Around Town & Online: April calendar of events




Patrick Murphy of Newbury Park, a member of The Coveralls, performs with the band during the 2016 Arbor/Earth Day celebration in Thousand Oaks. This year’s celebration takes place April 9 at the Thousand Oaks Community Center. Photo by Joan Pahoyo/Acorn Newspapers

Through April 3
“The Gin Game”
JoBeth Williams (“The Big Chill,” “Poltergeist”) and Joe Spano (“Hill Street Blues) star in this dramatic comedy, which uses the card game as a metaphor for life.
Rubicon Theatre, Ventura

Through April 8
Common Ground: Artists Reimagining Community”
Through experimental film, music, comics, paintings, photography, graphic novels and more, local artists question the concept of community.
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

Through April 10
“Steel Magnolias”
Hanging out together in the beauty parlor, tightknit friends share gossip and confront life’s unforeseen tragedies.
Ojai Art Center Theater, Ojai

Through April 10
Topanga Canyon Gallery
On view is “Pentimento” (“repentance” in Italian), which features contemporary art in all media, and works by Moises Mendoza, a painter who creates abstract, stylized landscapes.
Topanga Canyon Gallery, Topanga

Through April 14
Student Art Show
Winning works from the 11th annual Greater Conejo Valley Student Awards Juried Art Show are on display weekdays. The show can also be viewed online.
Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, Agoura Hills

Through April 16
“Bye Bye Birdie”
In this loving send-up of 1950s-era teenagers, small-town America and rock ‘n’ roll, pop idol Conrad Birdie chooses all-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss before he joins the Army. The tuneful Lee Adams/Charles Strouse score includes such songs as “Put on a Happy Face,” “Kids” and “Honestly Sincere.”
Conejo Players Theatre, Thousand Oaks

Through April 30
Whale Watching Tours
Pacific gray whales are once again turning our watery backyard into a busy thoroughfare as they migrate from Alaska to their breeding grounds in Baja. Catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures—along with humpback whales, fin whales, dolphins and occasional orcas—during boat tours.
Through April 23: Island Packers in Ventura (islandpackers.com)
Through April 30: Channel Islands Sportfishing in Oxnard (channelislandswhalewatching.com)

Through April 30
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Art by students from the Oxnard Union High School District is on display.
Channel Islands Maritime Museum, Oxnard

Through May 2
Galleria
Eight local artists with a shared love for nature exhibit their work in “Spring Fever.” A reception takes place April 2.
Galleria, Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks

Through May 8
Santa Paula Art Museum
“California Art Club presents “En Plein Air: An Exploration of Malibu and Ventura County.”
Santa Paula Art Museum, Santa Paula

Through May 31
Museum of Ventura County
“Arte Para la Gente” explores the work of groundbreaking Chicana artist Margaret Garcia, whose work captured culture, family and urban life. “Crossing Borders” showcases the work of artists who have immigrated to the United States.
Museum of Ventura County, Ventura

Through July 31
California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks
Through an array of mediums, Luciana Abait, Kim Abeles, Charles Arnoldi, Laddie John Dill, Cynthia Ona Innis and Claudia Parducci stretch the boundaries of traditional landscape art in “Landscape Through the Eyes of Abstraction.”.
California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks, The Oaks mall, Thousand Oaks

April 1
Free Friday Flicks
Mission Oxnard screens Disney’s animated hit “Encanto,” about a Colombian family who have been touched by magic. There will be bounce houses, face painting and snow cones. Bring chairs and blankets for this outside screening.
Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard

April 1
“Keith Ladzinksi: Force of Nature”
The adventure photographer/filmmaker discusses the lengths he goes to capture the raw power of Mother Nature. He’s trekked to the furthest corners of seven continents, chasing storms, getting up close and personal with wildlife and documenting extreme feats.
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 1
Blues at Cantara Cellars
Harmonica wizard Mark Hummel and guitarist Rusty Zinn perform.
Cantara Cellars, Camarillo

April 1-2
“Cinderella”
Rodgers and Hammerstein put their own musical spin on this fairy-tale classic for a 1957 television production that was watched by more than 107 million people. Agoura High School theater students are performing the 2013 Broadway version, which featured more songs and an updated book.
Performing Arts Education Center, Agoura Hills

April 1-2
“Chicago: High School Edition”
Kander and Ebb’s award-winning musical about fame, fortune and acquittal is being performed by Westlake High School theater students.
Carpenter Family Theatre at Westlake High School, Thousand Oaks

April 1-2
Jackie Flynn
The comic, who played Tony Rosetti on “Loudermilk” and had roles in Farrelly Brothers flicks like “King Pin” and “There’s Something About Mary,” loves to go skiing but hates the stupid stuff he hears at the ski lodge. “When a guy breaks his leg, somebody invariably says, ‘Oh, you know, it’s always the last run of the day.’ What other run would it be?”
J.R.’s Comedy Club at the Junkyard Cafe, Simi Valley

April 1-3
“Much Ado About Shakespeare”
Newbury Park High School’s theater department presents scenes from some of the Bard’s best-known plays, including “Hamlet,” “Macbeth,” “Twelfth Night,” “Romeo and Juliet” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” See it in person or stream it.
Newbury Park High, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park

April 1-3
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”
Monty Navarro has a lot on his plate: a fiancee, a mistress and a scheme to knock off eight heirs so he can become the ninth Earl of Highhurst. Find out if he succeeds when Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi presents this Tony-winning musical.
Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, Simi Valley

April 1-3
“A Bench in the Shade”
Annie is engaged to Paul, but that doesn’t stop her from becoming very intrigued when an Italian actor named Roberto moves into the same retirement community. Ron Clark’s comedy explores the romantic fallout.
South Stage at Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard

April 2
Dole Great Race
The popular running event is back after a two-year hiatus with six races: a half-marathon, 10K, 5K, 15K combo, 1 mile and the new 10.3-mile Triple Challenge.
Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills

