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It’s the world premiere of Lou Stone Borenstein's romantic comedy, based on his multi-award-winning short film, "Jewish for Lunch."

Ruth Cohen finally finds the perfect Jewish man to love, marry, and above all, bring home to her Conservative family. But she neglected to ask one, small question: Is he Jewish? Or, can he at least fake it?

Featuring Kate Huffman, Ryle Decocq, Gregory Cohen, Abby Kohl, Ben Horowitz, Amanda Dolan, Daryl Mendelson. Written by Lou Stone Borenstein. Directed by Jeff Jackson. Presented by the Santa Monica Playhouse Jewish Heritage Series.

“Jewish for Dinner” is based on the short film “Jewish for Lunch,” with most of the same cast. It won Best Comedy at the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival, Best Comedy and Best Actor (Rylie Decocq) at the Mentone Film Festival, and Best Jewish Short Film at the Anatolian Film Festival in Turkey.

'Sholom Aleichem' means 'Hello, peace be with you.' For the Santa Monica Playhouse it means 'richness in Jewish theatre for the community to enjoy. The Messenger. The Jewish Heritage Series creates and presents experiences that keep the unique richness of Jewish theatre alive and honor the historical and cultural importance of Jewish heritage. On the cutting edge of Jewish theatre and education, it has touched the lives of over a million people. More than 500 artists have participated, including Annie Reiner, Brenda Krantz, Sammy Shore, Jerry Mayer, Rose Leiman Goldemberg, Connie Stevens, Milton Berle, Groucho, Harpo and Bill Marx. We welcome the creators and performers of Jewish for Dinner to the fold.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS.

Join the KIDZ BOP Kids for a larger-than-life concert adventure featuring today’s biggest hits, including “APT.,” “Pink Pony Club,” and more. Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate together as the theatre turns into your family’s very own dance floor. Experience all the fun of the KIDZ BOP LIVE tour on the big screen, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes moments you won’t see anywhere else. 

Filmed live on tour, this movie captures the excitement, lights, and energy of the real KIDZ BOP LIVE show, with high-energy choreography, amazing special effects, and iconic costumes that light up the stage. 

For all participating theatres and showtimes visit: https://bit.ly/49kMkJO

Start the New Year with a comedy clash! We’ll drop two improv teams into a friendly fight for your laughs—no scripts, no mercy, all fun. You judge who crushes it, who cracks, and who snags the first bragging rights of 2026.

Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door.

Passionate about fostering creativity and community through top-notch improv education and electrifying performances, Ventura Improv Company has been bringing side-splitting laughter to Ventura County since 1989. Join us and experience a night of comedic magic you’ll be talking about for weeks!

More info: venturaimprov.com
Ventura Improv Company is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

A brand-new Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre Musical in which not one, not two, but three Dorothys come face to face with the Wizard, the Queen of Hearts, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, the White Rabbit, Fairygodmother, and – well, but we don’t want to give away all the surprises.

“You won’t find more professional theatre – for children or adults – anywhere in Los Angeles!” LA PARENT

Did you know that all Fairytale Portals connect directly to the land of OZ? Did you know that the Ozian witches of the East, North, South and West have a fifth sister? Did you know that Emerald City isn’t always in the same place, and only there at all when you need to find it? The three Dorothys – Dorie, Dotty and Dorotea – didn’t know it either. And oh, what an adventure awaits them, and you, on this wonderful musical journey.

“One of LA’s most respected theatre companies!” The Hollywood Reporter

Not just for girls, all ages will delight in this interactive theatre experience as they help guide our Dorothys from a little farm in Kansas along the yellow brick road to a royal destiny in Emerald City. Featuring Actors’ Repertory Theatre members Holly Gibson, Shravana Karthekiyan, Isabel Lindley, Michala Peltz, with Cydne Moore and Joseph Perez, this delightful musical comedy is written and directed by Playhouse Co-Artistic Directors Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie. Magical multi-media FX by James Cooper and sparkling costume design by the award-winning Ashley Hayes make this the perfect weekend afternoon outing for the whole family to enjoy together.

“Best Parties in LA!” CBS.COM

Birthday parties, hosted by gaily costumed fairy tale characters, are available for every performance

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by generous grants from the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation and Playhouse PALS.

