Events and Festivals Calendar for Ventura, California

Enjoy the return of popular favorites as they pay tribute to The Beatles, Motown, Zydeco, Rolling Stones and Neil Diamond and experience new bands and their brand of Country, Blues, Salsa, and Rock.

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• 7/14-British Beat
  Presented by Montecito Bank & Trus
• 7/21-Blue Breeze
  Presented by Four Points by Sheraton
• 7/28-Bleeding Harp
  Presented by Players Casino
• 8/4-Lisa Haley & the Zydekats
  Presented by Andria’s Seafood
• 8/11- Rodeo Drive
  Presented by Burns Equipment Services, Inc.
• 8/18-Fantastic Diamond
  Presented by Community Memorial Health System
• 8/25-Britain’s Finest
  Presented by Bank of the Sierra
• 9/1-Janeen Puente and her Latin Orchestra
  Presented by V3 Printing

This 31st season is a season of dance! Purchase your tickets early as many of these concerts consistently sell out.

Bring your food to savor under the stars! The venue does not provide food, however, will have snacks and a full beverage bar available on-site to round out your meal. Also, if you did not pre-purchase a table with your tickets-you may bring tables and chairs or rent a “TV tray” for use. The venue has a limited number of extra chairs for your use.

The City of Ventura Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships proudly presents the 31st year of this popular concert series from 7:30- 9:30 pm, outdoors at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, near Ventura Harbor.

The venue is intimate, seating is limited, and concerts regularly sell out, so avoid disappointment at the door by making reservations on or after April 2, 2018, by calling, 805-658-4726 M-F 8 am-5 pm, (closed alternate Fridays).

Get ready to dance eight Saturday nights this summer in the courtyard of the historic Olivas Adobe!

Hosted by Smithsonian magazine, Museum Day 2018 brings together museums, zoos and cultural centers from all 50 states to offer free admission to all Museum Day ticket holders on Saturday, Sept. 22. Museum Day 2018 will showcase Women Making History: Trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation and culture. Ventura County Museum will showcase entrepreneur Madam CJ Walker, placing the George Stuart Figure of her on display. Tickets are available to download at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday.  The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 E Main St., Ventura.  For more information, call (805) 653-0323.

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 mai tai cocktail 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.

The Agriculture Museum will present its first Folk Music Festival in the Gardens, noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 22. The festival will feature Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Misa Della alongside three original songwriters and musicians from Ventura County:  J. Peter Boles, Donna Lynn Caskey and Paul Belgum. The event is free and open to the public. Cowboy John’s Smoken BBQ Food Trailer will be on-site and a no-host beer and wine bar will be available for attendees. The Agriculture Museum is located at 926 Railroad Ave.in Santa Paula. For artist line-up times, visit venturamuseum.org/event/. Event sponsors include Latino Town Hall (sponsoring headliner Misa Della), Brokaw Jackson Consulting and Heritage Valley Tourism Bureau. For more information call (805) 525-3100 or email ewaller@venturamuseum.org.

VENTURA, Calif. – Rock on the Dock Concert Series returns to the seaside attraction at Ventura Harbor Village with rock-n-roll, funk, and popular favorites showcased on Saturdays through September from 3-6pm. The line-up of musicians is serving up Classic California vibes, as they perform FREE for the public on a floating stage in Ventura Harbor Village right off the scenic promenade. Launch Labor Day weekend basking in the warmth of the September sun on the waters of Ventura Harbor Village September 1, and repeat the fun September 8^th, 15^th, 22^rd and 29^th at the Ventura Harbor Village promenade.

One of the most unique features of this concert series – guests can take in the show with rentals on the water aboard kayak, SUP, and electric and paddle boats with Ventura Boat Rentals for the best floating seat in the harbor. Or sit back with a cool beverage on the waterfront promenade patios at Ventura Harbor Village restaurants. Dine, sip and relax as the entertainment plays on during California’s best “summer” month, surrounded by scenic harbor and mountain views with bands from Ventura, Santa Barbara, and the surrounding regions. An appealing bonus of Rock on the Dock is the FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING.

The Museum of Ventura County and the Ventura Film Society will co-present the Museum Matinee Series, a monthly film experience that will kick-off with a series of three films related to the Museum’s current exhibit, At Table: The Business of Food and Community. The first matinee will take place at 1 p.m., Sept. 23, and will feature City of Gold, a documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning, Los Angeles food critic, Jonathan Gold. The October matinee, scheduled for Oct. 14, will feature the film Chef and the November matinee will serve up Tortilla Soup on Nov. 11.

Matinees will be held at the Museum’s Smith Pavilion, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura, with tickets available at $5 for members (both Museum members and Film Society members) and $10 for non-members. A concession stand will offer boxed candy, bagged popcorn, soft drinks, beer and wine for purchase. For more information visit venturamuseum.org or call (805) 653-0323.