April 2
Recycling Drive
At Oak Park Unified School District’s recycling drive, you can recycle electronic waste, paper, bicycles, eyeglasses, VHS tapes, CDs and DVDs, metal, concrete, tile, wood and fencing, cardboard, mattresses, baby toys, clothing and other items.
Oak Park High School parking lot, Oak Park

April 2
Ukraine Benefit Sale
At least a dozen homes in Westlake Village’s Foxmoor community are hosting garage sales to help raise money for people in Ukraine. At the first home, pick up a list of others participating.
1383 Whitehall Place, Westlake Village
kauflewis@verizon.net

April 2
Used Book Sale
The Moorpark Friends of the Library is selling books—everything from kids’ books to adult fiction—for $5 a bag. The sale continues on the library’s front porch during regular business hours through April 11.
Moorpark City Library parking lot, Moorpark

April 2
San Fernando Valley Writers
To celebrate National Poetry Month, the club welcomes guest speaker Lynn Thompson, the City of Los Angeles’ poet laureate. The virtual meeting takes place via Zoom.

April 2
The Motels
Check in with Martha Davis and Co. as they perform New Wave classics like “Take the L,” “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer.”
The Canyon, Agoura Hills

April 2-3
Civil War Days
Step back into the 1860s and speak with soldiers from the North and the South, watch infantry and artillery demonstrations and listen as President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address. The living history event will also feature costumed civilians sharing stories about 19th century life, performances by Orange Town Revival and Mountain Fife and Drum Corps and a reenactment of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox.
Strathearn Historical Park, Simi Valley

April 2-3
New West Symphony
Together with Malibu pianist Andrew von Oeyen and tenor Ashley Faatoalia, New West Symphony spotlights three seminal works from the early 1900s: Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Scott Joplin’s “Treemonisha” and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3.
April 2: Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks
April 3: Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo

April 2-21
Simi Valley Art Association
Get your vote in for the association’s 2022 People’s Choice Art Show.
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Activity Center, Simi Valley

April 2-24
Springtime on the Farm
Gawk at a giant Easter egg basket, take distanced photos of the Easter Bunny, attend an animal show and explore the hay pyramids and trike trail. The you-pick farm also features tractor-drawn wagon rides, an Easter story labyrinth, a harvester slide and a wooden train. For an extra charge, you can go on egg hunts, dye eggs, ride an electric train and feed baby ducks.
Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark

April 2-29
Harley’s Bowl
The bowling center presents country singer Justin Honsinger (April 2), AM/FM cover band Dirty Lowdown (April 8), Kiss tribute Dressed to Kill and Guitar and Whiskey Club (April 9), the U2Xperience and Just Pretending (April 15), Killers tribute Dustyland Fairytale (April 16), the Ripkatz and June Clivas and the Ditty Boys (Aprill 22), Undercover Super Group (April 23) and Mike Skully and the Weary Travelers (April 29). Reggae groups play at 5 p.m. Sundays.
Harley’s Valley Bowl, Simi Valley

April 2-30
Stagecoach Inn Museum
On Saturday and Wednesday afternoons, discover what life was like in the late 1800s and early 1900s at this landmark, which features children’s activities like gold-panning and a woodland hunt challenge. On April 9, there will be butter-churning exhibit with demonstrations.
Stagecoach Inn Museum, Newbury Park

April 2-30
Makers Market
Every Saturday, local artisans sell glassware, needle felt creations, illustrations, stationery, jewelry, food, bags, home decor and crafts.
Simi Valley Town Center Center Court, Simi Valley

Through May 28
Studio Channel Islands
Through April 30: As Russia’s war destroys Ukraine, artists contemplate “Displacement and Resilience” in a new show curated by Elana Kundell. Featured artists are Nurit Avesar, Sigrid Orlet, Janet Neuwalder, Marthe Aponte and Arezoo Bharthania. Through May 28: “Out of Many, One” celebrates our differences and our commonalities. On view will be Richard Barnett’s large oil paintings depicting large crowds, Daggi Wallace’s intimate pastel portraits and Kerstin Zilm’s emotionally charged narrative text. Visitors will have the opportunity to use their voices to help write a community poem or create a protest slogan for subjects that matter most to them.
Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo

April 2 to Oct. 9
“Secrets of WWII”
The Reagan Library explores the “wild, strange and sometimes shocking twists” of World War II, shining a light on controversies, intrigue and the unsung heroes who altered the course of the war. Hundreds of artifacts are on view, including Germany’s Enigma coding-decoding machine, fragments of Japanese bombs left from an attack on Southern California, a grappling hook from Pointe de Hoc, a knife from Omaha Beach, an M1 Garand rifle used at the Battle of the Bulge and a German Storch STOL aircraft captured by the Allies.
Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley

April 3
CLU Faculty Recital
Cellist Yoshika Masuda and pianist Hyejin Kim perform works by female composers, with compositions spanning 250 years. The concert features hidden gems, well-known works and a piece written especially for the duo by Indian American composer Reena Esmail.
Samuelson Chapel at Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 3
Kareem Rosser
The author discusses and answers questions about his book “Crossing the Line,” the 2022 selection of Thousand Oaks Reads’ One City One Book literary event. Rosser’s memoir looks back at his time as captain of the first African American polo team to win the National Interscholastic Polo championship. It’s a tale, he says, about “the bonds of brotherhood, family loyalty, the transformative connection between man and horse, and forging a better future that comes from overcoming impossible odds.” Tickets available at Newbury Park Library and Grant Brimhall Library.
Kavli Theater, Thousand Oaks

April 3
Old-time Country/Bluegrass
Listen to classic country, authentic bluegrass and southern gospel performed live at this event presented by the Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Association.
Poinsettia Pavilion, Ventura

April 3
Foghat
The boogie-rock band tears though hits like “Slow Ride,” “Night Shift,” “Chateau Lafitte 59,” “I Just Want to Make Love to You” and “Fool for the City.”
The Canyon, Agoura Hills

