Category: Entertainment

Nov. 11 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood

PORT HUENEME — Only a handful of FREE LIVE TAPING events left in the year, the stars of Championship Wrestling from Hollywood continue to shine in 2018! The Oceanview Pavilion at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme will once again host the most action-packed…

Nov. 11 — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649, Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation present Veterans Day Ceremony

SANTA BARBARA — Honor our country’s veterans by joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation on Sunday, November 11 for a moving, one-hour ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Dr. A keynote…

Nov. 13 — Author Craig Owens Discusses Haunted Histories of Local Hotels as a part of the Speaking of Ventura County Lecture Series

VENTURA — “Haunted by History” author Craig Owens will share haunting facts about eight prominent historic hotels in Southern California and the origins behind many of their ghost stories, 6 p.m., Nov. 13, as the featured speaker for the “Speaking…

Nov. 14 — Dishwalla and Friends Unplugged – A Benefit Concert for Rockshop Academy

FestForums to host “Dishwalla and Friends Unplugged,” a Benefit Concert for Rockshop Academy SANTA BARBARA — Rockshop Academy, a non-profit program for local aspiring musicians from ages 10-17, has found a new sponsored host for their benefit fundraiser. Rockstock III was…

Nov. 15 — Santa Barbara Art Museum to present ‘Writing in the Galleries’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Writing in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries…

Nov. 20 — Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held in Santa Barbara

A community celebration of our common bonds of caring SANTA BARBARA — All are invited to gather together in gratitude for the resilience and compassion expressed throughout our larger community this past year. Our annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will…

Nov. 30 — Allan Hancock Concert Band to perform Annual Christmas Concert in Santa Maria

SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform their Annual Christmas Concert on FRIDAY evening, November 30th, 2018 at 7:30PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of arrangements including: The Star Spangled Banner, Russian Christmas Music, It’s the Most Wonderful…

Dec. 1-2 — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College to host its annual ‘Snow Days’

MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host its annual “Snow Days” event on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friends and families are welcome to experience the Zoo while it’s decorated for the…

Dec. 1 — E.P. Foster Library to present ‘Mixtec: Tu’un Savi, The Language of the Rain’

Join us as Ventura County Library presents “Mixteco: Tu’un Savi, The Language of the Rain,” presented by Silvia Ventura Luna, M.A., at E.P. Foster Library on Saturday, December 1, at 3pm. VENTURA — As the city of Ventura celebrates the…

Dec. 1 — First United Methodist Church announces its Fall and Winter events

SANTA BARBARA — First United Methodist Church announces its Fall and Winter events at 305 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Music performances taking advantage of the church’s splendid acoustics will include Santa Barbara Music Club FREE Saturday concerts, the West…

Dec. 1 — The Gift of Art: SBCC Art Instructor Carissa Luminess at Dec. 1 Arts & Crafts Fair

SANTA BARBARA — It’s easy to see why the No. 1 reaction to Carissa Joie Luminess’ watercolor work is, “This is so happy! It’s so joyful!” Inspired by the beauty of nature – flowers, birds, butterflies, all captured through vibrant…

Dec. 2 — Indulge in ‘Champagne and Shopping’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum. See other upcoming events here

Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual holiday event, “Champagne and Shopping,” is back on Sunday, December 2, 2018, from…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 21 — Building Blocks of Art through Oct. 27

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   CAM EDUCATION Saturdays,  September 22, October 6, 27 10:30 am-12noon              ages 7-11 These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and…

Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 19

Click here for more information   Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday…

Bilingual report: CHEERS TO 50 YEARS! The PACC Celebrates Milestone Anniversary with an Epic Kickoff on Sept. 24

OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary by kicking off the new season with a community celebration on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Starting at 4 p.m. in the main courtyard, the public can enjoy…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 16

Click here for more information   SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Our best museum moments from the past week all come from the premiere of our newest exhibit, Sanctuary/Santuario: The 25th De Colores Art…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 13

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   CAM CORNERSTONES FUNDRAISER The 3rd annual Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos/Night of Memories Saturday, October 20, 2018.     6-9 pm  A spectacularly fun evening of cherishing memories, remembering loved ones and supporting  the Carnegie! Music by Trio…

