Extended Runs

now thru may 14 SBCC Theatre Group presents Real Women Have Curves, a comedy by Josefina López. Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus. 965-5935. www.sbcc.edu

now thru may 15 PCPA Theaterfest presents Guys And Dolls, the musical comedy classic. Thur–Sat at 8 pm, Wed, Sat & Sun at 2 pm. Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

6 may–5 june Ensemble Theatre Company presents The Last Flapper, the story of Zelda Fitzgerald, starring Kathleen Garrett. Written by William Luce. Tues at 7:30 pm, Wed–Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm & 7 pm. 914 Santa Barbara Street. 962-8606. www.ensembletheatre.com

13 may–21 may Theatre UCSB presents Translations, by Brian Friel, an Irish play about language and love. Directed by Judith Olauson. May 13–15, 17–21 at 8 pm and May 15 & 21 at 2 pm. Performing Arts Theatre, UCSB campus. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

20 may–28 may Theatre UCSB presents Melancholy Play by Sarah Ruhl, A comedy about the allure of sadness. Directed by Risa Brainin. May 20–21, 26–28 at 8 pm and May 22 at 2 pm. Performing Arts Theatre, UCSB campus. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

Single Performances and Short Runs

1 sunday Goosebump Productions presents Legends Of Hawaiian Music: The Makaha Sons in Concert with Robi Kahakalau & Raiatea Helm. 7 pm. Marjorie Luke Theatre. 963-0761. www.luketheatre.com

3 tuesday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Gypsy Crossings with Biréli Lagrène & Taraf de Haïdouks. 8 pm. Campbell Hall, Mesa Road, UCSB Campus. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

5 thursday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Dianne Reeves and Her Band, with Terence Blanchard, Special Guest. 8 pm. Campbell Hall, Mesa Road, UCSB Campus. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

5 thursday Planned Parenthood Action Fund presents Speaking Of Sex, starring Annabeth Gish, with Katie Thatcher, Charles de L’Arbre and others. Maggie Mixsell, Director. 7:30 pm. Produced by Speaking of Stories. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

10 tuesday Sings Like Hell and The Lobero present The Eels With Strings, “Very Hot Music in a Really Cool Place.” 8 pm. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.eelstheband.com or www.singslikehell.com

11 wednesday Santa Barbara Music Club presents The Morning Program with music by Brahms, Chopin, Albeniz, Duparc, Mozart and Williams. 11 am. Free admission—open to the public. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street. 683-0811. www.sbmusicclub.org

12 thursday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Axis Dance Company, exciting work developed by dancers with and without disabilities. 8 pm. Campbell Hall, Mesa Road, UCSB Campus. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

12 thursday–15 sunday UCSB Music Department presents the Primavera Festival. Various ticket prices and locations. 893-7001. www.music.ucsb.edu

13 friday Camerata Pacifica presents May Concerts with work by Mozart and Elgar. $5–$42. 1 pm. Victoria Hall. 884-8410. www.cameratapacifica.org

13 friday The Lobero Theatre Foundation and Sings Like Hell present An Evening with Shawn Colvin. 8 pm. $39.50–$49.50. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.singslikehell.com or www.lobero.com

13 friday Camerata Pacifica presents May Concerts with work by Mozart, Schubert and Elgar. $5–$42. 8 pm. Victoria Hall. 884-8410. www.cameratapacifica.org

14 saturday Iridian Arts, Inc. presents The Robin Cox Ensemble in Light, “a refreshingly diverse new musical encounter,” according to the Los Angeles Times. $12–$15. 8 pm. Center Stage Theater. 963-0408. www.robincoxensemble.com

15 sunday UCSB Music Department presents Helen Callus & The UCSB Viola Studio Ensemble. Free Admission. 3 pm. Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street. 893-7001. www.music.ucsb.edu

15 sunday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Bobby McFerrin, a ten-time Grammy Award winner! 7 pm. Campbell Hall, Mesa Road, UCSB Campus. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

15 sunday Cielo Foundation presents Bach By Candlelight, Christopher Story VI & Theodore Plute, Conductors. $10–$20. 7:30 pm. Presidio Chapel, 129 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-4408 or 965-0093. www.westcoastsymphony.com

17 tuesday Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra presents An Evening of French Masters with works by Ravel, Saint-Saëns, and Poulenc. Wendy Chen, Piano. $40–$45. 8pm. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.sbco.org

19 thursday Music Academy of the West presents the Yamaha Orchestral Percussion Seminar Concert featuring percussion faculty performing with award-winning Seminar participants. $10. 7:30 pm. Abravanel Hall, 1070 Fairway Road. 969-4726. www.musicacademy.org

19 thursday The Lobero presents Grammy winners The Manhattan Transfer. 8 pm. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

21 saturday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents An Afternoon with Edgar Meyer, One of the world’s best double-bassists. 2 & 5 pm. 893-3535. Myers Residence, Montecito, a Chamber Music in Historic Sites® concert. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

21 saturday Santa Barbara Music Club presents Betty Oberacker, piano. Free admission, open to the public. 3 pm. Faulkner Gallery, S.B. Public Library, 40 East Anapamu Street. 683-0811. www.sbmusicclub.org

21 saturday Sings Like Hell presents Patty Larkin and Big Red Button, “Very Hot Music in a Really Cool Place.” 8 pm. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.singslikehell.com or www.lobero.com

21 saturday–22 sunday Quire of Voyces presents Cathedral Classics of the Renaissance and Twentieth Centuries. Sat at 7 pm, Sun at 3 pm. $10–$15. St. Anthony’s Seminary. 965-0581x2230. www.quireofvoyces.org

22 sunday UCSB Music presents the UCSB Jazz Ensemble with Bob Sheppard, Guest Saxophonist. $7-$12. 7 pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. 893-7001. www.music.ucsb.edu

23 monday Speaking of Stories presents Speaking of Non-Fiction, an evening of delightful true stories with stories by David Sedaris, Thomas Steinbeck and more. Directed by Maggie Mixsell. $13–$27.50. 7:30 pm. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

26 thursday UCSB Music presents the UCSB Wind Ensemble in Almost All Holst, with Tommy Phillips, Guest Trombonist and Paul Bambach, Conductor. $7–$12. 8 pm. Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB. 893-7001. www.music.ucsb.edu

27 friday The Lobero presents five-time Grammy winner Robert Cray Band. 8 pm. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

28 saturday Santa Barbara Dance Alliance presents the On the Verge: 10th Annual Teen Choreographer’s Showcase. 20 pre-professional teens create their own dances. $10–$15, Patron $50. 8 pm. Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 East Cota Street. 966-6950. www.sbdancealliance.org

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