April 4
Westlake Village Garden Club Meeting
Marcia Rybak of Coast & Canyon Wildlife Rehabilitation discusses the humane eviction of urban wildlife at the club’s monthly meeting.
North Ranch Community Center, Thousand Oaks

April 4
Stamp and Coin Club
The club brings philatelics and numismatics together for regular meetings. Call for location.
(805) 231-4400

April 4
“Benedetta”
The Oxnard Film Society’s Monday Night Foreign Film Series features this 2021 historical drama from the Netherlands. The movie, in French with English subtitles, examines religious fervor, young love and moral corruption as it tells the true story of a 17th-century nun who becomes entangled in a forbidden lesbian affair with a novice.
Plaza Cinemas 14, Oxnard

April 4
Amy Coney Barrett
The Supreme Court justice discusses her role on the nation’s top court.
Reagan Library, Simi Valley

April 4
Harry Selvin Big Band
Dance to easy listening classics when this 17-piece ensemble performs. Nancy Osborne and Bill A. Jones handle the vocals at this show, which takes place the first Monday of each month. Drinks and light food available for purchase.
Palm Garden Hotel ballroom, Newbury Park

April 5
Spring Festival
Play games, nosh on food truck fare and watch the Thousand Oaks High School boys’ varsity track team compete. The festival is presented by the TOHS Associated Student Body.
Thousand Oaks High, Thousand Oaks

April 5
Poetry Reading
Cal Lutheran Professor Emeritus of Art Larkin Higgins and English professor Jacqueline Lyons read from their work and answer questions during this National Poetry Month celebration. Lyons received a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship in Poetry and has published four poetry collections; Higgins has published several poetry chapbooks and her poems have been anthologized by University of Iowa Press, Notre Dame Review and others.
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art at Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 5-9
“The Wizard of Oz”
Follow the yellow brick road as Calabasas High School theater students perform this musical version of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale about a young girl’s journey into a magical land.
Performing Arts Education Center, Calabasas

April 6
Mosaic Garden Rocks Workshop
Artist Melissa Welch teaches a class on how to dress up a garden using mosaic rock. All materials included.
Poppies Art and Gifts, Ojai

April 6
Kristi Noem
South Dakota’s governor addresses critical questions facing the Republican party as part of the Reagan Foundation’s A Time for Choosing speaker series.
Reagan Library, Simi Valley

April 7-10
Skull & Roses
The four-day festival celebrates the music of the Grateful Dead with performances by Phil Lesh and Friends, Dark Star Orchestra, Oteil and Friends, Melvin Seals and JGB, Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, Circles Around the Sun, Cubensis, Warlocks of Tokyo, Pink Talking Fish and Wahl Bangers.
Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura

April 8-15
The Big Egg Hunt
Instead of holding a traditional egg hunt, the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks District is inviting the community to search local parks for 16 giant and eight challenge eggs. Keep track of the eggs you find on a downloadable bingo sheet for a chance to win prizes at the Easter Eggstravaganza on April 16 at the Camarillo Community Center.
Various locations, Camarillo

April 7
“LunaFest: Films By and About Women”
Women filmmakers are championed at this festival, which features eight short films that aim to empower and inspire. Following the shorts, the documentary “Wonder Woman: The Untold True Story of American Superheroines” by director Kristy Flanagan-Guevara will be screened. In-person attendees are invited to come dressed as their favorite female superhero for the chance to win a prize. Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP), an organization working to prevent breast cancer by eliminating exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation. Attend in person or watch the films at home.
Regency Agoura Hills Stadium 8, Agoura Hills

April 7
History Lecture
In a talk titled “Cabeza de Vaca and the Problem of Early Encounters,” UC Davis history professor Andrés Reséndez discusses the first European explorers to visit what would become the United States. It was treacherous work; of the 300 explorers who landed in Florida in 1527, only four survived.
Ullman Conference Center 100/101 at Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 7
Magic at the Vineyards
Magic Castle veterans Raven & Migz (aka Richard Lake and Miguel Rangel) welcome magician Paul Green to this monthly showcase.
The Vineyards, Simi Valley

April 7
Sir, Please
The Agoura Hills-based indie rock band performs tunes off its debut EP, “Simply Loved and Lingered On.” Infused with psychedelic funk, the disc features such tunes as “Heartbreak Hills,” “Sleepy Dust” and “Interlude.” The group features Shane and Josh Cronin, the sons of REO Speedwagon lead singer Kevin Cronin.
The Canyon, Agoura Hills

April 7
Travis Greene and Israel Houghton
Between them, these two gospel artists have earned 22 Grammy nominations and six Grammy Awards, 15 Dove Awards and nine Stellar Awards. Houghton is known for hits like “You Are Good,” “Friend of God” and “Jesus at the Center” and Greene has recorded such smashes as “Intentional,” “Made a Way,” “See the Light” and “Won’t Let Go.”
Camarillo Community Church, Camarillo

April 7-9
“Mamma Mia!”
Put on your glitter boots and celebrate the music of ABBA at this musical presented by Moorpark High School students.
Moorpark High School, Moorpark

April 8
“Cher, Elton, Streisand and More”
Anthony and Eddie Edwards—twin brothers who impersonate more than 100 stars—are master vocal and makeup illusionists who bring to life everyone from Rod Stewart and Neil Diamond to Bette Midler and Dolly Parton.
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 8
Camarillo Fiesta Winter Concert Series
The Camarillo Fiesta Association presents Prince tribute band Prince Again.
Rancho Campana High School’s Performing Arts Center, Camarillo

April 8
Vocal Showcase
Moorpark College’s choral and vocal program presents an evening of solo and ensemble performances.
Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, Moorpark

April 8
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Grab a basket, a flashlight and spend a family friendly evening searching for eggs. Hunting groups will be staggered and eggs will be restocked throughout the night. For an additional fee, an Egg Hunt Hike is being held along a trail. Kids can also take part in crafts, activities and play on bouncers.
Conejo Creek Playfield South, Thousand Oaks

