SBPAL : Events for May 2004

Extended Runs

through 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

through 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

through 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 friday–24 saturday Arts For Humanity! presents Isle of Silk, an innovative, inspiring theater/dance performance by The Blue Moon Players mixed-ability troupe, directed by Karsen Lee Gould. Fri, Sat, 8 pm. $12–$15. Center Stage Theater. 963-0408. www.centerstagetheater.org

16–22 may Theatre UCSB presents Back Bog Beast Bait, an early work from Sam Shepard. Tues–Sun, 8 pm. May 15 & 22, 2 pm. $13–$17. Performing Arts Theatre. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

21–29 may Theatre UCSB presents A View from the Bridge, an American classic by Arthur Miller. Thurs–Sat, 8 pm. Sun, 2 pm. $13–$17. Hatlen Theatre. 893-3535. www.dramadance.ucsb.edu

through 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

Single Performances and Short Runs

1 saturday & 2 sunday The Santa Barbara Symphony celebrates its Season Finale with music by Richard Strauss, Ravel, Moussorgsky and a world premiere piece by Daniel Kellogg, entitled Jasper and Carnelian. Sat 8 pm. Sun 3 pm. $23–$48. Arlington Theatre. 893-4408. www.thesymphony.org

9 sunday Cielo Foundation & Trust for Historic Preservation present Bach by Candlelight, performed by the West Coast Symphony. 5 pm & 8:30 pm. $10–$20. Historic Presidio Chapel. 962-6609. www.westcoastsymphony.com

13 thursday UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Cubanismo, Havana’s tight and dynamic big band playing an infectious mix of Latin rhythms, New Orleans jazz and Jamaican reggae. 8 pm. $35–$40. Campbell Hall. 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

14 friday Camerata Pacifica presents Concert I in their annual chamber music series featuring the music of Haydn, Beethoven, Webern and Schoenberg/Webern. Special guest: Warren Jones, piano. 8 pm. $28–$42. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.cameratapacifica.org

14 friday & 15 saturday Canticle A Cappella Choir will awaken the spirit of spring with their annual spring concerts under the direction of Artistic Director Phyllis E. Zimmerman. 8:15 pm. $12–$18. San Roque Catholic Church. 566-4646. www.canticlechoir.com

18 tuesday Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra Silver Anniversary Season finale featuring pianist Anne Epperson performing Haydn, also Beethoven Symphony No. 3. 8pm. $32.50–$37.50. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.sbco.org

24 monday Speaking of Stories presents an evening of short stories about family, in all its complexities from tragic to touching to hilarious. 7:30 pm. $13–$27.50. Lobero Theatre. 963-0761. www.speakingofstories.org