Alternatives to Alcohol & Late Night Events
At UCSB there are plenty of things to do on weekends that don’t involve alcohol — in fact, the campus and community offer plenty of alternatives to partying. Arts & Lectures, the MultiCultural Center, Residence Hall Association, and A.S. Program Board present weekend concerts, films, and entertainment throughout the year. Campus entertainment options also include "RecreLate", a series of late night activities sponsored by the UCSB Recreation Department. UCSB’s "IV Live" performance series offers a double-dose of improvisational comedy with two shows in Isla Vista featuring students from Improvability, UCSB’s premier comedy troupe. Isla Vista is also home to the Magic Lantern film series, presenting a wide range of new, independent, and cult movies twice on Friday nights. Weekend activities in Goleta include rock ‘n bowl at ZoDo's Bowling & Beyond, movies at the Camino Real Marketplace Theatre, and poetry readings at Borders. Student-initiated alcohol-free or non-alcohol centered social, recreational, and entertainment-based activities and events are planned by student organizations every weekend as alternatives to the Isla Vista party scene. For weekend happenings, look for the
UCSB After Dark Calendar every Thursday in the
Daily Nexus. You can find even more ideas for weekend events on the following web sites: