El Centrito baile, Oxnard ArtBeat, promotores workshop among events
Amigos805.com staff report
Those in the 805 region looking to find something to do this weekend will have no shortage of events. From Oxnard to Santa Barbara, the event calendar is filling fast.
El Centrito annual celebration
El Centrito Family Learning Centers will kick off activities this weekend with its third annual dinner dance, “Baile de Amor y Amistad,” beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Sugar Beets Restaurant and Grill, 455 So. A St., Oxnard.
The organization is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing educational support services in the Oxnard community.Music for the dinner dance will be provided by D.J. Carlos. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. They can be purchased at El Centrito, 450 So. K St., Oxnard or by calling 805.483.8685.
Visit www.elcentrito.org for more information.
Promotores workshop
The Central Coast Regional Committee will present the workshop “A Promotor’s Personal Growth,” based on the teachings of “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Solvang Senior Citizen Center, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. The cost is $16 and includes materials, breakfast and lunch. Call Ana Cifuentes at 805.685.8769 for reservations.
Art Beat Second Saturday
The Oxnard Downtown Management District will present it’s Art Beat Second Saturday Downtown Oxnard celebration from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at various locations in downtown Oxnard.
Art Beat, a monthly showcase of art, music, dancing & dining, features interactive cultural and entertainment experiences within a self-guided walking tour throughout downtown, the district reported. Call Tracy Hudak at 805.340.2106 or visit www.downtownoxnard.org for more information.
Missionaries present dance gala
The Missionaries of the Holy Spirit Theology Students will present their annual “Cena Baile de Gala” (Dinner dance gala) from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Music by Groupo Musical, X-Plosion Latina and Pepe Lozano and Jr., and DJ Festival. Tickets are $50. All funds raised benefit the missionary students. For more information, call Dolores at 805.217.0005, Marisela at 805.824.3976 or Antonia at 805.415.8406.
Andean music at UCSB
“An Evening of Andean Music with Quijeremá Al Son del Tunduki” will be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the UCSB Multicultural Center Theater.
Quijeremá is described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “A potent mix of Latin
American folk music and jazz.” Tickets are $5 UCSB students/$15 general. Limited seating. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805.893.2064 for reservations and more information.
Valentine’s salsa party at Sugarbeets
Sugarbeets Restaurant & Bar will present a “Valentine’s Salsa Party” at 10 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at 455 So. A St., Oxnard. Call 805.240.7777 or visit www.sugarbeetsrestaurant.com for more information.
Putting down roots exhibit
The Museum of Ventura County will open the exhibit “Putting down roots — Ventura County’s early immigrant farmers” on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Ave. Santa Paula. Call 805.525.3100 or click here for more information.