Inaugural Conejo Valley Comedy Festival Planned for February 21 and 22, 2025

The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival announce its first-ever event, set to bring two days packed with comedy, connection, and community to the Conejo Valley. This unique festival, designed for comedy fans of all ages, will take place on Friday, Feb 21st and will run through Saturday, Feb 22nd, 2025. It promises something for everyone—whether you’re enjoying a day out with the family or looking for an evening of laughter with friends.

Festival Overview

Friday, Feb 21st: Tarantula Hill Brewing Company

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Kick off the festivities at Tarantula Hill Brewing in Thousand Oaks, where comedy takes center stage. Enjoy a dynamic showcase of stand-up comedians, improv teams, and sketch performers in a vibrant, lively setting. Grab a drink, soak in the laughs, and set the tone for a weekend of non-stop entertainment.

Saturday, February 22nd: Conejo Players Theater

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

● Daytime (10 AM - 2 PM): Comedy for All Ages Start the day with family-friendly fun! From interactive workshops to performances tailored for kids and adults alike, this session is all about inclusive laughter. Bring the whole family and explore the joy of comedy together.

● Main Event (2 PM - 10 PM): Headliners and Spotlight Acts The heart of the festival unfolds in the afternoon and evening. Experience the best of stand-up, improv, and curated performances from top-tier talent. From emerging stars to seasoned headliners, the Main Event delivers comedy’s finest straight to the Conejo Valley.

Who’s Invited?

● Families (10 AM - 2 PM): Bring the kids for a morning of hands-on comedy activities, kid-friendly shows, and a unique experience for all ages.

● Comedy Fans & Adults (2 PM - 10 PM): As the afternoon turns to evening, the event focuses on adult-oriented comedy, perfect for date nights or outings with friends, providing laughs well into the night.

Festival Highlights

● Local Talent Showcase: Discover up-and-coming comedians from the Conejo Valley area as they bring their unique styles to the stage.

● Interactive Comedy Workshops: Dive into the world of comedy with workshops that bring audiences and performers together in a hands-on experience.

● Diverse Comedy Styles: Experience everything from stand-up to sketch and improv, showcasing a wide range of comedic expression.

● Community Spirit: Join friends, neighbors, and fellow comedy lovers in a day dedicated to connection and laughter.

Our Mission

The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival is more than just a comedy event; it’s a celebration of community through the joy of laughter. With activities for all ages, this event fosters local connections, showcases regional talent, and provides a space where everyone can come together to share in a positive, joy-filled experience.

About

The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival is a community-centered event with a simple mission: to bring people together through the universal power of comedy. From family-friendly shows in the morning to adult-centered acts in the evening, this festival offers a diverse array of entertainment for everyone in the Conejo Valley.

Join us for the First Annual Conejo Valley Comedy Festival—a day of laughter, connection, and community. Let’s make it a day to remember!

Learn more at www.conejovalleycomedyfest.com or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/conejovalleycomedyfest

18th Annual Simi Community Christmas Creche Exhibit on December 6-8, 2024

International Creche Exhibit & Music Performances

The 18th Annual Simi Community Christmas will take place this year Friday, December 6th through Sunday, December 8th, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm on Friday, 6-8:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday, featuring International Creche Exhibit and Music Performances.

Simi Community Christmas is an admission-free, inter-faith, three-day event featuring nativity displays from around the world and nearly 20 performances by local choirs, musicians, dancers as well as performances by our local schools.

Event will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sinaloa Stake Center, North Foyer, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley.

Visit www.simicommunitychristmas.com for more information.

EVENT LINEUP:
Friday, December 6, 2024
5:30 p.m.     Hillside Middle School Choir
6:00 p.m.     Valley View Middle School Choir
6:30 p.m.     Elaine Litster - Harp
7:00 p.m.     Sinaloa Middle School Choir
7:30 p.m.     The Sedgwick Sisters
8:00 p.m.     Royal High School
8:30 p.m.     The Ae Family

Saturday, December 7, 2024
6:00 p.m. Looking Back - Band

6:30 p.m. Laura Bylund - Piano

7:00 p.m. ChannelAire Chorus

7:30 p.m. Simi Valley Community Orchestra and Choir

8:00 p.m. Paige Peel - Soloist
 
Sunday, December 8, 2024
6:00 p.m.     Seventh-day Adventist Children's Choir and Bell Choir
6:30 p.m.     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Children and Youth Choir
7:00 p.m.     Temple B'Nai Emet Choir
7:30 p.m.     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Choir

8:00 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Children’s Choir & St. Rose of Lima Master Chorale

Art Comes Alive Event at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum on November 9-10, 2024

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum announces the return of its highly anticipated Art Comes Alive event, taking place on November 9 & 10, 2024 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM

At Art Comes Alive, you'll stroll through the museum's world class galleries and meet a colorful cast of characters who have stepped right off the canvas (or boat decks) to share their stories, both real and imagined.

Actors will bring to life characters from the museum's renowned maritime art collection allowing visitors of all ages to interact with historical figures, both real and imagined. Characters like Edward Marple, famed boat model maker or infamous lady pirate, Anne Bonny will be sharing their stories allowing attendees to engage a side of the museum not seen on a traditional docent tour.

In addition, attendees can explore games (with prizes!), take pictures at the themed photo stations, kids can try on the costumes and all can participate in family friendly fun and adventure.

