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Dance
Santa Barbara has a thriving dance community. Performances range from classical ballet and avant-garde modern to ethnic cultural celebrations.

Santa Barbara Chamber Ballet, 805-564-3568
Santa Barbara Dance Alliance, 805-966-6950
Santa Barbara Dance Theatre, 805-893-4527
Santa Barbara Festival Ballet, 805-560-8883
State Street Ballet, 805-965-6066
West Coast Ballet, 805-687-6086

Film
Few people realize Santa Barbara once enjoyed a reputation as the film capital of the world. Not only were the first movies filmed here, but the original “Hollywood”–-Flying A Studios--was located in town and saw the production of hundreds of silent films. Today we celebrate our rich cinematic history each March by hosting the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Cinema Twin Theatres, 805-964-6821
Edwards Santa Maria 10, 805-347-1166
Fairview Twin Theatres, 805-964-4022
Fiesta 5 Theatres, 805-963-0454
Gemini Twin Cinema, 805-736-1306
Hi Way Drive-In Theatre, 805-937-9715
Metro 4 Theatres, 805-963-3632
Metropolitan Camino Real, 805-685-7798
Parks Plaza Theatre, 805-688-7434
Paseo Nuevo Theatres, 805-963-8084
Plaza De Oro Twin Theatres, 805-682-6512
Plaza Theatre, 805-684-4014
Riviera Theatre, 805-966-4556
Santa Barbara International Film Festival, 805-963-0023
Santa Maria Town Center Cinemas, 805-348-3275
The Movies, 805-736-1558

Music
The sounds of music in Santa Barbara are as varied as the landscapes. From the soulful strains of Italian Opera and the funky rhythms of jazz, to world-class international rock acts, this is a town of great musicians.

Aquarius Productions, 805-882-0070
Music Academy of the West, 805-969-4726
Santa Barbara Symphony, 805-898-9526
Camerata Pacifica, 805-961-0570
Channel Cities Jazz Society, 805-969-1949
Community Arts Music Association, 805-966-4324
Lompoc Pops Orchestra, 805-733-5102
Music and Arts Conservatory, 805-569-5942
Quire of Voices, 805-565-5980
Santa Barbara Blues Society, 805-897-0060
Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, 805-687-7820
Santa Barbara Choral Society, 805-965-6577
Santa Barbara Grand Opera, 805-898-3890
Santa Barbara Music Club, 805-967-3059
UCSB MUSIC, 805-893-3230

Theater
Santa Barbara boasts award-winning professional theater groups and an impressive list of up-and-coming student and amateur groups. Performances range from lively musicals, children’s classics, and poignant dramas, to Broadway box office smash hits.

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Dinner Theater, 805-965-9652
Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 805-928-7731
PCPA Theaterfest, 805-928-7731
Arlington Theatre, 805-963-4408
BugEye Theater Company, 805-681-0422
Center Stage Theater, 805-963-8198
Dramatic Women, 805-957-0040
Ensemble Theatre Company, 805-962-8606
Grace & Competra, 805-682-7543
Great Globe Theatre Company, 805-962-7910
Incite Theater, 805-451-2222
Lit Moon Theatre Company, 805-565-6778
Lompoc Civic Theatre, 805-735-2281
Mango Productions, 805-455-1791
Marian Theatre, 805-347-1166
Music Theater of Santa Barbara, 805-966-2324
Next Generation Theatre, 805-684-4220
Santa Barbara Actors Theatre, 805-969-1726
Santa Barbara City College Theatre Group, 805-965-5935
Theatre Artists Group, 805-893-3022
Theatre UCSB, 805-893-3022
University of California, Arts & Lectures, 805-893-2080

Museums
Santa Barbara’s rich cultural, natural, and artistic history is showcased in a selection of first-rate museums and national landmarks dispersed throughout the entire county.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 805-966-1601
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 805-962-8404
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 805-963-4364
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 805-682-4711
University Art Museum, 805-893-4608
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, 805-684-3112
Carriage and Western Arts Museum of Santa Barbara, 805-962-2353
Hans Christian Andersen Museum, 805-688-2052
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 805-962-5322
Museum of Gasoline Pumps, 805-688-3139
Santa Maria Museum of Flight, 805-922-8758
Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 805-928-8414
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum, 805-686-9522
South Coast Railroad Museum, The, 805-964-3540
Wildling Art Museum, 805-688-1082

Visual Arts
With its inspirational natural beauty, it’s no surprise Santa Barbara is a hotbed for the visual arts. Major photographic exhibits, sculptures, paintings and unique artwork can be viewed in various museums and galleries within the county.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 805-963-4364
Santa Barbara Visual Arts, 805-565-3340
Arte Divino Studio & Gallery, 805-965-7863
2000 Degrees A Ceramic Workshop, 805-882-1817
  Le Studio - Solvang Creativity Center, 805-688-8440
3D Studio Gallery, 805-730-9109
Allan Hancock Art Gallery, 805-922-6966
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery, 805-965-6307
Art Without Limits, 805-565-1332
Bottoms Sea Arts--Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara, 805-695-0888
Brooks Institute of Photography, 805-966-3888
Cody Gallery, 805-688-5083
Contemporary Arts Forum, 805-966-5373
Cramolini's Fine Art, 805-568-1116
Culture Corner Gallery, 805-922-1529
Delphine Gallery, 805-962-6625
Easton Gallery, 805-969-5781
Gallery 113, 805-965-6621
James Main Fine Art Gallery, 805-962-8347
Joseph Bottoms Fine Arts, 805-962-5772
Judith Hale Gallery, 805-688-1222
Lacuna Gallery, 805-962-5588
Lompoc Valley Mural Society , 805-736-4567
Maienza Wilson Design Gallery, 805-966-5010
Maureen Murphy Fine Arts, 805-969-9215
Mission Creek Studios, 805-682-6724
Peregrine Galleries, 805-969-9673
Riviera Fine Arts Center, 805-569-8831
Staton-Greenberg Gallery, 805-962-9876
Sullivan-Goss Books/Arts & Letters Cafe, 805-730-1460
The Frameworks and Caruso/Woods Fine Art, 805-965-1812
The Goleta Valley Art Association, 805-564-7203
University of California Art Museum, 805-893-2951
Waterhouse Gallery, 805-962-8885
Young's Gallery, 805-688-9745

Venues
From venerable historical landmarks, to cozy playhouses, and starlit ampitheaters, Santa Barbara has a venue for every occasion.

Music Academy of the West, 805-969-4726
Santa Barbara Performing Arts League, 805-563-8068
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, 805-684-6684
Alhecama Theatre/Ensemble Theatre, 805-962-8606
Garvin Theatre, 805-965-5935
Granada Theatre, 805-966-2324
Lobero Theatre Foundation, 805-966-4946
Santa Barbara Art Association, 805-965-6611
Santa Barbara County Bowl, 805-962-7411

Festivals/Tours
Celebrate life and diversity in Santa Barbara County. Local organizations host dozens and dozens of ethnic festivals and unique-themed celebrations throughout the year, from Greek and African American to Harvest and Lemon festivals (just to name a FEW!). Food, music, and dance set the stage for family-friendly celebrations of culture that both entertain and educate. Visit the Calendar of Events to learn more about community events and festivals.

Flamenco Arts Festival, Inc., 805-966-0188
John E. Profant Foundation for the Arts - Arts Tour, 805-682-8184
Santa Barbara Renaissance Faire, 805-692-6722