Special Events Around Ventura

Fishermen's Market

Fresh catch-of-the-day is offered by local fishermen selling to the general public directly off the boat at Andria's pier with on-site fillet services available. Andria’s Seafood has operated a retail fish market since 1976. We emphasize quality and locally caught “identified” California seafood. Andria’s Retail Fish Market is located next to Andria’s Seafood Restaurant in Ventura Harbor Village. Most of the fish in the retail case is also on the Andria’s menu, so you can actually see the fish you’ve just eaten. And, you can take some home! Cooking suggestions and recipes are available.

Friday’s on Saturday at The Bell Arts Factory

Last Saturday of the month 7:30pm Larry Colker - June 28 7:30pm @ The Bell Arts Factory 432 N. Ventura Avenue - Ventura and open mic

Market Place

The Market Place hosts over 300 vendors every Saturday and Sunday of the year. Products range from fresh produce and crafts, to used tools and new clothing. Arts & Crafts, Tools, Antiques & Collectibles, Fresh Flowers, Produce, New and used clothing, School and Office supplies, plus much much more!

Olivas Adobe Public Tours

Tour the Olivas Adobe every Saturday & Sunday Grounds open daily.

Theatre Sports ~ Ongoing

Award-winning competitive improvisational comedy on the Livery stage.

Don't miss the madness, music and mayhem -- every weekend! Check our schedule for formats and special events. Improv Workshops for Adults at the Livery (ages 18+) Saturdays from 10:30am - 12:30pm Mondays from 7:00 - 9:00pm $10.00 per session or $50.00 for 6 sessions.

First session is FREE! General improvisational theory and technique, TheatreSports™ games, and other formats and aspects of improv theatre are covered.

The workshops are ongoing -- just drop in on a Monday or Saturday workshop. Improv Workshops for Youth and Young Adults (Ages 15-25) Thursdays 6 - 7:30pm (ongoing) FREE! These fun Thursday evening workshops teach basic comedy improv skill development. Workshop participants will have opportunities to perform in local improv events. Presented by Straight Up (a project of Ventura County Limits) and Ventura Area TheatreSports™.

Weekend Scenic (WS) - Fillmore & Western Railway

Family excursions. 2 1/2 hour scenic train rides through the historical Santa Clara River Valley. Lunch on the train is also available. There are special train ride events, murder mystery. Shake Rattle & Rail (music, classic cars and food of the 50's), and sunset dinner trains. For a full schedule of weekend and special events, call 805-524-2546 Adults $22, Senior 60+ $20, Youth 4-12 $12, Child 2-3 $8, Under age 2 free on lap.

Ballroom Dance

Featuring a 4-piece dance band. Live music with Dick Parent or Wyatt Haupt Trios

Farmers' Market

EVERY SATURDAY Visit Ventura County's oldest certified non-profit farmers' market. It offers country music, vegetables, flowers and baked goods. Open rain or shine. Free parking in the city parking lot.

Grilled Cheese and Jazz Nights @ The SideCar Restaurant

"Grilled Cheese and Jazz Nights" Join Chef Tim Kilcoyne and The SideCar Restaurant every Tuesday night.

The grilled cheeses or "panninis" will range from your classic grilled cheese to ones that contain Prosciuto, Salamis and various artisan cheeses and of course vegetarian selections. Along with the sandwich menu will be a few choices of appetizers and desserts.

"This night should be all about the friends you are with" says Chef Tim Kilcoyne. Various local artists and bands will be performing at the Grilled Cheese and Jazz Nights

Annie F. Dransfeldt Dog Park

This park is fenced with an area for large and small dogs.

Arroyo Verde Dog Park

An 8-acre unfenced park.

The Murals of Santa Paula Walking Tour

Eight outdoor murals, all within Santa Paula's downtown Historic District, tell the history of the city. Each mural was created by a known artist. Pick up a free brochure with maps at the California Oil Museum.

