2026 Ventura County Greek Festival in Camarillo June 26-28

The 47th Ventura County Greek Festival will take place June 26, 27 and 28 at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo (5575 Santa Rosa Road).

The event features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors, and a kids' play area.

Festival times are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Check vcgreekfestival.org or call 805.482.1273 for more information. No onsite parking. Free parking and shuttle rides at the Ventura County Office of Education parking lot at 5100 Adolfo Road.

Admission is $6, which includes a raffle ticket. Free admission for kids under age 12 and active military and veterans with ID.

2026 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular and Other Fun Events in Thousand Oaks

The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, coordinated by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, The City of Thousand Oaks and other local sponsors, takes place on the hill behind the Hillcrest Center of the Arts in Thousand Oaks. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., with a great view from Janss Marketplace and The Oaks mall parking lots and surrounding areas!  Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7 FM.

Other 4th of July activities in Thousand Oaks include the following:

Pancake Breakfast $5.00/person at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, from 8:00-11:00am, Pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice will be served.

Home Run Derby
Borchard Community Park – Field #2 8-11am
Test your skill with a bat for only $5! Divisions: Men’s Open 16+, Women’s Open 16+, Men’s Masters 40+. Information/rules: 805-495-4674

Senior Home Run Derby - 9:00am-11:00am
Borchard Community Park – Field #1
Men’s and women’s divisions plus age group categories. $5/person. Information: 805-381-2744

Community Pools at CLU & NPHS

Open Swim Afternoon! - FREE Noon-4:00pm  
Free open swim at the Community Pool at CLU and the Newbury Park High School pool from noon to 4pm!

Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Features The New West Symphony

www.crpd.org/fourth

2026 Aloha Beach Festival in Ventura on September 5-6

The Aloha Beach Festival is back in 2026 after a year off in 2025 at Promenade Park/Surfer's Point, west of the Ventura Pier, the weekend of September 5-6. The festival features frisbee dogs, C Street Surf Contest, Hawaiian dancing, live bands, vendors, food, beer garden and more. Event proceeds to benefit the Flow Surf Academy.

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

Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026

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

40th Annual I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival at Santa Barbara Mission May 23-25, 2026

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.

Tiny Porch Concerts Summer Series May through August at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura

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.

Ladyface Mountain Film Festival in Westlake Village February 26 to March 1, 2026

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.

2nd Annual Conejo Valley Comedy Festival in Thousand Oaks on February 13-15, 2026

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 March 28-29, 2026

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.

19th Annual Simi Community Christmas Creche Exhibit on December 5-7, 2025

International Creche Exhibit & Music Performances

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