Events and Festivals Calendar for Ventura, California

California’s Channel Islands, located just off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura, are a National Park dream-come-true for marine nature lovers. The crystal clear Pacific channel waters, many mysterious and eerie sea caves, breathtaking cliffs, abundant wildlife, and mild weather combine to lure expert kayakers and novices alike to explore their natural wonders. Check out our tours below!

Discovery Tour

Distance- 1.25 miles

Duration: 1-1.5 hours

Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced. Children under age 5 not permitted.

Adventure Tour

Distance: 2.5- 3 miles

Duration: 2.5- 3 hours

Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced. Children under age 5 not permitted.

Ultimate Sea Cave Kayak

Distance: 5-6 miles

Duration: 5 hours

Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced. Children under age 5 not permitted.

See the best of Ventura, CA and delight your friends with some epic scavenger hunt ideas for adults. On, Ace Ventura, you will wander with purpose to see the most entertaining sights in Ventura, CA, and learn about the history and culture while you’re at it. Snap silly photos, answer tough trivia, and have a blast with the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app!

Want to be the star of HR? We can help with that. These hunts are always a hit for Ventura, CA team-building activities! Teams work together but against each other to see who will come out as the Ventura, CA scavenger hunt champion. We know there are a lot of things to do in Ventura, CA, but if you want an event you won’t forget, book a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt today!

It’s hard to choose highlights on a hunt this epic but here’s a few: Visit Ventura’s oldest resident, check out the birthplace of Perry Mason, and explore neo-classical architecture!.

Don’t forget about Let’s Roam when you’re gathering together to celebrate the bride or groom to be. For bachelorette parties ideas in Ventura, CA, look no further! Customized roles and comical challenges are just a small part of what makes this a fantastic time for the whole bridal party! Stop stressing about planning the perfect Ventura, CA bachelorette party and start planning your outfit, you’re sure to get some Insta-worthy pics on this hunt!

Too far for you to roam? We’ve got more in the area! Take a look at: The Dessert of L.A., Tinseltown’s Biggest Stars, and The Wonders Of Downtown LA.

Get all the juicy deets here:

Ventura (or San Buenaventura to give the city its real name) is a Californian coastal city, northwest of Los Angeles. Named after St. Bonaventure, a thirteenth century Franciscan writer and philosopher, the city’s European roots stem from the Spanish missions in California. Famous as the birthplace of Perry Mason, the city also boasts expansive beaches and stunning outdoor spaces.This tour is a journey through Ventura’s most influential decades, from the founding Colonial years through to the oil boom and postwar years. There’s no time machine needed – just a great pair of walking shoes!

https://www.letsroam.com/scavenger_hunt/historic_ventura_scavenger_hunt?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=8zmjna3m

See the best of Ventura, CA and delight your friends with some epic scavenger hunt ideas for adults. On, Ace Ventura, you will wander with purpose to see the most entertaining sights in Ventura, CA, and learn about the history and culture while you’re at it. Snap silly photos, answer tough trivia, and have a blast with the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app!

Want to be the star of HR? We can help with that. These hunts are always a hit for Ventura, CA team-building activities! Teams work together but against each other to see who will come out as the Ventura, CA scavenger hunt champion. We know there are a lot of things to do in Ventura, CA, but if you want an event you won’t forget, book a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt today!

It’s hard to choose highlights on a hunt this epic but here’s a few: Visit Ventura’s oldest resident, check out the birthplace of Perry Mason, and explore neo-classical architecture!.

Don’t forget about Let’s Roam when you’re gathering together to celebrate the bride or groom to be. For bachelorette parties ideas in Ventura, CA, look no further! Customized roles and comical challenges are just a small part of what makes this a fantastic time for the whole bridal party! Stop stressing about planning the perfect Ventura, CA bachelorette party and start planning your outfit, you’re sure to get some Insta-worthy pics on this hunt!

