RIVERSIDE: UCR Barn series returns with Matt Costa and more

Matt Costa

Matt Costa will perform at The Barn in May. (2010/File Photo)

The Barn at UC Riverside has announced its latest batch of shows for the spring quarter and they will kick off on Wednesday, April 17.

Evidence and LMNO will be the first performers in this round of shows on Wednesday. Tickets are $12 general admission or $5 if you are a UCR student.

Then, on Wednesday, April 24, longtime Riverside ska favorites The Debonaires take the stage and will be joined by Stranger. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students.

Maps & Atlases and Young Man will perform on Wednesday, May 1. General admission tickets are $12 and student tickets are $5.

Then, on May 8, Very Be Careful will be joined by Inland tropical cumbia group Quita Penas opening. That performance is $12 for general admission and $5 for students.

Capping off the musical portion of the series on May 15 is SoCal troubadour Matt Costa. Hindu Pirates will open the show. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for students.

The popular Comedy Apocalypse will return on May 22 as well.

Student prices are only available in advance with a valid UCR Student ID.

Parking is an additional $5 in cash at Lot 6 at UCR.

Visit http://fineartsticketoffice.ucr.edu/ or call 951-827-4403 for more information. All of the shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Matt Costa’s “Mr. Pitiful” is still one of my favorites from him.