Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low near 70F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%..

Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low near 70F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM AUGUST SPEAKER SERIES: CHARLES VINICK | Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. Charles Vinick, executive director of The Whale Sanctuary Project, will speak about the project and its work to establish a coastal sanctuary where cetaceans (whales and dolphins) can live in an environment that maximizes well-being and autonomy and is as close as possible to their natural habitat. A member of the Whale Sanctuary Project Board of Directors since 2016, Vinick worked closely with Jean-Michel and Jacques Cousteau (during his lifetime), helping the ocean explorers establish, grow and sustain multiple initiatives. The award-winning short film Whales Without Walls, which was co-directed by Vinick, will also be shown. $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for ages 6-17 and free for active military and CIMM members. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, www.cimmvc.org.

LEARNING TO SEE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT | Saturday, Aug. 13, 12-2 p.m. An art workshop for participation by the LGBTQ+ community with support from Focus on the Masters Documented Artist BiJian Fan. Artwork created will be displayed as a group project at Ventura Pride on Aug. 20 and at the Ventura County Government Center in October. Project supplies are provided. Free; registration required. Midtown Moves, 2347 E. Main St., Ventura, focusonthemasters.com/impact-project/. Pictured: BiJian Fan submitted by Focus on the Masters via email on Aug. 2, 2022.

HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG | Monday, Aug. 15, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oxnard Film Society presents this definitive exploration of Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn. Featuring Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Judy Collins, Bob Dyland and others. Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes. Rated PG-13 (brief strong language, some sexual material). In English. $8 seniors, $11.25 general admission. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 West Fifth St., Oxnard, www.oxnardfilmsociety.org.

From the Hollywood Fringe Festival comes Di Lady Di, a comedic and irreverent look at the story of the “ people’s princess” onstage at NAMBA Performing Arts Space on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Photo submitted

Hill Road Library in Ojai hosts works by young artists from Anacapa, Isbell and Rio del Valle middle schools who participated in the Learning to See Outreach program offered by Focus on the Masters. Pictured: Natural Dye Study, Isbell Middle School. Photo submitted via email from Focus on the Masters, July 2022.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM AUGUST SPEAKER SERIES: CHARLES VINICK | Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. Charles Vinick, executive director of The Whale Sanctuary Project, will speak about the project and its work to establish a coastal sanctuary where cetaceans (whales and dolphins) can live in an environment that maximizes well-being and autonomy and is as close as possible to their natural habitat. A member of the Whale Sanctuary Project Board of Directors since 2016, Vinick worked closely with Jean-Michel and Jacques Cousteau (during his lifetime), helping the ocean explorers establish, grow and sustain multiple initiatives. The award-winning short film Whales Without Walls, which was co-directed by Vinick, will also be shown. $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for ages 6-17 and free for active military and CIMM members. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, www.cimmvc.org.

PICTURED: CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM AUGUST SPEAKER SERIES: CHARLES VINICK | Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. Charles Vinick, executive director of The Whale Sanctuary Project, will speak about the project and its work to establish a coastal sanctuary where cetaceans (whales and dolphins) can live in an environment that maximizes well-being and autonomy and is as close as possible to their natural habitat. A member of the Whale Sanctuary Project Board of Directors since 2016, Vinick worked closely with Jean-Michel and Jacques Cousteau (during his lifetime), helping the ocean explorers establish, grow and sustain multiple initiatives. The award-winning short film Whales Without Walls, which was co-directed by Vinick, will also be shown. $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for ages 6-17 and free for active military and CIMM members. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, www.cimmvc.org . 

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SENIOR MOVIE AND LUNCH | 12-3 p.m. Watch the comedy Mrs. Doubtfire starring Robin Williams while enjoying lunch sponsored by AlmaVia of Camarillo. $5. Community Center Auditorium at the Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. For more information and to register, visit www.pvrpd.org/movie-lunch .  

TEEN MOVIE MATINEE | 1-3 p.m. Teens are invited to watch Venom: Let There Be Carnage(2021), featuring Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson and Michelle Williams.Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org .

FAMILY BOARD GAME WITH UNO | 2-4 p.m. Ages 4 and up can have fun and make friends while they learn to play Uno. Children’s Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org .