Too far for you to roam? We’ve got more in the area! Take a look at: The Dessert of L.A., Tinseltown’s Biggest Stars, and The Wonders Of Downtown LA.

Get all the juicy deets here:

Ventura (or San Buenaventura to give the city its real name) is a Californian coastal city, northwest of Los Angeles. Named after St. Bonaventure, a thirteenth century Franciscan writer and philosopher, the city’s European roots stem from the Spanish missions in California. Famous as the birthplace of Perry Mason, the city also boasts expansive beaches and stunning outdoor spaces.This tour is a journey through Ventura’s most influential decades, from the founding Colonial years through to the oil boom and postwar years. There’s no time machine needed – just a great pair of walking shoes!

https://www.letsroam.com/scavenger_hunt/historic_ventura_scavenger_hunt?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=8zmjna3m

La Otra: An Artist’s Journey is a narrative and autobiographical depiction of the artist which includes a video installation.

Identity is a compilation of five different performances and interviews describing various facets of the artist’s identity – Growing up Mexican/American, the fear of being Queer, and the affects of trauma and relationships in the time we live in today. Throughout the compilation each facet informs pieces of another and emphasizes the complicated entity of Identity.

This screening will be followed by a Q&A about the video as well as the show as a whole.

More on La Otra:

“La Otra” can be translated in English as “the other,” or “the other one.” There exists in your life right now, at least one or more persons who identify with or as La Otra. This type of person doesn’t always have a particular identifier that you can explicitly describe, and if they can’t necessarily be picked out within a group or a crowd, they stand out in conversation when exposing and living as their most authentic selves.

Because of the intrepid passion that emerges from constant encounters of being dismissed and underestimated, they become the souls of change and progress. They become the people who remind us of who we need to be for ourselves. Whatever identity or classification of person that may be.

Using paintings, childhood relics, video, and installation, Aliza J. Bejarano has constructed an experience of the various and often times, “othering” facets of her Self, which culminate into the artist and individual she has become today. La Otra describes the upbringing and experiences of a queer Latina, born in the USA to immigrant parents, attempting to navigate between cultures, between class, between the fluidity of sexuality, and throughout planes of understanding, purpose, vulnerability and the strength required to live as one’s true Self. La Otra: An Artist’s Journey chronicles how an artist carries and creates from owning many classifications of identity.

On view in the Tool Room Gallery at Bell Arts Factory until October 25th.

http://alizabejarano.com/
IG: @aliza_b_
Studio #79

October 12th

6pm – 9pm 

Screening of Identity Q&A

Video length: 23 minutes.

Wednesdays (by donation until Oct 25):

Figure Drawing

(bring tip for model)

6pm – 8pm

6 Easels available, bring your drawing supplies. Some instruction will be provided.

Clothed models
https://mailchi.mp/55d6b9fd4182/figuredrawing

Thursdays (until Oct 25):

How To – Portraits in Oil Demo/Workshop

(Limited space. Plein air setups only: Bring your own supplies ie, portable easel, seating arrangement, paint, brushes, etc. You can bring whatever medium feels comfortable for you; acrylic/oil/watercolor. No sink available.)

Spectators ok (you don’t have to come to paint)

Please contact at alizaj.b@gmail.com to RSVP or with any questions

Yoga Jones, 105 S. Oak St., #200, announces new Ashtanga classes beginning this Monday, taught by Bryna Nevison. These classes will be Monday-Friday from 6am-9am. These classes are open to all students. Save the date: In celebration of their new classes and workshops, Yoga Jones will have a drawing on Aug. 30 for a free month of membership!

About This Ventura, CA Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is app-lead. No tour guide or reservation required.

Ventura (or San Buenaventura to give the city its real name) is a Californian coastal city, northwest of Los Angeles.

Named after St. Bonaventure, a thirteenth-century Franciscan writer and philosopher, the city’s European roots stem from the Spanish missions in California. Famous as the birthplace of Perry Mason, the city also boasts expansive beaches and stunning outdoor spaces.