Ojai Farmers' Market

Open-air market with European flair, with approximately 45 vendors.

Ride the Woody!

Ride the Gold Coast Transit, a 13 passenger bus painted with vintage woody-style sideboards reflecting the beach community image.

It will operate every 20 minutes during the Summer until Labor Day, and every 40 minutes after Labor Day, 7 days per week, between 7 am and 9 pm to serve Ventura Harbor, the Pierpont area, the Fairgrounds, Main Street and California Street in Downtown Ventura.

Fare is $1.25 one way. For specific route or schedule info, contact Customer Service at 487-4222 or 643-3158 or visit the website at www.goldcoasttransit.org  

Visit A Working Family Farm & Pick-Your-Own Fruits and Vegetables

Visit a working farm! The Farm Animal Center offers pony rides, farm animals, animal show, picnic area, kids corral and birthday parties. Families have the opportunity to pick their own fruits and vegetables from the fields. The farm's market is also stocked with freshly picked fruits and vegetables. Educational farm tours are available for schools and groups. Visit us and purchase our field-fresh produce and say "hi" to our farm animals! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK March - November ~ 9:00am - 6:00pm & Open March 1, 2008 - November 23rd, 2008 (Open Weekends through December 17th, 2008) Weather & Farm Conditions Permitting

Happy Hour @ The Greek

Drink & Appetizer Specials. Great Harbor Views! Belly Dance Shows & Greek Dancing. Lunch & Dinner served daily. Full Breakfast Menu. Sat & Sun 8-11am

Take a Hike with the Sierra Club

This Sierra Club event is a friendly weekly evening hike that meets every Wednesday evening between 6:45 and 7pm.

The hike is approximately 4.5 miles long and starts in front of the San Buenaventura Mission at the fountain promptly at 7pm. The trail will vary, but we always use surface streets and well-marked walking paths. We start up the hill and go into Grant Park and make our first stop at Father Serra's Cross. Here one has a cnace to see magnificent views of Ventura. Next stop is the Ventura Pier. The Ventura Pier is California's longest wooden pier and at one time was the county's only life line to the outside world for shipping its produce and other goods. From the pier, we wind our way along the seaside promenade and hike up the Ventura River Trail. At our break we discuss other hikes for the week.

The hike finishes up where we started, and lasts just under 2 hours.

Family Time at The Museum, Every Third Sunday

Enjoy hands-on activities. Arts and Crafts Projects for the Whole Family 

November 16: Black & White Scratch Art (ages 5 years old through adult)

December 21: (Arts & Crafts for the Whole Family)

Jalopy Joe's - Car Show

3rd. Sunday Every Month! Car Show and Pin-Up Girl Contest Food & Music 50-50 Drawing Any Car or Motorcyle any Year any Make $10 entre fee. 1st. $100 2nd. $50 3rd. $25 Koolest Kids Car & Kookest Kids Bike One Trophy Each!

Harbor Village Gallery Opens its “ARTISAN STORE”

The Buenaventura Art Association’s popular exhibit space, the Harbor Village Gallery, is expanding to include a select collection of artisan-crafted items in its new Artisan Store.

All items are individually crafted by local artists and artisans and include ceramics, art glass, exceptional jewelry, one-of-a-kind apparel and accessories, home décor and limited edition digital art prints. Our artists often enjoy creating functional art, useful things that can truly enhance your dining table, decor or wardrobe.”