Ticket Information

Tickets for Art Comes Alive are available for purchase online or at the door. Discounts are available for museum members, seniors, military families, and for those who purchase their tickets in advance at www.cimmvc.org. The museum is located at 3900 Bluefin Circle in Oxnard.

2024 Holiday Art Market at Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo December 6-8

Studio Channel Islands presents its annual Holiday Art Market on Friday through Sunday, December 6-8, 2024. Hours are 6-9pm Friday, 11am-5pm Saturday and noon to 4pm on Sunday. Enjoy unique gift shopping this holiday season for your family and friends while browsing through 40 professional artists’ studios and additional guest vendors. There will be free activities for kids, delicious food and treats available for purchase, and craft beer and wine. Free admission and plenty of free parking. Located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd in Camarillo.

studiochannelislands.org/holiday-market

2024 Sounds of Conejo Marching Band Celebration at Thousand Oaks High School on Saturday, September 23rd

The 16th Annual Sounds of Conejo marching band field show exhibition will feature the performances of the Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura, Buena, Oak Park, Moorpark, El Camino Real, Camarillo and Westlake high school marching bands. The event will be held at the Thousand Oaks High School Football Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7PM (gates open at 6PM).
 
The event will conclude with a grand finale, combining all high school marching bands playing together on one field, a sight you will not see at any other band show this season.

(Additionally, the Colina Middle School and Los Cerritos Middle School bands will combine to perform the national anthem.)
 
Tickets will be $20 for adults and $10 for student, seniors and military. Pay with cash or credit card at the field box office.
 
The Thousand Oaks High School Football Stadium is located at 2323 N. Moorpark Road.

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2024 ArtWalk Ventura on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22

ArtWalk Ventura, returns on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024. Hours are noon to 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

This signature event will take to the streets of Ventura’s historic Downtown and Westside Cultural District as patrons enjoy a free, self-guided tour of dozens of professional exhibits, pop-up studios and live performances.

ArtWalk Ventura is a Free community event featuring 200+ artists in all fields. ArtWalk features a variety of artists from all over Southern California showcasing and selling their art including painting, photography, mixed media, glass, ceramics and more. Live performances include the Ventura County Ballet, Rubicon Theater, Interactive Mandala Creation, Aerial Dancers, Live Music and so much more.

New this year is the Ventura Film Festival and Poetry Reading, featuring local and internationally known artists in the Museum of Ventura County's Pavilion.

To learn more, visit www.artwalkventura.org.

2024 Aloha Beach Festival in Ventura on August 31 and September 1

The Aloha Beach Festival is BACK after a year off in 2023 at Promenade Park/Surfer's Point, west of the Ventura Pier, the weekend of August 31 and September 1, 2024.   The festival features frisbee dogs, C Street Surf Contest, Hawaiian dancing, live bands, vendors, food, beer garden and more. Event proceeds to benefit Ventura-based non-profit Merito Foundation.

Hours are 10am to 8pm both days.  Admission is free.  Visit www.alohabeachfestival.us for more information.

"Voices of Old Conejo" Living History Performances at Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park October 5-13, 2024

Join the Stagecoach Inn Museum for an evening of magical time travel as two people from 2024, browsing unwittingly through antiques of the Stagecoach Inn Museum, come across a classic western lantern. As they wipe the dust off it, voila, a genie appears and grants them their wish to visit the Conejo Valley of the past. What ensues is a whimsical, magical evening that only a genie-lead experience can provide.

Join us under the stars as you are led along to visit the ancient Chumash, the Hispanic settlers of our region, the creation of the Grand Union Hotel (now the Stagecoach Inn), and life under the presidency of Rutherford B. Hays. You will also pay visits to the Newbury, Haigh, and Janss families. Along the way you will meet colorful characters like Frank Crowley, Mike Hagopian, Guy Runnion, and the incomparable Mabel Stark. 

Shows at 5pm and 7:30pm on October 5, 6, 12 and 13.

Members: $15; Non-Members: $20

Tickets available at stagecoachinnmuseum.com or at the gate.

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park

Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival on September 14-15, 2024

The Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival will take place September 14 and 15, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura. This waterfront juried art festival features more than over 50 talented street chalk artists creating colorful murals along the village promenade overlooking the boats.

Among the featured artists is Greg Wray, known for his iconic work on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. Wray will be crafting a Sonic-themed beach scene, inviting spectators to observe his process and, when appropriate, engage with him during the creation.

Other activities to include Craftman’s Marketplace, children’s art area, face painting, live music, and more. More information at venturaartfestival.com.

Annual Ojai Day Event Planned for Saturday, October 19, 2024

Ojai Day is an annual downtown street fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. planned for Saturday, October 19, 2024. Over 100 vendors, local original art and jewelry, dance performances, great food, kids' activities, crafts demonstrations, classic cars, health, wellness and spiritual demonstrations and much more.

The event was originally conceived in 1917, took a hiatus in the 1920’s and has been back with a vengeance since 1993. It’s grown tremendously and has become one of the most popular events in Ojai. The event itself celebrates life, culture and the arts.

Ojai Day was first celebrated in the 1920's after glass magnate Edward Libbey offered to finance the construction of the downtown Arcade, present day Libbey Park and the post office with its 65-foot bell tower. Ojai's most prominent citizens decided to host a city wide celebration to show their appreciation to Libbey. Thus, Ojai Day was born.

The name Ojai comes from the Chumash language and means “The Moon” or “Bird’s Nest.”

Admission and parking are free! Visit www.ojaiday.com for more information.