THURS., JUNE 10




Oak Creek Welcome


Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new Oak Creek Apartments, 29128 Oak Creek Lane (off Canwood St. and Kanan Road) from 4-7 p.m. Food and entertainment. (818) 889-3150

DAR Waves Flag


The Don Jose de Ortega Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a Flag Day luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Braemar Country Club, 4002 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana featuring "Music of the 1940s." $30. (818) 222-4803

Tempestuous Topic


"Weather and Climate" will be speaker Bruce Thompson’s subject at Conejo Gem & Mineral Club’s 7:30 p.m. meeting at Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (818) 707-9972

Women Unite


Woodland Hills Women’s Club seeks women in the community who enjoy lunches, trips and donating their time to their communities. They meet once a month at Calabasas Inn; call for time and more details: (818) 888-3497

FRI., JUNE 11

A Barefoot Romp


Neil Simon comedy "Barefoot in the Park" presented at Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark road, Thousand Oaks from tonight through July 10; at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sun., June 13. Opening night with champagne buffet $18; otherwise $12-$16. Reservations: (805) 495-3715

Car Wash Benefit


From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas, the Key Club of Agoura High School will host a car wash fundraiser. (818) 880-2993

Dig This Dance


Learn the new Israeli line dance, Bepundak Katan, and Romanian line dance, Tora, when West Valley Folk Dancers meet from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. $3. (818) 591-9078

Honoring Small Biz


United Chambers of Commerce (UCC) of San Fernando Valley will host 12th annual Small Business Awards Breakfast at Hilton Hotel & Towers, 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, with 7:15 a.m. registration, and program at 8:50 a.m.


UCC is comprised of 22 local Chambers that collaborate on matters of business, economics and public policy. (818) 981-4491

SAT., JUNE 12

Ms. Macbeth McBroom


Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main St., downtown Ventura: Actress and songwriter Amanda McBroom stars in world premiere of "Lady Macbeth Sings the Blues," a funny and compassionate new musical about a modern woman in crisis who turns to the characters of Shakespeare for answers and advice. Opens at 7 p.m. tonight then runs through Sun., July 11 at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday matinees. $25-$45. (805) 667-2900

Face Up To This


International Make-up Artists Trade Show runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today and tomorrow at Pasadena Conference Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena and features award-winning artists, debut of the latest products and techniques, demonstrations, the Make-up Museum and special keynote speakers. For ticket info: www.makeupmag.com or call (626) 795-9311 Theresa Santoro

Get These Book Buys


Moorpark Friends of the Library host an outdoor sale of used books from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the front parking lot adjacent to the library and senior center. (805) 529-7922

Ride On Open House


Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship, 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park, hosts an Open House and Abilities Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. courtesy of Newbury Park Rotary Club. Demonstrations. Free. (805) 375-9078

Let There Be Dogs!


"Dogs Rule" hike begins 9 a.m. at Sooky Goldman Nature Center at Franklin Canyon Ranch, Los Angeles where friendly dogs and their owners are invited on a moderately-paced "dog hike." Learn dog hiking safety tips while enjoying trails of Franklin Canyon. All dogs must be on leash and cleaned up after. For directions, call (310) 858-7272, ext. 131

Time to Get Kranky


Old Kranks’ Bicycle Club conducts special rides today and Sun., June 27 beginning 8:30 a.m. at Gelson’s Market, 2734 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. For ages 50+. Helmets a must. Annual bike club membership is $4. Club meets fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-2744

Adobe Auction Action


Leonis Adobe, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas: Weiler Group Auctioneers will conduct a traditional auction of home furnishings at 11 a.m. (preview 9 to 11 a.m.). There’ll also be artwork for sale. (818) 222-5680

Hansel, Gretel & You


Classic children’s tale, "Hansel & Gretel," presented in original ballet by All American Ballet Company at 2 and 5 p.m. at Ventura College Theater, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. $10-$18. (805) 650-6316