VENTURA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK DINNER MEETING | 5:30-8 p.m. Come see old friends, make new ones during this month’s dinner speaker meeting, bring a door prize for extra exposure and be ready to dine and enjoy the sisterhood with Ventura County Professional Women Network. VCPWN is honored to present Adam Casillas of EXPO Marketing who will present “ Marketing and having the proper tools to do so.” La Dolce Vita/1901 Restaurant, Heritage Square 740 S. B St., Oxnard. Register: https://www.vcpwn.org/.

CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN WORKSHOP | 6 p.m. The Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) is a roadmap for how the community will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate change impacts, future natural hazards, and increase resiliency. Community members can participate in the virtual workshop on Thursday, Aug. 11. Live Spanish interpretation is available. Can’t attend the virtual workshop? Complete the online survey open until Aug. 15: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SBRHDZW (English) and  es.surveymonkey.com/r/WSNNCB2 (Spanish). Register for the workshop at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdOypqTMvGNa53hVbjfg2lAbagH25p3tL . 

CHILDREN’S MOVIE MATINEE: LUCA | 1-3 p.m. Movie matinee featuring the Disney animated feature Luca. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org .

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS FOR TEENS | 3-5 p.m. All skill levels are invited to jump into a campaign of Dungeons and Dragons. The campaign is led by teens for teens. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org .

LEARNING TO SEE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT | Saturday, Aug. 13, 12-2 p.m. An art workshop for participation by the LGBTQ+ community with support from Focus on the Masters Documented Artist BiJian Fan. Artwork created will be displayed as a group project at Ventura Pride on Aug. 20 and at the Ventura County Government Center in October. Project supplies are provided. Free; registration required. Midtown Moves, 2347 E. Main St., Ventura, focusonthemasters.com/impact-project/. Pictured: BiJian Fan submitted by Focus on the Masters via email on Aug. 2, 2022.

MOVIES IN THE PARK: THE JUNGLE BOOK | 6 p.m. This free community event is open to the public and people of all ages. Bring blankets, low-folding chairs and a picnic. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with local music courtesy of Music Freqs, food trucks and a variety of fun family games on the lawn. Movie starts at 8:15 p.m. For any questions about this event, contact Briana Ramos, Recreation Specialist at 805-482-1996 x116 or bramos@pvrpd.org. Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, www.pvrpd.org/2022-07-29-movies-in-the-jungle-book.

BANK OF BOOKS VENTURA BOOK SIGNINGS | 1-3 p.m. A variety of children’s books by author Bobette Stanbridge. Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura, www.bankofbooks.com .

SOUND EXPERIENCE WITH DAMIAN | 2:30 p.m. We are excited to bring Damian Gallagher back to Meditation Mount for a sound bath and breathwork experience.  This will be a monthly experience, held every second Saturday, in the Auditorium. This is an opportunity to connect more deeply with the inner self. Most of the experience is meant to be received in a restful pose lying on your back (Savasana), however, you are welcome to position your body in any way that feels good for you. At different points in the session, Damian may move through the space with various instruments. Breathwork instructions will be offered during the session and are considered optional. Please bring a yoga mat and anything to make you feel comfortable, such as a blanket or pillow. Gates open at 2 p.m. $25. 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. Registration required; visit meditationmount.org/events .

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS | 7:30 p.m. Music Under the Stars returns to the Olivas Adobe Historical Park this summer with eight outdoor concerts! Fronted by the shockingly accurate Don Henley/Glen Frey sibling duo of Steve and Kevin Celi and backed by several SoCal pro musicians and harmony vocalists, Dark Desert Highway has performed countless high energy shows at the finest venues and corporate events along the California Coast for thousands of fans! All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic dinners. There will be a full beverage service and snacks available for purchase on site. No outside alcohol, additional chairs or tables allowed. If you would like to host a larger group, please contact Recreation Coordinator Gina Reyes at 805-658-4728. $20-30. Olivas Adobe Historical Park, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1738/Music-Under-the-Stars.

ELVIS IMPERSONATOR RAYMOND MICHAEL | 10 a.m. The First Presbyterian Church of Oxnard will host renowned Elvis impersonator Raymond Michael for a worship service featuring Elvis gospel songs followed by a free cookout and Elivs concert outdoors on the church patio. Admission is free; an offering will be received to benefit Common Table, a monthly neighborhood community dinner open to everyone. Please text 805-330-1926 if you will be attending. 850 Ivywood Drive, Oxnard, fpox.org . 