Local PODS® Moving and Storage Helps 8 Locals Move Their Way into the Nashville Country Circle

VENTURA COUNTY — Eight Ventura County locals are competing for the chance of heading to Nashville with the support of the local community and local PODS® Moving and Storage. Local PODS and 100.7 KHAY have teamed up to discover country’s…

Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 12

Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. 6-Week Portrait Drawing Course Registration Deadline Extended: September 13.The Museum of Ventura County announces its firstPortrait Drawing Course.…

Santa Paula Art Museum Celebrates 25 Years of the De Colores Art Show with ‘Sanctuary/Santuario’

Event opens with reception on Sept. 15 SANTA PAULA — This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the “De Colores Art Show.” The show’s founder and curator, Xavier “Big X” Montes, chose “Sanctuary/Santuario” as the theme for this year’s milestone…

Oxnard Performing Arts Center update for Sept. 6

NOVEMBER Free family-friendly movie: Coco Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10 am Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard oxnardperformingarts.com Help us celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center with a special screening…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 5

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Opening Exhibition September 9 – November 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring the work of: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez.…

October — Fall is in Full Swing with Family-Friendly Games, Foodie Fun, Events and Entertainment at The Collection

OXNARD — Leaves are falling and autumn is calling! Join Ventura County’s premier shopping and dining destination, The Collection at RiverPark, as they gear up for a jam-packed October, full of fun events for guests of all ages. Visit www.thecollectionrp.com…

Oct. 5-7 — Countdown to 29th Annual Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show

A HERALDED FALL TRADITION THE 2018 HARVEST FESTIVAL® ORIGINAL ART & CRAFT SHOW COMES TO VENTURA FAIRGROUNDS Showcasing a colossal collection of handmade creations, the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show,comes to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday October…

Oct. 6 — Community Celebrates Oxnard’s Diversity at Free Multicultural Festival

OXNARD — Celebrate Oxnard’s cultural diversity at the 23rd Annual Multicultural Festival, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Plaza Park, 500 S. C. Street. Admission is free. The Multicultural Festival features a variety of fun, educational…

Oct. 8 — Participants Sought for the Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association 35th Annual Golf Tournament Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

NORTHRIDGE — The Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association (LAIAGA) welcomes golfers to make that perfect swing while giving back to a good cause during the 35th Annual LAIAGA Golf Tournament Monday, October 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 pm…

Oct. 10 — American Truck Show Circuit Ventura

VENTURA — The American Truck Show Circuit Ventura will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Join us beachfront as the American Truck Show Circuit makes the final stop of its national…

October — Tricks and Treats are in Store in Oxnard. Visitors will find Fun Events Taking Place throughout the City

OXNARD — Halloween is around the corner, and Oxnard is preparing to welcome visitors to the city with “Spooktacular” events from haunted haunts, to trick or treating fun and nail biting tours! Grab a friend and dare to enter the Oxnard…

Oct. 10 — Aida Cuevas to perform at The Granada Theatre

SANTA BARBARA — Aida Cuevas will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Performing with Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán, the “Queen of Ranchera Music” and first female singer in the mariachi…

Oct. 11 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘A Kind of Song: Reading with Dana Gioia’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “A Kind of Song: Reading with Dana Gioia” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Free…

Oct. 11 — OC LIVE presents Stand-Up Comedy

We have five incredible, famous, working comedians. It is the same show we would all would see in Downtown LA at a hefty price, but instead it is for FREE here in Oxnard for OC LIVE. Awesome. The direct link to more…

Oct. 14 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood

PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful  Oceanview Pavilion at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREE event will be held…

Oct. 18 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Parker Quartet

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art  will present the Parker Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship are the…

Oct. 20 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley hold 16th Annual ‘Stand Up for Kids’ Gala Dinner & Auction

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Step back in time and experience a decade full of glitz, glamour and old-fashioned fun during the 16th Annual ‘Stand Up for Kids’ Gala Dinner & Auction hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley.…

Oct. 20 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today. Originally from Chiapas,…