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 Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, starting at 9 a.m. Contests begin at 9 a.m. Performances begin at noon. Other activities to include music and dance competitions, jamming, workshops, food trucks, artisan booths and much more.
Learn more and purchase tickets at www.topangabanjofiddle.org
The I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival will be back over Memorial Day Weekend 2026, May 23-25. at the Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2100 Laguna Street. Festival hours are 10am to 6pm.
Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Santa Barbara Mission plaza each year over Memorial Day weekend using pastels on pavement to create over 100 vibrant and colorful, large scale images. The event is produced by the Children’s Creative Project.
There will also be live music and food available for purchase.
Pets are not allowed (other than service animals).
Learn more at www.imadonnarifestival.com.
The Tiny Porch Concert Summer Music Series is four outdoor concerts held every summer at the iconic Peter Strauss Ranch Theatre in Agoura Hills. There is one show per month, starting in May on Mother’s Day. This series is a must for any music lover that appreciates quality, original live music where artists travel from all over the country to perform.
The shows not only entertain, they also educate our audience about the park, its plants and wildlife. Peter Strauss Ranch is a unique theatre with a rich history of entertaining. Our community plans to keep it that way!
If you like the series and want to support but are not a sponsor or VIP donor, you can still help. There are donation boxes at every show, or you can donate by clicking on the “Donate” button at the bottom of the home page. Organizers are always looking for volunteers to help with each production. Tiny Porch Concerts is a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to the artists and the local National Parks that hold our concerts. All proceeds are donated to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund.
Tiny Porch Concerts is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the arts and preserving the Santa Monica Mountains. Net proceeds for each show go to the artists and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund which contributes directly to the local National Parks.
Tiny Porch Concerts 2026 Summer Concert Summer Series lineup as follows:
May 10th Two Runner with Special Guest Tin Angel
June 7th Laura Jean Anderson with Special Guest Francis Blume
July 19th LA River Rats featuring Sean Watkins and Adam Moss with Special Guest Serafia
Aug 16th Crying Uncle with Special Guest Rocko Wheeler
More information and tickets available at www.tinyporchconcerts.com. Concerts start at 5pm.
The 2nd Annual Ladyface Mountain Film Festival is planned for Thursday, February 26th through Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at Cinepolis Westlake Village.
The agenda for this year’s event is as follows:
Thursday 2/26
6:30PM: “Whistle” at Cinepolis
8:30PM: Open Reception at Red O
Friday 2/27
11AM: “Coroner to the Stars” at Cinepolis
1:30PM: Short Documentary Block 1 w/Q&As at Cinepolis
4PM: Short Documentary Block 2 w/Q&As at Cinepolis
6:30PM: “The Big Cheese” w/Q&As at Cinepolis
8:30PM: Filmmaker Networking Party at Hyatt Westlake
Saturday 2/28
11AM: Short Documentary Block 3 w/Q&As at Cinepolis
1:30PM: “The Last Dive” w/Q&As at Cinepolis
4PM: Short Documentary Block 4 w/Q&As at Cinepolis
6:30PM: “Speak” w/Q&As at Cinepolis
8PM: Closing Night Reception at Crawford’s Social
Sunday 3/1
10:30AM-12:30PM: VIP Brunch and Awards Ceremony at the Agoura Rec Center
Learn more and buy tickets at ladyfacefilmfestival.com.
The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival announces its 2md annual event, set to bring three days packed with comedy, connection, and community to the Conejo Valley. This festival will take place on Friday, Feb 13 from 7-10:30pm, Saturday, Feb 14 from 5-10:30pm, and Sunday, Feb 15 from 11am to 8:15pm. 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 13th: Tarantula Hill Brewing Company - 7-10:30PM
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 14: Conejo Players Theater 5-10:30PM
Love & Laughs Stand-Up Night featuring headliners that include Adam Yenser, Wendy Liebman, Chad Opitz, and Max Witrak
Sunday, February 15: Conejo Players Theatre 11AM-8:15PM
Improv All Day and Night, including Family Improv Games and Workshop for all ages at 11am, a Youth Improv Showcase at at noon, and more improv shows the rest of the day.