DIVERSITY COLLECTIVE | 2-3 p.m. Diversity Collective will be hosting a community conversation discussing resources and information about the LGBTQ+ community in Ventura County. Anyone interested in discovering more about this vibrant community is welcome and encouraged to attend. Community  Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org . 

HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG | Monday, Aug. 15, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oxnard Film Society presents this definitive exploration of Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn. Featuring Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Judy Collins, Bob Dyland and others. Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes. Rated PG-13 (brief strong language, some sexual material). In English. $8 seniors, $11.25 general admission. Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 West Fifth St., Oxnard, www.oxnardfilmsociety.org.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: IMPORTANT HISTORICAL DISCOVERIES AND TOOLS | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This lecture will explore some of the discoveries that have driven the field of molecular biology forward, with a look at DNA, PCR, the nature of vaccines and more. Taught by Wesley Tierney, M.S. $10, or bundle all August lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html . 

LOCAL AUTHOR TALK | 2-3 p.m. Local author Chip Fraser will be discussing his book, Looking for Emerald City. C ommunity Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org .

LOTERIA MEXICAN BINGO FUNDRAISER AT TONY’S PIZZARIA | 7 p.m. Diversity Collective presents this Ventura County Pride kickoff celebration and fundraiser with guest Armando Rey. Oly 100 cards are available on a first-come basis; cards are $5 each. All proceeds to benefit Ventura County Diversity Collective. Tony’s Pizzaria, 186 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-8425. 

TIKI PARTY AT CYPRESS PLACE | 2-3 p.m. Cypress Place Senior Living will host a festive Tiki Party complete with Hawaiian music and dancers,a tiki bar and appetizers. Residents, families, and friends of the community are welcome to attend. The event is free to the public, but space is limited and RSVP is required to attend. 1200/1220 Cypress Point Lane, Ventura, 805-650-8000, www.meridiansenior.com/senior-living/ca/ventura/cypress-place/events . 

BACK TO SCHOOL MONTH: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TIME CAPSULE | 3:30-5 p.m. Everyone gets the first day of school jitters. Why not document it? Create a time capsule that documents how your first day of school went. At the end of the school year you can open your time capsule to see how much you have changed. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org.

IT TAKES TWO, BABY! PART 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. In the first lecture, we will discuss the various types of duos; exploring how and why they came together. We will begin by looking at duets from the films of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s and then will transition to the advent of rock and roll and the full explosion of the duo into the 60s. Led by Tony Moon. $10, or bundle all August lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html . 

OXNARD COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Join the West Ventura County Business Alliance at historic Heritage Square for an outdoor luncheon celebrating the people, businesses and organizations that make Oxnard a great place to live, work or do business. $75; includes lunch. 715 S. A St., Oxnard, www.wvcba.org/oxnardawards.html . 

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 2-3 p.m. Point, click, shoot! Are you inspired by the entries at the Ventura County Fair? Learn the basics of light and composition with instructor Holly Higbee-Jansen. You are welcome to bring your digital camera if you have one, but it is not required. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org .

JACKBOX PARTY GAMES FOR TEENS | 4-5:30 p.m. Bring your own device and play Jackbox Party Games with other teens in the Young Adult Center. YA Library at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org .

BACK TO SCHOOL STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHY KIDS | 6 p.m. ONLINE. For some children, heading back to the classroom can be a highly stressful experience. COVID-19 health and safety requirements such as masking and social distancing have added an additional layer of anxiety. What can families do to help optimize their children’s health, ease their stress, and ensure success during this time of transition? Join Community Memorial Health System pediatrician Dr. Sun M. Lee for a free virtual presentation followed by a live Q&A. Part of CMH’s 2022 Speaker Series Online. Please RSVP at www.cmhshealth.org/speaker-series . 

NOMINATION PERIOD FOR VENTURA CITY COUNCIL | Through Aug. 12. The nomination period for obtaining and submitting candidacy documents for the City Council seats in Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6 is now open through Aug. 12. There is only one seat per district. Candidacy documents must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office during office hours. View a recording of the Candidate Workshop Information Meeting at  https://bit.ly/3Pmcz5Y. For more information please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 658-4787 or cityclerk@cityofventura.ca.gov. 