Wine Tasting: Ventura Style

Wine Tasting: Ventura Style Everyday No Reservations Necessary Why drive an extra hour further when you could stop in Ventura and experience wines from around the world. Weaver Wines features Wine tasting everyday from opening until 8pm. You can taste all whites, whites and reds, all reds, premium wines or vintage Napa 1979 to 1982 Cabernets (weekends). Wine tasting at Weaver Wines changes daily and offers wines from many regions of the world, all pricepoints, several styles, many varietals and bunches of fun. Price for tastings $10 to $20 Hours: Sun & Mon 12 - 6 Tues 2 - 9 Wed & Thur 1 - 9 Fri 1 - 10 Sat 12 - 10

Artists’ Invitational Fall Exhibit

Two Fall Exhibitions: Between Heaven and Earth: Entre Cielo y Tierra, an Artists’ Invitational & Infinite Night: Artemio Rodriguez Prints The four elements of earth, wind, fire and water, found on Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos ) altars (ofrendas) inspire the artwork in Between Heaven and Earth.

In this artists’ invitational exhibition, contemporary Dia de Los Muertos artwork is paired with traditional ofrendas. Featured artists include Susan Seaberry, Maribel Hernandez, Dianne Bennett, Leslie McQuaide, Luke Matjas, Brecia Kralovic-Logan, Alicia Morris Soto, Dave Rivas, Andrea Vargas-Mendoza, Manuel Unzueta, Teal Rowe, Erika Carter, Emilia Garcia, and Keith Puccinelli, among others. Internationally known artist Artemio Rodriguez’s Infinite Night exhibition features select linocut and woodcut prints. His intricate black and white work often addresses contemporary issues in the social satire tradition of the revered printmaker José Guadalupe Posada. Saturday, August 30 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Free Public Opening Reception for Two Fall Exhibitions: Between Heaven and Earth: Entre Cielo y Tierra, an Artists’ Invitational & Infinite Night: Artemio Rodriguez Prints Free event

History is Now - Focus on the Masters Portrait Series by Donna Granata

Portraits by Donna Granata features photographs from the Focus on the Masters Portrait Series. FOTM is  a non-profit art appreciation program that documents artists working in Ventura County or who have had an influence here.  The exhibition will include many new works never seen before and artwork from the artists documented.

 Reception: September 21, 4-6pm

An Evening with Donna Granata: October 12, 7-9pm

With the Grain: Catherine Day Barroca

Catherine Day Barroca's new direction in bas-relief paintings on wood, as well as her recent etchings, lithographs and woodblock prints, will be featured in the artist's solo exhibition opening at the Museum of Ventura County on December 14.

Live Entertainment at My Florist Cafe & Bar

Live Entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 7pm

Brunch with Fern at the Piano Saturday & Sunday 10am until 2pm

A View from Space - Exhibit

Highly interactive hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite's perspective.

Brunch with Fern

Join us for Brunch with Fern at the Piano!

Dueling Piano's

Dueling Piano's with Lucky Lee and Geo Bass all the way from Las Vegas, Nevada and Los Angeles, CA; pianos and fun start at 9pm.

Come enjoy the brand new entertainment to Ventura and create some new memories at Franky's Restaurant & Bar.

Dinner and appetizers served until 1am Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

Coastal Waters

See the unique light that fills images of 19th century schooners calling at sawmills in dog-hole ports along the rugged California coast painted by David Thimgan (1955-2003).

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 1, 7-9pm

June Carey-Thimgan Talk: Saturday, October 25, 3-5pm

Three Dimensional Art Exhibit

Reception: October 18, 6-9pm

Pacific Shimmer - Art Exhibit

Pacific Shimmer explores the relationship light and water has on how we view the environment surrounding us. These relationships are depicted both abstractly and realistically through a variety of 2 and 3-D mediums.

Featured Artists include Paintings by Karen Hansen, Darla Warner, Rita Joyce, Shawna Taklander and Joe Cibere Photographs by Jocko McFaddedn, Jim Martin and Dan Harding, Sculpture by Michele Peterson, Anne Marie Simmons and Ceila Hartman.

Artist Reception and Artist Demonstrations by Joe Cibere and Michele Peterson Nov. 8th from 6-9pm. Join us to see how the artists create their work, enjoy live music and snacks.