UC Santa Barbara Library invites you to a reception celebrating the new exhibition Elena Yu: Weaving Ephemera – 30 Years of the Ethnic and Gender Studies Collection at UCSB Library. Meet artist Elena Yu and learn how she reinterpreted book dust jackets and other materials she found in the Library’s Ethnic and Gender Studies Collection space to make curtains for the exhibition. By abstracting, enlarging, and translating the materials onto curtains, Yu extended the lifespan of both the objects and the histories they remain connected to.

The event will include remarks from Yu, Professor Ralph Armbruster-Sandoval (Chicana and Chicano Studies) and UCSB librarians. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event is free and open to the public. Please note this event may be photographed or recorded.

The Santa Barbara Chamber Players will be performing on Saturday, January 31st at 7:30pm at Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Road. With Zig Reichwald, conductor, the concert will feature the Mendellsohn’s Symphony No. 3, “Scottish” and Schumann’s Piano Concerto, Op. 54. Pascal Salomon is the piano soloist. Tickets are $20 (students K-12 free) and are available at https://sbchamberplayers.org/. Don’t miss it! Funding support was provided by the City of Santa Barbara’s Community Arts Grant Program and the Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, a field of interest fund of the Santa Barbara Foundation.

Across the nation, the boundaries of free speech are being tested. From challenges facing journalism, higher education, and peaceful protest to debates over academic freedom and viewpoint diveristy, questions about the First Amendment are taking on new urgency. How can we make sense of these shifts and protect the core freedoms that systain a democratic society?

This luncheon, sponsored by American Association of University Women Interbranch Council (Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley, will feature a panel of faculty and students from The Colleges of Law in Ventura and Santa Barbara that will discuss the topic. Led by Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Brandy Price, JD, the panel will address these questions and more.

Tickets are $40 for buffet Italian lunch and program. Register by January 12th to ensure your spot.

This event will include: Exhibits created by individual club members displaying rocks and mineral collections, and jewelry; Vendors of minerals, fossils, gems and jewelry; a Silent Auction that may include rocks and minerals e.g. slabs, geodes, fossils and jewelry; Club members demonstrating the use of tools for cutting and polishing minerals for use in lapidary crafting and a Youth Room for kids to play games and do activities to win prizes.There is also a Plant sale and an hourly Raffle Drawing.

The event is FREE and there is plenty of FREE parking

Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is looking for volunteers to work at its January Volunteer Day, Thursday, January 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the SEEAG Farm Lab at Petty Ranch in Saticoy (11971 Darling Rd.).

Volunteer duties include mulching, gardening, clearing pathways, and assisting with small maintenance tasks. Volunteer help is needed to ensure students who visit Farm Lab on school field trips can continue to enjoy a clean, welcoming space for hands-on agricultural education. Petty Ranch has been home to SEEAG’s Farm-to-Food Lab program for nearly a decade and has welcomed thousands of students.

SEEAG volunteer days are held monthly. To volunteer, go to https://www.seeag.org/volunteer and click on Farm Lab Education Sites. For more about SEEAG’s Farm-to-Food Lab program, visit https://www.seeag.org/farm-to-food-lab.

Attention all ABBA fans! Circle April 7, 2026 on your calendars because ABRA Cadabra, Vancouver's renowned ABBA Tribute band, is coming to Solvang for the 1st time!

This is an unmissable, family-friendly event suitable for all ages, featuring a dynamic live band, stunning vocals, captivating dancers, and authentic costumes. Prepare for an interactive stage extravaganza that will have you dancing, singing along, and reliving the magic of ABBA's greatest hits including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Take A Chance, SOS, Waterloo, Fernando and many more!

ABRA Cadabra has been wowing audiences worldwide for over 20 years, bringing the timeless music of ABBA to diverse audiences across continents. Their impressive résumé includes performances for the Malaysian Royal Family, iconic venues such as The Esplanade Theatre in Singapore, The Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Universal Studios in Florida and countless theatres and concert halls across North America and beyond. Connect with ABRA Cadabra on Facebook & Instagram @ATributeToABBA and online at www.iloveabba.com