Break a Leg


Stage Door Theatre, 28311 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills presents comedy, "Breaking Legs" at 8 p.m. Performances through July 24 on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees June 13, 27 and July 11 at 2 p.m. $12-$15; dinner combo $25. Reservations: (818) 889-5209

Art Mavens to the Mall


The Oaks Shopping Center, on Hillcrest Drive at Lynn Road, Thousand Oaks, will showcase in its Center court a two-day sale of 285 art objects for home and office at 50 to 75 percent off retail values, from $6 to $325, during regular business hours. Fine glassware, ceramics, wood, leather, metal and enamel. Proceeds from the sale will help to fund the continuing programs of Thousand Oaks-based Senior Concerns, agency serving special-need seniors and frail elderly. (805) 497-0189

SUN., JUNE 13

Hot Chili ‘n’ Hot Rods


Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council #5803 presents 17th annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima School, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. $2-$4. (805) 526-7960

Fabulous Flutes


Annual recital of flute students presented by Toby Caplan-Stonefield is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 W. Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. (818) 992-6375


Park Here for Blues


National Park Service’s Sunday Concerts in the Park series presents Blues in the Park from 2 to 4 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura (at Troutdale Drive). A free presentation in cooperation with Southern California Blues Society. (805) 370-2301

Take a Trip for a Sip


Ojai Wine Festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. at Lake Casitas, west of Ojai on Hwy. 150 and Santa Ana Road. Forty wineries expected to participate plus an exhibition tent for beer brewers and microbreweries. Local restaurants will have food for sale and Ojai Valley artists and crafters will display and sell their work. Tom Thumb and the Hitchhikers provide country/rock music plus there’s entertainment and play area for kids. $25-$35, parking $3. This is a Rotary Club of Ojai-West fundraiser. (800) 648-4881

MON., JUNE 14

Mothers Meet


The MOMS Club of Thousand Oaks West invites stay-at-home moms and their kids to their monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, corner of Lynn Road and Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. They offer playgroups, mom’s and couple’s nights out plus fun outings. (805) 494-9592

Camcorder Tip Time


Thousand Oaks Videomakers host guest speaker Tony Gomez, associate editor of Camcorder Magazine discussing "A Heads Up on New Equipment" at 7:30 p.m. in community room at Hawthorne Savings, 973 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (818) 706-8136

TUES., JUNE 15

A Real Show Stopper


Noted Jewish entertainer Dudu Fisher will present "Showstoppers" at 7:45 p.m. in Kavli Theater at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., featuring a musical journey through the streets of the Shtetl, the stage of Broadway, the golden city of Jerusalem and everywhere in between. $18-$108. (818) 991-0991

Let’s Make Nice, Dear


Coalition for Collaborative Divorce presents "Take Financial Control of Your Divorce" workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Goebel Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks providing inexpensive cooperative divorce tips. Register: (805) 381-2744

Passionate Poetry


Agoura resident, author and actress Louise Cabral presents "Edna St. Vincent Millary: Her Life and Work" from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in community room of Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills featuring selections from Millay’s "passionate, lyrical" poetry in one-woman production also featuring Cabral’s poetry. Free. (818) 889-2278

WED., JUNE 16

Chamber Mixer


Santa Barbara Bank & Trust hosts June After Five Mixer for Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce at 101 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village from 5:30-7 p.m. $2-$5. (805) 370-0035

Dems Discuss It


Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club hosts general meeting 7:30 p.m. in community room of Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. The club will be planning strategy for November presidential election. Free. (805) 527-8288

THURS., JUNE 17

Let’s Get Acquainted


Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts an orientation for newcomers from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Adults 50+ can learn about the many activities and services offered at the Center and have a guided tour and receive information packets. Reserve: (805) 381-2744

Garden Greenbacks


Oak Park Gardeners to discuss future fundraising projects at 7 p.m. at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. (818) 889-3533

FRI., JUNE 18

Prelude to a Kiss


Elite Theatre Company presents the enchanting modern fairytale fantasy comedy "Prelude to a Kiss" from tonight through July 25 at Petit Playhouse, 730 South "B" St., Heritage Square in downtown Oxnard, at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and 2 p.m. Saturdays July 10, 17 and 24. $13-$15. (805) 483-5118

