Cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 86F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph..

Mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 73F. Winds light and variable.

WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL | Saturday, Aug. 20, 5 p.m. Join Ventura Land Trust on the lawn at Ventura County Credit Union for the 13th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival! Enjoy award-winning environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work communities are doing to protect the environment. Park for free at VCCU or ride your bike and park at our secure Ventura Bike Hub bike valet. Live music by Fish Fry and The Vonettes, local beer and wne, food trucks and more. Doors open at 5 p.m.; films begin at 7:45 p.m. $5-125. Ventura County Credit Union, 2575 Vista Del Mar Dr., Ventura, www.venturalandtrust.org. Pictured: A film still from The Fog of Big Sur.

BOOTS AND BREWS COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL | Saturday, Aug. 20, 1-10 p.m. Bring your dancing boots to the Ventura County Fairgrounds for a full day of good beer, great music and lots of fun! This year’s headliner will be Cole Swindell, with performances by Eddie Montgomery and Raelynn as well. Exclusive food vendor stations and bars for VIP guests, friends and family-oriented packages and both private cabana and private corral experiences. Ticket prices start at $59 + fees. Surfer’s Point Live, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.bootsandbrews.com.

NATIONAL HONEY BEE DAY | Saturday, Aug. 20, 12-2 p.m. Come to the Agriculture Museum in Ventura County for a celebration of our pollinator pals! Volunteers will help kids and adults make their own craft honey bee out of pipe cleaners while beekeepers share fun facts and delicious honey samples. Take part in a bee-themed sing-and-dance-along too! Also, welcome our new bee colony and browse bee-themed merchandise from local vendors. Check out the ‘Save the Pollinators’ art exhibit by C.R.E.W.’s Green Valley project, and explore our beautiful bee-friendly gardens. Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum.

Abstract 2+2 and Scott Taylor’s Dart Board Series continue at Vita Art Center through Aug. 27. Pictured: “Radiant,” 2020, Robin Mitchell.

The Simi Valley Arts Center features Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat onstage through Aug. 21. Pictured: Joseph (Vincent Perez) showing off his coat of many colors. Photo by Jan Glasband

Selections from the Lipton Collection of Contemporary Wood Art will be on display in the Beato Gallery of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts through Sept. 4. Pictured: A wood pot by Giles Gilson.

WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL | Saturday, Aug. 20, 5 p.m. Join Ventura Land Trust on the lawn at Ventura County Credit Union for the 13th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival! Enjoy award-winning environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work communities are doing to protect the environment. Park for free at VCCU or ride your bike and park at our secure Ventura Bike Hub bike valet. Live music by Fish Fry and The Vonettes, local beer and wne, food trucks and more. Doors open at 5 p.m.; films begin at 7:45 p.m. $5-125. Ventura County Credit Union, 2575 Vista Del Mar Dr., Ventura, www.venturalandtrust.org. Pictured: A film still from The Fog of Big Sur.

WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL | Saturday, Aug. 20, 5 p.m. Join Ventura Land Trust on the lawn at Ventura County Credit Union for the 13th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival! Enjoy award-winning environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work communities are doing to protect the environment. Park for free at VCCU or ride your bike and park at our secure Ventura Bike Hub bike valet. Live music by Fish Fry and The Vonettes, local beer and wine, food trucks and more. Doors open at 5 p.m.; films begin at 7:45 p.m. $5-125. Ventura County Credit Union, 2575 Vista Del Mar Dr., Ventura, www.venturalandtrust.org . Pictured: A film still from The Fog of Big Sur. 

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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 . 

BOOTS AND BREWS COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL | Saturday, Aug. 20, 1-10 p.m. Bring your dancing boots to the Ventura County Fairgrounds for a full day of good beer, great music and lots of fun! This year’s headliner will be Cole Swindell, with performances by Eddie Montgomery and Raelynn as well. Exclusive food vendor stations and bars for VIP guests, friends and family-oriented packages and both private cabana and private corral experiences. Ticket prices start at $59 + fees. Surfer’s Point Live, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, www.bootsandbrews.com.

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 .

