Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer.
OPENING THEATER
BONNIE AND CLYDE | April 30-May 18. With an unforgettable score by Frank Wildhorn that combines rockabilly, blues and gospel music, this new musical adaptation brings the gripping story of America’s most notorious outlaws to life in a fresh and dynamic way. Previews April 30-May 2; opening night gala on Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20, not including fees. Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main Street, Ventura, 805-667-2900, rubicontheatre.org.
THE EDGAR ALLEN POE AFTERLIFE RADIO SHOW | April 24-27. When Edgar Allen Poe seeks to keep his stories alive from beyond the grave, an otherworldly radio broadcast proves just the thing! Poe is joined by an eccentric cast of spectral guests for a haunting and hilarious journey through death, literature, and the unknown! Presented by Ventura College Theatre Arts. $5-10. Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, ventura.vbotickets.com/events.
SOMETHING ROTTEN JR. | April 25-May 3. Shakespeare meets Broadway in this hilarious musical comedy mashup. Presented by the students from Blackstock and E.O. Green junior high schools. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, sites.google.com/view/hesdmusicaltheatre/home.
WINNIE THE POOH | April 25-26. A musical theatre production by Music Freqs. Join Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and all their friends in the Hundred Acre Wood for a delightful adventure. $15-20. 200 Pickwick Drive, Camarillo, www.musicfreqs.com/events.
OPENING ART
CAMARILLO ART CENTER | Through April 27. “Grow in April.” Saturday, April 26, 1-4 p.m.: “Watercolor Fabric Texture with Plastic Wrap” taught by Kathy Whitesell. $20-30. Wednesday, April 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: “Calming Meadows,” pastel class with Pamela Salem. $35-45; all supplies provided. RSVP to Pamelasplace@Mac.com. Thursday drop-in watercolor classes with Kathy Whitesell, 5:15-7:15 p.m. every week. $5-10 plus $5 materials fee. To RSVP contact kathy.whitesell@camarilloartcenter.org. Thursdays with Arline, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 fee for nonmembers. Located at 3150 Ponderosa Drive. Please visit our website at www.CamarilloArtCenter.org.
CANVAS AND PAPER | Opening April 24. Work by Cornelis Kick, William Scott and Louis Valtat. 311 N. Montgomery Street, Ojai, 805-798-9301, www.canvasandpaper.org.
TAFT GARDENS | Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fifth annual Art in Nature Residency Exhibition, showcasing the innovative works of resident artists from Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. More info at www.taftgardens.org/events.
VITA ART CENTER | Saturday, April 26, 3-5 p.m.“Chumash Stories and Painting with Pigments,” a community workshop led by Alan Salazar. $20; pre-registration required. Through May 3: “In-Print,” works by Santa Barbara Printmakers. Vita Art Center, 28 W. Main Street, Ventura, www.vitaartcenter.com.
AUDITIONS/CALLS TO ARTISTS
ARTS COUNCIL OF THE CONEJO VALLEY BOARD | As we approach the 2025-2026 term, the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley (ACCV) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. This is an opportunity for passionate leaders within our community to help shape the future of the arts in the Conejo Valley. We are currently looking to fill several key positions on our board. If you are motivated to contribute to the growth and success of the arts in our community and believe you can fulfill the responsibilities of these roles, please send your resume to info@conejoarts.org as soon as possible.
CAMARILLO ART CENTER | Through April 27. Camarillo Art Center is issuing an open call for all Ventura County artists to submit work for the May juried art exhibit “May Your Art Speak for Itself.” $10-15 entry fee per work. For more information contact Bonnie Mills candbmills@msn.com, or call 805-890-1034. More on CAC at www.camarilloartcenter.org.
CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES | Through May 15. CHICO announces auditions for young artists to perform as soloists with the orchestra in its 16th Annual Young Artists Series in January-February, 2026. Open to ages 21 and under (25 for vocalists) who reside or attend school in Ventura County. Reference required. Finalists selected in May. For more information and to apply, visit cichamberorchestra.org/community-outreach/yas-auditions.
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.
LOS ROBLES CHILDREN’S CHOIR | Through May 6. Calling all young singers! Los Robles Children’s Choir is expanding and actively seeking new singers ages 7-18 to join the choir. If you’re interested, come to our open rehearsal on Tuesday, May 6, 4:30-6 p.m. and see firsthand what LRCC is all about! RSVP Required here: https://forms.gle/wEKdYq8UUjLhRHVBA.
ONGOING THEATER
THE COTTAGE | Through May 11. What could be better than a comedy of manners in the style of Oscar Wilde, inspired by the works of Noël Coward, heightened to riotous farce with a modern feminist twist? $24-$26. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. South Seventh Street, Santa Paula, 805.525.4645, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.
HADESTOWN | Through April 26. A bold musical take on the Greek myth about Eurydice and Orpheus. $13.60-16.75. Moorpark High School Performing Arts Center, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, gofan.co/app/school/CA18945.
RADIUM GIRLS | Through April 27. Women employed at a factory using radium-based paint fight for their health and rights when they start getting sick. A gripping drama presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. $18-20. ARTSpace Black Box Theater, 2956 School Street, Simi Valley, www.actorsrepofsimi.org/about-us/artspace-black-box-theater/.
RUMORS | Through April 27. A posh dinner party with lovably goofy, bourgeois guests quickly spirals into a scandalous evening of confusion, mistaken identities and lies in California Lutheran University’s Theatre and Dance Department student production of this Neil Simon comedy. $10; free for CLU students. Preus-Brandt Forum, 135 Chapel Lane, Thousand Oaks, bit.ly/rumorsproduction.
SEUSSICAL | Through May 4. $32-34. Beloved Dr. Seuss characters come alive in this imaginative production filled with music, poetry and adventure. High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High Street, Moorpark, 805-529-8700, highstreetartscenter.com.