OJAI PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE NEW WORKS FESTIVAL | Through Aug. 14. OPC’s mission is to develop unproduced plays of artistic excellence from diverse writers both emerging and established, and to nurture a new generation of playwrights. This week-long festival features new play workshops, Intersection events, young artists shows and special receptions. Dog Day Afternoon by Stephen Adly Guirgis, Suburban Black Girl by Zakiya Young and Avaaz by Michael Shayan are among the many new works featured this year. Performances take place at Zalk Theater or the Matilija Auditorium. $30-300. For full schedule, tickets and more information, visit www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

VENTURA COUNTY FAIR | Through Aug. 14. The VC Fair rides again! “A County Fair With Ocean Air” returns this summer with all the carnival rides, food booths, live music, exhibits, agricultural shows, the PRCA Rodeo, activities galore and so much more!  After a two-year hiatus, it’s time to get back out there and celebrate! Martina McBride, KC and the Sunshine Band and Cheap Trick will be among this year’s headliners. Doors open at either 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. while attractions close between 10 p.m. and midnight. Tickets $10-15 per person; visitors up to age 5 and over age 100 will be admitted free (proper ID required). Special pricing will also be offered on various days, including $40 wristbands for unlimited carnival rides up to 7 p.m. on Aug. 4, 8, 9 and 11. The fair takes place at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. For online ticket sales, full schedule and more information, visit venturacountyfair.org . 

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE MEETING | Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. This Ventura-based peer support group for those experiencing depression and bipolar disorder will resume its free weekly meetings at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura. Enter by way of the main door. Please bring your own N95 mask. For more information, contact Wendell Jones at 805-640-6472, wenj16630@sbcglobal.net or DBSAlliance.org. 5654 Ralston St., Ventura.

FAMILY STORYTIME | Mondays, 4 p.m. Every Monday the South Oxnard Library hosts an all-ages storytime with Miss Joanne in the Children’s Area. South Oxnard Branch Library, 4300 Saviers Road, Oxnard, 805-385-8129, www.oxnard.org/library/south-oxnard-branch-library/ . 

HOPE AND HELP FOR OVEREATERS | Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Is your eating out of control? Are you feeling fat? Overeaters Anonymous can help. 133 S. Laurel St., Ventura (building next to the church). For more information call Amy at 805-340-5882. Donations only.  

PIRATE SHIP AT VENTURA HARBOR | Through Sept. 5. A stunning 1768 pirate ship replica, The Devil’s Gauntlet, has sailed to town and has plans to temporarily call Ventura Harbor Village home for a good portion of the summer! Visitors can see the beautiful ship docked at “D Dock” (located on the water nearest Coastal Cone Ice Cream). The captain hopes to get dockside tours up and running soon, but for now you can admire the boat from the public promenade above the ship. As the ship may come and go for trips to nearby ports, sightings cannot be guaranteed. But for more information, including notification of upcoming tours, visit www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/pirate-ship-visit/2022-06-26/ .

SOUND MEDITATION | Through Aug. 28. Morning and sunset sound meditation sessions will take place weekly in person at the Viewpoint at Meditation Mount. Sunday morning sessions 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Suburbanoid. Friday evening sessions 6:15-8:15 p.m. with Trinity of Sound. $25; registration is required. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events .

SUNSET YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION | Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., through Aug. 25. Connect with your mind, heart and body in a picturesque outdoor garden setting overlooking the beautiful Ojai Valley. Please bring your own yoga mat and props, and a blanket (optional) for closing meditation, which will be accompanied by crystal singing bowls. $20; registration is required. For exact dates and times, visit meditationmount.org/events . 

Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer.

A HOME WHAT HOWLS (OR THE HOUSE WHAT WAS RAVINE) Saturday, Aug. 13, 4 p.m.A displaced family attempts to live off the land. A play by Matthew Paul Olmos; part of the Ojai Playwrights Conference’s New Works Festival. $30-300. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paso Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

AVAAZ Friday, Aug. 12, 8:30 p.m. Join fabulous hostess Roya to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year . . . a time when a ncestors are said to visit. A play by Michael Shayan. $30-300. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paso Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

DI LADY DI Saturday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. The famous figure of the UK monarchy tells of her struggles with family and patriarchy in this innovative, insightful and comedic take on the glamorous fairytale of the “people’s princess.” $15-20. NAMBA Performing Arts Space, 47 S. Oak St., Ventura, 805-628-9250, www.nambaarts.com . 

