Events and Festivals Calendar for Ventura, California

Breath. Stretch. Smile.Join us for some Yoga in the Wild.Meet us at Marina Park for an hour long flow. We will be in the grassy area on the corner of Greenock Lane and Pierpont Blvd.Bring layers, water, and possibly a towel to place under your mat. Our weather conditions always change. If weather is questionable check our website for updates or locations changes. www.venturapopupyoga.com/classesOur outdoor classes are donation based. We just ask you to make an offering that works for you. You may also prepay and register for classes online or via the MindBody app.Ventura Pop Up Yoga welcomes all levels and all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult). If you’d like to rent a FREE mat send a quick email to hello@venturapopupyoga.comWe look forward to sharing your practice with you.Namaste!

Ventura Harbor Village heats up for visitors on Wednesdays in July and August with shopping and dining on the waterfront specials, live lunchtime steel drum music (Noon – 3 pm), and seaside boardwalk fun! Get in on the $-saving specials at shops and boutiques, restaurants, and water recreation only offered on Wednesday in July & August. Check out Wet Wednesday seaside at Ventura Harbor Village with free appetizers, huge shopping savings, and buy one Village Carousel ride and get one FREE, plus more! Then catch the Ventura Harbor’s Yacht Clubs sailing out for Wet Wednesday fun!Here are the current specials!

• 805 Bar & Grilled Cheese: Happy Hour ALL Day! Drink & Food Specials All Day!
• Andria’s Seafood Restaurant & Market: Wooden Nickel is Back for Summer Weekdays (Mon. – Thurs.)! Dine & Get a Wooden Nickel to receive 50 Cents Off an Ice Cream Cone at Coastal Cone for Everyone in Your Party!
• Barefoot Boutique: Buy 1 Graphic Tee or Tank & Get the Second ½ Off.  Open until 7 pm.
• Beach Break Surf Shop: 10% Off All T-Shirts (Mention Wet Wednesdays)
• Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar: Fabulous Happy Hour & Drink Menu Wednesdays (& weekdays)!
• Boatyard Pub: Live Music featuring Mark David / Happy Hour Appetizers All Night!
• Casa de Regalos (House of Gifts): Ventura & Summer Wear- All Adult T-Shirts $2.00 Off; Adult Sweatshirts $5.00 Off; Kids T-Shirts $1.00 Off; Kids Sweatshirts $2.00 Off
• Coastal Cone: Ask for Sliced Local 805 Strawberries on Wednesdays for Free with Any Ice Cream Cone. (Mention Wet Wednesday)
• Copa Cubana: Happy Hour ALL Day! Drink & Food Specials All Day!
• Le Petit Café & Bakery: Buy 1 Entrée (Dinner only) & Get 1 COMPLIMENTARY Glass of House Wine (Mention Wet Wednesday Offer)
• Lost in Socks: Every Shopper is a Winner! Wet Wednesday Discount Jar- Draw for a Discount between 10% – 40% off OR a Chance to Win a FREE pair of socks!
• Margarita Villa: $4 Wines & $4 Nachos on Wet Wednesdays
• Mermaid Gallery: 15% Off Coastal Artwork & Home Decorations
• Milano’s Italian Restaurant: 8-10 oz. Lobster Wet Wednesday’s Dinner ($20.95)  & $15 Margarita Pitcher Specials, Sip on Wet Wednesday’s Cocktail:  The Sinking Sailboat
• The December Store & More: 10% off all Mermaid, Tall Ships & Crab T-shirts & Tanks.
• The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood: Wet Wednesdays Heat Up with FREE Saganaki (Pan-Seared Greek Flaming Cheese Appetizer) at Lunch from 11 AM – 4 PM with 2 or more entrée meals. (No other discounts can be applied) (Mention Wet Wednesdays!)
• The Parlor: FREE Small Soda with Every Combo on Wet Wednesdays! (Mention Wet Wednesday)
• The Ultimate Escape Rooms: $25.00 Per Game Entry: Reserve using Promo Code: wetwed17
• Treasure Cove: 20% Off All Mermaid Sculpture
• Ventura Boat Rentals: 15 Minutes Extra! Rent a Kayak, SUP or Peddle Boat and Get 15 Minutes Extra on the Water! (Mention Wet Wednesday Offer)
• Ventura Dive & Sport: Buy any 2 pairs of Cobian or Olu Kai Beach Sandles & Get Your Choice of FREE Beach Towel or Swim Trunks! (While Supplies Last!)
• Village Carousel & Arcade: Buy ONE – Get ONE FREE Carousel Ride (Mention Wet Wednesday)

