Category: Events

A photo exhibit in the UCSB library examines illegal gold mining in the Amazon — and the people and economic forces behind it

By Jim Logan • UCSB The photos are chilling: Giant swathes of devastation in the Brazilian Amazon. Men hip-deep in the brown muck of the gouged and flooded earth. They are the scenes of illegal gold mining in “Garimpeiros: The Wildcat…

Voting begins for Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Dancing with Our Community Stars

Community leaders will dance for the greater good during the 2018 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser taking place during the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The 2018 line-up will take to the dance floor to raise much-needed…

Carnegie Art Museum update for July 6

THIS WEEK @ CAM Free Family Day Spend an afternoon exploring, creating and letting your imagination soar. Drop in for free, hands-on family fun activities. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome.    Saturday, July 7 noon –…

Museum of Ventura County update for July 5

Click here for more information   Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. The Louisiana Bayou comes to the Ag Museum The Agriculture Museum of Ventura County in Santa Paula kicks off its…

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update of July 2

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive On view July 1 – October 14, 2018MCASB is pleased to present Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive, a solo exhibition featuring a sprawling…

Camarillo Hospice announces new groups in August

CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice has announced new groups in August. Healing Grief through Meditation: Mondays August 6, 13, 20, and 27 12:00 to 1:15 pm Meditation can help reduce the pain that comes with grief and loss. This class will provide you with…

Aug. 2 — Create a still life with tempera paint at the next FREE Family 1st Thursday at Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Thursday, August 2, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Family 1st Thursday Bring the whole family and enjoy 1st Thursday together in SBMA’s Family Resource Center. Museum Teaching Artists assist families in creating special exhibition-based art projects. Afterwards, enjoy the galleries until 8…

Aug. 4 — Kaleidoscope and The Adventures of Mary Poppins

CONEJO VALLEY — Kaleidoscope, an unplugged version of Pacific Festival Ballet, is a classical/contemporary performance featuring returning alumni and guest choreographers from So You Think You Can Dance.   Our Summer Dance Series also features The Adventures of Mary Poppins, another PFB original. This…

Through Aug. 5 — IT’S GAME NIGHT AT MOORPARK COLLEGE with the Summer Theatre Production of ‘Clue: The Musical’

MOORPARK — The Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department is proud to announce its Summer Musical Comedy offering of “CLUE: The Musical.” Grab the kids and bring your game faces to this uproarious musical-comedy and play out a murder mystery with Colonel Mustard, Mrs.…

Aug. 8 — Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley to present General Meeting on Single-Payer Healthcare

WESTLAKE VILLIAGE — The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley to present General Meeting on Single-Payer Healthcare, featuring Ryan Skolnick and speaker from the California Nurses Association. Click here for more information. North Ranch Center 1400 N. Westlake Blvd. Westlake…

Aug. 9 — Santa Paula Art Museum to Host Exclusive Q&A Event with Ventura Painter Gina Niebergall. See other events here

Thursday, August 9, 2018, at 2:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission to the event is included with regular museum admission, which is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for students and museum members. SANTA PAULA —…

Aug. 10 — ‘Night in Oaxaca: Siempre Adelante’

Estimado MICOP Friends & Family:  You are cordially invited to this year’s Night in Oaxaca, on August 10th, 2018 from 5:00PM-7:30PM. We are extremely excited to share that this year’s event will be held at the Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA)! This…

Aug. 10 — Malo, Steve Salas of Tierra, Daphee and Pepe Marquez in Oxnard

OXNARD — Enjoy Cruise night in Oxnard Aug. 10th with an After Party show at Casa Lopez on S. A street featuring: Malo, Steve Salas of Tierra, Daphee and The Daphi-dells and Pepe Marquez. By tickets at link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/malo-steve-salas-of-tierra-daphee-and-the-daphi-dells-tickets-47150502422

Aug. 11 — CSUCI Professor to Teach “Ceramics as Personal Sculpture” at the Santa Paula Art Museum

Saturday, August 11, 2018, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The cost of class is $40.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. SANTA PAULA —  In concert with her current exhibition, “Local Clay,” at the Santa Paula Art Museum, artist and CSUCI Assistant…

Aug. 16 — SBMA to present ‘The Santa Barbara Art Scene in the 70s: A Conversation’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will  present “The Santa Barbara Art Scene in the 70s: A Conversation” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Mary Craig Auditorium,Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1140 State St., Santa Barbara. Presented…

