Came here for a free watch party for the World Cup. Love the idea! It was very family friendly. The…read morescreen obviously is huge and so great to watch the game on. Full concessions and bar was open. We ate dinner around the corner at the Santa Barbara public house then walked over for the game. Such a unique experience to watch the game in a historical theater setting with other football fans

Beautiful--truly beautiful. This historic theater is one of Santa Barbara's architectural…read moretreasures, filled with history, elegance, and charm. Sadly, the experience doesn't live up to the building itself. It's disappointing to see such a prestigious landmark appear to be poorly managed. During our visit, employees were vaping right outside as we left the theater. The ticket area felt disorganized and unprofessional. It left us wondering where the adult supervision was. The theater was also extremely hot. In the middle of summer, when many people go to the movies to escape the heat, the lack of air conditioning made it very uncomfortable. To make matters worse, the sound quality was poor. The dialogue was so muffled that we could barely understand much of the movie. It's heartbreaking to see such an iconic Santa Barbara landmark fall short of the experience it should provide. I truly hope management invests in improving the theater and quality of employees because this beautiful building deserves much better.

There isn't a bad seat in the house. We are lucky enough to hear a guitar concert and the acoustics…read morewere wonderful. If you ever get a chance to go to the theater I would highly recommend it

An excellent experience with member of the rock' n roll hall of fame. Only drawback was the…read morerestroom was on a different floor. Beer and cider were served on the outside steps. Go to a concert here and relive musical history.

A gorgeous, state-of-the-art theater for seeing professional talent in an intimate setting.read more

Amazing lavish productions and professional acting in a unique and mediterranean setting near…read moredelicious restaurants. I still remember the project of Macbeth's ghost at the performance my seniors went to.

Your average nice school theater. Everything was very clean. Very dated, but the history and…read morearchitecture seem well preserved. Let's see...The bathrooms are clean. The theater seats feel a bit small, like hard wooden airplane seats, but this is kind of expected being that it is an old theater. Recitals, award ceremonies, graduations, speaking engagements...they all would be nice here, but I think theater and music performances might be best enjoyed elsewhere, especially if you're seeking an exceptional acoustic experience. You won't get it at this theater. But it still can serve many delightful purposes. Lots of parking on the mountainside of the building.

I love The Luke! I follow them on Facebook but I also live nearby and can see upcoming events. The…read moreLuke brings an amazing amount of unique events, and many are free! The Luke is a historic theater at Santa Barbara Jr High School with lots of parking a large lobby area. I've attended church services, award ceremonies local dance productions, lectures, symphonies, operas, folklorico performances, etc. at The Luke. The Luke hosts many local groups, which I love, but also brings national and international groups to Santa Barbara. There is always something new and interesting happening at The Luke. The Luke was recently renovated, but still has a vintage feel. It's a gorgeous theater and very comfortable. By request, you can tour the theater and see the ins and outs of The Luke. I was able to go on a tour hosted by the house manager himself and had no idea of the fascinating history of The Luke. I would highly recommend this tour.

I'll be honest -- as the groom, I was a little preoccupied during the ceremony. You know, trying…read morenot to cry and making sure I didn't lock my knees and pass out. So did I personally absorb every note that Emily and Katrina played? Not exactly. But here's what I do know: every single guest told us how beautiful the music was. My wife was beaming. It just felt magical. Emily on violin and Katrina on cello were absolutely stunning. If you're getting married and want music that moves your guests -- book the Santa Barbara String Quartet. Five stars from me, and probably six stars from my wife.

My husband and I are so grateful for the Santa Barbara String Quartet for playing at our wedding…read moreceremony! We had Sarah play the violin and she was incredible. We were in communication with Emily for the planning portion and she made the process so easy and seamless. I highly recommend them!

Rockabilly lovers need to watch Million Dollar Quartet at least once in their life!…read more The heat started and the flame never dimmed in the nostalgic classic rock sounds honoring Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins. The actors and actress were extremely talented and never missed a beat.

I've seen several shows here, and it is a great theater! The actors are incredibly creative and…read moretalented and make use of the small stage, and every seat is a great seat in this intimate space. Worth every penny, such a wonderful and beautiful venue.

The Garvin is nestled on the beautiful Santa Barbara Community College Campus, complete with an…read moreocean view. I had the great pleasure of watching "In the Next Room" that included a small, but mighty cast. My experience from speaking to the representatives at Will Call to saying hello to the cast members at the end was beyond fantastic! Everyone I encountered was ever so friendly. The theater in itself is beautiful, the seats are comfy, everything is fairly new, or at least well-kept and modern. Snack stand available during intermission and prices are very fair. Restrooms located downstairs, plentiful and clean. I would happily come watch another production at the Garvin!

The Theatre group at Santa Barbara Community College performance of "In the Next Room or the…read morevibrator play by Sarah Ruhl was fantastic. The Garvin Theatre was the perfect size for this production. Each seat in the theatre had full view of the stage with great props for the time period of the play. The comedy "In the Next Room made you laugh with the introduction of the vibrator and how and why it was administered. As the story unfolded sad moments occurred with character "Elizabeth" who was hired to nurse another woman's baby after the death of her own baby. Each character in the play had an awesome performance and the costumes were amazing; especially the details in the female's garments.

Totally free summer nights under the stars out on by UCSB Arts & Lectures the Friday Nights Under…read morethe Stars is themed with past years Silent Films, Musicals, Alfred Hitchcock, Cartoons, and so many more. Bring your blanket at noon to save your spot then come back with food and friends as the sun sets and the movies kick off. Dog friendly sky for friendly dogs

Overall great experience outdoors, free and to be a part of the Santa Barbara community, wonderful…read moretime. Definitely wear and bring layers and blankets. I actually froze! Who knew it would get so chilly! Will definitely go back again! Yes you can put your beach chairs out during the day to secure a spot! Amazing!