Late Night Events & Alternatives to the College Party Scene
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After Dark Programs
UCSB After Dark Late Nite Social Programming is a university-wide
effort that focuses on changing the campus social culture through creating and supporting
activities and venues that do not focus on alcohol. UCSB After Dark, in collaboration
with student organizations, Associated Students, campus departments and local businesses,
develops regular alcohol-free options and provides new entertainment and recreational
opportunities as an alternative to partying in the Isla Vista community. The UCSB
After Dark intern is also a resource for students who want to connect with others
socially outside of the college party scene. Contact MacPherson.Intern@sa.ucsb.edu
or visit www.sa.ucsb.edu/OSL/latenite/ for advice, resources, and more information
about how to get involved.
At UCSB there are plenty of things to do on weekends
that don't involve alcohol--in fact, this handbook is full of ideas for entertainment
as alternatives to partying. Arts & Lectures, the MultiCultural Center, Residence
Halls Association, and A.S. Program Board present weekend concerts, films, and entertainment
throughout the year. Campus entertainment options also include the UCen's "After
Hours @ the Hub," which includes a variety of free, late night events such as concerts,
dances, talent showcases and comedy shows. 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:
Wellness Program and Fun Stuff To Do
UCSB's Wellness Program is all about having
a balanced, healthy life. At UCSB this includes making positive, lasting social
connections and having fun without the need for alcohol or drugs. If you are looking
for new ways to meet people, make friends, and have fun, check out the comprehensive
listing of campus and community events on the Wellness Web site: wellness.sa.ucsb.edu/funstufftodo.aspx.
Over seventy campus calendars are consolidated in one place on this Web site making
it easy to find something to do at UCSB every day (and night) of the week.
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