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

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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.

Beachfront Run Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Run in Ventura on Saturday, June 8, 2024

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The Ventura Beachfront Run (1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run) will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024 with a scenic course along the beautiful coastline.  The race will begin on the north side of the Ventura Pier, 668 Harbor Boulevard. 

The half marathon and 10K runs along the oceanfront promenade and extends along the Pacific Coast Highway creating a flat and scenic course.  The 5K runs out and back along the oceanfront promenade.  Half marathon starts at 7 am. More information and registration at www.cityimpact.com/beachfront-run-2024.html.

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

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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 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Ventura on Sunday, July 14th

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The 2024 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K are planned for Sunday, July 14th at the Emma Wood State Beach Group Campgrounds. Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground head onto the bike path,  bike path leads you onto HWY-1 beachfront bike path.  All runners will stay on the bike path or shoulder (ocean side) of Highway 1 along the route.  turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 6.55 mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out. 

Marathon starts at 7am, half marathon starts at 7:15 a.m., 10K at 7:30 a.m. and 5K at 7:45 a.m.

For more information and to register, visit www.shorelinemarathon.com.

2023 Ventura Harbor Village Outdoor Movie Nights in June, July and August

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Mark your calendars for free Outdoor Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor Village on June 24th (Jaws), July 29th (Goonies) and August 26th (Moana). Movies start at sunset on the main lawn at Ventura Harbor Village, 1591 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura.

Arrive early for dessert and pre-show entertainment and to secure a spot on the grass.

Jaws costume contest on June 24th - dress as a shark or in 1970s era attire. Special guest Susan Jane Backlinie (aka Chrissie Watkins), the first shark victim from the original Jaws will be on hand to introduce the movie and answer audience questions.

www.venturaharborvillage.com/blog/2023-movie-nights

150th Anniversary of Ventura County Kick-Off Celebration in Ventura on Friday, June 23rd

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In 1873, Ventura County separated from Santa Barbara County creating a unique community in charge of its own destiny. In the 150 years since, Ventura County has become known for its agriculture, industry and innovation all the while cultivating a charming and laid-back cultural atmosphere.

As this year marks the significant distinction of celebrating 150 years, five groups have come together to honor our community, history and diversity. County of Ventura, Museum of Ventura County, Ventura County Community Foundation, Pacific Coast Business Times and Economic Development Collaborative present 150 days of celebration kicking off June 23 at Museum of Ventura County.

You are cordially invited to The 150th Anniversary of Ventura County Kick-Off Celebration on Friday, June 23 5:30 – 8:00 pm at 100 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001. Enjoy 3 exciting new exhibits, food trucks, live music, guest speakers, a specially crafted 150th cocktail and MORE!

This event is FREE of charge and open to ALL. Stay tuned for many more exciting events, programs, festivals and interactive experiences over the following 150 days.

venturamuseum.org/event/ventura-county-150th-kick-off-event

Ivor Davis: Up Close and Personal with Malcom McDowell at the Museum of Ventura County on Saturday, March 25th

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Join us at the Museum of Ventura County on Saturday, March 25, 2023 @ 6:30PM—8PM for the next installment of Ivor Davis: Up Close & Personal. Returning, this time in-person, is legendary actor and raconteur extraordinaire Malcolm McDowell, winner of Ojai Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

McDowell’s impressive career puts him in the pantheon of the all-time great British-born actors from Laurence Olivier to Michael Caine to Anthony Hopkins. McDowell’s dazzling career has spanned more than 50 years, where he has starred in scores of movies, including Stanley Kubrick’s iconic “Clockwork Orange,” Lindsay Anderson’s “O Lucky Man!,” “Caligula,” “Bombshell,” “Time After Time,” and “The Artist.” His vast television credits include “Entourage,” the animated series “South Park” and “Mozart in the Jungle.”

MVC Members can attend in-person or tune-in on Zoom for free. Non-Members can purchase in-person tickets for $10 or $5 for Zoom tickets.

The Museum is located at 100 E Main Street in Ventura.

Purchase tickets at www.venturamuseum.org/event/ivor-davis-up-close-and-personal-with-malcom-mcdowell

Olivas Adobe Holiday Candlelight Tours in Ventura on Sunday, December 11, 2022

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The public is invited to experience what the holidays were like in late 19th century Ventura with a free Holiday Candlelight Tour of the City of Ventura’s historic Olivas Adobe, located at 4200 Olivas Park Drive – on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Tours take place from 5:30-7:30PM.

Tours are free, however, registration is required and space is filling fast. Call 805-658-4726 to make your reservation.

The Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters, in historical costumes, will take you on a tour through the house, decorated in different holiday traditions, while performing historical skits.

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1935/Events-at-the-Olivas-Adobe-Historical-Pa

Crawl-o-Ween Bar Crawl in Downtown Ventura on October 23 Benefitting Three Local Nonprofits

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Boos, bars and beneficiaries! Come celebrate Halloween on this fun bar crawl in Downtown Ventura benefitting three non-profits.

Join NextGen Rotary on Sunday, October 23rd for a Halloween-themed bar crawl down Main Street in Downtown Ventura. Purchase of the Crawl-O-Ween Passport includes 1 specialty drink at 5 different bars/restaurants. Tickets are $55.

This is the ONLY Halloween Bar Crawl in Downtown Ventura that benefits nonprofits and includes drinks!

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To register before this event sells out, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/crawl-o-ween-2022-tickets-403543849517 or email hello@nextgenrotary.com for more information.

Email: hello@nextgenrotary.com

Costumes are optional but HIGHLY encouraged. A contest will be held at 2:30pm at Winchesters with prizes awarded for "best individual costume" and "best duo costume".

Proceeds go to the Surfrider Foundation, Food Share and NextGen Rotary.

Attendees must be 21 or over. Drink responsibly.

All sales are final. No refunds.

Please bring valid ID and cash to tip all the amazing servers!!

Participating Bars & Restaurants

  • Ventura Coast Brewing Company

  • Winchesters

  • The Six Social House

  • The Blue Agave

  • D argans Irish Pub

  • VIP Location: The Twist