"Sounds Latino!," Musical Exhibit, Through June 30, Special Collections, Davidson Library  This exhibit recognizes some of the legendary music makers whose collections were established in the California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives. It traces the genesis and evolution of Chicano and Latino music during the last 70 years. MORE INFO

Joel Meyerowitz, Lecture, May 12, 8 p.m., Campbell Hall  The recently released book, "Aftermath," by award-winning photographer Joel Meyerowitz commemorates the fifth anniversary of 9/11. MORE INFO

Music of India Ensemble, Free Performance, May 14, Noon, UCSB Music Bowl  Mike Pievac leads a performance by the UCSB Gamelan Ensemble. Gamelan, the principal orchestral ensemble of Indonesia, is comprised chiefly of metallic percussion instruments. MORE INFO 

Willie Brown, Lecture, May 14, 8 p.m., Campbell Hall  "Basic Brown, My Life and Our Times" is the title of this presentation by Willie Brown, who has been at the center of California government and civic life for four decades. MORE INFO 

Mark Broschinksy, Free Performance, May 15, 7 p.m., Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall  Virtuoso trombonist Mark Broschinsky will present thought-provoking works from the last 50 years by Berio, Stockhausen, Folke Rabe, and graduate student Christopher Jette. MORE INFO 

"An Evening with John Cleese," Cinema Series, May 15, 7:30 p.m., Campbell Hall  Co-creator of "Monty Python's Flying Circus," John Cleese will introduce "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and answer audience questions in this Arts & Lectures benefit event. MORE INFO 

Plumfield, Iraq,  Performance, May 16, 17, and 22-24, 8 p.m.; May 18, 2 p.m., Hatlen Theater  A premiere by acclaimed playwright and Santa Barbara resident Barbara Lebow about two young friends who eagerly enlist in the army to escape small town life. MORE INFO

Marilyn Horne and Barbara Cook, Performance, May 17, 4 p.m., Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara Selections from an American songbook by renowned mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne and acclaimed soprano Barbara Cook. MORE INFO 

Lisa See, Lecture, May 18, 3 p.m., Victoria Hall Theater, Santa Barbara  Bestselling author of "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan," Lisa See returns with a coming-of-age story inspired by three 17th century women's criticisms of the epic Chinese opera, "The Peony Pavilion." MORE INFO 

"Seeing Things Differently-The Dalai Lama and Our Divided World," Lecture, May 19, 8 p.m., Campbell Hall  Author Pico Iyer's most recent book, "The Open Road," reflects on the Dalai Lama's ideas and work as a religious leader, politician, scientist, and philosopher. MORE INFO 

Mark Morris Dance Group, Performance, May 20, 8 p.m., Granada Theatre  The Mark Morris Dance Group returns to Santa Barbara with a host of outstanding accomplishments. MORE INFO 

"Unveiling a Supermassive Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy," Lecture, May 22, 7:30 p.m., Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History UCLA  Astronomy Professor Andrea Ghez will discuss her research team's discovery of a massive black hole. MORE INFO (PDF)

Charles Simic, An Evening with the U.S. Poet Laureate, Free Lecture, May 22, 8 p.m., Campbell Hall Charles Simic, a Pulitzer Prize winner and a recipient of a MacArthur "Genius" award, will read from his work, including his recently released book of poems, “That Little Something.” MORE INFO 

"Forgeries of Memory and Meaning" and "Footsteps in the Dark," Author Celebration, May 28, 4 p.m., UCEN State Street Room  Black studies professors Cedric Robinson and George Lipsitz will sign their new books. MORE INFO 

UCSB Vision2025 Long Range Development Plan, Open Hearing, June 4, 7 p.m., Isla Vista Theatre  A draft Long Range Development plan that will help UCSB plan its future to the year 2025 has been released and is available for public review. The plan and its accompanying Environmental Impact Report will be the focus of this public hearing. MORE INFO

University Art Museum Exhibitions Lasting Impressions M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition May 21-30, Opening Reception: May 20, 5 p.m. Exhibition of selected works by second-year graduate students in the Department of Art. Art Studio Undergraduate Exhibition June 11-14. This popular annual exhibition of selected works by undergraduate students will showcase their work in a wide variety of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and video. "World of Wonders, A Renaissance Cabinet," Permanent Exhibition An opportunity for visitors to see the world through Renaissance eyes featuring an enormous range of objects and materials installed in this small gallery.