Category: Events

Through May 13 — Western Fun For The Whole Family at 62nd Annual Conejo Valley Days

THOUSAND OAKS — The 62nd Annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD), May 10 through May 13 at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks celebrates the area’s western roots and community spirit. The four-day event features entertainment…

Through May 13 — Celebrate Mom At Centerpoint Mall With Great Gifts And Eclectic Eats

OXNARD — Celebrate mom at Centerpoint Mall with great gifts and eclectic eats at the more than 49 retail, specialty, entertainment and restaurants ranging from jewelry and fashion to confections and cards, among others. Centerpoint Mall is the popular destination…

Through May 16 — CSUCI Spring Library Lecture Series includes robots on Mars, cannabis commerce and family responsibility discrimination

CAMARILLO — Discrimination against employees who need to care for parents or kids is becoming more common, but largely unreported. Lindsey O’Connor, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sociology will speak about this growing phenomenon in one of 19 free lectures in libraries…

May 17 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC) to sponsor forum for the Ventura County Supervisor District 4 Election

VENTURA — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, is presenting a candidate forum for the Ventura County Supervisor District 4 election. This forum is free and open to the public and will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from…

Through May 19 — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates 2018 National Women’s Health Week throughout Ventura County

VENTURA COUNTY — May 13-19th, Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events in honor of National Women’s Health Week! Women throughout Ventura County can visit any of the13 Clinicas Health Centers and participate in the FREE activities being offered.…

May 19 — CSUCI Commencement will present honorary degrees for Former Second Lady Tipper Gore, Judge Michele Castillo

CAMARILLO — Former second lady of the United States Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore and Ventura County Superior Court Judge Michele Marie Castillo will speak at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Commencement on May 19, 2018. President Erika D. Beck will present Castillo with an…

May 19-20 — 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival

OXNARD — If you like strawberries, the 35th California Strawberry Festival has it all — from chocolate dipped strawberries to strawberry shortcake to even strawberry pizza. The festival is Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20 at Strawberry Meadows/College Park…

May 19-20 — Danielle Stacy Voted “Fan Favorite” Band; Will Perform at California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration

OXNARD — Balloting is over and singer/songwriter Danielle Stacy was voted the California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration’s “Fan Favorite.” Stacy was selected by the public in an online “Battle of the Bands” contest. As the winner, Stacy will receive…

Through May — The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is where the Wild Things are

SANTA BARBARA — Local art lovers have an opportunity to get wild at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Over 30 rare and beautifully hand-colored lithographs of North American mammals by famous artist and naturalist John James Audubon are…

Bilingual report: State Sen. Jackson Honors Cesar Chavez

SACRAMENTO – In advance of what would have been Cesar Chavez’s 91st birthday tomorrow, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement honoring the labor organizer for his contributions to social justice: “Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to improving the…

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for March 30

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Events Three Revolutions: Steering Automated, Shared, and Electric Vehicles to a Better Future Thursday, April 5th  7:00pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre, The Community Environmental Council (CEC), and COAST Santa Barbara present “Three Revolutions: Steering Automated,…

Carnegie Art Museum update for March 29

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   The Museum will be CLOSED tomorrow Friday, March 30th in observance of Cesar Chavez Day and Sunday, April 1st for Easter. Happy Holidays! CURRENT EXHIBITION through – May 27, 2018 Black & White…

2018 California Strawberry Festival Seeks Submission for Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest

OXNARD — The 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival is seeking those with a love of strawberries and an artistic culinary flair to enter its “Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest.” Submissions must be original, non-baked, sweet or savory-tasting strawberry dishes. Entries…

California Strawberry Festival’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Offers Special Discounts to Groups of 20 or More

OXNARD — Plan a group outing to the California Strawberry Festival’s 35th Anniversary Celebration, May 19 and 20, and enjoy special ticket discounts. The annual event at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard celebrates all things strawberry. Now through…

25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival Seeks Vendors

OXNARD — Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, July 28-29, at Plaza Park, Fifth and “B” Streets in downtown Oxnard. The festival celebrates everything salsa…the food, music and dance. An estimated 40,000 people…

Carnegie Art Museum update for March 23

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     CURRENT EXHIBITION through – May 27, 2018 Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal,…

BBSVC Golf Classic welcomes back Select Workforce Specialists as Title Sponsor

VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is excited to welcome Select Workforce Specialists (formerly Select Staffing) as the returning Title Sponsor for its annual Golf Classic – the organization’s top-performing event, which will be held Monday, May 7, 2018,…

Variety of Events Scheduled for The Wall That Heals Exhibit March 29 through April 1 in San Luis Obispo

SAN LUIS OBISPO —  The all-new, larger The Wall That Heals exhibit will have a new activity each day while it visits San Luis Obispo March 29 through April 1. The County’s Veterans Services Office released the event schedule today.…

Museum of Ventura County update for March 20

Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum Partners with Ventura County Credit Union  Ventura County Credit Unionand the Museum of Ventura County have partnered to display historical pieces at the Moorpark,…

