Events

Talent Show (Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, 2850 Lemon Drive, 527-4437). Tonight at 6:30. This year’s edition, with a “Fantasy Land!” theme, will include dancing, singing, cheerleading and other performances. Free with the donation of canned food or a clothing item, benefiting local charities.

The Haunted City (Ventura, 649-9366). Fri., 8 p.m. Local historian Richard Senate leads a walking tour and discusses Ventura’s past, including rumored haunted sites. The event is a benefit for Focus on the Masters’ Learning to See Youth Outreach program. The tour will begin at Bella Maggiore Inn, 67 S. Chestnut St. Reservations suggested. $8 tickets can be purchased the evening of the event.

International Festival (Mary Star of the Sea Church, 463 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard, 486-6133). Fri.-Sun. There will be live entertainment representing various cultures, carnival rides, food and more. Hours: Fri., 3-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun., 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Free admission.

Ojai Family Festival (Libbey Bowl, downtown Ojai, 646-7559 or 640-1610). Sat. A benefit for the Ojai Birth Resource Family Center 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. 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.

Summer Surf Movies (Ventura College Theater, on Loma Vista Road between Ashwood Avenue and Day Road, 667-2222). Sat., 7 and 9:30 p.m. This week’s screenings: “Echoes,” the George Greenough film accompanied by a Pink Floyd soundtrack; “The Seedling,” Thomas Campbell’s movie about log riding. Both movies presented at each showing. The series is sponsored by Surfrider Foundation. $8 general, $6 children under 13.

West African Percussion (Local Hero Bookstore, 254 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-3165). Sat., 7-9 p.m. A performance by A Joyful Noise, an all-female troupe. Audience members are invited to bring their own drums and percussion instruments for an open jam. $4. Internet: https://www.rain.org/~djembek.

Hueneme Beach Festival (Hueneme Beach Park, 550 Park Ave., Port Hueneme, 986-6542). Sat.-Sun. Highlights: live music, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendor booths and community displays. Hours: Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission.

Heritage Square Summer Concert Series (7th and A streets, downtown Oxnard, 483-7960). Fri., 6-8 p.m.: Acadiana (Cajun/zyedeco). Plaza seating, $2; lawn seating, free.

Summer Concerts (Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 658-4726). Sat. The seasonal “Music Under the Stars” concert series returns with entertainment each Saturday. This week: New West, a cowboy music trio. Performances begin at 7 p.m. $10; $8 seniors and children. Reserved tables: $5 (seats four).

Ranger Porch Talks (Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa Native American Indian Cultural Center, Newbury Park, 370-2301). Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. National Park Service rangers lead a weekly interactive program offering activities such as rock painting, storytelling and indigenous plant use. Free.

Summer Salsa (Las Caporales Restaurant (307 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-5452). Sat., 8:30-11 p.m. Salsa lessons and other styles of Latin dance are offered, followed by a dance with a deejay music track. $5.

Amazing Maize Maze (Las Posas Road near Hueneme Road, Camarillo, 495-5678). 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. The second annual cornfield escape game. $10 adults, $7 ages 4-12.

Oak Street Festival (Book Mall of Ventura, 105 Oak St., 641-2665). Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Weekly children’s storytelling, crafts for sale, bargain book tables and music. Free.

O. K. Kids Club (The Oaks mall, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 495-2031). Children’s entertainers perform every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. This week: Mother Goose.

Kids View (Pacific View Mall, Main Street and Mills Road, Ventura, 642-0605). Children’s entertainers perform every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at upper-level food court rotunda. This week: Wendee.

Theater

Opening

The House on the Cliff (Marquie Dinner Theatre, 340 N. Mobil Ave., Camarillo, 484-9909). Opening Fri.: a murder-mystery comedy by George Batson. Fri.-Sat. Through Sept. 30. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., buffet dinner starts at 7, curtain is at 8:15. $35; $32 seniors; $28 under 13.

Continuing

Night Must Fall (Stage Door Theater, 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, [818] 889-5209). A classic mystery by Emlyn Williams. Show times: Thur., 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8:30 p.m. Through Sept. 16. Matinees, 2 p.m.: Aug. 27 and Sept. 10. $10 Thur., Fri. and matinees; $12 Sat.

