UCSB Arts & Lectures brings back free Summer Cinema
GOLETA, Calif. — UC Santa Barbara's annual Arts & Lectures' summer cinema series is taking a trip back to the drive-in with a series of nostalgic comedy and adventure flicks from the ’80s and ’90s.
UCSB is inviting people to usher in those summertime vibes with Be Excellent and Party On! – Movies Under the Stars in Your Cars, a fun mix of films that offers something for everyone.
The films are free and will screen on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. from July 1 through August 12 at the West Wind Drive-in in Santa Barbara.
The shows are first come, first served with gates opening at 7:00 p.m. Anyone wanting to catch a show should plan to arrive early to enjoy food trucks, concessions, entertainment and prize drawings.
"We invite people to come back, reconnect, have fun and indulge in a blast from the past. We’re so very grateful to our friends at Montecito Bank & Trust for their support in making these films free and accessible to the community,” said Celesta M. Billeci, Arts & Lectures Miller McCune Executive Director.
Film Lineup:
- Thursday, July 1: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
- Thursday, July 8: The Goonies / Stand by Me (Double Feature)
- Thursday, July 15: Clueless
- Thursday, July 22: The NeverEnding Story
- Thursday, July 29: Men in Black / Galaxy Quest (Double Feature)
- Thursday, August 5: Rush Hour
- Thursday, August 12: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure / Wayne’s World (Double Feature)
For more information, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at 805-893-3535 or click here.
