Extended Runs

through 4 april PCPA Theaterfest, celebrating 40 years, presents The Last Five Years by Tony-Winner Jason Robert Brown, a contemporary song-cycle that is as captivating as love itself. Th–Sat, 8 pm. Weds, Sat & Sun, 2 pm. $15–$23. Severson Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

15 april–16 may PCPA Theaterfest, celebrating 40 years, presents Fiddler on the Roof, one of the most acclaimed musicals ever. Th, various times. Fri & Sat, 8 pm. Weds, Sat & Sun, 2 pm. $15–$23. Marian Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

16 april–16 may Ensemble Theatre Company presents Lobby Hero, an intriguing drama by Kenneth Lonergan, author of the screenplay “You Can Count on Me.” Tues–Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 2 & 7 pm. $24.50–$34.50. Alhecama Theatre. 962-8606. www.ensembletheatre.com

16 april–30 may Circle Bar B Dinner Theater presents Sylvia, the story of a lovable mutt and the man who is in love with her. Fri, 7:15 pm. Sat, 7 pm. Sun, 1 pm. $35.00. Circle Bar B Ranch. 967-1962. www.circlebarbtheater.com

21 april–may 8 SBCC Theatre Group presents the touching and poignant play, Painting Churches. Weds–Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 2 pm. Sat, May 1 & 8, 2 pm. Live-captioning April 25 & May 1. $17–$19. Jurkowitz Theatre. 965-5935. www.sbcc.net

Single Performances and Short Runs

2 friday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the masterful Emerson String Quartet, winner of four Grammy Awards. The program includes works by Haydn, Debussy and Beethoven. 8 pm. $32–$37. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

3 saturday & 4 sunday Santa Barbara Symphony embarks on an unforgettable concert experience with music by Mozart, Farberman, Saint-Saëns and Schumann. Guest soloist is Mark Kosower, cello. Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 3 pm. $23–$48. Arlington Theatre. 963-4408. www.thesymphony.org

6 tuesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Julio Bocca & Ballet Argentino. These brilliant dancers infuse classical ballet with fiery and vivacious Latin energy. 8 pm. $35–$45. ArlingtonTheatre. 893-3535 or 963-4408. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

6 tuesday Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra performs Rossini, Mendelssohn and the west-coast premiere of Gernot Wolfgang’s Fantasies for Blue Bassoon featuring Judith Farmer. 8pm. $32.50–$37.50. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761.

8 thursday–10 saturday Theatre UCSB presents Enter/A Dance Concert, a program of contemporary dance from UCSB students and faculty. Thurs–Fri, 8 pm. Sat, 2 pm. Hatlen Theatre. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

16 friday Camerata Pacifica presents Concert H in their annual chamber music series featuring the music of Beethoven and Vivaldi. Special Guests: Gilles Apap and the Colors of Invention. 8 pm. $28–$42. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.cameratapacifica.org

18 sunday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Irish music supergroup Solas, led by multi-instrumentalist wizard Seamus Eagan. A thrilling evening of Celtic music. 7 pm. $27–$30. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

21 wednesday Jazz at the Lobero presents The Heath Brothers. Newsday calls them “True jazz bluebloods....” 8 pm. $30, $40, $100. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

21 wednesday–25 sunday UCSB Departments collaborate in PRIMAVERA, a festival of contemporary music, dance, film and visual arts. 8 p.m. $7–$10. 21–24 April, Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall. $10–$15. 25 April, Center Stage Theatre. 893-7001. www.music.ucsb.edu

25 sunday The Lobero presents An Evening With the Legendary Debbie Reynolds. This lovely lady comes to the Lobero for a very special evening of music and comedy. Special patron ticket includes post-show reception with Miss Reynolds. 5 pm. Prices TBA. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

26 monday Speaking of Stories presents April in Paris...an evening of magical stories from the city of lights. 7:30 pm. $13–$27.50. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.speakingofstories.org

27 tuesday & 28 wednesday The Lobero presents Capitol Steps, the only group in Washington that attempts to be funnier than Congress. 8pm. $27.50–$60. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

30 friday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Anonymous 4, the fabulous interpreters of medieval music on their farewell tour, singing the music of Hildegard von Bingen. 8 pm. $40. First United Methodist Church. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

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