23rd Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival on Sunday, August 25, 2024

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The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation will celebrate the 23rd Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 1-4PM at the Westlake Yacht Club, 32119 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Since its inception, the event, for adults ages 21 and up, has raised over $575,000 to benefit the Ventura County Special Olympics and the Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation which supports many local charities and provides student educational scholarships.

Purchase advance sale event tickets for the special price of $95 per person! ($125 at the door). Go to www.ThousandOaksRotaryWineFestival.com.

Sample acclaimed California limited-production handcrafted wines, microbrews and hors d’oeuvres while perusing fabulous auction items donated by local businesses and residents. Meet Special Olympics athletes.

Special Olympics Ventura County offers free year-round sports training and athletic competition to over 700 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in 10 Olympic style sports at over 20 county sites.

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation has been a major supporter of the Special Olympics and has enabled over 10,000 athletes to compete. The club also donates more than $175,000 each year to many local and international charities to foster social, cultural, economic, and environmental progress.

2024 Kids Summer Movie Series at Plaza Stadium 14 in Oxnard June 26 to July 31

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The 2024 Kids Summer Movie Series at the Plaza Stadium 14, 255 West Fifth Street, Oxnard features six weeks of movies for only $3 per film. Movies are at noon on Wednesdays. The lineup is:

June 26: Despicable Me 3

July 3: The Land Before Time

July 10: Kung Fu Panda

July 17: The Bad Guys

July 24: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

July 31: Migration

More information at santarosacinemas.com/Pages/kids-summer-movie-series.

2024 City of Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park - June through August

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The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and the DIY Home Center present the 2024 Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts are held at 6pm on Sundays and are free of charge. (Donations are encouraged.)

All concerts will be held at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills, with the exception of the July 21st concert that will be held at the Agoura Hills High PAEC at 28545 W. Driver Avenue.

The lineup:

June 16: Fooz Fighters (Foo Fighters tribute)

July 7: Fantastic Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute) (show will be followed by a drone show after the concert)

July 21: Conejo Valley Community Concert and Jazz Bands at Agoura Hills PAEC

Aug 4: Blank Space (Taylor Swift tribute)

Aug 18: The Yacht Groove (70s/80s hits)

For more information, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361 or visit www.agourahillsrec.org.

2024 Janss Marketplace Summer Concert Series on Wednesday Nights, June 19 to July 31

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Mark your calendars for the free Janss Marketplace Summer Concerts every Wednesday from June 19 through July 31, 2024 (except there is no concert on July 3, the day before the July 4th Spectacular at Janss Marketplace). Concerts are 6-8PM.

No reservations or tickets needed. Limited free seating provided at the outdoor concerts. 

The 2024 Lineup:
 
June 19: K-Tel All Stars (Hits of the 70s) - Main Fountain

June 26: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) - Food Court

July 10: Live From Earth (Pat Benatar Tribute) - Main Fountain

July 17: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute) - Food Court

July 24: The Dirty Lowdown (70s/80s Hits) - Main Fountain

July 31: Lose Your Illusion (Guns N’ Roses Tribute) - Food Court

More info at www.janssmarketplace.com. Janss Marketplace is located at Moorpark Road & Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks.

2024 City of Calabasas 4th of July Activities (No Fireworks This Year Due to Construction)

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The City of Calabasas will not be hosting 4th of July fireworks in 2024 due to construction at the school.

OTHER 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES

The Lakeside Fun Run is presented by the Calabasas Park Homeowners Association at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. Events begin at 7:45 am and include 4 and 2 mile runs, 2 mile walk and 1/4 mile races for youth 12 and under.

Summer Splash Party at the Tennis & Swim Center, 2300 Park Sorrento, on July 4th from noon–5:30 pm. Spend the day poolside. BBQ for sale at site. There will be games, prizes, music and more. Admission $5. Ages 2 and under free.

More information at www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/special-events

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 Hosts Summer Movie Camp June through August 2024

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AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 and other AMC theatres are hosting $3 movies on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am and 2pm for its Summer Movie Camp, June 24 to August 14, 2024. The lineup is as follows:

  • June 24 and 26: Minions: The Rise of Gru

  • July 1 and 3: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

  • July 8 and 10: Sing

  • July 15 and 17: Sing 2

  • July 22 and 24: The Secret Life of Pets

  • July 29 and 31: Migration

  • August 5 and 7: Despicable Me 2

  • August 12 and 14: Despicable Me 3

More info at www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp.