Aug. 16 — Bilingual report: Oxnard to Present Preview of Cutting Edge Film Festival, Sight + Sound

OXNARD — ?In conjunction with the City of Oxnard, The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) will hold a preview party for a new regional film festival called, Sight + Sound, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at 7 p.m. This…

Aug. 17 — Kickback at the PACC

OXNARD — Looking for some summer night fun!? Join for live music, guests DJ sets, arts activities + installations, food trucks + beer garden, artisan marketplace and MUCH MORE from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800…

Aug. 18 — Santa Paula Art Museum to Unveil Its New Cole Creativity Center with Free Event. See more events here

Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center. Admission to the event is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — You’re invited to the grand opening of the Santa Paula Art Museum’s…

Aug. 18 — Bilingual report: DreamFest • A Festival for Migrant Farm Worker Families to be held in Oxnard

OXNARD — “DreamFest • A Festival for Migrant Farm Worker Families” will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Channel Islands High School Quad, 1400 Raiders Way, Oxnard. Educational Services Activities for Kids! Games and…

Aug. 23 — Gallery Talk by Artist John Robertson

SANTA PAULA — Join us for artist John Robertson’s walking tour of his paintings depicting scenes from the Ventura County Fair at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, at the Agriculture Museum located at 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula. Explore,…

Aug. 26 — Fillmore Indie Folk Band “Gathering” Returns to the Santa Paula Art Museum. See more events here

Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 4:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center. Admission to the event is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA  — Fillmore indie folk band “Gathering” will return to the…

Aug. 27 — El Concilio Family Services to present Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr. Golf Classic

CAMARILLO — El Concilio Family Services presents the Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr. Golf Classic, aptly titled for a man who has dedicated his professional life to improving the health of farmworkers. Proceeds to benefit El Concilio Family Services. Dr. Lopez began…

Aug. 29 — ‘Urban ARTTREK’ at Pacific Coast Civil in Agoura Hills

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   URBAN ARTTREK Wednesday, August 29, 2018 | 5:30-7: 30 pmPACIFIC COAST CIVIL 30141 Agora Road, Suite 200 Agora Hills, CA 91301 No RSVP necessary | Free Admission |  Event held indoors LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION Join…

Aug. 29 — El Centrito Family Learning Centers to present ‘Champions for Community Education Luncheon’

OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers will present “Champions for Community Education Luncheon” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Ventura County Community Foundation. Download Document It’s a fact: people don’t mind scrolling to read an…

Sept. 2 — Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum

OXNARD — The Oxnard Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) Presents Tattooed & Tenacious: Inked Women in California History. Opens to the Public Sunday, September 2, 2018; 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard 93035. Explore the rich…

Focus on local families: Foster VC Kids and the Consulate of Mexico in Oxnard to host a Spanish informational meeting, June 30

Community members are encouraged to attend and learn how to help the nearly 800 local children and teens in foster care. VENTURA COUNTY — Foster VC Kids, a program of Ventura County’s Children and Family Services, will host a free, informational…

The Arts Collective Studio update for June 28

PACIFIC VIEW MALL  |  3001 E. Main Street | Ventura | 2nd Level next to SEARS Come for the art . . . Stay for the shopping! More art fun for the whole family ___________________________________________________________ A fabulous class for creative…

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for June 27

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Events Boxtales Presents: Cupid and Psyche Friday, July 6th 11:00AM Boxtales Theatre Company presents their 2018 Summer Theatre Youth Camp. A three-week journey in the Boxtales method, including training in: Acting, Storytelling, Acro- Yoga,…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for June 26

Click here for more information   SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Creative Journaling with Pen and Ink (Ages 16+) Friday, June 29, 2018, from 7pm to 9pm Cost: $35.00/class Do you doodle? (All…

Carnegie Art Museum update for June 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Farmers Market Art Booth FREE Summer Art Fun with the Carnegie Art Museum and Downtown Farmers Market. Look for the Art Booth at the Downtown Farmers Market where Isabel Gonzalez, Oxnard College Intern…

Oxnard Salsa Festival Announces Participants For Its “Dancing With Our Community Stars Contest and Charity Fundraiser”

OXNARD — Five community leaders will take the stage and dance for charity during the “2018 Dancing With Our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser,” Sunday, July 29 at 1 p.m. during the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival in…

Registration is Now Underway for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley 2018 Sports Camp

AGOURA HILLS — Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s Sports Camp. The Boys & Girls Clubs offer a choice of three camps. Street Hockey takes place from June 25-29 at the Anderson Club…