Very Big and Very Free


"Big" starring Tom Hanks will be shown in an outdoor setting at the "TGIF at the Civic Center" event at 7 p.m. at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Free. (818) 706-1613

SAT., JUNE 19

A New Universe


Dr. Susan Stolovy, staff scientist at Spitzer Science Center at Caltech will discuss "The Universe as You’ve Never Seen It: New Images from the Spitzer Space Telescope" at 7:30 p.m. meeting of Ventura County Astronomical Society in Music Building, Room 114, Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. (805) 520-9666

Heck of an Airplane


Commemorative Air Force, Southern California Wing, presents "Featured Aircraft Day" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their World War II Aviation Museum at 455 Aviation Drive, at the Camarillo Airport, featuring the 1944 F6F-5 Grumman Hellcat. (805) 482-0064

A Political Chat


State Assemblywoman Fran Pavley will host a Neighborhood Coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Corner Bakery, 4776 Commons Way, Calabasas, meeting Calabasas residents, listening to and answering questions about legislative issues and hearing citizens’ concerns. (818) 596-4141

Celestial Bodies


Charmlee Wilderness Park, Encinal Canyon Road in Santa Monica Mountains of Malibu: At 8 p.m. it’s Astronomy Night: Star Gazing with the Santa Monica College Amateur Astronomy Club. View stars through telescopes, weather permitting. (310) 317-1364

Benefit for Soldiers


Spiritual Living Center of Ventura County, 340 Mobil Ave., Camarillo presents comedy revue "NunSingular Sensation" at 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to support Ventura County troops serving in Middle East. $20-$50. (805) 484-1137

All Things Irish


The Great American Irish Fair will be presented from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow in Festival Fields at Woodley Park in Encino and features Will Millar and the Irish Rogues, Tommy and Rory Makem, The Fenians, Bad Haggis, Irish, Celtic and Scottish dancing, crafts, traditional foods and music, children’s activities, Father’s Day church services, parades and pageantry, Irish dog show, Celtic arts theatre, bagpipe bands and much more. $10-$16. (310) 364-4566

Racing to Help Kids


Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana will host a fundraiser, their fourth annual "Nite at the Races" video horse racing event, beginning 6 p.m. at Simi Valley Boys & Girls Club. Prizes, silent auction, food and drinks. Proceeds will go toward building a second special needs playground in Simi Valley. Tickets: (805) 578-8636

Butterflies are Free


Conejo Players Theatre, Inc., 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks presents the comedy "Butterflies are Free" at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, today and tomorrow, June 26-27, July 3, 4 and 10; with a 7 p.m. show on June 27. $10. (805) 495-3715

A Channelaire Delight


Ventura High School auditorium, 2155 E. Main St., Ventura: Channelaire Chorus presents sneak preview of music they’ll perform in their international competition this fall. More than 100 voices will showcase what four-part harmony is all about. Quartets will also perform. $12-$15. (805) 526-2105

Discover Aladdin


Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley: Pinki’s Playhouse presents "Aladdin" at 11 a.m. today and Sat., June 26. Pinki the Clown brings alive a fun-filled fairytale adventure for the young set. $5. (805) 583-7900

Global Notes ‘n’ Steps


Donna Sternberg & Dancers will collaborate with Nyofu Tyson Ensemble to premiere "There are Many Ways to Kneel and Kiss the Ground," merging modern dance and contemporary ballet with Afro-Cuban, Mideast fusion music, at 8 p.m. in Main Stage Theatre at Valley College, 5800 Fulton Ave., Van Nuys. $15-$20. (310) 260-1198

SUN., JUNE 20

Billy & Elton in Agoura


"Face to Face: A Tribute to Billy Joe and Elton John" at 6 p.m. at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills, opens city of Agoura Hills Summer "Concerts in the Park" series. Free. Leave pets home. (818) 597-7361



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