Plan Ahead

* Musical Theater--Center Stage Kids, a musical theater workshop, will perform “Kids Take to the High Seas” on May 26 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. The musical revue, performed by a cast of 28 children ages 7-13, features Broadway standards and show tunes. Show time: 6 p.m. $15. 579-3600 or 449-2787.

* Cajun Festival--The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise will host its 12th annual Cajun Creole Music Festival, May 26-27, at Rancho Santa Susana Park, Los Angeles Avenue and Stearns Street, Simi Valley. Featured performers: Hal Ketchum, Lynn Anderson, Hunter Hayes, Acadiana, Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Road Runners. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., May 26; 11 a.m.-7 p.m., May 27. Advance, $12; at the gate, $15. 520-4894.

* Powwow--Oakbrook Regional Park/Chumash Interpretive Center, 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, will host the sixth annual “Gathering of the People Powwow,” May 26-27. The alcohol- and drug-free event will feature traditional drumming, dancing, arts and crafts and food. Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m., May 26; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., May 27. $5 general, $3 senior citizens and students; free, children 5 and younger. 492-8076.

* Classical--The Ojai Music Festival--one of the region’s most respected cultural events--will return to the Libbey Bowl from May 31 to June 3. The 55th annual festival will be led by conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and artistic director Ernest Fleischmann. Their wide-ranging program will include orchestral and chamber music concerts, recitals and a symposium. American soprano Dawn Upshaw will appear in recital and with orchestra, as well as giving a master class for young singers. Other performers will include British pianist Paul Crossley, Cuarteto Latinoamericano, and Latin jazz musicians Oscar Castro-Neves and Dori Caymmi. For schedule and ticket information, call 646-2094. Internet: https://www.ojaifestival.org.