2024 Heritage Square Summer Concert Series on Friday Nights, June 14 to August 16

Oxnard's Heritage Square Summer Concert Series returns in 2024 for another 10 week run, from June 14th to August 16th. Concerts start at 6pm and end at 8:30pm, with a half hour break at 7pm.

The concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from Reggae to Big Band and from Latin Jazz to Rock.

Concert tables can be reserved in advance for a fee. Individual tickets will be available day of show starting at 5pm for $10. Unreserved spots on the lawn available free of charge (donations appreciated). More details at www.heritagesquareoxnard.com/concerts.html.

Heritage Square is located at 715 South A Street, Oxnard.

The Lineup:

• 6/14: The Impulse Band (Classic Rock, 80s, Latin)

• 6/21: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk, Motown, R&B)

• 6/28: Higherground (Stevie Wonder Tribute)

• 7/5: The Renegades Band (80s Old School Dance)

• 7/12: Heart and Soul (Latin Rock, Funk)

• 7/19: Vinyl Gypsies (Rock Tribute)

• 7/26: House Arrest (60s, 80s Dance Band)

• 8/2: Los Xiquenos (Chicano Folk, Rock en Espanol, Cumbias)

• 8/9: Sound Effect (R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk, Rock)

• 8/16: Los Cool Arrows (Cumbias, Rock en Espanol, Rock)

38th Annual I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival at Santa Barbara Mission May 25-27, 2024

The I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival will be back over Memorial Day Weekend 2024, May 25-27. at the Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2100 Laguna Street. Festival hours are 10am to 6pm.

Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Santa Barbara Mission plaza each year over Memorial Day weekend using pastels on pavement to create over 100 vibrant and colorful, large scale images. The event is produced by the Children’s Creative Project.

There will also be live music and food available for purchase.

Pets are not allowed (other than service animals).

Learn more at www.imadonnarifestival.com.

Seaside Live Music at Ventura Harbor Village - Spring/Summer 2024

Enjoy live music at Ventura Harbor Village all spring and summer long. Located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.

The lineup:

• Sat, May 25, 12-3pm: Morrison Drive Band

• Sun, May 26, 12-3pm: Looking West Band

• Sat, June 1, 1-4pm: The Jimmy Dale Band

• Sat, June 8, 1-4pm: Tony Lee & Forbidden Fruit (Reggae/Funk/Pop)

• Sat, June 15, 1-4pm: Cava (Cumbia/Ska/Salsa/Funk)

• Sun, June 16, 1-4pm: Surfer Joe Band

More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/events. Subject to change, so check the Ventura Harbor Village first for updates.

2024 Free Concerts by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor July 6 to August 31

Concerts by the Sea is a free concert series at Harbor View Park, 3600 Harbor Blvd.,. Oxnard on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Call 805.985.4852 or visit www.channelislandsharbor.org for more information.

The 2024 Lineup:

• July 6: Nautical Thrust (Yacht Rock)

• July 13: Psychedelic Summer (Woodstock Era Tribute Band)

• July 20: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk)

• July 27: Ignition Band (Classic Rock)

• August 3: Los Amigos Band (Tex Mix, Cumbia)

• August 10: Natalie Gelman (Contemporary and Folk)

• August 17: Sean Wiggins (Country)

• August 24: Unkle Monkey (Tropical Rock)

• August 31: South Pasadena Transit Authority (Chicago Tribute)

www.channelislandsharbor.org/blog/channel-island-harbors-free-concerts-by-the-sea-summer-series-2024-lineup

Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park in Woodland Hills - June 16 to August 25, 2024

Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park take place on Sunday evenings from June 16 to August 25, 2024 (except the Sunday after . All concerts start at 5:30 PM with Emerging Artists Opening Act performances. Headliners will follow shortly after and end at 8 PM.

Located at the Nora Ross Bandshell at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion at 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. There is plenty of room for a late afternoon picnic with the family while being entertained by headline performers.

Street parking is available starting at 4:30pm. For more information, visit valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts.

The Schedule:

• June 16: Linda & Friends - Tribute to Linda Ronstadt

• June 23: The Soul Juice Band

• June 30: Strange Days - Tribute to The Doors

• THURSDAY, July 4: Bob Blumenield’s July 4th Extravaganza, featuring Angela O’Neill and the Outrageous8. Details at valleycultural.org/event/2024-july-4th-extravaganza.

