Nerf Herder is the kind of band that brings out the cheeky side in just about everyone. “I’ve waited 28 years and worked my way up to become the Executive Director of the Lobero, just so I could get up on this stage and introduce Nerf Herder performing th... See more
Hadestown , the Tony Award–winning, genre-defying musical that blends modern American folk music with New Orleans–inspired jazz, comes to The Granada Theatre April 28-29. Not only was Hadestown the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards — including Best Musical... See more
National Library Week kicked off with a lovely nod to one of Santa Barbara’s most beloved bibliophiles. Jace Turner received the 2026 Library Champion Award from the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation on Sunday, with a ceremony at Central Library and... See more
Talk about a once in a lifetime experience! Tuesday night’s David Byrne show at the Santa Barbara Bowl was such a special one. The guy just oozes creativity and caring — not to mention talent — from his core, and the thoughtfulness that went into his show... See more
This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on April 17, 2026. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter in your inbox on Fridays, sign up at independent.com/newsletters. ON the Stage Nerf Herder celebrates its 30th anniversary wit... See more