Image: Ocean Slide, Watercolor by Joe Cibere

Magnolia Tapestry Project

 Opening Receptions: Sunday, October 19, 3-5PM

Ventura First Friday, November 7, 5-7PM

The Magnolia Tapestry Project adapts this historic practice of weaving to modern times by integrating it with contemporary art and today's technology. Magnolia editions developed a computerized method of weaving that allows the loom to capture even the most subtle details that appear in an artist's work. This process allows for the unique vision of the artist to be accurately portrayed in the tapestry. The Magnolia Tapestry Project features tapestries based on the work of some of the most important contemporary artists of our generation.

C-Street Sunset Menu

Created by Executive Chef Nic Manocchio, this menu comes to you in response to the numerous requests of local diners.

Entrees: Bistro Steak, Catch of the Day, Slow Roasted Half Chicken.

Each entree is accompanied with Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Fresh Local Vegetables and your choice of Select Soup, Salad or Dessert.  Each entree includes one glass of our House Select Wine.

C-Street offers each guest the finest in California inspired cuisine, featuring the freshest ingredients, grown locally or within the region. We are dedicated to partnering with local ranches, farms and orchards to provide a ture "farm to table" experience.

Group Art Exhibit at the Love House

Pamela Price Klebaum will be the featured artist this month in the upstairs hallway at the Love House Gallery.

The five Buenaventura Art Association Members in this Group Exhibition include Klebaum, Evie Cook, Scott O' Connor, Erin Mason and Harvey Steinberg. 

The show begins on October 27th and will continue through the 29th of November.

Artist reception will be during the downtown Ventura First Friday Gallery Crawl on November 7th from 5-7pm.

The Love House Gallery is located at SPA by Diane Loring Inc., at the Historic Love House at 119 South Figueroa St. in Downtown Ventura, CA. 

 Image: "Sunset" by Erin Mason

Made in Ventura County Exhibition

Juried Exhibition -  Cash Awards

A juried exhibit spotlighting area artists who have been inspired by the area in which

 they live and work, employing a variety of styles and materials, including fabric,

metals, clay, pastels, watercolor, acrylics, fused glass and photography.

ARTISTS

Michal Alaniz, John Bacoy, Karen L. Brown, Hermie Butler, Todd Collart, Lee Corkett,

Judith Crowe, Robert Diehl, Frances Elson, Jerry Ferguson, Dennis Griffin, Ann Hall,

MB Hanrahan, Louisa Wallace Jacobs, CJ Johnson, Peter Levin, Anita McDermott,

 Kenneth Ray Milton, Bob Privitt, David Rivas, Tesi Sanchez-Halpert, Gerardo Segismundo,

Jean Smart, Johanna Spinks, Brian Stethem, Joe Virnig, and Judy Winard

Reception:  Thursday, October 30, 2008  5:30 - 7:00 pm

Hot Brazilian Nights at Cafe Fiore

Join us every Thursday for fresh fruit muddled Cabana Caipirinhas and a Live DJ

Juxtaposed Perceptions - Art Show by Steve Cook & Idelle Okman Tyzbir

Painterly Realism by Steve Cook

Abstract and Multidimensional Works by Idelle Okman Tyzbir

Artist Reception: Saturday, November 8, 2008

4-7pm

71 Palm is now accepting order for Thanksgiving Holiday Feast!

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ORDERS

FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING

HOLIDAY FEAST

INCLUDING

HERB ROASTED HEN TURKEY WITH HOMEMADE CRACKER STUFFING

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FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH

 ROASTED GARLIC CONFIT

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MACADEMIA CRUSTED

RED GARNET YAMS OR

HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES

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CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH

GRAND MARNIER, FRESH ORANGE

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RED DELICIOUS APPLE TARTE

$25 per person (tax not included)

***PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS IN ADVANCE***

MERCI!   CHEF DIDIER

Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Sea Breeze Art Gallery

Dia de los Muertos Celebration - Cultural Festivities and Art: November 2 from 5 to 10pm.