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Event at Janss Marketplace on Thursday, July 4, 2024

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The public is invited to the best FREE Conejo Valley July 4th community celebration and fireworks viewing at Janss Marketplace. The event, which begins at 5 p.m., features live music, children’s entertainment, and food booths. The patriotic holiday celebration finale fireworks at 9 p.m. are presented by Conejo Recreation and Park District and City of Thousand Oaks.

Entry is free to the July 4th event activities and fireworks viewing area on the rooftop at Janss Marketplace, located at 275 North Moorpark Road East in Thousand Oaks. Bring folding chairs and arrive early to ensure access to the shopping center’s rooftop event area.

THREE NEW TICKET OPTIONS THIS YEAR in addition to free general admission:

  • Free Admission (as in prior years) - wristband and rooftop access at 5pm; wristband pickup at fountain area

  • $10 Early Bird Access - wristband access at 3pm at the fountain area, 4pm access to rooftop deck, kids four and under are free

  • $30 Reserved Ticket - wristband access at 3pm in the fountain area, 4pm access to rooftop deck, $10 food voucher per ticket at participating restaurants, access to reserved area, high-top tables, space for lawn chairs and blankets; kids 4 and under free

  • $120 Reserved Bundle Four-Pack + Parking - receive 4 wristbands, pickup at 3pm, access to rooftop at 4pm, 4 $10 food vouchers, reserved parking on Level 3 of parking garage, access to reserved area, high-top tables, space for lawn chairs and blankets; kids 4 and under free

Visit janssmarketplace.com/events/4th-of-july-fireworks-spectacular to RSVP

2024 Tequila & Taco Music Festival in Ventura on Saturday, July 13th

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The Tequila & Taco Music Festival is planned for Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 1-9PM at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Get delicious Mexican cuisine from some of the best local food vendors and trucks, try tequila samples from more than 20 top-shelf tequila brands, sip on ice-cold margaritas beachside, and enjoy live performances by Ozomatli, the Ying Yang Twins, Outlaw Mariachi, and more. Tickets are on sale now at: www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com

2024 Seaside Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor Village on July 20, August 17 and September 21

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Save the date for Summer Seaside Movie Nights, July 20, August 17 and September 21, 2024 starting after sunset at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Plan to arrive early to enjoy live DJ or bands, and grab dinner and dessert at one of the Village's seaside restaurants. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and low chairs.

All events are pending weather conditions. Visit www.VenturaHarborVillage.com for pre-show activities and event updates.

Here is the lineup:

Saturday, July 20: Barbie - Join in the fun with the sensational movie hit “Barbie” for a seaside beach ball bash with live DJ spinning the tunes ahead of the film, plus a Barbie & Ken and Barbie movie costume contest for prizes! Come relax, unwind, and "Just Beach" by the seashore. (PG-13)

Saturday, August 17: 60th Anniversary of The Endless Summer – Join in celebrating this timeless surf classic for the 60-year anniversary showing. With their surfboards as luggage, wave riders Robert August and Mike Hynson travel from one coastline to the next, trying the waves in Hawaii, Africa, Australia, Tahiti. (Rated PG)

Saturday, September 21: Hook - Arghh mateys!! Peter Pan is BACK! Dress in yer best pirate gear to relish in a Robin Williams family - fun classic - Hook! Join the Lost Boys, Wendy, John, and Tinker Bell on an adventure through Neverland. Be sure to keep a weather eye out for pirates! (Rated PG-13)

2024 Regal Theaters Summer Movie Express ($1 Movies) in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley

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Regal Theaters presents its Summer Movie Express 2024. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During the summer, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at designated time frames. Both movies play both days. Summer Movie Express 2024 runs June 11 to August 7.

Participating local theaters include Regal Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12, 680 Ventura Boulevard, and Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 at 2751 Tapo Cyn Road.

The lineup:

  • June 11-12: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

  • June 18-19: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and The Angry Birds Movie 2

  • June 25-26: Despicable Me 3 and Migration

  • July 2-3: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Movie

  • July 9-10: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Might Movie

  • July 16-17: Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sonic The Hedgehog

  • July 23-24: Trolls Band Together and Sonic the Hedgehog 2

  • July 30-31: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile and Kung Fu Panda 3

  • August 6-7: Minions: The Rise of Gru and Sing 2

Visit www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express for more information.