April 8
Agoura High Film Fest
Ten films by student filmmakers at Agoura Hills High School are showcased.
Performing Arts Education Center, Agoura Hills

April 8-9
Don Friesen
The comic is a master of self-deprecation, lampooning his life as a suburban husband and father. “People are pressuring me, ‘Are you saving up for your son’s college yet?’ I’m like, ‘I haven’t even paid for my college, man.’ I owe $25,000 . . . I’m gonna have to walk my kid up through the financial aid line to the people I still know.”
J.R.’s Comedy Club at the Junkyard Cafe, Simi Valley

April 8 to May 8
“In the Heights”
A decade before he unleashed “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda took his first shot with “In the Heights.” Not only did he write the music and lyrics, he made his Broadway debut starring in the show, which took home the Tony Award for best musical. “Heights” explores the joys and heartbreaks experienced by residents of a New York City neighborhood where hopes and dreams become entangled with change and tradition.
High Street Arts Center, Moorpark

April 9
Bunny Trail Junior Egg Hunt
Kids 8 and younger can hunt for eggs, visit with farm animals, make crafts, hop through a bunny obstacle course and take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Juan Bautista de Anza Park, Calabasas

April 9
Breakfast With the Bunny
Presented by the City of Agoura Hills, the event features egg hunts, crafts, snacks and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Reyes Adobe Park, Agoura Hills

April 9
Arbor Earth Day
After a two-year COVID hiatus, Thousand Oaks’ environmental celebration returns. See and ask questions about electric vehicles, attend educational workshops on healthy soils, learn about drought-tolerant gardening and take a bicycle safety course. There will also be a bicycle donation/collection for underserved youth, a bicycle helmet giveway, kids’ crafts and activities, compost and plant giveaways and raffles.
Thousand Oaks Community Center, Thousand Oaks

April 9
Chumash Day
The 22nd annual Native American Powwow and Intertribal Gathering features arts and crafts, tribal ceremonies, dances, performances and storytelling. The celebration honors the Chumash, the area’s original residents.
Malibu Bluffs Park, Malibu

April 9
Rhythm and Chews Festival
Eat to the beat at this fifth annual fundraiser presented by Agoura High Music Boosters. There will be food from Smiley’s Hot Dogs, Chick-fil-A and Junior Java and performances by Lindero Canyon Middle School Jazz A, A.E. Wright Middle School Jazz, AC Stelle Middle School Jazz and Agoura High School Jazz A/B; Agoura High School’s Studio Jazz Gold and Studio Jazz Blue ensembles plus its choir and Agourapella group; and the Phoenyx Big Band.
Agoura High main quad, Agoura Hills

April 9
Spring Wine Walk and Vendor Fair
Browse goods from artists, crafters, nonprofits and food vendors, then purchase a map and tasting cup and sample wines and beers while listening to live music. The VIP Bunny Lounge at Plaza Park features a brunch buffet, exclusive wine pours and entertainment.
Main Street, downtown Ventura

April 9
“Blippi: The Musical”
The educational pied piper—decked out in a beanie, glasses, bow tie and suspenders—leads kids on a musical adventure that teaches them about planes, trains, tractors, fire trucks and more. Photo experiences are available for an extra fee.
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 9
Springtime at the Leonis Adobe
The outdoor party features music and live demonstrations of rancho life during the 1880s.
Leonis Adobe Museum, Old Town Calabasas

April 9
Roller Derby
Los Anarchists, the reigning champs of the Junior Roller Derby Association, take on the Cherry City Cherry Blossoms from Salem, Oregon. This is a home game for Los Anarchists; some of the team’s skaters and coaches hail from Simi Valley and Ventura.
Arroyo Vista Community Park multipurpose court, Moorpark

April 9
Lights, Camera, Auction!
The Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley holds its annual auction and dinner gala. Up for grabs are memorabilia, art, fine dining, tickets to sporting events and more.
Reagan Library, Simi Valley

April 9
Westlake Village Symphony
Led by music director/conductor Michael Stanley, the ensemble pays a belated tribute to Beethoven’s 250th birthday. The program includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pastorale”), Verdi’s “Nabucco” overture and the premiere of Roger Ballenger’s “Song of the Plains,” a concerto for horn and orchestra featuring horn soloist Jennifer Bliman.
Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks

April 9
Twanguero
The musician (real name: Diego Garcia) calls himself “three guitarists in one.” He plays classical nylon-string guitar with his fingers and nails, thumb picks on his steel-string acoustic and uses a pick exclusively when he plays electric guitar. He’ll perform songs off of his acoustic solo set, “Backroads, Vol. 2,” during a show presented by Ventura Music Festival.
Ventura College Performing Arts Center, Ventura

April 9
“Intimate Evening of Music”
Moorpark College’s chamber ensembles and jazz combos perform classical and jazz music.
Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, Moorpark

April 9
Comedy on the Hill
Stand-up star Frank Lucero hates racial stereotypes. “It was chilly out and I started to put on my flannel and my friend says, ‘Frank, don’t put on flannel, you look like a gangster.’ How come I look like a gangster and when a white dude puts on flannel he’s camping?” Joining Lucero on the bill are Bernadette Pauley and Brian Kiley.
Hillcrest Center for the Arts Community Room, Thousand Oaks

April 9
The Wailers
The pioneering reggae band carries on the legacy of Bob Marley, performing hits like “Get Up, Stand Up,” “Jamming,” “Buffalo Soldier” and “No Woman, No Cry” plus songs off its recent Grammy-nominated album “One World, One Prayer.”
The Canyon, Agoura Hills

April 9-10
Conejo Valley Garden Club
April’s plant sale is going to be a “huge” one, club organizers say.
Thousand Oaks Library, Thousand Oaks

April 9-10
Fillmore Flower Show
A tradition since 1919, the show features people of all ages displaying cut flowers, arrangements, bouquets, potted plants and dish gardens. There will also be live music, a plant boutique and activities for kids. The theme is “Farie Tales and Flowers.”
Active Adult Center, Fillmore

