Extended Runs

4–14 february Dramatic Women presents The Space Between the Stars, the premiere of a new play by Bob Potter, set in the near future. Direction by Peter Lackner. Weds–Sat, 8 pm. Weds 2/4, 7 pm. $12–$25. Center Stage Theater. 963-0408. www.centerstagetheater.org

6 february–7 march Ensemble Theatre Company presents Old Times, by master playwright Harold Pinter. A fascinating psychological thriller in which even the audience cannot be sure who is telling the truth. Tues–Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 2 & 7 pm. $24.50–$34.50. Alhecama Theatre. 962-8606. www.ensembletheatre.com

6–15 february Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, SB Film Festival, UCSB Arts & Lectures and Gisèle Ben-Dor collaborate on the Tango & Malambo Festival, to be held throughout the city: dance, film, tango demonstrations and symphony concerts. Various prices. Arlington Theatre. 963-4408 tickets, 568-5996 information. www.tangofestival.net

12 february–6 march PCPA Theaterfest, celebrating 40 years, presents Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedy, Hamlet, the riveting story of a young man thrust into a destiny he did not choose. $15–$23. Marian Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

19–22 february Santa Barbara Youth Theatre presents The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, a classic drama set during the Salem Witch hunts of 1692. Directed by Deanne Anders. 8pm. Sat, Sun, 2 pm. $10–$15. Center Stage Theater. 963-0408.

20–28 february Theatre UCSB of one woman’s struggle to survive. Tues–Sun, 8 pm. Feb 22 & 28, 2 pm. $13–$17. Performing Arts Theatre. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

27 february–6 march Theatre UCSB presents William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, directed by UCSB faculty member Judith Olauson. Thurs–Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 2 pm. $13–$17. Hatlen Theatre. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

Single Performances and Short Runs

1 sunday Cielo Foundation presents the 14th annual Peter and the Wolf, starring June Foray. 3 pm. $12–$20. Lobero Theatre. 962-6609. www.westcoastsymphony.com

3 tuesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents world music superstars Habib Koite and Hassan Hakmoun with their bands—a double-bill of thrilling Afro-pop. 8 pm. $30–$35. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

6 friday–8 sunday UCSB Opera Theatre presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers, Simon Williams, Director; Jeffrey Schindler, Music Director & Conductor; Mark Somerfield, sets & lighting. Fri, Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 3 pm. $10–$15. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall. 893-7001.

12 thursday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Royal Shakespeare Company alum Gareth Armstrong performing Shylock, a riveting exploration of one of Shakespeare’s most complex characters. 8 pm. $25–$30. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

13 friday Camerata Pacifica presents Concert F in their annual chamber music series featuring the music of Korngold and Beethoven. Special Guest, Gary Graffman, piano. $30–$44.50. Lobero Theatre. 884-8410. www.cameratapacifica.org

14 saturday & 15 sunday Santa Barbara Symphony presents The Soul of Tango in works by Piazzolla, Bacalov, Ginastera as part of the weeklong Tango Festival. Gisèle Ben-Dor conductor. Sat 8, pm. Sun, 3 pm. $19 to $48. Arlington Theatre. 963-4408. www.thesymphony.org

16 monday Speaking of Stories presents a night of mystery stories featuring an appearance by acclaimed author Sue Grafton and others. 7:30 pm. $13–$27.50. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.speakingofstories.org

17 tuesday Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra’s Chamber Player Series features guest oboist Allan Vogel. $30 general seating. Fleishmann Auditorium. 966-2441. www.sbco.org

18 wednesday & 19 thursday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company in an evening of stirring guitar music and dance from Andalucia, Spain. 8 pm. $30–$35. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

21 saturday Lobero Family Series presents The Lobero Youth Theatre & Dance Festival with BOXTALES Theatre Company in Jambo Watoto & Santa Barbara Dance Theatre in Oceans of Emotions, featuring storytelling, movement, music, and dance. 2 pm. $8, $12. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

24 tuesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the audacious Stephen Petronio Dance Company in two new works set to music by Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed. 8 pm. $25–$30. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

25 wednesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents jazz diva Cassandra Wilson, hailed by Time magazine as “America’s Best Singer.” 8 pm. $35–$40. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

28 saturday Opera Santa Barbara opens its production of Mozart’s lyrical Cosi Fan Tutte, a delightful battle of the sexes. 7:30 pm. $75. $135 patron seats. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.operasb.com

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