Plan Ahead

* Family--Performances to Grow On will present the Utah-based Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company on Nov. 10 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. The troupe will stage its “Circle Cycle” production using hoops, balls, scarves and more than 200 slides to create a visual tapestry. Show time: 7 p.m. $20 adults; $14 children, regardless of age. 646-8907.

* Latin Rhythms--The Latin Leopards Tour 2000 will make a stop Nov. 10 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way. The concert bill includes Tierra, Malo, El Chicano, Rose Royce and Evelyn Champagne King. Show time: 8 p.m. $26.50, $28.50. 486-2424.

* Art/Cuisine--Focus on the Masters will hold “A Taste for the Masters” fund-raiser Nov. 11 at 71 Palm Restaurant, Ventura. Participants will dine on French country cuisine prepared by chef Didier Poirier and view artworks by Michele Chapin, Richard Keit, Mary Kennedy, Gerd Koch and Teal Rowe. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s Learning to See Youth Outreach program. $20 FOTM members; $25 nonmembers. The restaurant is at 71 Palm St. Reservations must be made by Nov. 7. 649-4320.

* Patriotic--The Ventura County Concert Band will present a tribute performance for veterans and members of the armed services Nov. 12 at Ventura High School Auditorium, 2155 E. Main St. Show times: 3 p.m. Free. 641-5116.

* Film Festival--The Ojai Film Festival will run Nov. 15-19, with screenings and related events taking place at various locations. The event, titled “Horizons Lost and Found: Enriching the Human Spirit Through Film,” will screen documentaries on international political conflicts, hate crimes, music, comedies, horror films, shorts and more. There will also be workshops attended by industry professionals, a youth film festival and celebrity receptions. For ticket and other information, call 640-1947. Internet: https://www.filmfestival.ojai.net.