Carnegie Art Museum update for March 16

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   through – May 27, 2018 Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal, conceptual, technical, and…

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to Close March 16

CENTRAL COAST — The SBA will close its Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Santa Barbara and Ventura on Friday, March 16, 2018. Businesses and residents can meet with SBA representatives on the days and times as indicated below. No appointment is…

Jackson on National School Walkout

SACRAMENTO – State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement in advance of the thousands of students and educators expected to participate in the National School Walkout today in California and across the country to protest the federal and Congressional inaction…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for March 10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   “Canzona Cobalta” by Lois Freeman-Fox, digital painting, Collection of the artist © Lois Freeman-Fox. Gallery Talk: Creative Time Travel with Lois Freeman-Fox Saturday, March 10, 2018, 2pm to 3pm Fillmore artist Lois Freeman-Fox…

Carnegie Art Museum update for March 8

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   CAM MEMBERS SPECIAL OFFER Pinchas Zukerman Returns to Perform and Conduct the New West Symphony Sunday March 11th | 3:00pm | Oxnard Performing Arts Center In partnership with New West Symphony, we would like to…

Museum of Ventura County update for March 3

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Be Part of the Bee Cause Public Art Project The Museum of Ventura Countyis hosting the City of Ventura’s Public Art Program,…

FREE Community Education Classes and Events for April 2018

As Ventura County’s only non-profit Home Health and Hospice provider, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association supports the total well-being of our community. As part of our services, we host free monthly education classes throughout the county, which include the following:…

April 2 — CSUCI will shine a blue light on autism

CAMARILLO — Los Angeles actor/singer George Steeves auditioned for ABC’s “American Idol” six times. Time after time, he didn’t make the cut, but he kept coming back. “This industry can be very heartbreaking,” Steeves, 29, said. “But that’s something about Asperger’s…

April 4 — Hospice of Santa Barbara to Host Open House Reception Showcasing Work of Longtime Resident and Artist

SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara invites the community to view the work of Santa Barbara resident and artist David Glenn (Judd) Crouch at an open house reception to be held Wednesday, April 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. David’s artistic…

April 4 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Art Reception

SANTA BARBARA — Please join Hospice of Santa Barbara for an evening of art, poetry, live music and complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres at an open house reception showcasing the work of longtime Santa Barbara resident and artist David Glenn…

April 5 — ‘Reading: Indigenous Poetry in Contemporary Mexico; Voices, Translations and Cultures’

SANTA BARBARA — U.C. Santa Barbara to present “Reading: Indigenous Poetry in Contemporary Mexico; Voices, Translations and Cultures” noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4 @ Art, Design & Architecture Museum. FREE. Hosted by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, several…

April 6 — Oxnard Celebrates Selena Anniversaries with Song, Cinema and Sweets

OXNARD — The Queen of Tejano Music, Grammy award-winning singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, would have turned 47 this April (b. 4/16/71) had she not been fatally shot by her former friend and business manager, Yolanda Saldivar, on March 31, 1995. Passing away…

Through April 7 — Ojai artist Lorraine Serena explores the peace and power of nature in CSUCI exhibition

Opening reception on Feb. 22 CAMARILLO — An artistic exploration of Mother Nature untouched was nearly consumed by Mother Nature unleashed when the Thomas fire threatened the works of Ojai artist Lorraine Serena. Serena, whose work will appear in an…

April 7 — Sex trafficking, nutrition, access to healthcare among topics at CSUCI’s First Annual Global Health Symposium

CAMARILLO — Health care workers across the globe come in contact with victims of sex trafficking constantly, but may not know it. Recognizing victims and helping them without endangering them is one of the topics on tap at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)…

April 9 — UCSB to present ‘US Immigration Policy in 2018: Evolving Notions of Citizenship’

SANTA BARBARA — The discussion  “US Immigration Policy in 2018: Evolving Notions of Citizenship” will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 9 @ MultiCultural Center Lounge, UC Santa Barbara. FREE. Since 2017, the Trump Administration has drastically limited…

April 9 — Santa Barbara Bowl to Host 4400 Local Elementary Students for Annual Education Outreach Event

The April 9 event will feature Taiko Center of Los Angeles musicians and dancers in two high-energy performances of Japanese taiko drumming. Santa Barbara, CA, (March 29, 2018) – Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that, in collaboration with the Children’s Creative Project,…

April 10 — The American Heart Association Hosts An Evening of “Pinot And Purses” To Raise Funds To Fight Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke

Donate a Gently Used Designer Purse Before April 6 and Receive a Free Ticket SANTA BARBARA — Pinot and purses, two of a girl’s best friends, will be combined for a fun-filled philanthropic evening benefitting the American Heart Association’s fight…

Through April 13 — CSUCI holds grand opening of student-curated exhibit of historic political memorabilia

CAMARILLO — Posters, buttons, letters, hats, knick-knacks, photos and dozens of other political artifacts from the 1950s through the 1970s will be on display at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s John Spoor Broome Library in honor of Student Research Week through April 13. “Democratic Presidential…