DOG DAY AFTERNOON Thursday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. In 1972, three men entered the Chase Manhattan Bank on East Fifth Street in Brooklyn and attempted a robbery. A play by Stephen Adly Guirgis; part of the Ojai Playwrights Conference’s New Works Festival. $30-300. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paso Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

GOD’S SPIES Sunday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m.William Shakespeare, a prostitute and a Puritan lawyer quarantine together during the plague of 1603. A play by Bill Cain; part of the Ojai Playwrights Conference’s New Works Festival. $30-300. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paso Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

THE JANEIAD Saturday, Aug. 13, 1 p.m.Longing, hope and the myths we tell ourselves are the focus of this play loosely inspired by The Odyssey. A play by Anna Ziegler; part of the Ojai Playwrights Conference’s New Works Festival. $30-300. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paso Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

THE RED TENDONS Sunday, Aug. 14, 12 p.m.A group of actors come together to try to recreate the unrest in Los Angeles in 1992. A play by Peter Kim George; part of the Ojai Playwrights Conference’s New Works Festival. $30-300. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paso Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

RUNNING WHILE BLACK Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. A Black woman who runs in order to stay grounded finds that the one thing she can’t outrun is change. A play by Jahna Ferron-Smith; part of the Ojai Playwrights Conference’s New Works Festival. $30-300. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paso Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

THE SENSATIONAL SEA MINK-ETTES Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m.A dance team preparing for the big competition is rocked by infighting and the quest for perfectionism . . . and then things get really weird. A play by Vivian J. O. Barnes; part of the Ojai Playwrights Conference’s New Works Festival. $30-300. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paso Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

THE SPEAKEASY PROJECT: AREA 22 Aug. 12-28.Fractured Actors Theater Company returns to Sweet Jay’s Museum of Oddities to present four one-act plays about heartbreak, traveling and beings from out of this world . . . all set in the American Southwest abd scored by a live band. $18-24. Suite J Theater at the Liminal Church of Ventura, 1956 Palma Drive, Suite J, Ventura, 805-628-2830, fracturedactors.com .

SUBURBAN BLACK GIRL Friday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m.A “poster child for racial reconciliation” finds all that she’s been suppressing leaking out during COVID lockdowns. A play by Zakiya Young; part of the Ojai Playwrights Conference’s New Works Festival. $30-300. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paso Road, Ojai, www.ojaiplays.org/festival-schedule . 

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Aug. 13-27:12th Annual Fine Art Auction Fundraiser, featuring 20 works of art by both contemporary and historic artists. Online auction opens on Aug. 13. Preview reception on Saturday, Aug. 13, 4-6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the museum and its programs. Through Nov. 6: Hiroko Yoshimoto: New Works, 40 new works in her

From the Hollywood Fringe Festival comes Di Lady Di, a comedic and irreverent look at the story of the “ people’s princess” onstage at NAMBA Performing Arts Space on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Photo submitted

“Biodiversity” series. Through Sept. 11: Geomorphic: The Living Earth, 42 abstract paintings inspired by nature by Kay Zetlmaier. The museum is now open, Wednesdays-Sundays. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org . 

STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS Through Sept. 24.The Next Big Thing, breakthrough pieces and works that take an artist to the next evolution. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannelislands.org . 

DAB ART Ongoing. The contemporary art organization is currently seeking submissions of work in any media for group and solo exhibitions at H Gallery and Studios in Ventura. Submit three to 20 images; $35 entry fee. For submission guidelines, online application and more information, visit www.dabart.me/ventura-2 .

DISNEY’S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS Through Aug. 14.A young actors’ adaptation of the 1970 Disney animated feature that pairs high-class felines with an alley cat to escape the clutches of the butler that kidnapped them. Presented by OYES. $10. Ojai Youth Entertainers’ Studio, 907 El Centro St., Ojai, 805-646-4300, www.oyespresents.org . 