This tour is a journey through Ventura’s most influential decades, from the founding Colonial years through to the oil boom and postwar years. There’s no time machine needed – just a great pair of walking shoes!

MAIN FOCUS: History – Other Focuses: Art & Culture

Refresh body and spirit with Yoga in the Gardens on Tuesday October 15 at 9:30 am with certified instructor Jiling Lin. Rotary Plaza is 15-20 minutes up the trail on the right, just past the open gate below the road, bordered by tall Eucalyptus trees. Bring your yoga mat!

Class size limited. | Members: $5.00 | Non-Members: $15.00
Click here to register! 

Fit Buddha, 424 E. Main St., offers Sound Healing Meditation on Tuesdaysfrom 6:30pm-7:30pm. Sign-up onlineto experience healing sound waves reorganize and recalibrate your genetic codes, alter your body and mind, and upgrade into your higher knowing as you start to embody your innate wisdom and resurrect your energetic Crystalline Diamond Blueprint. Single session is $20.

About This Ventura, CA Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is app-lead. No tour guide or reservation required.

Ventura (or San Buenaventura to give the city its real name) is a Californian coastal city, northwest of Los Angeles.

Named after St. Bonaventure, a thirteenth-century Franciscan writer and philosopher, the city’s European roots stem from the Spanish missions in California. Famous as the birthplace of Perry Mason, the city also boasts expansive beaches and stunning outdoor spaces.

This tour is a journey through Ventura’s most influential decades, from the founding Colonial years through to the oil boom and postwar years. There’s no time machine needed – just a great pair of walking shoes!

MAIN FOCUS: History – Other Focuses: Art & Culture

Pacific by NoRu, 394 E. Main St., offers one of the best happy hours in town. An upscale casual dining experience that’s not to be missed, their happy hour is a great way to experience their amazing libations made by premier mixologists and to taste ridiculously great food by Chef Ren at an easy-on-the-wallet price. Happy Hour is Wednesday-Sunday 4pm-6pm.

Bombay Bar and Grill, 143 S. California St. invites you to Happy Hour Wednesday-Friday from 5pm-7pm. Enjoy $2 off all drafts, well drinks, and house wines, plus half-off appetizers. Be sure to join them on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am-6pm for $4 White Claw, $5 any pint, $10 bottomless mimosas, and half-off appetizers.

Draw with us!

Figure Drawing sessions are held at the Bell Arts Factory every Wednesday, 6pm – 8pm, with a clothed model. The atmosphere is very laid back with little instruction. However, if you are interested in expanding your skills further, one on one lessons are available.

All skill levels and ages welcome!
Bring your favorite drawing tools; a drawing board and charcoal, a small sketchbook and pencils, or even your Plein air setup.

Come draw and connect with fellow creative people.

Join Cross Town Hikers on Wednesday nights for a moderate-paced hike that includes views of Ventura from the Cross, a walk out to the end of the Pier, and a stroll along the Promenade back to the Museum. Four miles with an 800-foot elevation gain. Meet at 7pm sharp at the fountain across the street from the Mission. Join our Facebook group for up-to-date information.

About This Ventura, CA Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is app-lead. No tour guide or reservation required.

Ventura (or San Buenaventura to give the city its real name) is a Californian coastal city, northwest of Los Angeles.

Named after St. Bonaventure, a thirteenth-century Franciscan writer and philosopher, the city’s European roots stem from the Spanish missions in California. Famous as the birthplace of Perry Mason, the city also boasts expansive beaches and stunning outdoor spaces.

This tour is a journey through Ventura’s most influential decades, from the founding Colonial years through to the oil boom and postwar years. There’s no time machine needed – just a great pair of walking shoes!

