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Opera Santa Barbara presents an enchanting evening with "The Daughter of the Regiment," a romantic comedy opera by Gaetano Donizetti. This captivating performance will take place at the Lobero Theatre, renowned for its architectural beauty as highlighted by Architectural Digest. The opera is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2:30 PM. "The Daughter of the Regiment" tells the heartwarming story of a young girl raised by a French regiment who falls in love with a peasant boy from an enemy camp. This bel canto masterpiece is celebrated for its beautiful melodies and vocal fireworks, promising an unforgettable experience. The production stars the talented Jana McIntyre and is directed by the irrepressible Josh Shaw from the Pacific Opera Project. Performed in French with English translations projected above the stage, the opera runs for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission. This event is a perfect blend of humor, romance, and exquisite music, making it a must-see for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Ticket Information: - Premium Aisle Seating: $169 - Premium Center Seating: $139 - Section A: $99 - Section B: $29 (Prices increase to $39 after May 31st) Ticket prices include a per-ticket Lobero Facility Fee. Other fees may also apply. Season packages and single seats are available for purchase, offering various seating options to accommodate all preferences. This event is proudly presented by Opera Santa Barbara, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the area. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this romantic comedy opera in one of the most beautiful theaters in the world. For tickets and more information, visit the Lobero Theatre's official website.

Renowned conceptual artist Marina Abramović has pushed the boundaries of contemporary art, not just within performance art but across the entire spectrum of the art world. Since the 1970s, her cutting-edge work has explored the body, endurance, the relationship between the performer and audience, and the possibilities of the mind. Her iconic performances include The Artist Is Present, the MOMA retrospective which sparked an HBO documentary as well as collaborations with such pop icons as Jay-Z and Lady Gaga. “Her life, performances, body art, controversial experiments and celebrity status all contribute to a larger narrative that could be considered one grand piece of art, curated by Abramović herself” (Widewalls).

Get ready for an electrifying finale as we celebrate State Street Ballet’s 30th anniversary with The Brilliance Program. Experience contemporary innovation and classical elegance with George Balanchine’s “Who Cares?” and “Birthday Variations” by Joffrey Ballet’s Gerald Arpino. Plus, be the first to witness a world premiere by the visionary Kassandra Taylor Newberry, a choreographer known for pushing artistic boundaries through audience favorites such as Fold and (con)version. Join us for an unforgettable evening of passion and brilliance that will leave you longing for more.

The Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus returns to the Lobero on Monday, May 12th for its spring concert, Fight & Flight. The concert embraces both sides of the classic survival response with a wide range of music from the 1950s to present day. From Sinatra’s classic “Fly me to the Moon” to Rachel Platten’s anthem “Fight Song,” the concert features pop, rock, folk, and musical theatre. So whether you’re braced for action, or wanting to hide away, let us defy gravity together for one night, because we are all champions and can be the wind beneath each other’s wings!

Rolling Stone says revered guitarist, composer and GRAMMY® winner Bill Frisell “is a genuine guitar hero and a major influence on generations of six-stringers that you worship.” With over 300 recordings (including over 40 of his own), Frisell is recognized as one of America’s most vital and productive performing jazz artists. He is a multi-Best Guitarist winner in the DownBeat Critics Poll, multi-Guitarist of the Year at the Jazz Awards, and subject of a feature film and behind-the-music profile, entitled Bill Frisell, A Portrait. He is also a featured special guest on recent albums by Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, Charles Lloyd, John Zorn and Allen Toussaint’s final recording, among many others. The definitive biography Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed The Sound of American Music by Philip Watson (GQ, Esquire) is out now. New double trio + orchestra album Orchestras out now (April 2024, Blue Note Records).

Thumbelina is a story ballet featuring all dancers at the State Street Ballet Academy, ages 3 and up. It is the tale of a little girl who gets separated from her family and encounters many adventures as she embarks upon a journey through a garden of flowers, birds and fairies, in order to reunite with them. Dancers of all ages perform dances of ballet, tap and jazz.

Since his historic triumph at the 1970 Chopin Piano Competition, Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as one of the great American piano masters of the past 50+ years, a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. He commands a vast repertoire spanning the entire piano literature, with noted mastery of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and the Romantic composers, as well as works of the 21st century. His comprehensive recordings of Chopin have received international acclaim, cementing his reputation as one of the composer’s greatest living interpreters. He will be returning to the CAMA"

For the past 30 years, The Wallflowers have held their ground as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands – continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. The group broke through with their sophomore album, 1996’s multi-platinum Bringing Down the Horse.

The well-known Hot Sardines know how to make audiences fall in love with classic, speakeasy jazz. The band has reinvigorated the music and won over new audiences worldwide – garnering over 60 million digital streams and making them “one of the most delightfully energetic bands on New York’s ‘hot’ music scene” (Downbeat).

Heralded as “…a prestigious group of young, talented musicians…” by Santa Barbara SEASONS magazine, the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony brings together accomplished high-school aged musicians from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. Led by The Santa Barbara Symphony" class="css-u850" data-mark-multiple="true">the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Youth Symphony Music Director and Westmont music faculty member, Dr. Daniel Gee, this advanced ensemble is the culminating step in the Santa Barbara Symphony’s multi-level Youth Ensembles program and instills the skills, discipline, and commitment that budding young professionals need for the next step in their careers, whether in music or another field.