Spontaneous Broadway (The Livery Theatre, 34 N. Palm St., Ventura, 643-5701). Improvisational players create Broadway-style musicals based on audience suggestion. Show times: Fri., 8 p.m. Through August. $7.

Ventura Area TheatreSports (The Livery Theatre, 34 N. Palm St., Ventura, 643-5701). Sat., 8 p.m. An improvisational acting troupe. $7.

Italian American Reconciliation (Petit Playhouse, Heritage Square, 730 South B St., Oxnard, 483-5118). The Greenhouse Theatre Company, in association with Elite Theatre Company, presents the comical story by John Patrick Shanley. Show times: Fri.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Through Sept. 3. $12 general; $10 seniors and students.

Lies and Legends: The Musical Stories of Harry Chapin (Laurel Theatre, 1006 Main St., Ventura, 667-2900). A revue of Chapin songs, directed by George Ball, who starred in the original long-running Los Angeles and Chicago production. Show times: Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Through Aug. 27. Wed.-Thur. and matinees, $27.50; Fri.-Sat., $32.50. Discounts for seniors, students and groups of 12 or more.

George Washington Slept Here (Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St., 525-4645). A Kaufman & Hart comedy, which served as the basis for the television series “Green Acres.” Show times: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. Through Aug. 27. $15 general, $12 seniors and students, $8 ages 12 and under.

Arts

Continuing

Leeds-Wallace Gallery & Framing (1540 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-1522). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Works by California Gold Coast Watercolor members Barbara Herbert, Sally Miller and Shirley Ransom. Through Oct. 11.

Camarillo Art Center (3150 Ponderosa Drive, 445-7061). Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. “Seasons of Our Lives,” sculptures in clay and stone by Maggie Kildee. Through Sept. 3.

Natalie’s Fine Threads (596 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-8854). Tue.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Photographs by Kristin Vanderlip feature Polaroid emulsion and image transfers. Through Sept. 9.

Ojai Center for the Arts (113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 646-0117). Tue.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. “Double Exposure,” figurative works by Wendy MaHarry and Bonnie Caruk Riege. Through Aug. 30.

Laurel Theatre (1006 Main St., Ventura, 667-2900). Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. “San Buenaventura Spotlight,” watercolors by Ruth Ellen Hoag. Through Aug. 27.

Studio Channel Islands Art Center (Cal State Channel Islands, Camarillo, 383-1368). Thur.-Sat., noon-3 p.m., and by appointment. “In Contemplation of Now,” an exploration of contemporary social issues utilizing a variety of media. Through Aug. 26.

Buenaventura Gallery (700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, 648-1235). Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “The Cream of the Crop,” the 2000 Merit Award Show. Through Saturday.

American Commercial Bank (155 South A St., Oxnard, 487-6581). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. “Vacation Views,” a juried competition hosted by the Oxnard Art Assn. Through Sept. 8.

Contempo Beauty Salon (205 Signal St., Ojai, 646-5591). Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “My New Hairdo,” paintings by Venae Warner. Through Aug. 30.

Jonathan’s at Peirano’s (204 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-4853). Call for viewing hours. Oil and pastel landscapes by Laurel Sherrie and Grant Lewis. Through September.

Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center (1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 658-5725). Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Photography by William B. Dewey, documenting the historic Vail-Vickers cattle ranching operation on Santa Rosa Island. The images were made earlier this year and depict ranch buildings--some dating to the mid-1800s--as well as corrals, pastures and more. Through Sept. 14. Free.

Janss / Nichols Gallery (1408 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 497-3720). Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; by appointment Sat.

Blanchard Community Library (119 8th St., Santa Paula, 525-1104). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. till 2 p.m. The 63rd annual Art and Photography Show.

Ojai Art Garden (Ojai Avenue, 646-6118 or 487-8789). Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The open-air gallery is adjacent to the Antique Collection and across from Carrows restaurant. Each Sunday, two artists demonstrate their techniques.

Thousand Oaks Community Gallery (2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, 498-4390). Daily, 1-7 p.m.

G. Childress Gallery (319 E. El Roblar Drive, Ojai, 640-1387). Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. by appointment.

Rive Gauche Gallery (339 W. El Roblar Drive, Ojai, 646-8010). Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Works by local artists, including paintings, photography, sculpture, mosaics and furniture.