Learn more and purchase tickets at www.conejovalleycomedyfest.com or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/conejovalleycomedyfest
25th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering in Malibu on Saturday/Sunday, March 28-29, 2026
The Chumash Day Powwow celebrates Native Americans from all over the country, representing hundreds of tribes who will gather at Malibu Bluffs Park. This is a non-competitive powwow. Food trucks, craft vendors, tribal ceremonies and dances will be a part of the event on both days. Admission is free. Hours 10am to 6pm.
Continuing a generations-long tradition of Powwows in California, members from tribes all over the western and southwestern states will gather at Malibu Bluffs Park to sing, dance, socialize and heal. The event will begin with an invocation and prayer led by Chumash elder Beverly Folkes. Native American Head Staff include: Vic Chavez, Arena Director, Randy Pico, MC, Kale Flores, Head Man, Maxine Orozco, Head Woman, Kenny Gonzales, Head Young Man, and Aurelia Hale, Head Young Woman. Northern Drums, Bear Springs Singers and Southern Drums, Hale and Company, will accompany the dancers.
The event will feature Native American tribal ceremonies, dances, and special guest performances. Twenty Native American artisan vendors will have merchandise for sale including: jewelry, flutes, moccasins, beading accessories, leatherworks, pottery, dream catchers, and more. Food will be available for purchase from Bison Burger, Drizzle, LA Donut, Salt ‘N Pepper, Tropic Truck, and Westside Banh Mi.
This family-friendly cultural festival is free and open for all to attend. Event hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a Grand Entry at 12:00 PM. Complimentary general and ADA parking is available at 23815 and 23825 Stuart Ranch Road with free shuttle rides available to Malibu Bluffs Park and back. There is no on-site parking at Malibu Bluffs Park.
Offsite parking only at 23575 Civic Center Way and for ADA, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. Free shuttle rides to Malibu Bluffs Park.
Event is located at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway.
For more event information call (310) 317-1364 or visit www.malibucity.org/chumashday.
The 19th Annual Simi Community Christmas will take place Friday, December 5th through Sunday, December 7th, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm nightly, featuring an 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, bands and ensembles.
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 (subject to changes):
Friday, December 5th
5:30 p.m. TBA
6:00 p.m. Hillside Middle School Choir
6:30 p.m. Royal High School Choir
7:00 p.m. Valley Middle School Choir
7:30 p.m. Sinaloa Middle School Choir
8:00 p.m. Channelaire Chorus
8:30 p.m. Looking Back - Band
Saturday, December 6th
5:30 p.m. Simi Valley Orchestra Choir
6:00 p.m. Paige Peel - Guitarist
6:30 p.m. Polyphonix Choir
7:00 p.m. Laura Bylund - Pianist
7:30 p.m. Pipe Dreams Flute Ensemble
8:00 p.m. The Sedgewick Sisters
8:30 p.m. Elaine Litster - Harpist
Sunday, December 7th
5:30 p.m. Temple B’nai Emet Choir
6:00 p.m. Foundations Academy Bell Choir
6:30 p.m. Simi Valley Children & Youth Choir
7:00 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Master Chorale
8:00 p.m. Latter-Day Saint Stake Choir, joined by St. Rose Chorale for the Hallelujah Chorus Finale
Studio Channel Islands presents its annual Holiday Art Market on Friday through Sunday, December 5-7, 2025. 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.
The annual St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church Fall Fest is planned for Friday through Sunday, October 17-19, 2025 at 155. E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
There will be numerous carnival rides, games, free live entertainment, a variety of food options, boutique, beer garden, “Sweet Shop,” raffle, and more!
Hours of operation are 5 pm - 10 pm on Friday, 2 pm - 10 pm on Saturday and 1 - 9 pm on Sunday. All are welcome and admission and parking are free! For more information and to purchase discounted ride tickets and festival dollars in September, visit www.spbfestival.com.
The 17th Annual Sounds of Conejo marching band field show exhibition will feature the performances of the Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Moorpark, Oxnard, Westlake, Buena, Rancho Campana, Simi Valley, Ventura, El Camino, and Oak Park high school marching bands. The event will be held at the Thousand Oaks High School Football Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025 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.
Tickets will be $20 for adults and $15 for students, 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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