When the veil between the  earthly world & the heavenly plane is thinnest, our departed loved ones are able to visit. 

Join Sea Breeze Art Gallery & Resident Artists celebrate its fourth annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration and Juried Art Exhibit.

Festivities include an interior Community Altar that attendees can contribute items in remembrance of loved ones: Light a candle, place a photo, favorite food, drink or memento.

Sea Breeze Art Gallery will also have a juried art exhibit, October 30 - November 29. Enjoy Art, Music, Food, Face painting, and have your photo taken.

Ventura Potters Guild at the Discovery Gallery

The Ventura County Potters Guild was founded in 1957 to promote the art and craft of ceramics in the community and to provide a forum for local potters to share their experiences and knowledge of clay. 

The Guild is comprised of professional and recreational potters and ceramists, instructor from local high schools and colleges, as well as people simply interested in ceramics in and around the Ventura County area. 

The exhibit will be juried by Susan Gerrard, Director of Marketing for the Museum of Ventura County.

Artist reception: Friday, November 7 from 5 - 7pm during First Friday Ventura Gallery Crawl.

Gentle Yoga class at Ventura Harbor

VENTURA HARBOR VILLAGE 4 SATURDAYS IN NOVEMBER 8, 15, 22, AND 29!

Gentle Yoga replenishes the body and soul overlooking the boats in Ventura Harbor every Saturday in November from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM on the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn with yoga instructor Pamela. 

Participants can learn and practice yoga in an outdoor and serene setting within the Harbor. Yoga is known to improve muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina and reduce stress and tension relief.  Instructor Pamela serves as a yoga instructor at several locations including Bally's Total Fitness, Ventura West Marina, and at the Biltmore's Coral Casino in Santa Barbara.

** During bad weather conditions such as rain, class will be held in the studio next to Le Petit Café and Bakery.  The studio has large windowed walls on three sides allowing yoga class participants to experience and enjoy the sounds and sights of any inclement weather during relaxing meditation.  **

A Taste Of Italy Dinner Series

A Taste Of Italy Dinner Series

Chef Tim recently returned from a trip to Italy and is putting together a series of Italian dinners showcasing the food and wine of the regions he was in. The cost is $100 per person or $75 for Slow food members. Doors will open at 5pm and for the first half hour we will have a large spread of Antipasti and wines to taste. Then you will enjoy a 4 course dinner with with wines from that nights region.

Join us Sunday November 16th for a Taste of Tuscany and Sunday November 23rd for a Taste of Rome. Make sure you come hungry there will be tons of food, also an Italian tradition.  Reservations are required with a credit card to hold the reservation...  Our 48 hour cancellation policy will be in effect.

Small Images Exhibit & Sale

Discover a special collection of affordable origina art in wrap-able sizes!

Great Art Comes in Small Packages!

The Gastronomic Stimulus Package @ BROOKS

Enjoy your favorite BROOKS menu items from the BROOKS Classic Menu available Tuesday - Sunday for dinner and Thursday & Friday for lunch.

Three Course Dinner | $33

Course 1: Choice of   Chestnut Soup, Carnaroli Risotto or Chopped Hearts of Romaine

Course 2: Choice of   Shredded Short Rib, Scottish Salmon or Free Range Chicken Breast

Course 3: Choice of   Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding, Ice Cream Sandwich, or Maytag Blue Cheesecake

Three Course Lunch | $23

Course 1: Choice of   Chestnut Soup or Chopped Hearts of Romaine

Course 2: Choice of   Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi or Free Range Chicken Breast

Course 3: Choice of   Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding or Ice Cream Sandwich

Western Coastlines; Art Exhibit by Kay Zetlmaier

"Western Coastlines” is a soulful journey where the shores of Oregon, California and Hawaii meet the canvas revealing Kay’s profound relationship with the natural beauty of the sea. Working en plein air, this solo show will primarily be a collection of work painted on a road trip with her companion standard poodle, Koko. This body of work is responsive, evoking Kay’s love of the coast, the sea, and all the gifts it gives to her. Reception: Saturday, November 15, 4-7pm

Ventura College Theatre Department Presents “Little Women”

The perfect holiday entertainment, Little Women recounts the much-beloved story of the four March girls: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, as they grow to adulthood in 19th-century New England. In the Ventura College Theatre for two weekends: Dress Rehearsal Thursday November 13, 8 p.m., free, Performances: Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 20, 21, and 22, all at 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 23, at 3 p.m.