Gallery 9 (Janss Marketplace, Suite D, 193 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 379-1901). Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Exhibit of work by local artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and furniture.

California Art Institute Gallery (2977 Willow Lane, Westlake Village, 496-6906). Call for viewing hours. An exhibition space for student works, including drawings, paintings, animation and sculpture.

The Gallery of Historical Figures (McNell and Reeves roads, near Ojai, 646-6574). Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. Historical figurines by George Stuart.

Nomad Gallery (307 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-1706). Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Paintings by Leslie Clark.

Things From Heaven (365 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-5689). Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Tue. Works by “angel artist” Andy Lakey.

Crow Gallery (333 W. El Roblar Drive, Meiners Oaks, 649-4000). Thur.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Art City (31 Peking St., Ventura, 648-1690). Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sea Gate Art Gallery (2925 Ocean Drive, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 985-4947). Thur.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment.

ECCO! (966 S. Westlake Blvd., Suite 6, Westlake Village, 370-0702). Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A gallery of fine craft and fiber.

Studio Gallery (Fisherman’s Wharf, 2741 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 985-1546). Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Artagraphix Art Gallery (2806 Townsgate Road, Westlake, 496-4900). Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gallery West (Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St., 658-4760). Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Live Oak Gallery (118 S. 8th St., Santa Paula, 525-6114). Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment.

Galeria Don Pedro (434 South A St., Oxnard, 486-5953). Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

HumanArts Gallery (310 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-1525). Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Museums

California Oil Museum (1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 933-0076). Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Distinctively Santa Paula: The Society of the Arts Paints the Town,” paintings of scenes and subjects found within the city’s downtown center. Through Sept. 17. “The Wild Sespe: Oil, Grizzlies and Gunsmoke,” a historical exploration of Ventura County’s rugged back country. Through Oct. 15. First exhibition of the new permanent Harry J. Lundgren Collection, featuring gas station antiques and memorabilia. Also, historical and petroleum-related exhibits, restored 1890s offices and 1930s apartment.

Carnegie Art Museum (424 South C St., Oxnard, 385-8157). Thur. and Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. “A Classic Competition,” an annual juried exhibition. The exhibit is open to all visual arts, with first-, second- and third-place winners receiving cash awards. Through Sept. 3.

Ventura County Museum of History and Art (100 E. Main St., Ventura, 653-0323). Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Germanic Myths and Legends,” 21 figures from George Stuart’s personal collection explores the pre-Christian mythology of northern Europe and the heroic legends known as the Nibelungenlied.

Ventura County Maritime Museum (2731 S. Victoria Ave., Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 984-6260). Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Seabee Museum (Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme, 982-5191). Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 12:30-4:30 p.m. A large-format photography exhibition features the work of a team of photographers directed by Edward Steichen, who documented the U. S. Navy during World War II. Contributors: Horace Bristol, Charles Kerlee, Fenno Jacobs, Victor Jorgenson, Wayne Miller and Dwight Long. The exhibit was prepared by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service. Through Labor Day weekend. Other exhibits focus on creation of the Seabees and their efforts during WWII, and include uniforms, photographs, documents and a diorama of the last 50 years.

Ojai Valley Museum (130 W. Ojai Ave., 640-1390). Wed.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. “Making an Impression: Prints & Pots,” works by F. G. Hochberg and Joseph Pelka. On permanent exhibition, an 11-foot carving of a California condor, donated by Carlyle Montgomery.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (40 Presidential Drive, near Simi Valley, 522-8444). Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Exquisite Diplomacy: Gifts of Fine Jewelry During the Reagan Years,” more than 75 pieces of gold, platinum and silver jewelry set with diamonds, emeralds, pearls and other precious and semiprecious stones. “Cast for a President: Sculpture From the Collection of the Reagan Presidential Library,” never before seen artworks.

Santa Paula Snapshot Museum (935 E. Main St., 525-7804). Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. The museum is devoted to the art of the anonymous snapshot.

Albinger Archeological Museum (113 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-5823 or 658-4726). Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The museum covers 3,500 years of history, displaying artifacts from five civilizations. Includes an audiovisual program, on-site historical interpreters, 2,000-year-old earthen oven and more.