April 9-10
“Back on the Ranch”
Larry Janss, whose family owned the land that eventually became Thousand Oaks, traces the history of the Conejo Valley from 1822 to 1969. Through “personal anecdotes sprinkled with the truth,” Janss will cover the Mastadon era to the present, touching on such historical figures as “the Chumash, Señor Cortez, Gaspar de Portolá, Junípero Serra and the Janss Family” . . . not to mention longhorn cattle, hogs, rattlesnakes, movies and the development of T.O. Presented by the New West Symphony League.
Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks

April 10
“A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim”
The Areté Vocal Ensemble salutes the groundbreaking composer, who died in November. Under the direction of Wyant Morton, the ensemble will perform songs from “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Company,” “Follies,” “A Little Night Music,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Sunday in the Park With George” and “Into the Woods.”
Samuelson Chapel at Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 10
Smooth Jazz Concert
Soul singer Ronnee Martin, flutist Wendy Smith Brune and singer-keyboardist Bill Cantos team up to perform a benefit for Loving Home Hospice, an organization providing hospice and palliative care for children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses.
Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks

April 10
Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra
Young musicians in the orchestra’s Virtuosi ensemble team up with guest artists to perform chamber, symphonic and crossover works.
Godspeak Calvary Chapel, Newbury Park

April 10
A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers
The music of The Allman Brothers Band—including ”Whipping Post,” “Hot ‘Lanta” and “Don’t Want You No More”—is reimagined for a 16-piece jazz big band. The group features bandleader Sammy Miller and founding Allman Brothers member Jaimoe.
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 10 to 24
Camarillo Art Center
Residents from the Leisure Village retirement community show their work in the annual “Leisure Village Art Show.” A reception will be held 1 to 4 p.m. April 10.
Camarillo Art Center, Camarillo

April 12
Camarillo Quilters Association
Quilt expert Mel Beach gives a talk titled “Challenge Yourself” when the association meets. On April 13, Beach gives a virtual demonstration titled “intriguing Interleaves.”
Pleasant Valley Community Center, Camarillo

April 12
Simi Valley Quilt Guild
The guild’s Quilts ’n’ Force philanthropic committee, which distributes hundreds of quilts to charities every year, is holding a sew-in.
Simi Valley Senior Center, Simi Valley

April 15
Blues at Cantara Cellars
Guitarist Jimmy Vivino, who spent 26 years as Conan O’Brien’s musical director, performs with his band. Electric blues harmonica player is also on the bill.
Cantara Cellars, Camarillo

April 15
“Photography Without Borders”
In this Nat Geo Live! presentation, photojournalist Annie Griffiths discusses her globe-trotting career, which has taken her from Bedouin campfires to Argentinean horse farms.
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 15-16
Rawle Dee
The comic, who starred with John Candy in the movie “Cool Runnings,” moved from the Caribbean to the United States when he was 9. “I asked my mom, ‘Why are we going to America?’ and she said, ‘Because I want a better life for my children.’ I was like, ‘Good one, mom, we left a tropical paradise and moved to a Jersey ghetto.”
J.R.’s Comedy Club inside the Junkyard Cafe, Simi Valley

April 15-16
“Come Together”
Moorpark College’s performing arts and music technology program presents a “music tech showcase” to celebrate making music in-person again. The show features DJ sets, jazz combo bands, hip-hop and rock songs, electronic music, loopback performances and songs written and arranged by students.
Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, Moorpark

April 15 to May 8
“The Bad Seed”
Can evil be inherited? A mother begins to fear the worst as she starts to wonder whether her young daughter is behind a spate of recent murders. Directed by David Ralphe and presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi, Maxwell Anderson’s play is based on the William March novel. Due to adult themes, the play is not recommended for children younger than 10.
ARTSpace Black Box Theater, Simi Valley

April 16
Egg Scrambles
Kids can bring a basket and take part in egg hunts at two different parks presented by Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. Times of the hunts are staggered by age; visit website for schedules. Rain cancels.
Mae Boyar Park, Oak Park
Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, Simi Valley

April 16
Moorpark Easter Egg Hunt
Kids can bring their favorite basket, fill it with as many eggs as they can find, and then turn those eggs in for a prize during this City of Moorpark event. They can also enjoy bounce houses, carnival games, a petting farm, crafts, food trucks and photos with the Easter Bunny. Different age-specific hunts take place throughout the day.
Arroyo Vista Park, Moorpark

April 16
Easter Eggstravaganza
The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District’s celebration features crafts, trucks to touch and explore, an inflatable obstacle course, live music, Easter Bunny visits and food trucks.
Camarillo Community Center, Camarillo

April 16
American Veterans United
The organization meets on the third Saturday of each month to help veterans obtain the Veterans Affairs benefits they have earned.
Tierra Rejada Golf Club Restaurant, Moorpark

April 16
Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo
Fifty exhibitors offer ideas on how to save the planet while saving money and increasing efficiency at this City of Calabasas event. There will also be a wildlife presentation, music by the Marlon Hoffman Band and environmentally themed craft activities for kids.
Las Virgenes Creek, Agoura Road

April 16
“Round4”
You might think you’re at a boxing match, but the four people climbing into the ring are slinging rhymes, not throwing punches. As host Dexter Nunnery says, there are “no judges—just pure talent, stage presence and a microphone.” Performers are Mic Blues from Oxnard, Kongra Mantis froim Saticoy, Lorde Sanctus from Nipomo and D Banks from Paso Robles.
Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo

April 16
Maná tribute
Corazon de Maná plays some of the Mexican rock band’s biggest hits, like “Mi Verdad,” “Labios Compartidos,” “Mariposa Traicionera” and “Si No Te Hubieras Ido.”
Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard

April 17
Easter Breakfast for Seniors
The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley is serving a free Easter breakfast for seniors featuring pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice and a hot beverage. The meal will be served at tables so seniors will not need to stand in line to be served. Also on the menu: music and prizes.
Simi Valley Senior Center, Simi Valley

