Plan Ahead

* Dance--Ajiva Dance Theatre, a regional dance collective, will stage “Offerings” May 13 and 14 at the Laurel Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. The program of contemporary works will examine spirituality, mystical quagmires and quests. Show times: May 13, 8 p.m.; May 14, 2 p.m. $13 general; $10 seniors and students. 495-1945.

* Voices--The Ojai Camerata, under the direction of Bill Wagner, will present its “American Celebration” program May 13 and 14 at Ojai Presbyterian Church. The program highlights compositions penned by American composers. Included: John Rutter’s “Magnificat”; excerpts from Aaron Copland’s “Tenderland”; Emma Lou Diemer’s “Eleven Limericks”; plus works by Charles Ives, Samuel Barber and Kurt Weill. Show times: May 13, 8 p.m.; May 14, 3 p.m. The church is at 304 N. Foothill Ave. $12 general; $9 seniors and students. 289-4890.

* Words and Images--Storyteller Donald David will present a special Mother’s Day-themed concert May 14 at Oak Grove School Pavilion, 220 W. Lomita Road., Ojai. Show time: 4 p.m. $8 general; $6 children (all youngsters, regardless of age, must have a ticket). 646-8907.

* Musical--The Civic Arts Plaza Foundation will present the musical “The All Night Strut” beginning May 17 in Thousand Oaks. The production celebrates the music of the 1930s and ‘40s. A jazz combo will accompany a four-member cast. Performances will be at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Show times: Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Through May 21. $23.50-$29.50. 449-2787.