Category: Entertainment

Feb. 11 — CSUCI welcomes Lunar New Year with a celebration of cultures from the other side of the world

CAMARILLO — The Chinese Year of the Rat should be a year of success and abundance, according to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) History Lecturer P. Scott Corbett, Ph.D., who has taught in China and teaches Chinese history. “It’s supposed to be…

Feb. 11 — OC LIVE — Inspiring Reflections: A Conversation with Emmy Award-winning Actor Obba Babatundé

Inspiring Reflections: A Conversation with Obba Babatundé February 11 @ 6 PM Oxnard College Performing Arts Building Join host Alton J. Patton, III for an empowering interview with legendary entertainer and humanitarian Obba Babatundé. The Emmy Award-winning actor, director, and musician shares…

Feb. 21, 22, 23 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico. Son Jarocho came about through the meeting of three worlds – Spanish, African and Indigenous – and along with the Fandango it is…

Feb. 22 — OC LIVE supports: ‘Unmasking Oxnard College Heroes’ Masquerade Ball

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   OC LIVE supports: “Unmasking Oxnard College Heroes” Masquerade Ball Sponsored by the Oxnard College Foundation Saturday, February 22, 2020 Oxnard College Conference Center  6:30 pm Hurricane Cocktail Hour 7:30 pm Dinner • Awards…

Feb. 28, 29 — The SMJUHSD Presents ‘West Side Story’ Featuring PVHS, RHS and SMHS Drama Students

SANTA MARIA — Students with a passion for musical theater, from three Santa Maria Valley high schools, will come together to present “West Side Story” inside the PVHS Performing Arts Center Theater on February  27, 28, 29. Tickets are $15 for…

March 1 — Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum to Celebrate Women’s History Month and Women Artists

SANTA PAULA — All are welcome during Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m. In addition to enjoying the Museum’s current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on…

Through March 7 — 20th Anniversary of World of Pinot Noir to be held at Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA — The 20th Anniversary of World of Pinot Noir takes place at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara through Saturday, March 7, 2020. The annual event gathers the planet’s foremost Pinot Noir wineries and winemakers, renowned chefs, sommeliers…

March 7 — CSUCI Science Carnival trots out spooky science for its Halloween in March theme

CAMARILLO — Halloween is coming—in March! There will be plenty of “spooky science” at the 11th Annual CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival set for Saturday, March 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rio Vista Middle School at 3050…

March 8 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Parallel Stories Lecture: Juan Felipe Herrera ‘Writing Love in the Face of Disaster’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, will present Parallel Stories Lecture: Juan Felipe Herrera ‘Writing Love in the Face of Disaster’, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8. “I’m a political poet—let us say a…

March 11 — OC LIVE supports: Ink to Skin: The Art of Tattooing Oxnard College McNish Gallery of Art

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   OC LIVE supports: Ink to Skin: The Art of Tattooing Oxnard College McNish Gallery of Art   Schedule: Exhibition March 11 through April 9, 2020 Reception: Wednesday, March 11, 5:00?-7:00 pm Oxnard College McNish Gallery…

March 12 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present award-winning, Paris-based Arod Quartet

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Artwill present award-winning, Paris-based Arod Quartet a 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Established in 2013, the Arod Quartet, based in Paris, has already captivated chamber music lovers, performing…

March 12 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present ‘contemporary art UNLOCKED’

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara  to present “contemporary art UNLOCKED,” 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE for MCASB Members How do you “read” art? Learn to look closely and brush up…

March 13, 14, 15 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents Las Cafeteras – Roots, rhythm and rhyme from East LA

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Las Cafeteras. Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras remix roots music to tell modern day stories with a positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes…

March 14 — Sculptor Duane Dammeyer and Painter Rima Mina Share “Inspiration and Influence” at the Santa Paula Art Museum

SANTA PAULA — Ventura stone sculptor Duane Dammeyer and Ventura abstract painter Rima Muna hope their upcoming exhibition, “Inspiration and Influence,” at the Santa Paula Art Museum will serve visitors as a space for reflection and renewal in what can…

CANCELED — March 19 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Film Screening Closing Celebration: Kehinde Wiley

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present Film Screening Closing Celebration: Kehinde Wiley at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Join SBMA in saying farewell to Kehinde Wiley: Equestrian Portrait of Prince Tommaso of Savoy-Carignan. To celebrate…

CANCELED — March 19 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present ‘Third Thursday Studio: Print a Pattern’

SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara  to present Third Thursday Studio: Print a Pattern, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE for MCASB Members Join printmaker and graphic artist Chelsea Willett and create…

(NatureTrack Film Festival Postponed Until October 9-11) March 20-22 — NatureTrack Film Festival Returns to Los Olivos “Igniting Passion for Nature Through Film”

Update: After careful consideration and consultation with multiple stakeholders, the NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) has made the difficult decision to postpone our March 20-22, 2020 event to October 9-11, 2020.

