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The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > 01/26/2026 > review-a-little-rob-schneider-goes-a-long-way

Review | A Little Rob Schneider Goes a Long Way

Review | A Little Rob Schneider Goes a Long Way4+ hour, 31+ min ago   (426+ words) Preaching to a Choir of Easy Laughter, Our Reviewer Finds Herself in the Minority I can't say I wasn't warned. The security wands at the Lobero were certainly a clue. And I'd heard inklings of Rob Schneider's MAGA leanings beforehand....

The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > 11/21/2025 > bear-cave-comedy-announces-community-relief-initiatives-weekly-trivia-food-bank-fundraiser-in-ventura-1-comedy-tickets-in-santa-barbara

Bear Cave Comedy Announces Community Relief Initiatives: Weekly Trivia Food Bank Fundraiser in Ventura & $1 Comedy Tickets in Santa Barbara

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) In an additional effort to address local economic strain, Bear Cave Comedy is offering $1 tickets for its November 29th comedy show at Your CBD Store in Santa Barbara. While the company always sets aside deeply discounted "Just Gotta Laugh" tickets below…...

The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > events > ensemble-theatre-company-presents-the-complete-works-of-jane-austen-abridged-20

Ensemble Theatre Company Presents "The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged"

Ensemble Theatre Company Presents "The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged"2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (280+ words) Wed, Dec 03 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Dec 04 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Fri, Dec 05 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sat, Dec 06 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sun, Dec 07 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Tue, Dec 09 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Wed, Dec 10 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Thu, Dec 11 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Fri, Dec 12 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sat, Dec 13 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM…...

The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > 10/08/2025 > a-brilliant-musical-comedy-thing-with-serious-intentions

A Brilliant Musical-Comedy Thing, with Serious Intentions

A Brilliant Musical-Comedy Thing, with Serious Intentions3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1022+ words) Every Brilliant Thing's Jonny Donahoe Is Back with Jonny & The Baptists, Again Benefitting New Beginnings I checked in with Donahoe for an update. Jonny & The Baptists will have its U.S. premiere in Santa Barbara. Is there a particular connection you have…...

The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > events > stand-up-comedy-santa-barbara-laugh-cancer-away-2

Stand-up Comedy Santa Barbara Laugh Cancer Away

Stand-up Comedy Santa Barbara Laugh Cancer Away3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (176+ words) Santa Barbara Comedy Club is dedicated to Laugh Cancer Away for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us Saturdays at the beautiful Waterfront Harbor for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience. Start your ... Update: Santa Barbara County Lifts Evacuation Warnings Triggered by Major…...

The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > 07/29/2025 > jule-selbo-brings-mary-shelley-a-year-with-no-summer-to-ojai-theater

Jule Selbo Brings ‘Mary Shelley: A Year With No Summer’ To Ojai Theater

Jule Selbo Brings ‘Mary Shelley: A Year With No Summer’ To Ojai Theater5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (299+ words) Jule Selbo, novelist, award-winning playwright, and screenwriter revisits her theatrical beginnings with the world premiere of her new play, Mary Shelley: A Year With No Summer. The summer production, ... Jule Selbo, novelist, award-winning playwright, and screenwriter revisits her theatrical beginnings…...

The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > events > the-theatre-group-at-sbcc-presents-mel-brooks-young-frankenstein-4

The Theatre Group at SBCC presents "Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein

The Theatre Group at SBCC presents "Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (262+ words) Wed, Jul 09 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Thu, Jul 10 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Fri, Jul 11 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Sat, Jul 12 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Sun, Jul 13 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Sun, Jul 20 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Thu, Jul 17 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Fri, Jul 18 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Sat, Jul 19 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Thu, Jul 24 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM…...

The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > 03/24/2025 > an-out-of-the-box-musical-gets-inspiration-from-tolstoys-war-and-peace

An Out of the Box Musical Gets Inspiration from Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’

An Out of the Box Musical Gets Inspiration from Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’10+ mon, 2+ day ago   (317+ words) Out of the Box is offering on-stage table seating for those who want a closer eye on the action. "When you're performing at Center Stage, you can make eye contact with every single person in the house ... There's a war…...

The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > events > carpinteria-improv-drop-in-class-16

Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class

Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class10+ mon, 2+ day ago   (238+ words) There's an improv performer inside all of us. Let's play. Join us for drop-in weekly interactive classes where all experience levels are welcome. Wed, Mar 12 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Mar 18 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Mar 25 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue, Apr 01 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue,…...

The Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com > 02/15/2025 > sbiff-day-11-the-knowing-eyes-of-a-child

SBIFF Day 11 | The Knowing Eyes of a Child

SBIFF Day 11 | The Knowing Eyes of a Child11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (293+ words) 'Tiny Lights' Earns Big Praise From Our Senior Arts Writer, Along with Colman Domingo and Other Penultimate Day Cinematic Treasures Through this tender and experimental film, we come to cherish Amalka's worldview and innocence, with a sense of wonder and…...