ONGOING ART
643 PROJECT SPACE | Through April 26. “Queer Before Queer,” large-scale portraits of older lesbians who have defied cultural and societal norms, by Jo Ann Block. Closing reception on Saturday, April 26, 5-7 p.m. 643 Project Space, 643 N. Ventura Avenue, Ventura, www.643projectspace.com.
AGRICULTURE MUSEUM | Opened Feb. 8. “Enfoque: Voces Indígenas Mexicanas del Condado de Ventura/In Focus:Mexican Indigenous Voices of Ventura County,” 40+ photographs by Diego Huerta highlighting our local Mexican Indigenous communities. 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 Avenue, Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum/.
BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS | Through May 11. “Work From Beato’s Studio.” Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai, www.beatricewood.com.
BUENAVENTURA ART CENTER | Through May 13. A solo show by Anette Power. 1591 Spinnaker Drive, #207, Ventura, www.buenaventuraartassociation.org.
CAMARILLO RANCH | Ongoing. Step back in time and experience daily life on a sprawling California rancho at the turn of the last century. Docent-guided tours of the Camarillo family’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian home, historical photos, period furniture and more. The beautifully manicured grounds include a dozen unique thematic gardens. $5 for house tours. 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo, 805-389-8182, camarilloranchfoundation.com.
CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM | Through May 6 Oxnard Union High School District Art Contest and Exhibition. Reception on April 23, 5-7 p.m. Through May 12: “Woman in M-Ocean,” photos of women surfers by Amber Jeenks. 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.
CROWN CLASSICS AND EXOTICS | Ongoing. Concept car designs by Mark Stehrenberger. 6100 King Drive, Ventura.
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 July 5. “Nature’s Aura,” works by Robert Wassell that celebrate California’s backcountry. 560 E. Main Street, Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com.
HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS | Ongoing. Art and artisan crafts created by resident BAA members. 559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook.com/HarborVillageGalleryGifts.
HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS | Through June 10. “Environment and Ecosystems.” Reception on Saturday, April 26, 3-5 p.m. 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, conejoarts.org.
INTEGRITY WEALTH ADVISORS | Through June 21. Serene works by Susan Rios that exude peace, harmony and romance. 196 S. Fir Street, #140, Ventura, iwaplan.com.
JOHN SPOOR BROOME LIBRARY | Through May 30. “We Remember: Ventura County to Vietnam and Back,” interviews, film, music and readings on the Vietnam experience. California State University, Channel Islands, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, www.oxnardfilmsociety.org.
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY | Through May 11. “What is Beauty? Rethinking Women’s Portraiture in Art.” Through May 11: “Masters from the Museum of Ventura County Collection” and “InnoVision: Ventura County Artists to Watch.” Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, George Stuart Historical Figures® Collection, online exhibits and resources and more. 100 E. Main Street, Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org.
NAPA HALL GALLERY | Opened March 6. “In Our Nature: The Wildness and Wonder of CSUCI’s Backyard.” The exhibit features work from a variety of CSUCI artists, including current students and alumni, who explore the natural beauty that surrounds the University. 1 University Drive, Camarillo, www.csuci.edu.
OJAI ART CENTER | Through April 30. Works by Lisa Sachs, Peggie Williamson and Gayle Jeffrey. 113 S. Montgomery Street, Ojai, www.ojaiartcenter.org.
OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM | Through June 8. “Hands, Head, and Heart: Fiber Art of the Ojai Valley.” 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. 130 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, 805-640-1390, www.ojaivalleymuseum.org.
OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK | Ongoing. The Olivas Adobe is open every Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy the beauty and history of the Adobe with an in-depth tour by a Docent or do a self -guided tour. View the World’s Oldest Fuchsia — over 100 years old! 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe.
POPPIES ART AND GIFTS | Ongoing: 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 MUSEUM | Through Sept. 2, 2025: “Dead Sea Scrolls,” Journey through time to explore one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, returning to the U.S. after nearly a decade. A traveling exhibit from the Israel Antiquities Authority. Through Jan. 5, 2025: “Christmas Around the World,” 26 trees decorated with embellishments representing the countries they represent. 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.
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM | Through May 4. “A Brush With Nature: Three Artists’ Perspectives,” featuring work by Sandy Fisher, Mardilan Lee Georgio and Charlotte Mullich. Through March 9: “Nature’s Spirits,” a solo exhibition by Los Angeles/Oxnard artist Joanne Julian. Free family days on the first Sunday of the month. 117 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula, 805-525-5554, www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.
SPORE SPACE | Through May 25. “Emergence,” interlocking ceramic sculptures by Rodrigo Ormachea. 211 E. Matilija Street, Ojai, sporespace.net.
STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM | Ongoing. Formerly known as the Grand Union Hotel, California Historical Landmark No. 659 includes architecture, furnishings and artifacts from the late 1800s. 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks, stagecoachinnmuseum.com.
STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS ART CENTER | Through May 31. “Suburban Contemplations,” small works by Ronald Walker, and “Transformed,” objects rescued from a home destroyed by the Mountain Fire. Thirty artists will create a new work based on one of these objects. 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, studiochannelislands.org.
UBS | Through April 30. “Rootless.” Reception on Thursday, Jan. 23, 5-7 p.m. 3011 Townsgate Road, Third Floor, Westlake Village, 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.
WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY OF FINE ART | Through May 16. “The In-Between: Senior Art Exhibit 2025,” the art of nine students who drew inspiration from nature, human experiences and storytelling through photography, graphic design and digital art, along with illustrations and paintings. California Lutheran University is located at 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. There is no cost to attend the opening reception and exhibition. More info at www.callutheran.edu/galleries/.