MAIN FOCUS: History – Other Focuses: Art & Culture

Munch returns to the Museum of Ventura County on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with Greg Gohde. Admission is free, and visitors are welcome to bring their own lunch and enjoy live music, as well as explore the galleries during the 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. “munch” hours!

“I started playing the bass guitar in 1967. . . over the years I have also played guitar, violin, viola, upright bass, u-bass, ukulele, mandolin and mandola. Bass guitar is the instrument that is most natural for me to play. I “discovered” the fretless bass guitar in 1973. I heard the true potential of the instrument on the Hejira album by Joni Mitchell in the playing of Jaco Pastorius. When I heard his solo album in 1976, I was blown away….the best bass playing ever!!!! I played in many varied bands and orchestras including Blue Island (with Tony Gioiosa, Rich Rita & Dan Galayda), The Kent Brothers Band, Northwest Indiana Symphony, San Diego Mandolin Orchestra, Innisfree (with Dennis Cahill), Jack Straw (with Tom Gunty), Stewart Ridge (with Rich Rita, Dan Galayda & Tom Gniewek), and Jubal (with Kevin Waltham, Joe Benson, Mark & Bruce Deane). Attended music school at DePaul University in Chicago 1971-75. Attended bass guitar weekend with Jack Casady at Fur Peace Ranch in 2006. Played in Bass Clef Experiment (with Mike Alvarez/cello). In recent years I have been exploring solo bass playing (covers & originals).”

Visit https://www.reverbnation.com/zerofretsbass for more information of Greg Gohde.

Join Seaward Brewing as we support our local Surfrider VC with their effort to help keep our oceans, waves, and beaches protected! Our Head Brewer, Jason, grew up on Seaward and truly values the preservation of our local shores.

Surfrider reps will be stopping by to provide insight to what their local chapter does as well as share common love for our community and of course, beer!

Pups & kiddos welcome. Beer and non-alcoholic drinks available for sale along with food from The Cave.

To find out more about Surfrider VC and how you can help, follow the link below:

https://www.surfrider.org/support-surfrider?source=CH77

About This Ventura, CA Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is app-lead. No tour guide or reservation required.

Ventura (or San Buenaventura to give the city its real name) is a Californian coastal city, northwest of Los Angeles.

Named after St. Bonaventure, a thirteenth-century Franciscan writer and philosopher, the city’s European roots stem from the Spanish missions in California. Famous as the birthplace of Perry Mason, the city also boasts expansive beaches and stunning outdoor spaces.

This tour is a journey through Ventura’s most influential decades, from the founding Colonial years through to the oil boom and postwar years. There’s no time machine needed – just a great pair of walking shoes!

MAIN FOCUS: History – Other Focuses: Art & Culture

Charlie Baker Team Up with Mark & Michael Lennon to Headline Benefit Concert for The Ventura County Rescue Mission

Charlie Baker has that classic rock flare ala Neil Young, Eagles or Tom Petty we connect with and know all the lyrics to. Charlie’s voice is remarkable and perfectly suited for an acoustic, solo tribute to Neil Young. Over 30 years performing, Charlie has played venues across the USA with some highlights that include opening shows for Warren Zevon, REO-Speedwagon, Damn Yankees (featuring Ted Nugget & Tommy Shaw), Venice Band, Rosemary Butler, Laurence Juber, Kiki Ebsen and Rob Morow Band. Recorded some of his original songs in Nashville, TN. Produced by Ben Keith who was best known as steel guitarist, producer & sideman for Neil Young.

Mark & Michael Lennon are two members of the band “Venice” they have performed and/or recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, David Crosby, Stevie Nicks, Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Brian Wilson, Cher, Don Henley, Elton John, Michael McDonald, Phil Collins, Ozzy Osborne, Billy Idol, Rick Springfield, America, Heart, and the list goes on. The Lennons spent most of 2010-2013 as backing vocalists performing in over 250 shows on the record-breaking worldwide arena and stadium tour of “Roger Waters’ The Wall” (Pink Floyd). Venice was invited to join such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, Ben Harper and Lyle Lovett in contributing a track to the 2014 compilation album, Looking Into You: A Tribute To Jackson Browne.

