Plan Ahead

* Young Talent--The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will hold its annual talent show on Aug. 17. This year’s edition, with a “Fantasy Land!” theme, will include dancing, singing, cheerleading and other performances. The 6:30 p.m. show will be free with the donation of canned food or a clothing item, benefiting local charities. The club is at 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. 527-4437.

* Cultural--An international festival will be held Aug. 18-20 at Mary Star of the Sea Church, 463 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard. There will be live entertainment representing various cultures, carnival rides, food and more. Hours: Aug. 18, 3-10 p.m.; Aug. 19, noon-10 p.m.; Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Free admission. 486-6133.

* Family--The Ojai Family Festival, benefiting the Ojai Birth Resource Family Center, will take place Aug. 19 at the Libbey Bowl. The event will offer live music, theater games, storytelling, craft activities and food. Maria Muldaur of “Midnight at the Oasis” fame will perform her award-winning children’s music and adult-oriented works. Hours: 2-8 p.m. The amphitheater is in downtown Ojai. Gates open at 1 p.m. Advance, $15; at the gate, $17. Children 12 and under enter free with an adult. Discounts for teens and over 64. 646-7559 or 640-1610.

* Rhythm--A Joyful Noise, an all-female West African percussion group, will perform Aug. 19 at Local Hero Bookstore, 254 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Audience members are invited to bring their own drums and percussion instruments for an open jam. Hours: 7-9 p.m. $4. 646-3165. Internet: https://www.rain.org/~djembek.

* Community--The Hueneme Beach Festival will be held Aug. 19-20 at Hueneme Beach Park, 550 Park Ave., Port Hueneme. Highlights: live music, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendor booths and community displays. Hours: Aug. 19, noon-8 p.m.; Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. 986-6542.