Gull Wings Children’s Museum (418 W. 4th St., Oxnard, 483-3005). Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Ocean Friends Touch Tank,” a new exhibit, features starfish and other local tide-pool dwellers. Numerous hands-on exhibits. A permanent exhibit features a five-piece doll collection by Maryse Nicole, reproductions of the late 19th-century heirloom dolls by Parisian doll-maker A. Thuillier.

Stagecoach Inn Museum (51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, 498-9441). Wed.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. “Discovering a Sense of Place: 19th Century Conejo Founding Families,” an exhibit dedicated to the founding families of the Conejo Valley. A permanent exhibit of artifacts describes the history of the Chumash in the Conejo Valley. A reproduction of the onetime stagecoach stop and hotel includes a large display of artifacts, one-room schoolhouse, pioneer home, Spanish adobe and Chumash display.

Pleasant Valley Historical Museum (720 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 386-3834). Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. Native plant garden, Native American artifacts, antique furniture, early cameras, historical photographs, artworks and more.

Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 642-4346). Docent-led tours Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.; tours featuring discussion of the rancho days of early California include the two-story, Monterey-style adobe house and gardens; exhibition room.

Strathearn Historical Park and Museum (137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, 526-6453). Tours Wed., 1 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Music

Jazz

Channel Cities Jazz Society (Lobster Trap, 3605 Peninsula Road, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 985-8875). Sun., 1:30-5 p.m. The group holds its monthly meeting and concert, featuring a performance by Vivien Mason and the Razzle-Dazzle Band. An open jam session and dance will follow. Members, $5; nonmembers, $7.

Homer Broadnax (Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., 581-9940). Sun., 7:30 p.m. Broadnax and his band play R&B; laced jazz. $15 general, $12 senior citizens and students, $8 children 12 and under.

Equinox Ensemble (Carnegie Art Museum, 424 South C St., Oxnard, 385-8157). Sun., 4:30-6:30 p.m. The group performs straight-ahead jazz for an installment of the “Sunday Afternoon Jazz at the Carnegie” series. $9 general, $7 museum members.

66 California (66 California St., Ventura, 648-2266). Call for schedule.

Galletto Bar & Grill (982 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, 449-4300). Sun., 6-9 p.m.

Pop & Rock

Alexander’s (1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, 658-2000). Salsa dance lessons tonight and Sun.; Second Wind plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.; West Coast swing dance lessons Wed.

A&M;’s Roadhouse (2515 E. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, 983-2787). The Beer Belly Blues Band plays classic rock tonight and Tue.; Premonition plays original rock Fri.; Dr. Destructo and Square One play original rock Sun.

Ban-Dar (3005 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-4420). Ashford Gordon & Jackie Lomax play blues tonight; the Cody Bryant Band plays country music Fri.;Dynamo Jump plays swing music and Teresa Russell & Cocobilli play original rock Sat.; Pong plays original rock Sun.; the Nonchalants play blues Mon.; Marcel Anton plays original rock Tue.; Copper Canyon plays country Wed.

Banana Belt Cantina (362 California St., Ventura, 643-5333). Naked Hearts play original rock Sat.; Mark McMillan plays original rock Sun.

Bombay Bar & Grill (143 California St., Ventura, 643-4404). Raw Silk plays dance music tonight; Custom Made plays dance music and This & That playsoriginal rock Fri.; Custom Made plays dance music and Krave plays original rock Sat.; Cynthia Manley plays classic rock and the Jonathan Raffetto Band plays original rock Sun.

Book Mall of Ventura (105 S. Oak St., Ventura, 641-2665). Maximum Bob plays classic rock Sat.

Borders (125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 497-8159). Joy Burnworth plays original rock and blues Fri.; Merline Snider plays original rock Sat.; Andy Hill & Renee Safier play pop rock Sun.

Calypso’s Bar & Grill (139 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 640-8001). Open Mike Night tonight; Little Rooms plays original rock Sat.

Deer Lodge (2261 Maricopa Highway, Meiners Oaks, 646-4256). Steve McPeters plays country music tonight; Morganfield Burnett & Da Blues play blues Fri.; Cynthia Manley plays classic rock Sat.

Dimensions (2258 Pickwick Drive, Camarillo, 384-9049). Platinum Groove plays dance music Fri.

