SANTA BARBARA — Get ready to make waves this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2024 FREE summer films line-up: Sun, Surf and Cinema. The program continues with Hawaiian surf and romance in Blue Crush at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden on Friday, July 26 at 8:30 pm. Enjoy pre-screening festivities including a live set by DJ Darla Bea, raffle prizes and more.
Enjoy jazz composed and performed by students in SBCC’s Summer Jazz program in a collaborative workshop with Grammy Award-winning composer and musician Ted Nash.
Inspired by works in the current exhibition A Legacy of Giving: The Lady Leslie and Lord Paul Ridley-Tree Collection and Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s love of music and support of education.
Join us in welcoming WWII historian and author, Marie Silva Vallejo for a FREE Author Talk on her book “Dauntless” on July 25th at the SLO Vets Hall, located at 801 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93401.
Vallejo’s father served in the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments in the U.S. Army and the First Reconnaissance Battalion created by President Roosevelt. These units trained at military camps across the Central Coast of California, including Camp San Luis Obispo.
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CAMARILLO — The Meadowlark Service League is hosting A Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew & Food Festival this year on Sunday, July 28, from Noon – 4:30 pm, at the Camarillo Ranch. Exhibitor & Vendor spaces are already filling up for the region’s longest-running Wine, Food, and Brew Festival.
Celebrate the Summer of Buns at Ventura County Animal Services with $24 bunny adoptions July 13th – 28th. Click here to view available bunnies, learn about our adoption process, and submit an application. Questions? Email VCASBunnyBrigade@gmail.com.
THOUSAND OAKS — It’s “The Season of Love” this summer as the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company performs two of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays: “Romeo and Juliet” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” The comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” kicks off the 27th Annual Shakespeare Festival with performances through July 7; “Romeo and Juliet” follows from July 12–28. All performances are at 8 p.m., Friday through Sunday.
This is the first time since 2012 that the nonprofit, professional theatre company of California Lutheran University has produced these two plays.
Perla Batalla
Friday, August 2, 2024
7:00 PM
Ventura College PAC
A festival favorite returns! Singer-songwriter Perla Batalla earns critical acclaim for her distinctive voice, emotional honesty, and culture-merging compositions.
Women who sign up for this event will have the opportunity to work with staff from Hancock’s fire technology program and the college’s state-certified Fire Academy. Several female Hancock College Fire Academy graduates, who are now professional firefighters, will be on hand to share their knowledge and experience. Participants will take part in various team-building exercises and hands-on training with the techniques and equipment used by firefighters.
SANTA BARBARA — The Music Academy of the West, now in its 77th season, inspires artists and concert-goers alike with the 2024 Summer Music Festival themed “The Magic of Music.” The Festival showcases talented young musicians and outstanding teaching and guest artists in a wide array of one-of-a-kind performances, chamber concerts, public masterclasses, and competitions.
In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a talent agency’s plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby, offering city residents a comfortable “escape” to the snowy wilderness. When two company representatives arrive and ask for local guidance, Takumi becomes conflicted in his involvement, as it becomes clear that the project will have a pernicious impact on the community.
VENTURA — The County of Ventura invites the public to the Career & Resource Expo on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event and parking are free. The expo will be held in the main courtyard of the Ventura County Government Center, located between the Hall of Administration and the Hall of Justice.
Attendees will be able to explore a wide array of career opportunities in fields such as County administration and support, engineering, environmental protection, planning, agriculture, health care, law enforcement, public safety, public works, recreational services, technology, and more.
Get ready to kick off some serious fun at our Summer Kids Club Series, right here at The Collection at RiverPark! Mark your calendars for Wednesday August 7th, all from 10:30 AM to 12 PM! Gather up the kiddos, pack your favorite picnic blanket, and head over to Collection Park for a morning jam-packed with excitement.
If you have a passion for art and are interested in serving the community, the SBMA Docent Program is a rewarding and supportive environment to learn and have fun. Volunteer docents engage with visitors of all ages through guided tours to make works of art accessible to everyone. An art background is not required.
SANTA BARBARA — Get ready to make waves this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2024 FREE summer films line-up: Sun, Surf and Cinema. The program continues with Wes Anderson’s 2004 film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou starring Bill Murray and an all-star cast at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden on Friday, August 9 at 8:30 pm. Enjoy pre-screening fun including a live DJ set from Val Mar Records, raffle prizes and more.
SOLVANG — The California Nature Art Museum (calnatureartmuseum.org) in Solvang will hold its annual free-admission, End-of-Summer Family Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. This event invites visitors to bring the whole family and enjoy free admission to the Museum and participate in a variety of art-and-nature inspired activities.
