wacky offerings from Titus Androgynous and Ophelia Coeur de Noir....

Ojai Music Festival 2026 - Colburn Orchestra: Friday Concert

The Colburn Orchestra makes its Ojai Festival debut under the baton of Festival Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen. The program includes Steven Stucky's Colburn Variations, Salonen's...

Ojai Music Festival 2026 - Friday Morning Reflection

Violinist Geneva Lewis performs in this Friday morning program as part of her five appearances throughout the 80th Ojai Music Festival. Lewis is a Colburn...

Ojai Music Festival 2026 - LA Dance Project World Premiere
Jun 12 – Jun 13, 2026 · Ojai Music Festival

LA Dance Project presents the world premiere of a festival-commissioned work featuring choreography by Janie Taylor, Artistic Director of Colburn's Trudl Zipper Dance Institute, alongside...

Ojai Music Festival 2026 - Saturday Evening Concert

Salonen Fellows Mert Yalniz and Aleksandra Melaniuk join Esa-Pekka Salonen to lead the LA Phil New Music Group and violinist Geneva Lewis in a program...

A Delicate Ship
A Delicate Ship
Jun 12 – Jun 14, 2026 · Center Stage Theater, Santa Barbara

HappySad Theatre Company is thrilled to announce their second production of their first season, A Delicate Ship by Anna Ziegler.A Delicate Ship is running June...

Ojai Music Festival 2026 - Finale Concert

The Colburn Orchestra performs the festival finale under Esa-Pekka Salonen, joined by violinists Geneva Lewis and Leila Josefowicz, soprano Bridget Esler, tenor Eric Finbarr Carey,...

Ojai Music Festival 2026 - Sunday Morning Meditation

Violinist Geneva Lewis performs in this Sunday morning program as part of her five appearances throughout the 80th Ojai Music Festival. Lewis is a Colburn...

Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing
Jun 3 – Jun 21, 2026 · The New Vic, Santa Barbara

What makes life worth living? A child starts a list of every brilliant thing in the world, hoping to help their mother through depression. As...

Every Brilliant Thing
Jun 3 – Jun 21, 2026 · The New Vic Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing is written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jenny Sullivan, starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper. The play follows a child who...

New Works for the Stage:  4 days. 4 plays. 4 free
New Works for the Stage: 4 days. 4 plays. 4 free
Jun 18 – Jun 21, 2026 · New Art City Theatre, Ventura

New Art City Theatre Festival '26 - New Works for the Stage4 days. 4 plays. 4 free.  Four plays were chosen from a field of 364...

Come From Away
Jun 11 – Jun 27, 2026 · Solvang Festival Theater

Come From Away, with book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, is a Tony Award-winning musical based on the true story of...

Cinderella Ballet
Cinderella Ballet
Jun 26 – Jun 28, 2026 · Yucaipa Performing Arts Center Indoor Theatre, Yucaipa

Musical...

ANYTHING GOES
Jul 10 – Jul 25, 2026 · Garvin Theatre

Anything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse, with...

Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
Oct 3 · Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara

Acclaimed singer songwriter Jack Johnson returns to the beautiful Santa Barbara Bowl on Saturday, 3rd October 2026, where he will deliver his mellow blend of...

Ravel's Boléro
Oct 3 – Oct 4, 2026 · New World Symphony

Ravel's Boléro opens the New World Symphony's 2026-27 season at New World Center, with Artistic Director Stéphane Denève leading the NWS Fellows alongside violinist Anne...



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Ronstadt Revolution in Santa Barbara Ronstadt Revolution
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (5/23-5/23)
Cinderella Ballet in Santa Barbara Cinderella Ballet
Yucaipa Performing Arts Center Indoor Theatre (6/26-6/28)
Ragtime in Santa Barbara Ragtime
Rubicon Theatre Company (10/21-11/08)
Forbidden Kiss LIVE - California Pride in Santa Barbara Forbidden Kiss LIVE - California Pride
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (6/12-6/12)
New Works for the Stage:  4 days. 4 plays. 4 free in Santa Barbara New Works for the Stage: 4 days. 4 plays. 4 free
New Art City Theatre (6/18-6/21)
Court 'n' Disaster in Santa Barbara Court 'n' Disaster
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (5/29-5/29)
Murder For Two in Santa Barbara Murder For Two
Rubicon Theatre Company (5/12-5/30)
Every Brilliant Thing in Santa Barbara Every Brilliant Thing
The New Vic (6/03-6/21)
A Tutu Tale Untangled: Spring Bravo Bash 2026 in Santa Barbara A Tutu Tale Untangled: Spring Bravo Bash 2026
Yucaipa Performing Arts Center Indoor Theatre (6/06-6/06)
The Blenders: Swing Music and Dancing in Santa Barbara The Blenders: Swing Music and Dancing
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (5/24-5/24)