Extended Runs

through 16 september PCPA Theaterfest presents Dames At Sea, the tap-dancing musical comedy. “Fun....A real winner, a little gem of a musical.”—The New York Times. Adults $25.25–$27.25, senior & student discounts available. Marian Theatre, Santa Maria, 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

through 17 september PCPA Theaterfest presents Much Ado About Nothing, the classic romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. “Gleefully engaging....One of Shakespeare’s funniest works.”—The New York Times. Adults $23–$27.25, senior & student discounts available. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second Street, Solvang. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

22 september–8 october PCPA Theaterfest presents Dames At Sea, the tap-dancing musical comedy. “Fun....A real winner, a little gem of a musical.”—The New York Times. Adults $25.25–$27.25, senior & student discounts available. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second Street, Solvang. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

27 september–8 october PCPA Theaterfest presents InterPlay: The Stage Between, a contemporary play-reading series: William Finn’s Elegies, Charlotte Jones’ Humble Boy, Wendy Wasserstein’s Third, Neil LaBute’s This Is How It Goes. $15 adults/seniors, student discounts available. Severson Theatre, Santa Maria. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

29 september–22 october Ensemble Theatre presents Harold Pinter’s Betrayal. “An exquisite play, brilliantly simple and courageous.”—Newsweek. $25–$37. Senior and student discounts available. Tues–Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 & 7 pm. Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara Street. 962-8606. www.ensembletheatre.com

Single Performances and Short Runs

2 saturday & 3 sunday Shakespeare Santa Barbara presents As You Like It, the Bard’s enchanting romantic comedy. Directed by Jennifer Casey. 6 pm. $22 general, $18 seniors 65+ & students. Casa de la Guerra, 15 East De la Guerra Street. 231-5088. www.Shakes-SB.com

7 thursday, 8 friday, 9 saturday Santa Barbara Legal Aid Foundation and Marette Productions present Alas, Poor Fred and A Slight Accident a benefit for Santa Barbara Legal Aid Foundation. Two one-act fun and funny English murder comedies by James Saunders. Directed by Ed Giron. 8 pm. $25. Center Stage Theater, Arts Terrace, Paseo Nuevo. 963-6754 or 963-0408. www.lafsbc.org

9 saturday Sings Like Hell presents Teddy Thompson Band and opening act Etienne de Rocher. Teddy Thompson returns with his band to celebrate the success of his second, excellent CD Separate Ways. “A big, chunky jewel brilliantly evoking the wave of exhilaration, fear and confusion that accompanies the first supersonic rush of fame, leaving nothing but a big, empty mess.”—Word. 8 pm. $39.50 general, $42.50 day of the event. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.singslikehell.com

13 wednesday DIJO Productions and Elaine Kendall on behalf of Victoria Hall present a staged play reading and reception Theatrical Treats, Neil Simon’s The Prisoner of Second Avenue, directed by Aaron Levin. “A yummy bon-bon.”—CASA. “Rich decor and excellent acoustics.”—Independent. 8 pm. $25. Group and senior rates available. Victoria Hall, 33 West Victoria Street. 800-494-8497. www.boxofficetickets.com

15 friday Camerata Pacifica presents Schubert Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 100 D929. “Showcasing chamber music luminaries from both coasts in vibrant, commanding performances”—Los Angeles Times. $20. 1 pm. Lehmann Hall, Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Road. 800-557-2224. www.cameratapacifica.org

15 friday Jazz at the Lobero presents the Charles Lloyd Quartet. “Lloyd embodies all the best of jazz.”—LA Weekly. Celebration of 40th anniversary of recording of classic Forest Flower. 8 pm. Tickets $45, $35. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

16 saturday & 17 sunday State Street Ballet presents American Legends in Dance featuring Agnes de Mille’s Texas Fourth, Baseball by Peter Pucci, Rush Hour by Robert Battle, and Shed Your Skin with music by the Indigo Girls and choreography by Margo Sappington. Sat 2 pm & 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. Series subscriptions from $66, single tickets $14–$48, patron seats $125. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

16 saturday Travel with The Santa Barbara Theatre to a performance of Euripides’ Hippolytos at the new Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theatre at the Getty Villa in Malibu. Directed by Stephen Sachs. “First Place”—Theatre of Dionysus, Athens, 426 B.C. $200. Fundraiser includes box dinner, talk with director, round-trip Airbus and $100 donation to SBT. Bus leaves at 5 pm. Getty Villa, Malibu. 963-7282.

