Seaside Live Music at Ventura Harbor Village - Spring/Summer 2024

Enjoy live music at Ventura Harbor Village all spring and summer long. Located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.

The lineup:

  • Sat, May 25, 12-3pm: Morrison Drive Band

  • Sun, May 26, 12-3pm: Looking West Band

  • Sat, June 1, 1-4pm: The Jimmy Dale Band

  • Sat, June 8, 1-4pm: Tony Lee & Forbidden Fruit (Reggae/Funk/Pop)

  • Sat, June 15, 1-4pm: Cava (Cumbia/Ska/Salsa/Funk)

  • Sun, June 16, 1-4pm: Surfer Joe Band

More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/events. Subject to change, so check the Ventura Harbor Village first for updates.

2024 Gold Coast Gem Show at Ventura County Fairgrounds the Weekend of May 24-26

The Gold Coast Gem Show is planned for May 24-26, 2024 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard, Ventura. Admission is $8 (kids 12 and under free with paid adult). Hours 10am to 5pm Friday/Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday.

Event to feature gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, jewelry, beads, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, kids’ activities, silent auctions and gold panning. More information at goldcoastgemshow.com.

2024 City of Agoura Hills Summer Movies in the Park - June 8, July 13 and July 27

Free Movies in the Park will take place once again this summer of 2024 at Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills, hosted by City of Agoura Hills Community Services. Movies start at dusk.

Save the dates:

June 8: Top Gun: Maverick

July 13: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

July 27: Coco

More information at www.agourahillsrec.org.

2024 Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor on Thursday, July 4th

The 4th of July Celebration at Channel Islands Harbor offers a full day of activities, entertainment, and great food. Come and enjoy exhibits, an artists’ market, children’s rides and games and finish the day with a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m. Free event.

www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2024-fireworks-by-the-sea/

Memorial Day Service at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo on Monday, May 27, 2024

Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory presents its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27, 2024 beginning at 11am. Event, free of charge to the public, will feature live patriotic music, guest speakers, displays and complimentary hot dogs and ice cream. Located at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo.

Learn more at www.conejomountain.com/in-our-community.

30th Anniversary Love Run 5K/10K/1 Mile Run in Westlake Village on June 2, 2024

The Senior Concerns 30th Anniversary Love Run, presented by Logix, is planned for Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Westlake Village. The races start and finish at 3011 Townsgate Road.

Runners and walkers can participate in a 10K, 5K or one-mile fun run. It is the perfect event for the entire family. Virtual runs are also available.

This annual event supports Senior Concerns’ Meals On Wheels Program, which helps ensure homebound seniors do not go without food. Senior Concerns has been delivering Meals On Wheels since its founding in 1975. Senior Concerns delivers more than 6,000 meals per month to homebound seniors in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Oak Park.

For more information or to register for the Love Run, visit www.loverunwestlake.com.

2024 Matilija Poppy Festival at Conejo Valley Botanic Garden in Thousand Oaks on May 19th

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The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden presents its annual Matilija Poppy Festival on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 11am to 4pm. Event will feature beautiful Matilija poppies, including garden tours at 11:30am and 2pm, crafts, speakers and more. Free admission. The garden is located at 400 W. Gainsborough Road,

www.conejovalleybotanicgarden.com

2024 Free Concerts by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor July 6 to August 31

Concerts by the Sea is a free concert series at Harbor View Park, 3600 Harbor Blvd.,. Oxnard 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.

The 2024 Lineup:

  • July 6: Nautical Thrust (Yacht Rock)

  • July 13: Psychedelic Summer (Woodstock Era Tribute Band)

  • July 20: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk)

  • July 27: Ignition Band (Classic Rock)

  • August 3: Los Amigos Band (Tex Mix, Cumbia)

  • August 10: Natalie Gelman (Contemporary and Folk)

  • August 17: Sean Wiggins (Country)

  • August 24: Unkle Monkey (Tropical Rock)

  • August 31: South Pasadena Transit Authority (Chicago Tribute)

www.channelislandsharbor.org/blog/channel-island-harbors-free-concerts-by-the-sea-summer-series-2024-lineup

Summer 2024 Free Movies at the Park at Thousand Oaks Community Park on May 24, Aug 23 and Sep 20

Conejo Recreation and Park District presents free Movies at the Park at Thousand Oaks Community Park, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks this summer. Movies start at sundown. Family activities start an hour before the movie. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinner. FREE!

The lineup:

Friday, May 24: Jurassic Park (activities start at 7pm)

Friday, August 23: Jumanji (activities start at 6:30pm)

Friday, September 20: Moana (activities start at 6pm)

More information at www.crpd.org/events/moviesatthepark.

Conejo Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale in Thousand Oaks June 7-9, 2024

The Conejo Orchid Society will hold its annual Orchid Show and Sale fundraiser June 7 - 9 at the Thousand Oaks Library (Grant Brimhall Library), 1401 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks. This free event will be an opportunity to learn about orchids and the Conejo Orchid Society. Learn how to care for your orchids. Shop for some great bargains and try your hand at growing some of the most beautiful and unusual plants in the world.

This event includes an exhibit of members’ orchids, and a wide range of inexpensive, easy-to-grow orchids for sale. Several hundred orchids from quality orchid nurseries and society member divisions will be available. Many can be grown outdoors in Southern California. Other available items will include “companion plants”, such as tillandsias, and succulents, grown by Society members, and orchid potting mix.

Demonstrations will show how to repot and care for orchids. Society members will be available to provide guidance on how best to grow your new orchids and will answer your questions.

The hours of the Orchid Show and Sale are Friday, June 7 – Noon to 6pm, Saturday, June 8 - 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, June 9 – Noon to 2pm. Arrive early for the best selection. Demonstrations of general orchid care will be Friday at 2pm and Saturday at 11am and 2pm.

Admission is free.

They accept payment in cash or check only.

For more information, call 805-410-3803 or visit www.conejoorchidsociety.org.