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Through Aug. 21.The Biblical tale of Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob whose brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt, set to a magical and witty musical score by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. A family-friendly production presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. $20-28. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-583-7900, www.svvac.org .

MAMMA MIA! Through Aug. 14.On the eve of her wedding, a young woman’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years earlier. Filled with non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers. Presented by students in Rubicon Theatre Company’s Jack Oakie Musical Theatre Workshop. $10-15. Villanova Preparatory School, 12096 N. Ventura Ave., Ojai, www.rubicontheatre.org/education-programs/ . 

VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. live and via Zoom. Poetry reading and open mic at the EP Foster Library (also streamed live), 651 E. Main St., Ventura. More information at vcpoetryproject.org .  

AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Opened June 16: Save the Pollinators: A Youth-Led Environmental Restoration Project. Ongoing: Farm to Market , an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role play; plus antique tractors, farming implements, a living beehive and more. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum/ .

BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Sept. 4. The Cutting Edge: Selections from the Lipton Collection of Contemporary Wood Art (Beato Gallery). 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-646-3381, www.beatricewood.com . 

BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION Through Oct. 1.Life Cycle , tapping into the flow of life with Tamiko Jordan, Michelle Nosco and Bonnie Quan. Reception on Friday, Aug. 5, 6-9 p.m. and also on Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m. Studio 99, Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-648-1235, buenaventuraartassociation.org .

CAMARILLO ART CENTER Through Aug. 28.A Body of Work, featuring art by local artists from Ventura County. Reception on Sunday, Aug. 7, 1-4 p.m., with awards presentation at 1:30 p.m. 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, 805-407-0605, www.camarilloartcenter.org .

CANVAS AND PAPER Through Sept. 15. Works by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Gustave Courbet and Jean-Francois Millet. 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai, www.canvasandpaper.org .

Hill Road Library in Ojai hosts works by young artists from Anacapa, Isbell and Rio del Valle middle schools who participated in the Learning to See Outreach program offered by Focus on the Masters. Pictured: Natural Dye Study, Isbell Middle School. Photo submitted via email from Focus on the Masters, July 2022.

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM Opened May 10: 71%: Honoring Vital Waters, mixed media works by Shannon Celia and Mary Neville inspired by oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers and other bodies of water. Through Fall 2022: Chouinard Arts, a nine-piece collection featuring pieces of maritime art from the 1930s, including early works by Arthur Beaumont and Millard Sheets. Ongoing: Maritime art covering Asian, European and American seafaring history; the Marple Model Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org .

DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC MUSEUM Ongoing.The National Historic Landmark was built in 1892 by Selwyn Shaw for lima bean farmer B.W. Dudley, and is one of the last pioneer farmhouses in Ventura. On display are artifacts and other elements showcasing aspects of life from 1895 to 1925. Open for tours the first Sunday of the month. COVID protocols will be strictly followed. 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, 805-642-3345, dudleyhouse.org .

FOX FINE JEWELRY Through Nov. 6.Day of the Dead, featuring work by Tricia Anders and Checkos (Sergio Martinez de Jesús) inspired by Día de los Muertos. Reception on Friday, Aug. 6, 5-7 p.m. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com . 

H GALLERY Through Oct. 16.Art in the Time of Corona, Vol. 2 (Year 2), work inspired by or made during the pandemic. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, www.dabart.me/in-the-service-of-civilization .  

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTSOngoing. Buenaventura Art Association members showcase and sell their work. Masks and social distancing required. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook.com/HarborVillageGalleryGifts .

HILL ROAD LIBRARY Through Aug. 15. Works by students of Anacapa, Isbell and Rio del Valle middle schools who participated in the Learning to See Outreach program offered by Focus on the Masters. 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, focusonthemasters.com . 

HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS Through Sept. 12. Arts Council of the Conejo Valley Summer Open Show Art Competition, featuring works in a variety of media. Reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 6, 3-5 p.m. 403 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, www.conejoarts.org .

KWAN FONG GALLERY Through Oct. 13. On the Range: Works by Terry Spehar-Fahey, featuring art inspired by the ranching families of Idaho. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, blogs.callutheran.edu/kwanfong .

MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing. The famed auto museum pays tribute to French automotive design, with coaches from the 1800s, Bugattis from the 1920s-30s, Concours d’Elegance winners and more. Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-385-5400, mullinautomotivemuseum.com .

MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Ongoing. Impressive display of vintage automobiles and Americana, as well as the Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club and the car-centric art in the Fireball Art Gallery. Muscles and Mojo car show in the parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month. The museum is now open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-487-4333, www.murphyautomuseum.org .

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Opened June 16: All That Glitters Is Not Gold, the Jazz Age in Ventura County; Chromatic: The Museum in Six Colors; Always Keep Creating: The Resiliency of Carol Rosenak . Opened May 12: Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at The George Stuart Historical Figures®. Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, online exhibits and resources and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org .

OJAI ART CENTER Through Aug. 30.  Works by Bert Collins, Jannene Behl, Richard Franklin and Ruth Levy. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117, www.ojaiartcenter.org/art.html .

OJAI LIBRARY Through Aug. 31. Works by students of Meiners Oaks and Topa Topa Elementary who participated in the Learning to See Outreach program offered by Focus on the Masters. 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, focusonthemasters.com .  

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Opened July 29: Perception and Persistence, works by Ojai Studio Artists that explore the push/pull of thinking. Ongoing: Small exhibitions on a range of topics related to the history of the Ojai Valley, as well as virtual talks and more. Now open Friday-Sunday. The museum is once again offering 90-minute walking tours at 10:30 am every Saturday. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-640-1390, www.ojaivalleymuseum.org .

OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK Ongoing. The Olivas Adobe is now open the second Sunday of each month for visitors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The historic park invites all plein air artists to come out to the site for creative inspiration, from the rose garden and 160-year-old fuchsia to the rancho and the bell tower. In addition, Laura Jean Jespersen’s The Romance of the Adobe will be on exhibit in the small adobe. There will be raffles, historic interpreters, an al fresco gift shop and more. 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe .

POPPIES ART AND GIFTSOngoing. Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com .

RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM Ongoing.The 40-acre landmark and museum is one of the best surviving examples of an early California rancho and honors the area’s Spanish and Mexican heritage. “Last Sundays at the Landmark” take place the last Sunday of every month, and include docent-led tours, music and more. Open every Sunday for docent-led tours; group and special-focus tours by appointment. Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru. 805-521-1501, www.ranchocamulos.org . 

realART Ongoing. The art gallery in Whizin Market Square features works by a variety of contemporary artists. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-452-4000, buyrealart.com .

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUMThrough Oct. 9:The Secrets of WWII. Ongoing: Permanent exhibits include Air Force One, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, an M-1 Abrams tank and more. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800-410-8354, www.reaganfoundation.org .

SANDRA AND JORDAN LABY GALLERY Opened July 21. An Historical Eye, oil paintings, dye sublimations and gold-leaf prints from renowned artists Michael O’Kelly, to be displayed on the newly created arts space downstairs at the Rubicon Theatre Company. 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-667-2900, www.rubicontheatre.org . 

SPICETOPIA Ongoing.The spice and tea shop in downtown Ventura now shows works by members of the Buenaventura Art Association. 576 E. Main St., 805-628-3267, www.spice-topia.com .

UBS WESTLAKE VILLAGE Through Aug. 30.No Boundaries, featuring works by Shari Alec, Maxee, Raj Naik, Bob Privitt, Geri Schonberg and Connie Tunick. 3011 Townsgate Road, Third Floor, Westlake Village, www.conejoarts.org .

VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing. Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura County make up the Ventura County Potters Guild, and they display their works — housewares, home decor, figurines and more — at the guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805- 644-6800, venturapottersguild.org/gallery .

VERY VENTURA GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY Ongoing. Small gems by Buenaventura Art Association members, based on a theme selected by shop owner Angela Rosales. 540 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-628-3540, very-ventura.com . 

VITA ART CENTER Through Aug. 12.Abstract 2+2, featuring Philip Argent, Robin Mitchell, Philip Vaughan and Jennifer Wolf; and Scott Taylor’s Dart Board Series. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com . 

WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through Oct. 27.Cole M. James: Call Them In, images and objects offered to the artist’s ancestors which “are grounded in expression of power, the personal, and the prison industrial complex.” California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, rollandgallery.callutheran.edu.