17 sunday Music Academy of the West presents An Introduction to The Peony Pavilion by Dongshin Chang. Free. 2 pm. Lehmann Hall, Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Road. 969-4726. www.musicacademy.org

17 sunday Unitarian Society presents classical pianist Wojciech Kocyan in Recital. Dr. Kocyan will play works by Chopin, Beethoven and Polish composer, Karol Szymanowski. “Incisive temperament, impeccable technique and sumptuous tone....knows how to balance the élan with consummate artistry”—Michel Le Nour, Le Monde de la Musique. 3 pm. Tickets available at the door. Donation requested, $15 general, $10 seniors/students. Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street. www.ussb.org

20 wednesday The Lobero presents Planet Drum with Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Sikiru Adepoju, and Giovanni Hildago. World’s finest drummers present new works and classics. “At once archaic and up-to-the second, primal and technologically smart.”—Time Magazine. 8 pm. $50. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

22 friday & 23 saturday Speaking of Stories presents Stories from the Edge an evening of edgy stories from Santa Barbara authors. This is an insightful and exciting evening of storytelling intended for mature audiences. Stories from John Luca, Joe Treasure, Susan Chiavelli, and Saral Burdette and a reading by E. Bonnie Lewis. Directed by Maggie Mixsell. 8 pm. $20 general, $15 student. Center Stage Theater, 2nd floor Arts Terrace, Paseo Nuevo. 963-0408. www.speakingofstories.org or www.centerstagetheater.org

22 friday & 29 friday Westmont College in association with Off Axis presents The Earthquake Predictor Rides the Bus. A moving experience by Hank Willenbrink, directed by Mitchell Thomas. Free! Shows at 7, 8, and 9 pm. Audiences will be picked up at State and Cabrillo. 565-6040. www.sboffaxis.org

23 saturday Pacific Sound presents Harmony and Humor at its Best. The championship 30-voice barbershop harmony chorus performs with guests Hi Fidelity and The Stage Hogs. 2:30 pm. Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 East Cota Street. 800-353-1632. www.rinconbeach.org

25 monday The Lobero presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bo Diddley and Friends. Also features Grammy-winner Alvin Youngblood Hart and powerhouse vocalist Ruthie Foster. “Diddley brims with life and enthusiasm.”—Rolling Stone. 8 pm. $48 & $40. Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street. 963-0761. www.lobero.com

29 friday Opera Santa Barbara presents Viva Verdi. An overview of Verdi’s greatest works including Nabucco’s Chorus, Rigoletto’s La Donne e Mobile, Verdi’s Requiem, Aida’s Triumphal Scene and La Traviata’s Drinking Song. Conductor Maestro Valery Ryvkin. $37.50–$132.50. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street. 963-4408. www.operasb.com

29 friday & 30 saturday ShowStoppers Theatre Productions presents the Gershwin musical comedy hit Crazy For You. Delightful tap-dancing and comedy! Directed by Radu Azdril. $10, $15. 7 pm. La Colina Junior High Auditorium, 4025 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara. 682-6043. www.showstopperstheatreproductions.com

30 saturday Opera Santa Barbara presents Kids Day at the Opera. Local storyteller Michael Katz narrates as several of Giuseppe Verdi’s most famous work is performed. An incredible introduction to the arts. Free for kids, $10 for adults. 1 pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street. 963-4408. www.operasb.com

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