April 18
“The Rose Maker”
The Oxnard Film Society’s Monday Night Foreign Film Series features this 2021 comedy/drama from France. In the film, an artisanal horticulturalist who breeds and grows unique roses struggles to compete with the mass-market offerings of her corporate rivals. In French with English subtitles.
Plaza Cinemas 14, Oxnard

April 19
Tim Scott
The South Carolina senator addresses critical questions facing the Republican party as part of the Reagan Foundation’s A Time for Choosing speaker series.
Reagan Library, Simi Valley

April 19
“Contagion!”
Dr. Robert J. Kim-Farley discusses lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and reviews how these lessons can—if we heed them—help reduce needless suffering, disability and death when the next pandemic inevitably arises.
Lundring Events Center at Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 20
Hard Day’s Night
Fresh from performing on the Beach Boys’ Good Vibrations Cruise to the Bahamas, this Southern California Beatles tribute band hits the stage to perform songs from all eras of the Fab Four’s career.
Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, Simi Valley

April 21

Channel Islands Gulls
The group’s April luncheon is a fundraiser for California Coastal Horse Rescue, which rescues and re-homes horses and provides educational programs to school and community groups.
The Greek, Ventura Harbor

April 21
Will Hurd
The former Texas congressman and CIA officer discusses his new book, “American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done.” In the book, he outlines how the Republican Party can look like America by appealing to the middle, not the edges.
Reagan Library, Simi Vall

April 21-23
“Emma”
The play, adapted from Jane Austen’s novel by Michael Bloom, is a comedy of miscommunication and manners about a “handsome, clever and rich” matchmaker whose latest matching mission devolves into a series of romantic misadventures. It’s being performed by Oak Park High School’s International Thespian Society Troupe 6074.
OPHS Performing Arts Pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park

April 21
“Art and Climate Change”

The role artists can play in saving the planet from climate change is the topic of this presentation by the Citizens Climate Lobby, an international grassroots environmental group. A short video by youth climate activist Greta Thunberg will be shown.
California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks at The Oaks mall, Thousand Oaks

April 22
Outlaw Country Night
Tiny Porch Concerts presents an evening of hard-living, renegade country featuring Leroy From the North and Lasers Lasers Birmingham.
14 Cannons, Westlake Village

April 22
Spring Choral Concert
The Cal Lutheran Choir and Women’s Chorale perform an eclectic program of choral music under the direction of Wyant Morton.
Samuelson Chapel at Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 22
Blues at Cantara Cellars
Singer/saxophonist Paulie Cerra takes a break from writing songs for his third album to perform a show.
Cantara Cellars, Camarillo

April 22
“#IMOMSOHARD”
Jen Smedley and Kristin Hensley raise a glass to all the moms out there. “Wine,” they say, “offers hope . . . hope that they can learn to use a curling wand without burning the $%*@ out of their neck. Hope that they’ll be acne free by the time they hit menopause.”
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 22-23
“Motion in Flux”
Moorpark College’s spring dance concert features performances by the Spirit Team, Megill and Company and pieces choreographed by students Shirley Dries, Morpheus Kostromin, Mayson Lim, Samantha Longtin, Tatyana Peña, Ethan Rieder, Madison Roter and Vivian Rangel.
Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, Moorpark

April 22-23
Sean Tweedley
Product warning labels amuse this stand-up comic. “Have you got Gold Bond Foot Powder? It says on the back, ‘Avoid putting directly into your eyes.’ Thanks, Gold Bond—’cause that’s where I was heading next. ‘This stuff’s working so good on my itchy feet, next allergy season I’m pouring this stuff directly into my eyes.’”
J.R.’s Comedy Club at the Junkyard Cafe, Simi Valley

April 22 to May 14
“Transformations”
Graduating art majors at Cal Lutheran University explore transformations—whether a journey, a repurposing or a shift in perspective—during the 2022 Senior Art Exhibit. Featured artists include Lina Dion-Inglis and Jake Festich of Thousand Oaks and Juan Garcia and Brianna Roldan of Oxnard.
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art at CLU, Thousand Oaks

April 22 to May 16
“Multiverse”
Senior multimedia students transform areas of the William Rolland Art Center into different worlds, incorporating digital work from submissions across the disciplines. These interactive experiences help visitors imagine themselves in the “Multiverse.”
William Rolland Art Center at Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 22 to May 22
“’night, Mother”
Marsha Norman’s unflinching, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores the final hour in the life of a profoundly unhappy young woman who makes the deliberate choice to end her own life.
Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard

April 23
Junk in the Trunk
Sellers pop their trunks and display all kinds of treasures at this outdoor community swap meet presented by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.
Rancho Santa Susana Community Center Parking Lot, Simi Valley

April 23
Vintage Books and Vinyl
Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library recently received a donation from a local rare book dealer and is putting the collection on sale. The collection’s scope is varied, with many children’s books dating back to the early 20th century. Vinyl LPs are also available and cross all genres, from early Beatles to violinist Jascha Heifetz. Prices range from $1 to $20; cash or check only. FTOL members gain early access.
Newbury Park Library, Newbury Park

April 23
Social Justice Arts and Film Fest
The festival features speakers, filmmakers, vendors, workshops, performers and open-mic sessions.
Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard

April 23
Fuditown
Inspired by open-air night markets, this daytime event aims to bring people together to eat, drink, socialize and be entertained. There will food and merchandise vendors, live music and kids’ activities.
Harbor View Park, Oxnard

April 23
Family Art Day
Bring a few items you would normally throw away, plus a few things that can be recycled, and incorporate them into a communal mural that will be displayed at the museum.
California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks at The Oaks mall, Thousand Oaks

April 23
Crawfish Boil
You’ll feel like you were born on the bayou as you dig into this all-you-can-eat New Orleans feast benefiting the Jewel Levine Foundation, which provides monetary assistance to families facing life-threatening medical issues or extreme circumstances. Wear your beads, drink Hurricanes and dance to the music of the Ed Wills Blues Band.
Private home, Thousand Oaks