POSTPONED — March 21 — ‘By Hand’ Documentary Cast, Co-Director And Composer At NatureTrack Film Festival

Update: After careful consideration and consultation with multiple stakeholders, the NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) has made the difficult decision to postpone our March 20-22, 2020 event to October 9-11, 2020.

CANCELED — March 22 — Celebration of the Whales Festival Offers Family Fun, Prizes, and Chalk Art

UPDATE: With the continued expansion of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the safety of the public in mind, the Channel Islands Harbor has decided to cancel the 23rd Annual Celebration of the Whales event, scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2020. OXNARD…

CANCELED — March 22 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to Host ‘Celebration of the Whales’ Festival

OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will host a free family-friendly whale-themed festival March 22, 2020, from 11 am to 3 pm in conjunction with the 23rd annual Celebration of the Whales event at Channel Islands Harbor.  The festival will…

LIVE FUNDRAISER CANCELED — March 28 — CASA of San Luis Obispo County Hosts Annual North County Fundraiser, Hope for the Future

UPDATE: Although our live fundraiser was cancelled, we are still offering our auction items in an online bidding format. To learn how to get started click one of our links below! Please email our Event Coordinator, Jenae Walters, jwalters@slocasa.org if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to partnering with you to help local children!

May 10 — VIRTUAL Westlake Village Symphony Concert

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Our good friends Travis Welton and Maria Solorzano at The Stonehaus at the Westlake Village Inn have generously offered a discount for all participating in our FREE ONLINE CONCERT this Sunday on Mother’s Day — Get the…

EVENTS CANCELED THROUGH APRIL 20 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art announces upcoming exhibits

UPDATE:  In light of the recent developments with the COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County and in accordance with the CDC and State of California, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art has made the decision to close to the public from Monday,…

POSTPONED — May 8 — Women United Luncheon – Power of the Purse

UPDATE: Dear United Way of Ventura County Supporters –

Due to the recent developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Women United Luncheon scheduled for May 8, 2020 has been postponed. We look forward to updating you on future plans soon.

Thank you to all of our generous supporters and community partners.

For support and more information on COVID-19, please visit http://211.org/services/covid19

If you have time to volunteer, the UWVC is actively recruiting community members for the 2-1-1 Volunteer Corps. To sign up or learn more, visit www.volunteerventuracounty.org

To make a donation, visit https://vcunitedway.org/donate/

May 27 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara presenting Genevieve Gaignard Online Workshops

Join us for a 3-part online workshop with artist Genevieve Gaignard. As the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Artist’s Laboratory Artist in Residence Genevieve will discuss her origin story, her artistic practice, and how she has navigated the Los Angeles art scene.

CANCELED — June 14 — Rotary Club of Ojai-West presents The 34th Annual Ojai Wine Festival

OJAI — For 34 years, the Ojai Wine Festival has served as the primary non-profit fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation and its numerous philanthropic endeavors. From the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to Girl’s Empowerment Workshops, proceeds…

July 7 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present free virtual Parallel Stories experience featuring Santa Barbara resident and Museum literary partner Sameer Pandya and his debut novel Members Only

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is pleased to present a free virtual Parallel Stories experience featuring Santa Barbara resident and Museum literary partner Sameer Pandya and his debut novel Members Only at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Connect via Zoom for a reading and conversation between Pandya and the novelist Ivy Pochoda as they discuss this irreverent, tense, and sly novel that The New York Times Book Review recently said is as “witty as it is woeful.”

July 11 — Old Boney Mountain Hot Summer Night Festival Goes Virtual; Winners of International Hot Sauce Competition

The third annual Old Boney Mountain Hot Summer Night festival will have a virtual twist this year as it takes place Saturday, July 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on YouTube and Facebook Live. The festival will be part live, part recorded. Winners of the third annual International Hot Sauce Competition will be announced along with the results of the “People’s Choice World’s Favorite Hot Sauce” “People’s Choice World’s Favorite BBQ Sauce” and “People’s Choice World’s Favorite Label” contests. The festival net proceeds go to benefit Rotary charities, first responders and the Grossman Burn Foundation for its care of burn survivors.

Aug. 1 — Entertainers Come Together for First-ever Drive-in Comedy Show Oxnard Performing Arts Center to host socially-distanced entertainment, food and music

The Canyon Club Agoura Hills & the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club have joined forces during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring their audiences a new form of entertainment. The new event, Parked Car Comedy, features comedians, live music, food and drinks, all from the safety & comfort of your car.

The event will be Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Gates open at 6 p.m. with comedians performing from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance or at the door until sold out.