Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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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.
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.
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.
The City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division presents the popular Music Under the Stars series, Saturday nights beginning July 12 through September 6, 2025. Performances run from 7:30 to 9:30 pm outdoors at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, near Ventura Harbor. Concerts start at 7:30 pm & gates open at 6:30 pm for dining. Visit www.cityofventura.net/mus for more information and to purchase tickets (beginning May 7th).
Dine, dance & delight to great performances at Ventura’s most historic party site! Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy nine Saturday nights of summer magic “dancing with the stars” on a majestic wooden ballroom floor. Bring your own dinner or purchase it from a gourmet food truck on site. Full beverage service on hand.
The Lineup:
July 12: 4 Lads from Liverpool (Beatles Tribute)
July 19: Dark Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute)
July 26: Psychedelic Summer (Woodstock Era Tribute Band)
August 2: Stone Soul (Soul/Motown)
August 9: Petty & the Heartshakers (Tom Petty Tribute)
August 16: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
August 23: Conjunto Oye (Salsa Orchestra Band)
September 6: Classic Journey (Journey Tribute)
Mark your calendars for the free Janss Marketplace Summer Concerts every Wednesday from June 25 through August 6 (except there is no concert on July 2). Concerts are 6-8PM.
No reservations or tickets needed. Limited free seating provided at the outdoor concerts.
The 2025 Lineup:
June 25: Stone Soul - Motown Dance Party
July 9: Hot Yacht -Yacht Rock Dance Party
July 16: Rag Dolls - Female Aerosmith Tribute
July 23: U2 Xperience - U2 Tribute
July 30: Unzepped - Unplugged Led Zeppelin Tribute
August 6: Ticket to Ride - Beatles Tribute
More info at www.janssmarketplace.com. Janss Marketplace is located at Moorpark Road & Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks.
Oxnard's Heritage Square Summer Concert Series returns in 2025 for another 10 week run, from June 13th to August 22nd. Concerts start at 6pm and end at 8:30pm, with a half hour break at 7pm.
Concert tables can be reserved in advance for a fee. Individual tickets will be available day of show starting at 5pm for $10. Unreserved spots on the lawn available free of charge (donations appreciated). More details at www.heritagesquareoxnard.com/concerts.html.
Heritage Square is located at 715 South A Street, Oxnard.
The Lineup:
6/13: The Brandon Ragan Project (Funk, Motown, R&B)
6/20: Los Amigos 805 (R&B, Country, Rock)
6/27: Heart and Soul (Latin Rock, Funk)
7/11: The Impulse Band (Classic Rock, 80s, Latin)
7/18: The Rayford Bros. (Country, Rockabilly, Blues, Surf)
7/25: Thee Almighty Majestics (Rock and Roll, Corridos y Romanticas)
8/1: Los Cool Arrows (Cumbias, Rock en Espanol, Rock)
8/8: Sound Effect (R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk, Rock)
8/15: Los Xiquenos (Chicano Folk, Rock en Espanol, Cumbias)
8/22: House Arrest (60s-80s Dance Band)
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