About This Ventura, CA Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is app-lead. No tour guide or reservation required.

Ventura (or San Buenaventura to give the city its real name) is a Californian coastal city, northwest of Los Angeles.

Named after St. Bonaventure, a thirteenth-century Franciscan writer and philosopher, the city’s European roots stem from the Spanish missions in California. Famous as the birthplace of Perry Mason, the city also boasts expansive beaches and stunning outdoor spaces.

This tour is a journey through Ventura’s most influential decades, from the founding Colonial years through to the oil boom and postwar years. There’s no time machine needed – just a great pair of walking shoes!

MAIN FOCUS: History – Other Focuses: Art & Culture

Don’t miss the Downtown Ventura Farmers’ Market every Saturday at the corner of Santa Clara & Palm Streets. This market is the original Ventura County certified farmers’ market and has been in operation since 1986! Over 45 California farmers and food vendors attend weekly and operate year round. Enjoy the freshest vine and tree ripened fruits and vegetables in addition to other fresh products such as herbs, honey, eggs, nuts, cheese, olive oil, jellies, artisan bakery products, ethnic foods, tasty hot foods prepared on site, cut flowers, potted plants and much more. The market runs from 8:30am-12pm.

On this tour, guests will explore the bounty of gourmet food available in downtown Ventura, some in the heart of downtown, others a bit off the beaten path. You will also have the opportunity to meet and hear from some of our well known local chefs and shop owners. Always wondered how a cannoli is made, what makes an olive oil extra virgin, or how to pair cheese with wine? Learn a little bit about the history of downtown Ventura as you sample food at a variety of different stops. For visitors, this tour offers a great introduction into the Ventura restaurant scene; and for locals, it offers an opportunity to play tourist in your own town, try some new restaurants, and meet the proprietors behind some of your favorite eateries.

About this Event

The Ventura Brew Fest will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in Mission Park at Main and Figueroa streets. It coincides with the Ventura 5K and the Downtown Mile, the latter a downhill dash that ends at the park.

2019 marks the inaugural Ventura Brew Fest featuring tastings from craft brewers at Ventura’s Mission Park. Sip on a variety of craft beers while enjoying a laid back atmosphere with music, food, vendors, games, races and more.

The event takes place alongside the Ventura Marathon 5K and Downtown Mile, giving motivated beer drinkers an opportunity to whet their thirst. Secure your spot and purchase tickets today.

The brewery list includes:

• Lagunitas Brewing Company
• Institution Ale Company
• Leashless Brewing
• Poseidon Brewery
• Red Tandem Brewery
• Rincon Brewery
• Seaward Brewing
• Topa Topa
• Ventura Coast Brew Co.

Va Por La Avenida Kicks-Off with Ofrenda on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 12:00 p.m.

Till Late, Taking Place in the Parks, Businesses and Art Spaces Along Ventura Avenue

Bell Arts Factory and the Westside Community Development Corporation are excited to announce

Ofrenda will take place on October 19, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until sunset along Ventura Avenue.

Ofrenda is the first event of the Va Por La Avenida event series, a creative place-making project

funded in part through a grant provided by the California Arts Council, also supported through

funding through the City of Ventura’s Cultural Affairs Grant funding.

Ofrenda, our kick-off event for Va Por La Avenida, is a celebration to help us prepare for Día de

los Muertos. The event will begin in Kellogg Park from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. with live music; face

painting lessons; classes in creating papel picado making; live silk-screening; and dance

performances by Danza Azteca, Danza Mexicayotl de Ventura, and Ballet Folklórico de Bell Arts.

Local businesses are hosting special pop-up events like: art classes in the lavandería; henna tattoos;

and lessons to make Pan de los Muertos in the neighborhood panadería. The day will trail into the

evening with teatro performances, gallery exhibits, and DJs spinning electro-cumbia grooves.