Ventura Pop Up Yoga – Donation Based Yoga Classes.Join us for some Yoga in the Wild!Heather will lead us through an hour long flow at Arroyo Verde Park at 6pm. Bring layers, water, and possibly a towel to place under your mat. Our weather conditions always change. If weather is questionable check our Facebook events page for any “rain checks” or location changes.Our classes are donation based. We just ask you to make an offering that works for you. Ventura Pop Up Yoga welcomes all levels and all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult). If you\’d like to rent a FREE mat just send us a quick email to hello@venturapopupyoga or leave us a note on our Facebook event page.We look forward to sharing your practice with you.Namaste!

Ventura Pop Up Yoga – Donation Based Yoga Classes.Join us for some Yoga in the Wild!Jessy will lead us through an hour long flow at Marina Park at 6pm. Meet us in the grass on the corner of Greenock Lane and Pierpont Blvd.Bring layers, water, and possibly a towel to place under your mat. Our weather conditions always change. If weather is questionable check our Facebook events page for any “rain checks” or location changes.Our classes are donation based. We just ask you to make an offering that works for you. Ventura Pop Up Yoga welcomes all levels and all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult). If you\’d like to rent a FREE mat just send us a quick email to hello@venturapopupyoga or leave us a note on our Facebook event page.We look forward to sharing your practice with you.Namaste!**Subscribe to our Facebook Events to stay in the loop for all upcoming classes and any schedule changes**

Dinner at the Mission

Dinner at the Mission

Ventura Pop Up Yoga – Donation Based Yoga Classes.Join us for some Yoga in the Wild!Jessy will lead us through an hour long flow at Marina Park at 6pm. Meet us in the grass on the corner of Greenock Lane and Pierpont Blvd.Bring layers, water, and possibly a towel to place under your mat. Our weather conditions always change. If weather is questionable check our Facebook events page for any “rain checks” or location changes.Our classes are donation based. We just ask you to make an offering that works for you. Ventura Pop Up Yoga welcomes all levels and all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult). If you\’d like to rent a FREE mat just send us a quick email to hello@venturapopupyoga or leave us a note on our Facebook event page.We look forward to sharing your practice with you.Namaste!**Subscribe to our Facebook Events to stay in the loop for all upcoming classes and any schedule changes**

Breath. Stretch. Smile.Join us for some Yoga in the Wild.Meet us at Marina Park for an hour long flow. We will be in the grassy area on the corner of Greenock Lane and Pierpont Blvd.Bring layers, water, and possibly a towel to place under your mat. Our weather conditions always change. If weather is questionable check our website for updates or locations changes. www.venturapopupyoga.com/classesOur outdoor classes are donation based. We just ask you to make an offering that works for you. You may also prepay and register for classes online or via the MindBody app.Ventura Pop Up Yoga welcomes all levels and all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult). If you’d like to rent a FREE mat send a quick email to hello@venturapopupyoga.comWe look forward to sharing your practice with you.Namaste!

We can\’t imagine a better way to kickstart your weekend.Join Adare each Friday at 5:30pm at Ventura Harbor, in the grassy lawn. She will lead us through an hour long all levels Power Flow accompanied by some fun music that is sure to kick off your weekend right!Bring layers, water, and possibly a towel to place under your mat. Our weather conditions always change. If weather is questionable check here for any “rain checks” or location changes.Our classes our donation base and we just ask you to make an offering that works for you. Ventura Pop Up Yoga welcomes all levels and all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult). If you\’d like to rent a FREE mat just leave us a note below.Namaste!**Subscribe to our Facebook Events to stay in the loop for all upcoming classes**.

