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The Rotary Club of Ventura presents the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 13 and 14, 2025 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.
More information at www.venturaartandchalkfestival.com.
The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard is hosting its Rock the Collection Free Concert Series this year on designated Thursday nights, 6:30-8PM at Collection Park. The series will feature everyone’s favorite rock and pop classics performed by popular tribute bands.
The lineup is as follows:
Aug 13: Rocketman - Elton John Tribute
Aug 27: The Long Run - Eagles Tribute
Sep 10: Wanted - Bon Jovi Tribute
Sep 24: The Kings of Queen - Queen Tribute
Updates at thecollectionrp.com/portfolio/rock-the-collection-2025
Concerts at the Plaza is a free Saturday evening concert series at the Simi Civic Center Plaza on Tapo Canyon Road off the 118 in Simi Valley, in the Regal Cinema Plaza Food Court. Concerts run from 6-9pm. Emmy-winning comedian Mark DeCarlo (Hugh Neutron, Sale of the Century) will be hosting trivia contests, cracking jokes, and giving away exciting prizes throughout the summer! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show.
2025 Lineup:
7/12: Rock the Boat (Yacht Rock)
7/19: Holgers Heroes (70s/80s Rock Classics)
7/26: Soul Jukebox & The Funky Divas (Motown, R&B, Funk)
8/2: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)
8/16: 2 For The Show (Hit Songs)
8/23: Double Header - (Two Bands - Classic Rock and Bryan Adams Tribute)
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ArtWalk Ventura, returns on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, 2025. Hours are 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.
More than 200 artists, dozens of venues, top local performers, poets and filmmakers will participate in ArtWalk Ventura, the area’s largest arts festival, Sept. 27-28.
This free, family-friendly celebration of the creative spirit will feature the work of area artists in local galleries, businesses, restaurants and on the grounds of Mission Park. The route starts on Main Street Downtown and goes up Ventura Avenue, encompassing the new Vita Arts complex at Garden & Main and the Bell Arts Factory. In between are numerous galleries, businesses and restaurants featuring local artists and musicians. Maps and signage will guide visitors.
Two stages, one at the Albinger Archeological Museum across from Mission Park, and another at California and Main, will feature popular local bands, theater groups and dancers. A cinema festival and poetry readings will be held in the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Street painting, a children’s area, large art installations, performers from Santa Barbara's Solstice Parade, live painting and pottery demonstrations will also be featured.
To learn more, visit www.artwalkventura.org.
The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and the DIY Home Center present the 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts are held at 6pm on Sundays and are free of charge. (Suggested donation $2) Food trucks on hand.
All concerts will be held at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills.
The lineup:
June 15: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
July 6: DSB (Journey Tribute), followed by patriotic drone show
August 3: Queen Nation (Queen Tribute)
August 17: Brandon Ragan Project
For more information, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361 or visit www.agourahillsrec.org.
Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Fiesta takes place July 16 through 20, 2025. Free admission. There will be carnival rides, food trucks, live music, local craft vendors, live music, live art, beer and wine zone, car show (Saturday) and much more. Hours are 4-10PM Wed/Thu, 4-11PM Fri, 10am-11pm Sat and 10am-8pm Sun.
Detailed schedule at www.camarillooldtown.org/heritage-days.
Free concerts at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara on Thursday nights from 6-7:30pm during the month of July! All concerts are free to the public and held in the grassy meadow at Chase Palm Park on Cabrillo Blvd. between Garden and Calle Cesar Chavez Streets.
2025 Series Schedule
July 3 – The Molly Ringwald Project
July 10 – Captain Cardiac and The Coronaries
July 17 – The Academy
July 24 – Soul Majestic
The Camarillo Community Band's 2025 Summer Concert Series is planned at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive at Paseo Camarillo on July 10, 17, 24 and 31.
Performances will start at 7:00pm (and end at approximately 8:30 pm). Free admission. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic dinners while enjoying the show.
Presented by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks District, the 2025 conductors are:
Bob Hackett, Music Director at Agoura High School (July 10),
Stephen Morman, Doctoral Student, University of Southern California (July 17),
John McQuilkin, retired instrumental music teacher from Quartz Hill High School (July 24).
Kirk Raymond, founder of the Camarillo Community Band (July 31).
Concerts by the Sea is a free concert series at Harbor View Park, 3600 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard near the Marine Emporium Landing at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Call 805.985.4852 or visit www.channelislandsharbor.org for more information and details about each concert.
The 2025 Lineup:
July 12: Decadent Decades (Rock/Pop)
July 19: Ashford Gordon (Contemporary Blues)
July 26: Rock the Boat (Yacht Rock)
August 2: Lil Bit of Everything (Country Rock)
August 9: South Pasadena Transit Authority (Chicago Tribute)
August 16: Ignition Band (Classic Rock)
August 23: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk & Blues)
August 30: Psychedelic Summer (60s/70s)
The City of Port Hueneme presents the Hueneme Beach Festival the weekend of July 12-13, 2025. Hours are 11am to 8pm both days.
Event will feature live music on two stages, great food and drinks, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendors, high school band competition, Hueneme Beach Wrestling Tournament, and more.
Hueneme Beach Park is located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme. Free admission and parking. Learn more at huenemebeachfestival.org.
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