City of Thousand Oaks Pop-Up Arts & Music Festival Every Friday/Saturday, May 31 to June 29

The City of Thousand Oaks brings its annual Pop-Up Arts & Music Festival to the city every Friday and Saturday starting May 31 and running through the month of June.

The festival features “pop-up” public performances at various locations throughout Thousand Oaks. The goal of the festival is to provide residents with an opportunity to actively participate in and enjoy the arts without having to come to the theatre. People are encouraged to bring their own chair/blanket, food and drink and come enjoy great entertainment on a summer evening.

The festival this year will feature ten free events over five weekends from May 31- June 29, 2024. In partnership with local arts organizations, the festival will include local and regional artistic talent, in addition to nationally recognized performing artists.

Events are free and open to all. More details at bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/pop-up-arts-music-festival-2024.

May 31, 7:00pm

Conejo Creek North

Ron Artis II & The Truth

Ron Artis is an electrifying guitar player and soul artist hailing from Hawaii. The band performs all original music which includes funk, soul, R & B and blues. His powerful and positive lyrics have resonated with audiences from coast to coast.

June 1, 7:00pm

North Ranch Neighborhood Park

New West Symphony Presents Movies and the Masters

Join New West Symphony violinist Lisa Dondlinger in her mashup program of combining classical melodies and blockbuster films. Singer B. Valentine, accompanied by a live band, will add a blend of Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Funk to this genre-bending concert.

June 7, 7:00pm

Canada Park

5-Star Theatricals presents Queens of the Pop Age: Madonna, Whitney, Gaga and Taylor

Kick off the summer right when 5-Star Summer Lovin brings all your favorite songs from the biggest pop Queens of the last 25 years. This live concert will feature some of 5-Star's most popular performers as well as some new faces.

June 8, 7:00pm

Triunfo Community Park

The Lao Tizer Band

A DownBeat “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee, pianist and composer Lao Tizer leads a stellar lineup including Grammy- Award winning drum phenom Gene Coye, American Idol star Elliott Yamin on vocals and Rolling Stones 2022 “bassist of the Year” nominee Anthony Crawford.

June 14, 7pm

Wildwood Neighborhood Park

Adrian + Meredith

Back by popular demand!

Rogue folk duo Adrian + Meredith’s music combines the heart of folk, with the flavor of Polka, a bit of swing and taste of punk that will have you on your feet dancing, clapping, and stomping along.

June 15, 7pm

Suburbia Park

My Son the Hurricane

The multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer brass funk beast! Mixing New Orleans style grooves with funk, jazz and hip hop, this band features trumpets, saxophones, trombones, drums, guitar, percussion and two wild front people that will dare you not to dance!

June 21, 7pm

Stagecoach Inn Museum Lawn

Brogden Bay presents Vonda Shepard

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Vonda Shepard and her band will bring songs from her new album “Red Light, Green Light” as well as her classic originals.

June 22, 7:00pm

Spring Meadow Park

TOArts presents Changüí Majadero

Changüí Majadero is an adventurous ensemble which is reintroducing Cuban Changüí to a new generation of fans. Their music takes influences from Cuba to California and adds their own blend of syncopated flavors.

June 28, 7pm

Northwood Park

Archertown

Pop/Country trio Archertown will make their California debut featuring original music that is a blend of country, pop and americana.

June 29, 7pm

Kimber Park

TOArts presents Scythian

Rousing and raucous, Scythian (sith-ee-yin) plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions with thunderous energy, technical prowess, and storytelling songwriting, beckoning crowds into a barn-dance, rock concert experience.

Community partners include TOArts Presents, Conejo Recreation and Parks District, 5-Star Theatricals, Brogden Bay Presents, New West Symphony

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.

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.

Butterflies Alive! Exhibit at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Open May 25 to September 2, 2024

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History opens its popular summer exhibit Butterflies Alive! on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Guests are invited to walk through a serene garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter freely around them. Various butterfly species cycle through the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion during the summer, so no two visits are the same.

The exhibit is included in admission and open Wednesday to Monday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last entry into the pavilion is at 4:00 PM. Reservations are recommended at sbnature.org/tickets. Admission to the museum is $19 for ages 18-64, $17 for 65+ and 13-17, $14 for ages 2-12 and free for toddlers under age 2.

The Museum is also offering volunteer opportunities to guide guests through the unique experience. Adults who are able to commit to one 2.5-hour shift per week are encouraged to apply at sbnature.org/volunteer. Bilingual English/Spanish speakers and those available to volunteer on weekends are especially helpful in sharing this community favorite with the public.

About the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Powered by Science. Inspired by Nature. Founded in 1916, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world. The Museum seeks to connect people to nature for the betterment of both, and prides itself on being naturally different. For more information, visit sbnature.org.

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.

33rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Pierce Brothers Westlake Village on May 27, 2024

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park Hosts

33rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 27, 2024

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Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village will host its 33rd Annual Memorial Day event on May 27, 2024 in honor of those who have proudly served our country. This event is free and open to the public. There will be beautiful music, a band, and a flyover.

Limited parking available at memorial park. Additional parking available at Costco.

Band concert begins at 10:30am | Program begins at 11:00am

www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com

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

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 laser show at 9 p.m.)

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

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

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 (time frame is Noon to 3PM unless otherwise noted):

  • Sat, May 11: Karen Eden & The Bad Apples

  • Sun, May 12: Vanise Terry Trio

  • Sat, May 18: Jayden Secor

  • Sun, May 19: Lynnzee Fraye Band

  • Sat, May 25: Morrison Drive Band

  • Sun, May 26: Looking West Band

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