Among these festivities will also be the opportunity for visitors to take a walking tour of the

Westside murals marked on a map designed specifically for the event. The map will act as a pocket

guide to the restaurants, businesses, art and performers that are participating in the event.

“We are very excited to bring this event to Ventura Avenue and the families that live here,” says

Namba Presents: FLEETWOOD’S BAC

All band members of Fleetwood’s Bac are from the same family, and grew up playing music together. They’ve entertained thousands of audiences throughout their musical careers. Suffice to say, everyone in the band is an accomplished musician and vocalist. Watch this family of business owners, music teachers and music directors transform into rock stars on the weekend! There is nothing quite like making music with your family and like a fine wine they get better with time!

“Lagunitas is thrilled to be supporting the local Ventura community, and participating in the
inaugural Ventura Brew Fest,” said Max Wertheimer, Senior Public Relations Manager at
Lagunitas. “We’re also excited that beer-loving runners will be able to enjoy our new, low-calorie
DayTime IPA at the festival, along with a handful of other tasty beers!”
The whole family and dogs are welcome to attend. Libations will only be served to those
21-and-up with valid ID.

The Ventura Brew Fest is taking place alongside the Ventura 5K and Downtown Mile with the
Ventura Marathon and Half Marathon the following day on Sun., Oct. 20.
Tickets can be purchased online at a discounted rate and at the door. More information and
tickets can be found at www.venturabrewfest.com. Visit www.venturamarathon.com to register
for the races

About the Ventura Brew Fest
The inaugural Ventura Brew Fest features libations from craft brewers at Ventura’s Mission
Park. Brew Fest-goers will sip on a variety of craft beers while enjoying a laid back atmosphere
with live music, local food trucks, yard games, vendors, races and more. The event takes place
alongside the Ventura Marathon 5K and Downtown Mile, giving motivated beer drinkers an
opportunity to whet their thirst. More information and tickets can be found at
www.venturabrewfest.com.

About This Ventura, CA Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is app-lead. No tour guide or reservation required.

Ventura (or San Buenaventura to give the city its real name) is a Californian coastal city, northwest of Los Angeles.

Named after St. Bonaventure, a thirteenth-century Franciscan writer and philosopher, the city’s European roots stem from the Spanish missions in California. Famous as the birthplace of Perry Mason, the city also boasts expansive beaches and stunning outdoor spaces.

This tour is a journey through Ventura’s most influential decades, from the founding Colonial years through to the oil boom and postwar years. There’s no time machine needed – just a great pair of walking shoes!

MAIN FOCUS: History – Other Focuses: Art & Culture

Yoga Jones, 105 S. Oak St., #200, announces new Ashtanga classes beginning this Monday, taught by Bryna Nevison. These classes will be Monday-Friday from 6am-9am. These classes are open to all students. Save the date: In celebration of their new classes and workshops, Yoga Jones will have a drawing on Aug. 30 for a free month of membership!

Winchesters Grill, 632 E. Main St., invites you to Sunday Brunch every Sunday from 9:30am-2pm. Enjoy a delicious special menu that includes items such as the California Stack, Mushroom-Asparagus Frittata, and Sourdough French Toast with Peanut Butter Whiskey Syrup – just to name a few

On this tour, guests will explore the bounty of gourmet food available in downtown Ventura, some in the heart of downtown, others a bit off the beaten path. You will also have the opportunity to meet and hear from some of our well known local chefs and shop owners. Always wondered how a cannoli is made, what makes an olive oil extra virgin, or how to pair cheese with wine? Learn a little bit about the history of downtown Ventura as you sample food at a variety of different stops. For visitors, this tour offers a great introduction into the Ventura restaurant scene; and for locals, it offers an opportunity to play tourist in your own town, try some new restaurants, and meet the proprietors behind some of your favorite eateries.