Southern California’s Premier Coastal Bike Ride! Whether you’re a seasoned centurion or just coming out for your first organized ride, you’ll find a route to please your pedals.

Five routes along our unique, beautiful California Coast with cheerful volunteers eager to help make your ride day an experience to remember. Rest stops are stocked with abundant snacks to fuel your journey. And don’t forget what we’re famous for – Popsicles on the Rincon! Popsicle Power and the cool coastal breeze will whisk you back to the ride finish where you’ll share adventures with fellow cycling enthusiasts as you enjoy a couple sliders and sides.

All routes start and end at the Trudy Tuttle Education Service Center.

2017 Mini Metric (30 miles) is a perfect introduction for beginner to intermediate, family, or recreational cyclists. This route is a true coastal cruise along the Pacific Ocean for 75% of the ride. Your turn around point is at the beautiful Rincon Park, a fantastic photo op that you won’t want to miss and of course, a popsicle. Look for dolphins!

2017 Metric Century (60 miles) is for the “not quite up for a century but don’t bore me” rider. You’ll get a little challenge and have time to take in the scenery. This route heads up a dedicated bike path to historic Ojai and its famous Arboreta. After refueling at San Antonio rest stop, you’ll enjoy a fun downhill ride back to the coast. A jaunt up to Rincon Park is rewarded with a magnificent view and an icy treat.

2017 Century (100 miles) Ready for our trademark route? It’s what put us on the map! If this is your first organized century, you’re in for a treat. Breathtaking ocean vistas, challenging climbs, along with plenty of flat roads take you through our most iconic back roads and beachside communities. About 4000 feet of climb makes for a just-right challenge, yet enjoyable day in the saddle.

2017 Hilly Century (100 miles) What… you like the climb? This journey takes you around Lake Casitas and up, up, up for a view of the lake. Continue up through the hills of Santa Barbara and out to forested Stow Grove for a relaxing lunch with your cycling comrades. After refueling, enjoy the cool breeze back down the coast. Don’t forget the final stop at Rincon Park to enjoy a well-deserved Popsicle – those last 15 miles never tasted so sweet.

2017 Double Metric Century (125 miles) Hard core, are you? We’ll give you the whole enchilada. You’ll start by heading into Ojai along a dedicated bike path for a nice warm up. A challenging climb up Casitas Pass takes you around Lake Casitas and up to beautiful vistas of the lake and Pacific Ocean. You’ll continue into Santa Barbara where once again you’ll be amazed by the stunning views. Drop down to forested Stow Grove and meet up with your Century buddies to enjoy lunch and conversation before heading south (actually east but you’re using GPS anyway). There’s still plenty of great riding left, but now you’ll enjoy a flatter route with a good chance of a coastal tail wind. Stop at Rincon Park for some POPSICLE POWER and then head to the finish for a great after ride meal.

Cool Breeze Century is a ride that benefits the foundation accounts of its non-profit organizers. The registration fee is not tax deductible and you are not required to raise money to ride.

We have a No Refund policy. If you register and cannot attend the event, you may sell or transfer your ride to another person. Contact the organizer for further questions.

Trudy Tuttle Education Service Center is a school district site and has a few rules we must obey. No alcohol, no pets (except for service animals), and no whining – ok, that’s a Cool Breeze rule, but still…

Ventura Pop Up Yoga – Donation Based Yoga Classes.Join us for some Yoga in the Wild! (Please note Saturday mornings are subject to Pop Up at alternate locations if we have a special event planned. Please check in weekly for any updates)Jessy will lead us through an hour long flow at Marina Park at 8:30am. Meet us in the grass on the corner of Greenock Lane and Pierpont Blvd.Bring layers, water, and possibly a towel to place under your mat. Our weather conditions always change. Our weather conditions always change. If weather is questionable check our Facebook page for any “rain checks” or location changes.Our classes our donation based. We just ask you to make an offering that works for you. Ventura Pop Up Yoga welcomes all levels and all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult). If you\’d like to rent a FREE mat just leave us a note below.Namaste!**Subscribe to our Facebook Events to stay in the loop for all upcoming classes and any schedule changes**

Book Synopsis

Here I am, a raccoon in a dark cell, arrested for stealing food. How did I get caught? When will I be released? Where will I go? HELP!

