Extended Runs

through 7 august PCPA Theaterfest presents the world premiere musical, The Wildest!!!, a celebration of the music of Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Wed, Sat & Sun, 2pm. Th, Fri & Sat, 8pm. $21.50 $26. Marian Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

through 8 august PCPA Theaterfest presents the madcap mystery spoof Bullshot Crummond, a comic blend of Austin Powers, Monty Python, Maxwell Smart and Rocky and Bullwinkle. Wed–Sun, 8:30pm. $19.50–$26.50. Solvang Festival Theatre. 922-8313. www.pcpa.org

through 14 august Music Academy of the West Summer Festival presents Masterclasses weekdays in orchestral instruments, piano (solo, collaborative, vocal) and voice. 1 pm and 3:15 pm. Free–$15. Music Academy Miraflores Campus. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

Single Performances and Short Runs

2 friday Wine and dine in the Music Academy of the West gardens before a Picnic Concert in Abravanel Hall showcasing Music Academy young artist ensembles. 7:30 pm. $13–$15. Miraflores Campus and Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

3 saturday Music Academy of the West presents renowned pianist Warren Jones conducting a Vocal Masterclass with Music Academy young artists. 3 pm. $26. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

3 saturday Music Academy of the West presents the Academy Festival Orchestra with Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducting Strauss’ Don Juan, Copland’s Billy the Kid: Suite and Dvorák’s Symphony No. 7. 8 pm. $32. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

4 sunday Santa Barbara Symphony presents the annual July 4th Concert in the Courthouse Sunken Gardens: pops, Broadway and patriotic music with guest conductor Karla Lemon. 5 pm. Free. 898-9526. www.thesymphony.org

6 tuesday Music Academy of the West presents Tuesdays at Eight faculty chamber concert featuring all-American music by Kraft, Harbison, Previn, Rorem and Copland. 8 pm. $32. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

7 wednesday Music Academy of the West presents a Masterclass Sampler featuring Music Academy faculty conducting a potpourri of masterclasses. 7:30 pm. $8–$10. Lehmann Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

8 thursday Music Academy of the West Community Concert featuring young artist ensembles. 2 pm. Free. Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

9 friday Music Academy of the West opens its gardens to picnickers before a Picnic Concert in Abravanel Hall showcasing Music Academy young artist ensembles. 7:30 pm. $13–$15. Miraflores Campus and Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

10 saturday SUMMERDANCE Santa Barbara presents an Opening Night Cabaret, an intimate, fast-paced smorgasbord of great dance and burlesque-style entertainment. 9 pm. $20. Restaurant Nu. 563-2844. www.summerdance.com

10 saturday Music Academy of the West presents the Concerto Competition Finals. Winners perform as soloists with the Festival Orchestra on Concerto Night. 10 am–4 pm. $8–$10. Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

12 monday SUMMERDANCE Santa Barbara presents Dance About Town. Dancers will amuse and delight as they appear throughout the afternoon in the most unlikely places. 12 noon–5 pm. Free. Various locations. 563-2844. www.summerdance.com

13 tuesday Music Academy of the West presents Tuesdays at Eight faculty chamber music concert featuring music by Corelli, Ravel, Britten and Poulenc. 8 pm. $32. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

14 wednesday Music Academy of the West presents a Masterclass Sampler featuring Music Academy faculty conducting a potpourri of masterclasses. 7:30 pm. $8–$10. Lehmann Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

15 thursday Music Academy of the West Community Concert featuring young artist ensembles. 2 pm. Free. Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 969-8787.

16 friday & 17 saturday SUMMERDANCE Santa Barbara presents Larry Keigwin + Company. Dance Magazine has called the daring Keigwin “one of 25 American Dancers to watch.” 8 pm. $20–$25. Center Stage Theater. 963-0408. www.summerdance.com

16 friday Wine and dine in the Music Academy of the West gardens before a Picnic Concert in Abravanel Hall showcasing Music Academy young artist ensembles. 7:30 pm. $13–$15. Miraflores Campus and Abravanel Hall. 969-8787.