April 23
Square and Round Dance
Rod Shuping is the caller, Gary McLaughlin is the cuer at this event presented by Buckles and Bows Square Dance Club.
Goebel Adult Community Center, Thousand Oaks

April 23
Ticket to Ride
The tribute band salutes the Beatles, from the early “Please Please Me” era through the trippy triumph of “Sgt. Pepper.”
Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 23
“Not If But When: Wildfire Solutions”
Wildfires have become a global problem and Radu Sava’s film explores the pros and cons of much-debated solutions, including the innovative steps experts in the Sierra Nevada are taking to mitigate the threat. Winner of the Environmental Visions award at the Sacramento International Film Festival, the film features interviews with leading experts from state, federal and grassroots organizations, water agencies and community partnerships.
Museum of Ventura County, Ventura

April 23
King Lil G
The South Los Angeles rapper performs “Hopeless Boy,” “Grow Up,” “Ignorance” and other hits.
Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard

April 23 to May 29
“Something Rotten!”
Set in the late 1500s, this Tony-nominated musical farce not only lampoons the Renaissance but Broadway itself. In the show, two brothers—unable to best Shakespeare as playwrights—set out to write the world’s very first musical.
Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, Simi Valley

April 24
Conejo Cactus and Succulent Society
The society holds a plant sale featuring cactus, succulents and pottery.
Medical Suites building, Thousand Oaks

April 24
Topanga Vintage Market
This monthly market features 200 vintage vendors, artisans and food trucks.
Pierce College, Woodland Hills

April 24
L.A. Symphonic Winds
The ensemble previews its upcoming performance at the national convention of the Association of Concert Bands in Santa Fe. The program includes Southwest-themed works by Charles Fernandez and classics by Morton Gould and H. Owen Reed. The San Fernando Valley Master Chorale joins in on excerpts from Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana.”
Performing Arts Education Center, Agoura Hills

April 24
Earth Day Poetry
During “Echoes of the Earth,” seven poets—Friday Gretchen, Ann Buxie (Malibu’s poet laureate), Jennifer Kelley, Anita McLaughlin, Enid Osborn, Peg Quinn and Chris Spangenberg—read original works celebrating nature and humanity’s connection to the environment.
California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks at The Oaks mall, Thousand Oaks

April 24
Camerata Pacifica
The chamber ensemble performs Bach’s Overture in the French Style, Handel and Halvorsen’s Passacaglia for Violin and Cello and Schumann‘s Piano Quartet, Op. 47.
Ventura Museum, Ventura

April 24
Music and Memory Evening
The program begins with a candle-lighting remembrance ceremony followed by music from violinist Lindsay Deutch and pianist Wendy Prober. Holocaust survivors and their family members are invited to attend.
Valley Outreach Synagogue, Calabasas

April 24
Santa Monica Mountains Art Show
The Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains show and sell oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel landscapes and seascapes inspired by the local terrain.
Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

April 24
David Foster
The 16-time Grammy winner teams up with singers Pia Toscano, Shelena Frazier and Fernando Varela to perform songs he has either written or produced, including Earth, Wind & Fire’s “After the Love Has Gone” and Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration.”
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 25-29
Festival of Scholars
All week, student researchers at Cal Lutheran University participate in poster sessions, oral presentations, panel discussions, teaching demonstrations, multimedia displays, art exhibitions and recitals. Some of the projects are related to a particular class, others are conceived as Senior Capstone projects or independent research.
Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 25
Bill Barr
In his new memoir, “One Damn Thing After Another: Memoirs of an Attorney General,” Bill Barr offers a candid account of serving two presidents: George H.W. Bush and Donald Trump.
Reagan Library, Simi Valley

April 25
Viva La Comida
The 51st community dinner, presented by Camarillo Rotary Foundation, benefits Camarillo Boys and Girls Club, Camarillo Family YMCA and other nonprofits. Admission includes an enchilada dinner, chips and salsa bar, mariachis, opportunity drawings and piñatas for the kids. Margaritas, beer and wine is available. Food can also be picked up via drive-thru.
Camarillo Community Center, Camarillo

April 26
Hasan Minhaj
The comic, who spent six years as a correspondent on Trevor Noah’s “Daily Show,” discusses fertility, fatherhood and freedom of speech on his latest concert tour, dubbed “The King’s Jester.”
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 26
CLU String Symphony
Yoshika Masuda directs a concert by the University String Symphony.
Samuelson Chapel at CLU, Thousand Oaks

The group gathers to share plants and seeds and discuss all things fruits and vegetables—even cannabis cultivation. Master gardener Mike Roberts of Baby Root Farm is the speaker.
Newbury Park Library, Newbury ParkApril 27
Classical Guitar Society
Guitar enthusiasts from around the county meet monthly to share the joy of guitar music. This month’s guest artist is Fabio Zini, who mixes tango, Argentine folk and classical music.
Pleasant Valley Senior Center, Camarillo

April 27
“The Bachelor Live”
Becca Kufrin, winner of the 22nd season of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” hosts a wildly flirtatious” evening in which women from the audience are handpicked to experience “what life at the mansion is really life.”
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 27 to May 15
“Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992”
On April 29, 1992, at 3:15 p.m., the Rodney King verdict was read in Simi Valley and violence erupted in sections of Los Angeles County. In her 1994 play, Anna Deavere Smith tried to make sense of it all. To mark the 30-year anniversary of the riots, Rubicon Theatre Company is staging the play, which explores issues of race and class that remain all-too-relevant. Chris Butler stars.
Rubicon Theatre, Ventura

April 28
“ArtGirlS#!t”
This evening of fine art, food, drinks and entertainment celebrates local female artists and entrepreneurs. Admission includes swag bags and prizes. All-female art show continues through May 15.
Open Door Studio, Oxnard