Elks Lodge (11 S. Ash St., Ventura, 653-1430). Headwired and the Shecklenbergs play original rock Sat.

Frullati’s (1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 658-9153). The Iron Mountain Boys play bluegrass tonight.

Garden Village Cafe (40 Day Road, Ventura, 642-4015). Brian Parra hosts Open Mike Night on Tue.

Golden China (760 E. Seaward Ave., Ventura, 652-0688). Maximum Bob leads Open Mike Night on Tue.

Heritage Square (715 South A St., Oxnard, 483-7960). Acadiana plays Cajun dance music Fri.

Hi Cees (1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 650-7773). Blue Stew plays blues Sat.-Sun.

Holiday Inn (450 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, 648-7731). Jimmy Legs plays classic rock and blues Fri.-Sat.

Hueneme Beach Festival (550 Park Ave., Port Hueneme, 986-6542). Banned From the Beach plays surf music, Teresa Russell & Cocobilli and the Ska Daddyz play original rock Sat.; Jazz Renegades play jazz, Rick Reeves and E’nuff Said play classic rock Sun.

Hungry Hunter (487 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 497-3925). Mitch Marcoulier plays classic rock Fri.; the Kick plays classic rock Sat.

Hyatt Westlake (880 S Westlake Blvd., 557-1234). Urban Dread plays reggae Fri.

Java Joe’s (2950 Johnson Drive #125, Ventura, 642-4332). Meritage plays acoustic music Fri.; Noelle Price plays acoustic music Sat.

Juro Cho Sushi (1140 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura, 652-0382). The Tijuana Hound Dogs play original and classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Keynote Lounge (10245 Telephone Road, Ventura, 647-9390). The Brian Faith Band plays classic rock Fri.; Three plays classic rock Sat.; Damian & Oly play classic rock Sun. and Wed.

Latte 101 (5722 Telephone Road #C11, Ventura, 658-2677). John Alexander plays acoustic music tonight; Brian Vinson and Scott Ford play acoustic music Fri.; Tom Kwake plays acoustic music Sat.; Paul Courselle plays acoustic music Mon.; Brian Vinson plays acoustic music Tue.; Tony Bello plays acoustic music Wed.

Libbey Park (Signal St. and Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-7559). Singer Maria Muldaur performs Sat.

Lounge Bar & Grill (2350 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 373- 6116). Night Train plays classic rock Fri.; 4-Play plays classic rock Sat.

Mojo’s (101 W. Short St., Oak View, 649-9931). Farrago plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Nicholby’s (404 E. Main St. Ventura, 653-2320). The Supermodels, Headwired and Fallen Isaac play original rock tonight; Dr. M plays dance music Fri.; the Atomic Dogs play disco music Sat.; Salsa & Swing Dance Party on Tue.; the Lucky Sevens play swing music Wed.

Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 658-4726). New West plays country music Sat.

O’Leary’s Side Bar (6555 Telephone Road, #7, Ventura, 644-4619). Rick Reeves plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Pelican Bay Cafe (1575 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 658-2228). Randy Rich & the Ravens play blues Sat.

Pierpont Inn (550 Sanjon Road, Ventura, 653-6144). Gil Rosas plays piano tonight.

Pirates (2800 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, 382-0735). Teresa Russell plays original and classic rock tonight.

Port Royal (3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 382-7678). Loren Richards plays piano and Paula Jones sings standards Sun.

Ranch House (5 Lomita Ave., Meiners Oaks, 646-2360). Alan Thornhill plays acoustic music Fri.

Red Cove (1809 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-1101). Uncle Tiki plays original rock Sat.

Season Ticket (5835 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 520-1166). Hot Wire leads Jam Night tonight; 4-Play plays classic rock Fri.; Throttle plays classic rock Sat.

66 California (66 California St., Ventura, 648-2266). Robert Van & Mitch Kashmar play blues Sun.; Bob Jones plays blues Wed.

Skate Street (1990 Knoll Drive, Ventura, 650-1213). True Patriots, DBS and Bad Judgment play original rock tonight.

Tree House (2830 Tapo St., Simi Valley, 526-5455). Jukebox Heroes play classic rock Fri.

Ventura Theatre (26 Chestnut St., 653-0721). Keyboard player and composer Keiko Matsui tonight; Negative Ground, Locura, Hotwire and Migraine play original rock Fri.