17 saturday Music Academy of the West presents semi-staged performances of Opera Scenes from Mozart, Puccini, Rossini and Verdi with Academy vocalists and pianists, stage direction by Heinz Blankenburg and music direction by Warren Jones. 2 pm. $18–$20. Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

17 saturday Music Academy of the West presents the Academy Festival Orchestra with foremost Russian conductor Alexander Lazarev: Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet: Suite No. 2 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. 8 pm. $32. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

19 monday Music Academy of the West presents semi-staged performances of opera scenes from Mozart, Puccini, Rossini and Verdi with Academy vocalists and pianists. 7:30 pm. $18–$20. Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

20 tuesday Music Academy of the West presents Tuesdays at Eight faculty chamber music concert featuring music by Haydn, Rossini, Saint-Saëns and Shostakovich. 8 pm. $32. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

21 wednesday & 22 thursday SUMMERDANCE Santa Barbara presents Brian Brooks Moving Company in Dance-o-Matic, a fun, all-pink dance piece of original, exceptional craft. 8 pm. $20–$25. Center Stage Theater. 963-0408. www.summerdance.com

21 wednesday Music Academy of the West presents a Masterclass Sampler featuring Music Academy faculty conducting a potpourri of masterclasses. 7:30 pm. $8–$10. Lehmann Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

22 thursday Music Academy of the West Community Concert featuring young artist ensembles. 2 pm. Free. Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

22 thursday Music Academy of the West opens its gardens to picnickers before a Picnic Concert in Abravanel Hall showcasing Music Academy young artist ensembles. 7:30 pm. $13–$15. Miraflores Campus and Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

23 friday SUMMERDANCE Santa Barbara presents Choreographers’ Showcase, new works by Larry Keigwin, Brian Brooks, Doug Elkins, and the SUMMERDANCE Kids Connection. 4 & 7:30 pm. $5. Center Stage Theater. 963-0408. www.summerdance.com

23 friday Music Academy of the West presents the Brentano String Quartet in Concert. Brentano will perform works of Mozart, Webern and Schumann. 8 pm. $32. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

24 saturday SUMMERDANCE Santa Barbara presents a Closing Night Cabaret, an intimate, fast-paced smorgasbord of great dance and burlesque-style entertainment. 9 pm. $20. Restaurant Nu. 563-2844. www.summerdance.com

24 saturday Music Academy of the West presents a Dress Rehearsal for Concerto Night. 9:30 am. $10, at the door only. Lobero Theatre. 969.8787. www.musicacademy.org

24 saturday Music Academy of the West presents the Marilyn Horne Foundation Awards Vocal Competition. 10 am–4 pm. $13–$15. Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

24 saturday Music Academy of the West presents Concerto Night, featuring winners of the 2004 Music Academy Concerto Competition with the Academy Festival Orchestra, Gerard Schwarz, guest conductor. 8 pm. $47. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

27 tuesday Music Academy of the West presents Tuesdays at Eight faculty chamber music concert featuring music by Rota, Debussy, Surinach, Mendelssohn, Ravel, Dvorak and Shifrin. 8 pm. $32. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

28 wednesday Music Academy of the West presents a Keep the Beat! benefit concert of chamber music by young artist ensembles. 7:30 pm. Donation. SOhO. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

29 thursday Music Academy of the West Community Concert featuring young artist ensembles. 2 pm. Free. Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

29 thursday Wine and dine in the Music Academy of the West gardens before a Picnic Concert in Abravanel Hall showcasing Music Academy young artist ensembles. 7:30 pm. $13–$15. Miraflores Campus and Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

30 friday Music Academy of the West opens its gardens to picnickers before a Picnic Concert in Abravanel Hall showcasing Music Academy young artist ensembles. 7:30 pm. $13–$15. Miraflores Campus and Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

31 saturday Music Academy of the West presents Chamber Music Marathon, a feast of chamber music by polished young artist ensembles. 10 am–4 pm. $8–$10. Abravanel Hall. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

31 saturday Music Academy of the West presents renowned mezzo-soprano and Voice Program Director Marilyn Horne conducting a Vocal Masterclass with Music Academy young artists. 3 pm. $26. Lobero Theatre. 969-8787. www.musicacademy.org

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