Essence: The Heat of Morocco in Color

Opening Reception and Concert: Sunday, November 16th, 2 - 4pm 

Join us for an inspirational afternoon of color and sound at the opening of Elana Kundell's new Solo Show: "Essence: The Heat of Morocco in Color" in the Gerd Koch Gallery.   This series of paintings was inspired by the artist's recent six-week trip to the heart of Morocco. In the spirit of the exhibition, and with the generous support of the Moroccan American Cultural Center, Los Angeles, Elana Kundell is honored to present an extraordinary musical performance at the opening (Free and Open to the public). In a magical twist, the performance features several of the same master Moroccan musicians whose music inspired the paintings.

The concert features special guests from the international Fez: Queen of cities tour, recently lauded by  senior UN officials in Geneva as an exemplary cultural event. Highlighting the concert at SCIART is the world premiere of MoMo Loudiyi's Loud Oasis presenting music from his new album, Miss Peace, a scintillating concoction of ancient Moroccan spiritual music and warm rock and electronic sounds. Loudiyi will be accompanied by the soulful vocals of Abderrahim Amrani along with internationally-known percussionist, Ali Alaoui and several other international performers.      

Anoxia: A Fetish Retrospetive

Art by Bryson H. Gerard 

Reception: Friday, November 21st, 5-8pm

Small Image / Holiday Bazaar

Small Image Show Holiday Bazaar Reception: December 5 & 6.

The 9th Annual Juried Membership Exhibition

Jurors: Ed Inks and Tony Askew

Opening Reception: Sunday, November 16th, 2-4pm 

In the Gerd Kock Gallery: "Essence" The Heat of Morocco in Color, Paintings by Elana Kundell.

The ARTful Holiday Exhibit & Sale

Area's finest artists offer Artfully Crafted Affordable Gifts, Holiday Decor & Ornaments, Jewelry & Wearable Art, Apparel & Accessories, Holiday & Greeting Cards, Art Glass, Pottery, Fine Art Prints, Framed Original Art, Fiber Art, Stocking Stuffers and MORE!!

Vote for your favorite! OUtside the Box Ornament Design Competition & Sale. Proceeds from "Outside the Box" ornament competition donated to FoodShare.

 "Meet the Artists" Reception: Friday, November 21, 5-8pm

Honoring & Dishonoring Nature: Claudia Chapline & Hiroko Yoshimoto

Yoshimoto will be showing her new series of sumi drawings, Shantih.

Chapline will be presenting her new Spill Series.

Ventura College “Small Images” Exhibit

12th Annual Scholarship Fund Raiser Art Show and Sale

Opening Reception: November 20th 7-9pm

College's Friends of the Arts is having an "Invitational and Membership" Art Exhibit and Sale to benefit the Ventura College Art Student Scholarship Fund.  The "Small Images" Exhibit will run from November 19th through December 11th at Ventura College's New Media Gallery.

Guest artists this year include: Renate Collins, Gerri Johnson-Mc Millin, Tom McMillin, Marjorie Moskowitz,  Sylvia Raz, Teal Rowe, Leslie Thompson, Stephen Schafer, and Sylvia Torres.