Victoria Pub (1413 Victoria Ave., Ventura, 650-0060). Protocol plays original rock Sat.

Vincenzo’s Pizza Experienza (2955 Cochran Ave., Simi Valley, 579-9662). The Witcher Brothers play bluegrass Fri.

Zoey’s (451 E. Main St., Ventura, 652-1137). Leo McClatchy plays acoustic music tonight; Gil Herrera plays acoustic music Fri.; J. Peter Boles plays country rock Sat.; Robert Boyd plays acoustic music Sun.

Golf

Courses

Buenaventura Golf Course (5882 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 642-2231). 6,412 yards, Par 72.

Olivas Park Golf Course (3750 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 642-4303). 6,760 yards, Par 72.

River Ridge Golf Club (2401 Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, 983-4653). 6,543 yards, Par 72.

Camarillo Springs Golf Course (791 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, 484-1075). 6,375 yards, Par 72.

Elkins Ranch Golf Course (1386 Chambersburg Road, Fillmore, 524-1121). 6,400 yards, Par 71.

Tierra Rejada Golf Club (15187 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, 531-9300). 7,015 yards, Par 72.

Los Robles Golf Course (299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 495-6421). 6,134 yards, Par 69.

Mountain View Golf Course (16799 S. Mountain Road, 525-1571). 5,445 yards, Par 69.

Simi Hills Golf Course (5031 Alamo St., Simi Valley, 522-0803). 6,509 yards, Par 71.

Sinaloa Golf Course (980 Madera Road, Simi Valley, 581-2662). 903 yards, Par 27.

Soule Park Golf Course (1033 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-5633). 6,235 yards, Par 70.

Ojai Valley Inn and Country Club (Country Club Road, Ojai, 646-5633). 6,250 yards, Par 70.

Westlake Village Golf Course (4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village, 495-8437). 5,109 yards, Par 67.

Public

Libraries

Avenue Library (807 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 643-6393). Mon. and Tue., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wed. and Thur., 2-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

E. P. Foster Library (651 Main St., Ventura, 648-2715). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ventura County Historical Museum Library (100 E. Main St., Ventura, 653-0323). Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

H. P. Wright Library (57 Day Road, Ventura, 642-0336). Mon.-Tue., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 2-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saticoy Library (Saticoy Community Center, 11426 Violeta St., 647-5736). Mon.-Thur., 1-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Camarillo Library (3100 Ponderosa Drive, 482-1952). Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Oxnard Main Library (251 S. A St., 385-7500). Mon.-Thur., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

South Oxnard Center Library (200 E. Bard Road, 385-8129). Mon.-Thur., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Colonia Center Library (1500 Camino del Sol, No. 21, Oxnard, 385-8108). Mon.-Thur., noon-6 p.m.

Soliz-El Rio Library (2820 Jourdan St., Oxnard, 485-4515). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ojai Library (111 E. Ojai Ave., 646-1639). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Ray D. Prueter Library (510 Park Ave., Port Hueneme, 486-5460). Mon.-Tue., 3-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Blanchard Community Library (119 N. 8th St., Santa Paula, 525-3615). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fillmore Library (502 2nd St., 524-3355). Mon.-Tue., 3-7 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Piru Library (3811 E. Center St., 521-1753). Mon.-Wed., 3-7 p.m.; Thur., 1-5 p.m.; Fri., 3-7 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Meiners Oaks Library (114 N. Padre Juan Ave., 646-4804). Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.; Tue. and Thur., 1-6 p.m.

Moorpark Library (699 Moorpark Ave., 529-0440). Mon. and Wed., noon-8 p.m.; Tue. and Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Oak View Library (469 N. Ventura Ave., 649-1523). Mon., 2-6 p.m.; Tue., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.; Wed., 2-8 p.m.; Thur., 2-6 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Simi Valley Library (2969 Tapo Canyon Road, 526-1735). Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Grant R. Brimhall Library (1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 449-2660). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Newbury Park Branch Library (2331 Borchard Road, 498-2139). Mon.-Wed., noon-9 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oak Park Library (899 1/2 N. Kanan Road, [818] 889-2239). Mon.-Thur., 3-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

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