POKER FOR THE PARKS | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Join us for our sixth annual party for the parks! We are excited to host a poker night featuring Texas hold ’em, three-card poker and Let It Ride (not a cash event; play for fun and raffle prizes). Appetizers, cash bar, music, raffles, auctions and more. Onsite childcare will be available 6-9:30 p.m. for an additional fee (must pre-register). $30. Community Center Auditorium, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, www.pvrpd.org/2022-08-19-6th-annual-poker-for-the-parks . 

RISE UP SINGING | 7 p.m. Join the fun as Maddie Sifantus leads us as we experience communal singing with rounds, freedom songs, songs of summer or your favorite song. All ages are welcome. Free Will Offering ($5 suggested). We meet in the Parish Hall of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4647 or uucsp.org . 

PRE-PRIDE PARTY AND DRAG SHOW | 9 p.m. Kickoff Pride weekend, right! Ventura County Pride is thrilled to present the fabulous Pre-Pride Party and Drag Show at Paddy’s Bar in Ventura. Paddy’s has provided a safe place for all our LGBQTIA+ family for over 22 years and is a great place for everyone. Enjoy a dazzling rotating cast of drag performers and delicious drink specials to boot! 2 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1071, paddysventura.com . 

WEAVING WORKSHOP | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Have scrap yarn or fabric? Use it to make decorative art and learn to weave in the process. Led by Peggie Williamson of Poppies. $49; materials included. Space is limited to eight people. Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com . 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. You’re invited to join the Ventura Police and Fire departments for a free, family-friendly community block party with multiple demonstrations including the K9 unit, Jaws of Life, a hands-on CSI experience and more. 1425 Dowell Drive, Ventura, CityofVentura.ca.gov/BlockParty . 

2022 VENTURA COUNTY PRIDE CELEBRATION | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Ventura County Pride Celebration is back in-person at Plaza Park! Each year Ventura County Pride  attracts a diverse crowd of LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, and their families. Join us for a line-up of live entertainment, exhibitors, local food, informative non-profits, activities, and community member support! Plaza Park, Santa Clara and Chestnut streets, Downtown Ventura. More information and tickets available at www.diversitycollectivevc.org/event/2022-pride-celebration-downtown-ventura/ . 

FIGURE SCULPTING WITH CERAMICS | 2-5 p.m. A three-day workshop where students will learn hand building techniques to create a human bust. The first two classes will be spent building and the final class will be for glazing. Taught by Thomas Weber. $135. Vita Art Center, 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com . 

ARTS UNDER THE STARS | 5 p.m. The annual fundraising gala benefiting the High Street Arts Center and its programs, as well as the Joel Burchfield Memorial Fund. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions and a concert by Rod Stewart tribute Rod the Mod. $95-$600. 45 E. High St., Moorpark, 805-529-8700, highstreetartscenter.com .  

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! The Beatles changed the way we all listen to music. “4 Lads from Liverpool” was created over 20 years ago to pay homage to The Beatles.  To ensure authenticity, this group spent a great deal of time researching the rich history of The Beatles and the era they helped define. The costume changes and audience interaction take you back into a time of love and peace! 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.

SEASIDE MOVIE NIGHT: <em>LUCA</em> | 7:45 p.m. Experience the magic of cinema under the stars and by the sea! Grab blankets and (low-backed) chairs to watch an outdoor movie on the Ventura Harbor Village lawn. Come early for music, dining, shopping and stunning sunsets, as well as face painting, bird photos and tunes by DJ Morgan Alex. No alcohol or smoking. Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, 805-477-0470, www.venturaharborvillage.com . 

CATCH A FALLING STAR | 8:30-11 p.m. Join the Ventura County Astronomical Society stargazing the night sky looking for Perseid Meteors. Free fun for all ages. Bring a cushion for the concrete benches. No pets. Gates open at 7 p.m.; arrive early to get a priority ticket number to enter the dome. Moorpark College Observatory, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, www.vcas.org . 

AFTER-PRIDE PARTY AND DRAG SHOW | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Keep the post-Pride spirit going with music, drinks and dancing! Paddy’s has provided a safe place for all our LGBQTIA+ family for over 22 years and is a great place for everyone. Enjoy a dazzling rotating cast of drag performers and delicious drink specials to boot! 2 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1071, paddysventura.com . 