• July 14: Foreigner Unauthorized – Tribute to Foreigner

• July 21: Twisted Gypsy – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

• July 28: Red Corvette – Tribute to Prince

• August 4: Wanted – Tribute to Bon Jovi

• August 11: FABBA – Tribute to ABBA

• August 18: Blank Space – Tribute to Taylor Swift

• August 25: Aeromyth – Tribute to Aerosmith

Parking is available at structures located at 21800 Califa Street across from the park and opens at 4:30 pm (3 pm for 4th of July). Parking fees are a donation to the Foundation.

2024 City of Westlake Village TGIF and Saturday Concert Series This Summer

Summer evenings in Westlake Village provide the perfect backdrop for a great entertainment series. The annual TGIF Westlake Village series offers families a series of free performances at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Events start at 7 pm, with food available for purchase from a variety of great food trucks at 6pm.

The lineup:

Friday, May 31st: Jazz Night with Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School Jazz Bands

Friday, June 21st: Jumpin Joz (Swing 50s)

Friday, August 2nd: 5 Star Theatricals

Saturday Concerts in the Park at Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Road:. Events start at 7 pm with food available for purchase at 6 pm:

Saturday, June 8th: Bruno & the Hooligans (Bruno Mars Tribute)

Saturday, July 13th: Ragdolls (Aerosmith Tribute)

Saturday, August 10th: K Tel All Stars (70s)

Saturday, August 24th: Video Star (80s)

More information and updates at www.wlv.org. All details are subject to change.

2024 Music Under the Stars at Olivas Adobe in Ventura, July 13 to August 31

The City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division presents the popular Music Under the Stars series, Saturday nights beginning July 13 through August 31, 2024. Performances run from 7:30 to 9:30 pm outdoors at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, near Ventura Harbor. Concerts start at 7:30 pm & gates open at 6:30 pm for dining. Visit www.cityofventura.net/mus for more information and to purchase tickets (beginning May 7th).

Dine, dance & delight to great performances at Ventura’s most historic party site! Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy nine Saturday nights of summer magic “dancing with the stars” on a majestic wooden ballroom floor. Bring your own dinner or purchase it from a gourmet food truck on site. Full beverage service on hand.

The Lineup:

• July 13: Identity Theft (80s Dance Party)

• July 20: Smooth Sounds of Santana

• July 27: Pretzel Logic (Steely Dan Revue)

• August 3: Start Me Up (Rolling Stones/Rod Stewart Tribute)

• August 10: Dirty Cello (Blues, Rock and Americana)

• August 17: PHAZZE ONE (R&B, Pop, Jazz, Top 40, Funk)

• August 24: Dark Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute)

• August 31: Susie Hansen Latin Band

2024 Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park - May through September

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer! The Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park is back again in 2024.

Jackets or sweaters are recommended as the weather often cools during the latter part of the event. Concert-goers are asked to leave pets at home. Concerts are FREE and open to the public.

Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks
(off Gainsborough Road, at the intersection of Dover and Hendrix Avenues)

Time: All concerts begin promptly at 5:00pm and conclude at 7:00pm. Parking is offsite only; onsite parking is limited and reserved for cars with handicap placards.

The Lineup:

• Memorial Day Monday, May 27: Britain’s Finest - The Complete Beatles Experience

• Thursday, July 4: Hot August Night - The Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute

• Sunday, July 21: Savor - Santana Tribute Band

• Sunday, August 11: Blank Space - Taylor Swift Tribute

• Labor Day Monday, September 2: The Spazmatics

NOTE: Artists subject to change. Concert information: www.crpd.org/events/summer-concerts-in-the-park

2024 Camarillo Community Band Summer Concerts in the Park on Thursdays, July 11 to August 1

The Camarillo Community Band's 2024 Summer Concert Series is planned at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive at Paseo Camarillo on July 11, 18, 25 and August 1.

Performances will start at 7:00pm (and end at approximately 8:30 pm). Free admission. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic dinners while enjoying the show.

Additionally, the band will perform in the Memorial Day service at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park at 11am on May 27, 2023.

camarillocommunityband.com

Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival on Sunday, May 19, 2024

The Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, starting at 9 a.m. Contests begin at 9 a.m. Performances begin at noon. Other activities to include music and dance competitions, jamming, workshops, food trucks, artisan booths and much more.

Learn more and purchase tickets at www.topangabanjofiddle.org