The opening reception will take place Thursday, November 20 from 7-9pm at the New Media Gallery. The public is invited. There is NO admission charge.  Refreshments will be served.  Opening night Reception has Free Parking on campus without a permit in the West and North lots off Loma Visa Road ONLY. Parking on campus at any other time requires a permit which may be purchased for $1.00 from the machine in front of the Administration Building off Telegraph Road.

Ventura College Friends of the Arts, working with the Foundation Office, is a non- profit organization designed to raise scholarship funds for students majoring in the arts a Ventura College. Membership includes professional artists from the community, present and past faculty, and alumni from Ventura College.  Any interested person is welcome to join.

Book Signing

Shipwrecks and Jethro Tull Inspire Street Names In New Book on Ventura

The personality, history and quirks of a city are contained in the names and layouts of its streets, and no one knows that better than author David W. Hill, whose new book, The Streets of Ventura, reflects 18 years of research on the city's growth. A Ventura resident since 1932, Hill will sign copies of his book on Friday, November 21, from 12:00- 2:00 p.m. at the Museum of Ventura County, 89 S. California St. in Ventura. The edition is limited to 500 copies, and is available exclusively through the Museum store. Copies are $18.95, and can be reserved by calling 653-0323 ext 16.

The unique publication contains the origins of street names as well as their recording dates (learn which streets no longer exist), an index of all tracts and subdivisions from 1869 to 2003 (the most recent recording), a history of the city from its 1866 incorporation to the present, historical maps from 1855 to 1975, and 35 pages of historical photographs.

Holiday Studio & Gallery Show

Holiday Show & Sale

Door prizes, food, drinks & fun.

Please R.S.V.P. 805-643-6525

3500 Years on One City Block

Explore Chumash artifacts, Mission foundations, Yankee domestic items and the site's many other cultures with an Albinger Archaeological Museum docent - a great tour for any club, family or scout group and perfect for 4th grade Mission Projects!

Schedule a special tour for your group (12 or more) by contacting Jeanne Scott at 805-648-5823

Annual Fall Clean-Up Day

Come join members of the Downtown Ventura Organization, City of Ventura, Ventura Police Department and merchants/residents/property owners for our annual CLEAN-UP DAY

High School students: need community service hours? Come on down!

Bring gloves, we'll provide water - help us clean up our beautiful downtown!

Boys & Girls Club Annual Auction

"ALL THAT JAZZ" is the theme of the 41st Annual Great Auction, black tie event for the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura presented by E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc.

It will be held Saturday, November 22nd, 4:30 PM at the Ventura Beach Marriott. The "Great Auction" features both live and silent auction items, music, a champagne reception and gourmet dinner.  Outstanding auction items are being donated to support the youth at the five sites of the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura, Saticoy and Oak View.

The event co-chairs are Ellyn Dembowski and Lynda Girtsman.  Black tie is optional. The deadline for items to be donated is October 31st.

Fall Studio Sale

Join us Saturday & Sunday November 22nd & 23rd for a Fall Studio Sale!

Teal Rowe & Christine Brennan

Holiday Watercolor Workshop with Joe Cibere

Red Brick Gallery is proud to present a Holiday Watercolor Workshop with Joe Cibere
One day only, November 22nd 10am-4pm; Limited to 12 artists $95

You'll learn how to use stamping to freshen up your paintings and even make holiday cards; paint fabulous tropical waterfalls without a brush and paint dramatic seascapes with a credit card.

The Ghost of Perry Mason

Solve a mystery or two and explore Erle Stanley Gardner's world and the places he used in the creation of his lawyer hero Perry Mason.

Meet at City Hall's front steps.

The Nutcracker - Ventura County Ballet Co.

Special free Sugar Plum Cookie Party following each Matinee.

Executive Director Kathleen Noblin, Artistic Director Colleen O'Callaghan

Choreographer/Ballet Mistress Marina Fiagina

Guest Artists State Street Ballet

Wine Train (WT)

Experience elegance in train travel while tasting our featured wines, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, and our delicious dessert bar. Adults over 21 only. $59.