About the Author

Diane S. Mautner is the author of two other books, Draw Me a Story by Janelle Publications and Word Flips: Spanish by Super Duper Publications. She has written two workbooks for the Cartoon Network and curriculum for Disney English, a subsidiary of Disney Worldwide Publishing, (Language Learning Centers in China). Diane lives in Oxnard, California, with her husband, Ray, and her mischievous Beagle, Max.

Celebrate the singers and songs of the silver screen when Broadway’s leading lady TERI BIBB debuts her new concert ONCE UPON A SONG as part of the 2017 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company. Teri’s soaring soprano has thrilled audiences across the continent and throughout the world. In addition to performing on Broadway and tour as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera (more than 1,000 performances), Bibb has given a command performance at the White House, on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” and on the stages of Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall. In this tribute, Bibb shares her very personal connection to the women who inspired her and helped shape her career. The concert features tunes from classic golden era films sung by Jane Powell, Kathryn Grayson, Judy Garland, Julie Andrews, Shirley Jones and more, and is an evening of glorious singing, stories and a musical surprise or two. Bibb is joined by Musical Director R.L. Rowsey and directed by Rubicon Associate Artistic Director Brian McDonald. Teri Bibb in ONCE UPON A SONG comes to Ventura for three-performances-only: Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m.

Book Synopsis

No Problem, Mr. Walt is a poignant travel memoir written by father, businessman and easy-going voyager, Walt Hackman, about his travels throughout China during his extraordinary quest to build an authentic wooden Chinese Junk boat.

Walt’s memoir is an account of personal tragedy and tenacious triumph. It’s about the adventures and experiences of making unlikely friends despite significant language barriers; achieving an improbable dream against all odds; and the culmination of the “first step of a thousand miles” that changed his life forever.

Filled with humor, drama, mystery, intrigue and suspense juxta-positioned with Chinese anecdotes, poetry and recipes, “No Problem, Mr. Walt” is an absorbing account of how, despite unimaginable heartbreak, Walt’s extraordinary journey to build a wooden boat ultimately began the rebuilding his life.

Author Biography

Author Walt Hackman is a retired computer executive, art gallery owner, philanthropist, Navy serviceman, father, husband, and world traveler. Walt joined the Navy in 1954, where his attachment to the ocean began. The next four years were filled with electrical and electronics training and an international tour aboard the USS Kermit Roosevelt ARG-16. While stationed aboard the Kermit Roosevelt, Walt traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia and developed an ardent and abiding interest in Asian and Pacific Rim culture. After his discharge, Walt attended Glendale College, where he studied electronics and then went to work for Singer-Librascope, a subsidiary of the Singer Company, which primarily developed and manufactured computer systems for the US Navy. Walt started as an Incoming Electrical Inspector and worked his way up to Field Engineer. In the early 1960s, he was sent to Mare Island Naval Shipyard where he worked on the latest computer system aboard nuclear submarines. In 1962, Walt married Diane Magrina, and they moved to Hawaii where Walt had been transferred for work and continued his travels throughout the Pacific. His daughter, Lynn (who would later own the Mei Wen Ti from 2000 to 2008), and son, Walt, Jr., were both born in Oahu. The Hackmans eventually returned to Glendale, California, and in his early forties, Walt pursued his bachelors and master’s degrees at Pepperdine University, graduating with a BSAS with honors and his MBA. For a while, Walt was a partner in a small computer company that specialized in third party maintenance (before the Geek Squad). In 1980, Walt and Diane purchased a local art gallery and custom frame shop. By the middle of the ’80s, they had successfully expanded into an additional operation in Old Town Pasadena. Perchance, it was at the Pasadena art gallery that Walt met Don, a modern-day China trader, and his Chinese wife, Mei. They became friends, not realizing at the time that they would later share a life-changing adventure as they traveled back and forth to China together. In 1989, life as they knew it dramatically changed forever when the Hackman’s son was tragically killed. The Hackman’s marriage fell apart, and by 1992, they had sold their businesses and home, and both were set adrift in sorrow and the uncertainty of new beginnings. It was then, in his early fifties, that Walt Hackman decided to pursue his dream of living on a boat. Not just any boat, as it would turn out. Thus began his adventure of building a boat, rebuilding a life, and discovering China. The Mei Wen Ti would become Walt’s phoenix rising, and the happy beginning of a life filled with adventure, discovery, and love. Walt met Virginia Harmening, who had a boat right next to the Mei Wen Ti in Ventura Harbor, and they married in 1997.

