Category: Local

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 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Sketching in the Galleries

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Artwill present “Sketching in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works…

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 13-14 — Visions of the Gaviota Coast Art Exhibit & Sale to Benefit Gaviota Coast Conservancy

SANTA BARBARA — Nearly 60 SCAPE artists -Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment- apture their vision of the Gaviota Coast stretching from Coal Oil Point Reserve at Campus Point,  north to Point Sal and east to the first mountain range.…

Through March 14 — Young woman gets to know her dead sister as they battle dragons together in CSUCI’s ‘She Kills Monsters’

CAMARILLO — “Dungeons and Dragons” plays a starring role in the CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) spring production: “She Kills Monsters.” Through March 14, “She Kills Monsters” is the story of sisters Agnes and Tilly and how Agnes gets to know her…

Through March 17 — Ventura County Animal Services to present St. Pawtrick’s Day

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Animal Services to present St. Pawtrick’s Day, March 14-17 at the Camarillo and Simi Valley Animal Shelters. $17 St. PAWtrick’s Day Pet Promo (March 14th – 17th) at both the Camarillo & Simi Valley Shelters. Facebook…

CANCELED — March 19 — SBMA presents ‘Writing in the Galleries’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus…

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…

(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.

(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 — Annual Cesar E. Chavez Memorial March for Justice to be held in Oxnard

OXNARD — The United Farm Workers and community organizations cordially invites the Oxnard Community to join us in honoring the legacy of “Cesar E. Chavez” and to participate in the annual memorial march from Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School at 224…

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…

POSTPONED — March 22 — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Recognize Outstanding Youth at the 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration

UPDATE: In accordance with local health department recommendations, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) have decided to postpone the 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration scheduled for Sunday, March 22.  The BGCGCV will announce a new…

March 24 — Free LightGabler Seminar: How Companies Can Survive the Brave New World of Privacy Laws

SIMI VALLLEY — Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting “Keeping Secrets: How Companies Can Survive the Brave New World of Privacy Laws.” The seminar will be held twice: Tuesday, March 10, in Oxnard and Tuesday, March 24, in Simi Valley.…

Bilingual report: Through March 24 — Attend a free workshop in Oxnard to learn how to fix leaks

OXNARD — As part of national Fix a Leak Week, the Oxnard Water Division will be hosting free events during March to help residents fix wasteful leaks and save water and money. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an…

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!

April — Free Job & Career Workshops

Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 April 3 – Winning Interviews, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This Career Shop will give you…

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,…

VITURALLY — Through April 29 — Cal Lutheran’s School of Management hosting 2020 Annual New Venture Fair, PRiME Competitions

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   We’re Going Virtual! Cal Lutheran’s School of Management is hosting its 2020 Annual New Venture Fair and PRiME Competitions virtually. Students participating in NVF and/or PRiME have developed innovative solutions to various challenges and have been working on…

Through April 29 — Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County Expands Mental Health First Aid Trainings to Lompoc, Santa Maria

Parents, Teachers, Others Urged to ‘Be The Difference’  CENTRAL COAST — Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, Mental Wellness Center, and the Youthwell Coalition have partnered to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings that gives adults who work with…

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.