“We recognize the value of keeping communication open and want to reaffirm our commitment to transparency, accountability, and professionalism by providing this information to our community,” said Chief Darin Schindler. “Our goal is to ensure residents are well-informed about how these resources are utilized to protect public safety.”
SANTA BARBARA — To bolster local blood supply and contribute to the community’s well-being, Cottage Health, in partnership with Vitalant, is hosting a blood drive in August.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
10a.m.-1p.m.
400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked at the hospital main entrance at Castillo and Pueblo.
Register at cottagehealth.org/sbblooddrive
Appointments are recommended. Please visit the provided links to secure your appointment.
THOUSAND OAKS — The Ventura County Fire Department will dedicate its new headquarters at 2400 Conejo Spectrum Street in Thousand Oaks on Aug. 15, starting at 10 a.m.
Reporters and photographers are invited to cover the event, which will include remarks from Fire Chief Dustin Gardner and elected officials from Ventura County and the City of Thousand Oaks, followed by a ribbon-cutting and tour of the facility.
SANTA BARBARA — Get ready to make waves this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2024 FREE summer films line-up: Sun, Surf and Cinema. The program continues with the smash hit ABBA musical Mamma Mia! at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden on Friday, August 16 at 8:30 pm. Enjoy pre-screening festivities with KLITE’s Catherine Remak, enter to win raffle prizes, and more. Costumes are encouraged.
SANTA BARBARA — Join SBCC’s School of Extended Learning for an OPEN HOUSE! from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at SBCC Extended Learning Wake Campus at 300 N. Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara.
Get help with registration while enjoying free giveaways, food, face painting and more!
The event is free and open to all.
VENTURA — Get ready to bring your best four-legged friends to the 24th Annual Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) Pooch Parade. This year’s theme, “Fun, Sun, Sand, and Supporting Rescue Dogs!” invites registered walkers to walk with their dogs individually or as part of a team while wearing beach attire. Join us at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, on Sunday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event Details.
LOMPOC — Join Flying Goat Cellars, located in Lompoc, California’s Wine Ghetto for “Pinot & Polo” at La Herradura Polo Club on Sunday, August 18, from 9:30 AM -Noon at La Herradura Polo Club.
For the grand finale of Wine & Fire Weekend, all are welcome to experience Club Chukkers with Pinot & Bubbles poured field side by winemaker Norm Yost under the shade of tents. Flying Goat Cellars is La Herradura Polo Club MVP Sponsor this season. Co-owners Norm and Kate invite wine enthusiasts to be their guest at La Herradura Polo Club, located at 3720 Baseline Ave. in Santa Ynez.
In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa are lured by government propaganda promising easy passage to the European Union. Unable to cross into Europe and unable to turn back, they find themselves trapped in a rapidly escalating geopolitical stand-off. An unflinching depiction of the migrant crisis captured in stark black-and-white, this riveting film explores the intractable issue from multiple perspectives: a Syrian family fleeing ISIS caught between cruel border guards in both countries; young guards instructed to brutalize and reject the migrants; and activists who aid the refugees at great personal risk.
“We’re calling it a base camp (as opposed to a summit) because as far as AI has come in such a brief period of time, it still feels like a moment where we’re just beginning,” said Assistant Vice President of Digital Learning Lorna Gonzalez. “An event like this is meant to bring our community together to hear about what’s happening regionally and to have a shared experience about something that has been highly disruptive and will continue to be.”
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture present the FREE outdoor summer film series, Sun, Surf and Cinema, seven classic flicks celebrating the thrills and delights of beach and ocean life, Friday evenings under the stars through Fri. Aug 23 at 8:30 p.m. at the County Courthouse Sunken Garden. This year’s totally tubular lineup includes: Jaws, Point Break, 50 First Dates, Blue Crush, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Mamma Mia! and Crazy Rich Asians. Bring breathable blankets, low chairs, a picnic and your friends!
SANTA BARBARA — Get ready to make waves this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2024 FREE summer films line-up: Sun, Surf and Cinema. The program concludes with the 2018 romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden on Friday, August 23 at 8:30 pm. Arrive early for pre-screening festivities, giveaways and a playlist curated by DJ Darla Bea.
SANTA PAULA — Residents from neighborhoods throughout Santa Paula are invited to join in the National Night Out Event Friday, August 23, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park located at 114 S. 10th St. in Santa Paula. The event is sponsored by the Santa Paula Police Officers Association and the Santa Paula Police & K9 Foundation. The event is free and residents from the City of Santa Paula are welcome to attend.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking
Meet District216 members and guests while enjoying snacks and beverages.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Frequency Transmission
Featuring Torkom Ji of Quantum Harmonix!
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Integrate + Hangout
Chat about what you just experienced and integrate a bit.
District216 Members: $45
Guest Tickets: $65
Facilitator: Torkom Ji of Quantum Harmonic