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Get ready to dance nine Saturday nights this summer on our majestic outdoor ballroom floor. Listen to great bands performing irresistible sets of Rock, Swing,Salsa and Zydeco and tributes to The Who, Steely Dan, Motown, Joni Mitchell,Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman and Neil Diamond.Tickets are $20.OPTIONAL Table Reservations-2 tickets + $15 fee required per table?(M-F 8 am-5 pm,closed alternate Friday) Seating is limited and concerts regularly sell out, so make reservations early.Doors open at 6:30 pm • Concerts are from 7:30-9:30 pmPurchase food and coffee from onsite food trucks or bring your own. Full beverage bar on site.

Ventura Pop Up Yoga – Donation Based Yoga Classes.Join us for some Yoga in the Wild!Heather will guide us through a beautiful Sunday morning flow at Serra Cross/Grant Park. Breathe in the ocean air and drink in the views of our favorite city.Our classes our donation based. We just ask you to make an offering that works for you. Ventura Pop Up Yoga welcomes all levels and all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult). If you\’d like to rent a FREE mat just send us a quick email to hello@venturapopupyoga or leave us a note on our Facebook event page.Make sure you bring layers, water and sunscreen. Our weather conditions always change. If weather is questionable on Sunday morning check here for any “rain checks”Namaste!**Subscribe to our Facebook Events to stay in the loop for all upcoming classes and any schedule changes**

On this fun food walking tour we stop at six shops and restaurants for tastings and conversations with the chefs, owners, and entrepreneurs behind some of the county’s best eats. Our tours are informal and intimate, giving a behind the scenes look into the local food scene as well as insight into the history and architecture of Ventura. Partnering businesses include Spencer Makenzie’s, Paradise Pantry, Palermo Coffee, We Olive, Vom Fass, Ventiki Polynesian Lounge, Barrelhouse 101 and Sunflowers on the Square. Private tours are available upon request for groups of 8 or more. Tours run most Saturdays and some Sundays, starting at 10:30am. 24 Hour Reservation Required.

Secrets of Old VenturaUncover fun facts and hidden secrets in this fun-filled CityRace huntIn CityRace Urban Adventure Hunts, teams of 2 to 4 players solve fun & challenging clues leading them on a 3-hour hunt through one of L.A.\’s many diverse neighborhoods. Teams will crack codes, solve challenging puzzles, uncover little-known facts and more… all while racing against other teams to be first to the finish with the most correct answers!Get ready for a clue-solving adventure through California history as you explore eclectic shops, galleries and landmark architectural treasures in this CityRace hunt through the heart of downtown Ventura, the “City of Good Fortune.” As you make your way through Ventura\’s lively and diverse historic district, you\’ll solve tricky clues and puzzles in this exciting urban adventure! Register online at www.racela.com

Celebrate the singers and songs of the silver screen when Broadway’s leading lady TERI BIBB debuts her new concert ONCE UPON A SONG as part of the 2017 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company. Teri’s soaring soprano has thrilled audiences across the continent and throughout the world. In addition to performing on Broadway and tour as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera (more than 1,000 performances), Bibb has given a command performance at the White House, on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” and on the stages of Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall. In this tribute, Bibb shares her very personal connection to the women who inspired her and helped shape her career. The concert features tunes from classic golden era films sung by Jane Powell, Kathryn Grayson, Judy Garland, Julie Andrews, Shirley Jones and more, and is an evening of glorious singing, stories and a musical surprise or two. Bibb is joined by Musical Director R.L. Rowsey and directed by Rubicon Associate Artistic Director Brian McDonald. Teri Bibb in ONCE UPON A SONG comes to Ventura for three-performances-only: Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 20 at 2 p.m.