Community Calendar

Led by songwriter Michael Fink, Eaton Young explores the spaces between silence and sound — between the thing you felt and the thing you said too late. With Fink’s rich voice front and center, the band brings you slow burns and sharp turns, tender ghosts and post-punk pulses. Think 80s edge meets handwritten vulnerability. Joined by Erin Kim (cello, keys), Henry Stewart (bass), Michelle Bird (guitar), and Launie Martin (drums), Eaton Young is a shape-shifting, soul-searching opener you don’t want to miss.

From haunting ballads about broken hearts and promises, to groove-driven meditations on distance and longing, Midtown Modern weaves poetic lyrics with dynamic instrumentation. Stewart’s songwriting—sometimes solo, sometimes in partnership with Bird—is the heart of the band’s emotional palette, with each member adding texture and mood in their own way.

This special show is part of a community fundraiser to support the continued magic of Namba Performing Arts Space. Come out, hear something beautiful, and be part of keeping the arts alive downtown.

Free and open to the public, Insight In Sound features professional musicians sharing stories and insights from their experiences in music.

Join host and moderator Jose Cano at Heritage Square for an exciting conversation about navigating the music industry with Aaron Frazer.

Pre-event gathering at Pipiripau @ 6pm​

Aaron Frazer:
Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and drummer. Co-lead singer and drummer for retro-soul revivalists Durand Jones & the Indications.
aaronfrazermusic.com

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 7-8:30pm
Location: Heritage Square
731 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
https://www.theopac.org/

Program
Mendelssohn: Cello Sonata No. 1
Fauré: Cello Sonata No. 1
Natalie Klouda: Tor Mordôn
Poulenc: Cello Sonata

“Immensely engaging players: a star duo is born.” The Independent (U.K.)
Since their April 2022 Santa Barbara debut, siblings Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason have shot to fame, joining the ranks of the classical world’s most sought-after musicians. Hailing from one of Britain’s most talented musical families, Isata is a recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and an Opus Klassik award, and Sheku won the BBC Young Musician competition in 2016. The duo’s intuitive understanding and remarkable rapport will be on full display in this richly evocative recital exploring the legacy of late Romantic and modern chamber music.

Join us in celebration of Donna Lynn Caskey’s third album, Tiny Victories. Her first studio release in over eight years, the album highlights Donna Lynn’s deft, clawhammer-style 5-string banjo playing, pure folk vocals, and skillful songwriting. Sometimes factual, sometimes fictional, always true, her writing moves audiences to laughter and tears- sometimes within the span of one song! You’ll go home singing catchy melodies and choruses you’ll be glad to have stuck in your head since messages of hope, encouragement, and healing prevail. Donna Lynn will share all songs from the new album as well as some favorite selections from her past two releases. Please reserve your seat today.

Donna Lynn’s previous two albums of original material, Nameless Heart (2014) and The Love Still Shows (2017), received glowing reviews and widespread airplay on folk radio. She’ll have her entire catalogue available for sale including new album Tiny Victories at the show. Please sign up for e-mail updates at her website www.donnalynncaskey.com, listen on your favorite music platform, and follow her on Instagram @dlcbanjogal and facebook.com/dlcbanjogal to learn more.
Tickets are $20 online at NambaArts.com or $25 at the door.

A young Chicana is sent to her grandmother’s attic to retrieve a pair of shoes tucked away in an old suitcase. Upon opening the suitcase, she appears seemingly unimpressed by the random contents it guards. As she digs through the suitcase, she begins to understand the significance of her abuelita’s belongings and discovers her family’s revolutionary history.

Colibríes Collective is a multigenerational dance company grounded in storytelling, healing, and cultural memory. Inspired by the hummingbird’s symbolism, we use movement to uplift unheard voices and create space for reflection, resilience, and transformation.

Tickets are $20.00 online or $25.00 at the door,

Palomazo Music Experience: Celebrating Music & Culture

Oxnard, CA – Pipiripau is excited to announce the return of the Palomazo Music Series for its 4th annual season, kicking off with three intimate jam sessions this May, building toward the debut of the Palomazo Music Festival on June 14th. Together, these events make up the Palomazo Music Experience all happening in Downtown Oxnard at the Heritage Square.

Continuing the success of last season, the Palomazo Music Series returns this year, bringing a unique music experience to the heart of Oxnard, where the audience doesn’t just listen to music—they connect with the artists and their stories. The series runs Friday nights—May 2, May 16, and May 30—from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Set outdoors under the stars in an intimate setting, the event spotlights talent from across California, including Thee Almighty Majestics from Long Beach and Santa Ana, blending rock n' roll corridos and románticas; Grupo Bella from Los Angeles, featuring Grammy-winning Vanessa Ramirez, offering a fresh take on contemporary Mexican folk; and closing out the series, La Marcha from Bakersfield, delivering a rhythm-driven Latin dance set.

As the Palomazo Music Series wraps up, the first-ever Palomazo Music Festival will launch on June 14th, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The festival features an eclectic lineup of artists from Oxnard, Los Angeles, and the Coachella Valley. What makes it even more special is that every band performing has previously taken the stage at the Palomazo Music Series. With an eclectic mix of Cumbias, Rock, Funk & Soul, Psychedelia, Boleros, and more, the festival is a celebration of music and culture. Starring Los Xiqueños, Giselle Woo and the Night Owls, Maria Sanchez & The Midnight Groove, Grupo Monitor, and Mariachi Quinto Sol.

Tickets for the Palomazo Music Series are priced at $15—space is limited. Tickets for the Palomazo Music Fest are $25, with VIP booths available for a premium experience. Purchase your tickets now at pipiripau.com before they sell out!

For tickets and more information, visit pipiripau.com

Kick up your heels and get ready to groove with Bad Ass Boots — a rockin’ Americana and country-soul sensation straight from the vibrant heart of Oakland! This spirited Bay Area band features a powerhouse lineup with Billie Burnor’s soulful vocals leading the charge, Shazam Cimone bringing fiery harmonica riffs, Joyce Baker driving the beat on drums, Billie Duffey laying down irresistible bass lines, and Pat Duffey sizzling on electric and slide guitar.

With their infectious original tunes, Bad Ass Boots effortlessly blends Americana, country-rock, blues, and rockabilly into a unique sound that’s soulful, tough, and irresistibly fun-loving. Known for energetic live performances that keep audiences dancing and singing along, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Tickets are $20.00 online or $25.00 at door.

“An alliance of Americana virtuosos.” The New York Times

“Together their sound is both ethereal and purposeful, a combination of searing musicianship and tender vocals.” The Guardian (U.K.)

I’m With Her, the acclaimed trio Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Sara Watkins, takes the stage with a powerful new collection of songs exploring ancestry, change and the ties that bind us. Known for their luminous harmonies and masterful storytelling, the group behind “Call My Name,” the 2020 Grammy winner for Best American Roots Song, brings a deepening sense of creative connection to their new album Wild and Clear and Blue(May 2025). With voices that intertwine in meticulous, multifaceted arrangements, they deliver a performance full of heart, harmony and soul.