FENCE-STALLATION COMMUNITY WEAVING PROJECT | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join our community mural project with art educator, guest weaver and installation artist Christine Morla. Let’s finish transforming a 100-foot chain link fence into inspiring art that celebrates creativity, empowers our neighborhood and promotes community health. Hobson Park East (aka Lion’s Park) behind OPAC, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, www.oxnardperformingarts.com .  

ARTY’S AMAZING ACCORDION BOOK RELEASE AND SIGNING | 2-4 p.m. Amada Irma Pérez is a bilingual educator and award-winning author of children’s books who will debut her latest bilingual book, featuring a young musician who transforms dreams into songs. The event will include an introduction, a reading, refreshments, a Q&A with the author and a book signing. Attendees will have the option to donate books to local schools. Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura, venturamuseum.org . 

NATIVE FLORA LECTURE | 2-3 p.m. The Organic Garden Club of Ventura County will show you how to garden with local plants and get you on your way to making a beautiful, eco-friendly garden. Sponsored by the Friends of the Camarillo Library. Community Room of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org . 

TECHNOLOGY HELP | 2-4 p.m. Technology can be confusing, let us help! Stop by the second floor Tech Lab on Sundays for assistance with your tech questions. Tech Lab of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org . 

DRAG QUEEN BINGO | 4-7 p.m. You will not want to miss Drag Queen Bingo as we wrap 2022 Ventura County Pride with a bang! Join us at Paddy’s in Downtown Ventura for a chance to win fantastic prizes and spill the tea with the fabulous Cooper. 2 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1071, paddysventura.com . 

NATIONAL HONEY BEE DAY | Saturday, Aug. 20, 12-2 p.m. Come to the Agriculture Museum in Ventura County for a celebration of our pollinator pals! Volunteers will help kids and adults make their own craft honey bee out of pipe cleaners while beekeepers share fun facts and delicious honey samples. Take part in a bee-themed sing-and-dance-along too! Also, welcome our new bee colony and browse bee-themed merchandise from local vendors. Check out the ‘Save the Pollinators’ art exhibit by C.R.E.W.’s Green Valley project, and explore our beautiful bee-friendly gardens. Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum.

DEALERS AND COLLABORATORS: THE FAMOUS AND INFAMOUS ART HOUSES OF WWII, PART 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Join in examining the great art houses of Paris, the Wildenstein family, Gertrude Stein, Paul Rosenberg, Hildebrand Gurlitt and others who directed the fate of art. This two-part lecture will examine the lives of those dealers as we peel back the veneer of staged auctions, forced sales and forged provenance.  The impact of the actions by the dealers and collaborators continue to affect the art world to this day. Taught by Christine Maasdam, M.A. $10, or bundle all August lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html . 

GOOD AND PLEASANT THING: SHORT FICTION ABOUT AGING | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This short fiction class is taught by Robert Weibezahl. $60. Register at https://ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm . For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

MAKING OF MUSEUMS: UFFIZI, ACCADEMIA AND MORE | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the  Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class on museums is taught by Dinna Rivera-Pitt. $60. Register at https://ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm . For more information, email olli@csuci.edu.

MAKING BAD ART | 4-5:30 p.m. Make a piece of bad art today and bring it back tomorrow for our mini art fair expo! Teens will have a chance to vote on the best bad art. Materials will be provided. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org . 

SOILED DOVES AND WORKING GIRLS – CALIFORNIA | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at CSUCI and via HyFlex. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the  Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Richard Senate. $60. Register at https://ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm . For more information, email olli@csuci.edu .

BUDDHISM | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the  Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by B.N. Hebbar. $60. Register at https://ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm . For more information, email olli@csuci.edu . 

MINI ART FAIR EXPO: BAD ART | 4-5:30 p.m. You made a piece of bad art yesterday, today is your chance to show it off and vote on the best bad piece of art. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org .

POPPIES BOOK CLUB MEETING | 6 p.m. A group discussion about <em>When the Killing’s Done</em> by T.C. Boyle. Free and open to interested adults; read the book in advance. Back patio of Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. Email tireswingstudio@gmail.com for more information or to be added to the book club mailing list, or call 805-798-0033. 