April 28 to May 1
“A Midsemester Prom Night’s Dream”
Rock ‘n’ roll meets Shakespeare in this musical about a high school student who studies too much, falls asleep at her prom and wakes up in the Bard’s play. Set in 1999, the show—written and directed by Cal Lutheran University theater arts professor Ken Gardner—features parodies of ’90s rock ’n’ roll hits.
Preus-Brandt Forum at Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 28-30
Russell Peters
Sit in the front row, and you’ll be part of the comic’s act—he’s a master at turning conversations with audience members into hilarious riffs on race, culture and class.
Levity Live, Oxnard

April 28-30
Spring Dance Concert
Calabasas High School’s dance program presents “Synergy,” a dance concert featuring students of all skill levels.
Performing Arts Education Center, Calabasas

April 27-May 7
‘The Student One-Acts’
Moorpark College presents eight one-act plays during this spring showcase. The plays are not recommended for young audiences.
Bill A (April 27, 28 and 30, May 4 and 6): “Fifteen Minutes Left” by Alex Greenslade, “Plumbob” by Ethan Pante, “Twisted Trivia” by Wynnie Eaton and “Imitation” by Cody Grande.
Bill B (April 27, 29 and May 4, 5 and 7): “The Sky Isn’t Blue in America” by Joshua Delman, “Everything Is Fine” by Alex Greenslade, “Two Regulars, Please!” by Carver Bradley and “Survival of the Fittest” by Maya Forster and Anna Belle Sanders.
Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, Moorpark

April 29
CLU Wind Ensemble
The ensemble—featuring woodwind, brass and percussion—performs under the direction of Michael D. Hart.
Samuelson Chapel at Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

April 29
Momix
The dance troupe journeys down the rabbit hole to perform “Alice,” a new show inspired by Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Moses Pendleton, the troupe’s founder and artistic director show, wants to take this show to “places we haven’t been before in terms of the fusion of dancing, lighting, music, costumes and projected imagery.”
Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 29
Blues at Cantara Cellars
Guitarist Chris Cain’s 15th album, “Raisin’ Cain,” landed in the Top 5 of blues charts around the world.
Cantara Cellars, Camarillo

April 29
Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
The actor teams up with Grammy-winning engineer J.D. Andrew to play songs off their upcoming Boxmasters release, “Help . . . I’m Alive.”
The Canyon, Agoura Hills

April 29 to May 8
“Bye Bye Birdie: Young Performers’ Edition”
Kids and teens star in Lee Adams and Charles Strouse’s musical about small-town America and rock ’n’ roll in the late 1950s. The tuneful score includes such songs as “Put on a Happy Face,” “Kids,” “One Last Kiss” and “One Boy.”
Conejo Players Theatre, Thousand Oaks

April 29 to May 15
“All in the Timing”
This collection of short plays by David Ives covers lots of comedic ground, from monkeys that type to Philip Glass having an existential crisis in a bakery.
Ojai Art Center Theater, Ojai

April 30
Simi Valley Spring Street Fair
Billed as Simi’s “largest one-day community event,” the fair features over 300 vendors (artists, crafters, food booths, businesses, nonprofits), entertainment, a beer and wine garden and a kids’ activity zone (free for kids 12 and younger).
Simi Valley Town Center, Simi Valley

April 30
Rising From the Ashes Home Tour
Get an up-close look at six homes that were rebuilt following the 2017 Thomas fire during this fundraiser hosted by the Ventura County Library Foundation. Stylistically, the homes range from modern and Spanish Revival to island contemporary and Crafstman. Each one features fire mitigation landscaping.
Various locations, Ventura

April 30
Kids’ Fun Zone
Kids ages 5 to 12 can take part in crafts, entertainment and fitness activities. This month’s theme is “Mother’s Day Fun”; there will be a magic show and the first 100 guests receive a complimentary flower.
Janss Marketplace, Thousand Oaks

April 30 to May 1
Camarillo Art Center
The center hosts an Artisan Invitational Craft Fair to raise money for building repairs.
3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo

April 30
CASA Benefit Concert
Elvis Presley tribute artist Raymond Michael shakes his hips and croons classics like “Love Me Tender” and “Blue Suede Shoes” at this fundraiser for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ventura County. Bring chair of blanket. Proceeds will be used for the recruitment and training of volunteers to advocate for youth in foster care.
Private venue, Camarillo (address provided upon registration)

April 30
Celebration Concert
Student musicians from New West Symphony’s Laby Harmony Project perform at this event. The Laby program provides free music instruction to more than 160 kids in grades K-12 in an effort to build a more musically engaged community. At the event, there will be an ice cream social and the group Hermanos Herrera will receive the Sandra Laby Memorial Award for “making the world a better place through music and education.”
Limoneira Ranch, Santa Paula

April 30
Love Your Planet
Celebrate Earth with a bird walk, nature conservation vendors, wildlife presentations and food trucks.
Camarillo Grove Park, Camarillo

April 30
“Concert for Art”
John Denver tribute performer Rick Schuler performs “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Rocky Mountain High” and other hits at this benefit for California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks. The evening includes appetizers, wine and a silent auction.
CMATO at The Oaks mall, Thousand Oaks

April 30

Picnic for the Park

Santa Monica Mountains Fund’s first in-person fundraiser in three years features music by soulful singer-songwriter Sophia Dion and her band, a fajita bar picnic dinner from Sharky’s, a silent auction and a screening of “To Right a Wrong: Ballard Mountain,” a new National Park Service film. Guests can meet with NPS rangers to learn more about conservation and restoration work in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the largest urban national park in the country.
King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

April 30
24-Hour Theater Festival
Drama students at Newbury Park, Westlake and Thousand Oaks high schools team up to conceive, write and perform short plays in a 24-hour time frame.
NPHS Performing Arts Center, Newbury Park

April 30
Jenni Rivera Tribute
Joyas Prestada salutes La Diva de la Banda, who died in an airplane crash in 2012. Expect to hear hits like “Ya Lo Sé,” “La Gran Señora,” “Por Qué No Le Calas” and “Resulta.”
Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard

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