Many Mansions "Bowls of Hope" Event at Heritage Square in Oxnard on Sunday, October 12, 2025

Bowls of Hope aims to raise awareness for the need for affordable housing in our community, and to funds for Many Mansions’ programs that serve the formerly homeless, veterans, seniors, and families of very low income. The 2025 Bowls of Hope event will take place at Heritage Square in Oxnard from 11am to 2pm.

Designed to represent a soup kitchen, attendees select a bowl handcrafted by community members and enjoy delicious and comforting food, in community. Experience meaningful & fun family activities: an informative exhibition on the homelessness issue, affordable housing, and Many Mansions; an opportunity to take action and be part of the solution; crafts, games, a raffle, silent auction, and more!

Learn more at www.manymansions.org/news-events/bowls-of-hope-event.

Conejo Food & Wine Festival in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, June 22, 2025

The Conejo Food & Wine Fest is planned for Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 1:30-5:30pm on the grounds of St. Paschal Baylon School, 155 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Open to everyone 21 years and older! Enjoy gourmet food from local restaurants and the finest selections from participating wineries.

Visit www.conejofoodandwine.com to learn more and to purchase tickets.

Charity partners are Food Share of Ventura County and Many Mansions.

2025 Sun Sets Summer Concert Series on Sunday Nights at Calabasas Lake - June to August

Spend your summer Sundays with great live music at the 2025 Summer Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake

The traditionally private Calabasas Lake opens its doors to concert goers, providing a scenic backdrop and ample field seating for picnickers. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and sweaters. Some fixed seating is available on a first come first served basis. All performances are free to the public.

Visit www.cityofcalabasas.com for more details.  Enter at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center at 23400 Park Sorrento. Concerts start at 6pm.

The Lineup:

• June 8: AbbaFab - The Premier ABBA Experience

• July 20: Live From Earth - Pat Benatar Tribute

• August 3: Stone Soul - Motown

• August 24: Turn the Page - Tribute to Bob Seger

Parking available at 2 locations:

• The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center – located at 23400 Park Sorrento

• Free park & ride shuttle from the Calabasas Civic Center (located at 100 Civic Center Way).  Shuttle hours:  4:30pm – 8:00pm. Pets are not allowed on shuttles with the exception of service animals.

2025 Summer Music in the Park Free Concert Series in Simi Valley in June, July, August

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents the 2025 Music in the Park free concert series at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Lineup is as follows:

Saturday, June 21: Cali Country All Stars

Saturday, July 19: Bruno Mars and Britney Spears Tribute

Saturday, August 16: Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

Visit rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/music_in_the_park.php for more information. Bring your picnic basket or purchase food at the events. Parking is free, but limited. Umbrellas/canopies are okay on the perimeters but not in the main event area. Alcohol is permitted; intoxication is not. Dogs on leash allowed on the perimeters but not in the main event area.

Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park in Woodland Hills - June 15 to August 24, 2025

Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park take place on Sunday evenings from June 15 to August 24, 2025 (except the Sunday after 4th of July). 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 15: No Duh - A Tribute to No Doubt

• June 22: DJ Quik

• June 29: Mamase - A Tribute to Michael Jackson

• July 4: Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza on Friday, July 4th, from 6-9:30PM

• July 13: Twisted Typsy - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

• July 20: Kenny Hale - The Music of Neil Diamond

• July 27: Surfin’ - Tribute to The Beach Boys

• August 3: Live From Earth - Pat Benatar Tribute

• August 10: Which One’s Pink - Pink Floyd Tribute

• August 17: DSB - Tribute to Journey

• August 24: Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars Tribute

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 ($15 - cash only; $25 on July 4th) are a donation to the Valley Cultural Foundation.

2025 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 30: Jazz Night with Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School Jazz Bands

Friday, June 20: Stone Soul (Motown Tribute)

Friday, August 1: TBA

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 7: Queen Legion (Queen Tribute)

Saturday, July 26: Rebel Heart (Country Hits)

Saturday, August 9: Smooth Sounds of Santana (Santana Tribute)

Saturday, August 23: Hot Yacht (Rock Dance Party)

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

2025 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 2025.

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 26: DSB - Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey Tribute)

• Friday, July 4: The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)

• Sunday, July 20: The Tina Turner Tribute

• Sunday, August 10: Stepping Feet (Dave Matthews Band Tribute)

• Labor Day Monday, September 1: Skynyrd and Frynds (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)

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

2025 Camarillo Community Band Summer Concerts in the Park on Thursdays, July 10 to July 31

The Camarillo Community Band's 2025 Summer Concert Series is planned at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive at Paseo Camarillo on July 10, 17, 24 and 31.

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.

Presented by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks District, the 2025 conductors are:

• Bob Hackett, Music Director at Agoura High School (July 10),

• Zach Borquez, Music Director, Oak Park High School (July 17),

• Anne Fruehling, retired middle school Music Director (July 24).     

• Kirk Raymond, founder of the Camarillo Community Band (July 31).

camarillocommunityband.com

Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025

The Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025 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

39th Annual I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival at Santa Barbara Mission May 24-26, 2025

The I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival will be back over Memorial Day Weekend 2025, May 24-26. 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.