IMAGINING DIVISION: THE VISUAL CULTURE OF THE CIVIL WAR | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the  Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by David Parsons. $60. Register at https://ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm . For more information, email olli@csuci.edu . 

THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN PROFILES OF IMPORTANT ENLIGHTENMENT THINKERS | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the  Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Jared Day. $60. Register at https://ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm . For more information, email olli@csuci.edu . 

THE LIFE, TIMES AND WORKS OF THE REMARKABLE WINSOR MCCAY | 1-3 p.m. One of the superstars of early 20 th Century pop culture is the now mostly forgotten comic strip creator, pioneer animator and political cartoonist Winsor McCay. We will explore McCay’s varied output of comic art, his animation experiments as well as his unique life story. Taught by Matthew Weisman, MFA. $10, or bundle all August lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html . 

BOARD GAME HANG | 4-5:30 p.m. Play a wide array of board games after school every Wednesday in the Young Adult Center. YA Library of the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.org .

TIME CAPSULE | 7 p.m. In this independent film, a self-centered, cynical CEO returns to his childhood home to dig up a time capsule buried in his youth. Directed by Ventura resident Travis Greer, with assistant director Jessi May Stevenson, and filmed by Santa Paula’s House of Magic Founcation for the Arts. $20. Backstage at Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4645, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org . 

IT TAKES TWO, BABY! PART 2 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Examine the reason two people band together and make music. The second lecture will look at duos of the 1970s-1990s: Hall and Oates, Simon and Garfunkel, The Eurythmics, Brooks and Dunn and more. Led by Tony Moon. $10, or bundle all August lectures for $60. www.callutheran.edu/centers/lifelong-learning/fifty-better/lecture-series.html . 

ART OF THE NORTHERN RENAISSANCE | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the  Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This art history class is taught by Katherine Zoraster. $60. Register at https://ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm . For more information, email olli@csuci.edu . 

Abstract 2+2 and Scott Taylor’s Dart Board Series continue at Vita Art Center through Aug. 27. Pictured: “Radiant,” 2020, Robin Mitchell.

COSMOLOGY, ASTRONOMY AND SPACE EXPLORATION | 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Aimed at adults 50 and older, the  Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI offers its members university-level courses without the distraction of grading, preparing for a career or meeting degree requirements. This class is taught by Jared Day. $60. $60. Register at https://ext.csuci.edu/programs/professional-community-ed/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/catalog.htm. For more information, email olli@csuci.edu. 

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 .

VENTURA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXPO | 4-6:30 p.m. Over 75 exhibitor booths of local businesses and restaurants will fill the ballroom at the Four Points Sheraton and display information, products and services for their business. This event is FREE and open to the public! Food, music, prizes, fun! Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, venturachamber.com. 

MILITARY APPRECIATION MIXER | 5-6:30 p.m. Honor our military while enjoying food, beverages and networking with local leaders and business professionals. Free. Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, info@wvcba.org . 

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS | 5-7 p.m. Enjoy a free screening of this Marvel action adventure film starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Benedict Wong. Community Room at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 805-388-5222, camarillolibrary.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.

<em>JUST THE TICKET</em> Aug. 19-Sept. 4.The eccentric but lonely Susan plans a vacation in Australia to celebrate her 60th birthday. $20. Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-640-8797, ojaiact.org . 

~No Opening Art this week~

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 .

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 .

SHREK JR.: THE MUSICAL Through Aug. 21. Allwayz on Stage offers up this fractured fairy tale based on the animated feature about an ogre, a princess, a talking donkey and a cast of storybook characters who partake in a madcap adventure. Adapted for young players. $16-20. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, 805-381-2747, www.hillcrestarts.com . 

THE SPEAKEASY PROJECT: AREA 22 Through Aug. 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 and 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.

VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday, Aug. 18, 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 .

The Simi Valley Arts Center features Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat onstage through Aug. 21. Pictured: Joseph (Vincent Perez) showing off his coat of many colors. Photo by Jan Glasband

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, 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. 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 .

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM Through Aug. 22: 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 .

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 .

Selections from the Lipton Collection of Contemporary Wood Art will be on display in the Beato Gallery of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts through Sept. 4. Pictured: A wood pot by Giles Gilson.

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 . 

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Aug. 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 “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 . 

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 .

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. 

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. 27.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.