When and where to see the stars at SBIFF
The red carpets are nearly ready, State Street is buzzing just a bit more and the Arlington Theatre is ready for quite the workout as the 34th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival is set to kick off tonight at 8 p.m.
While there are dozens of buzzworthy films to take in, let’s be real — everyone wants to know how and when they might be able to bump into a star or two.
Here is a look at when and where some of film’s biggest stars will be, starting today and running through Feb. 9:
Thursday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m., Arlington Theatre: Outstanding Directors AwardThis will feature Spike Lee (“BlacKkKlansman”), Alfonso Cuaron (“Roma”), Yorgos Lanthimos (“The Favourite”), Adam McKay (“Vice”), Pawel Pawlikowski (“Cold War”).
Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., Arlington Theatre: Outstanding Performer AwardThe winner will be announced the night of, but past honorees include Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Margot Robbie, Jennifer Lawrence and many other A-list celebrities.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 3 p.m., Arlington Theatre: American Riviera AwardViggo Mortensen to receive the honor.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m., Arlington Theatre: Maltin Modern Master AwardGlenn Close to receive the honor.
Sunday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m., Arlington Theatre: Montecito AwardMelissa McCarthy to receive the honor.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Arlington Theatre: Virtuosos AwardHonorees include: Yalitza Aparicio (“Roma”), Sam Elliott (“A Star is Born”), Elsie Fisher (“Eighth Grade”), Claire Foy (“First Man”), Richard E. Grant (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”), Thomasin McKenzie (“Leave No Trace”), John David Washington (“BlacKkKlansman”) and Steven Yeun (“Burning”)
Thursday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., Arlington Theatre: Cinema Vanguard AwardMichael B. Jordan to receive the honor.
