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Artist talk and Q&A with Marela Zacarías. An exhibition of floating sculptures and geometric abstractions by Mexican artist Marela Zacarías.

SLOMA is proud to announce our 2023 mural artist, Leah Rosenberg's SLO(W) Rainbow will be installed by the artist throughout February 2023 on the exterior of the Museum. Stay tuned for complementary programming!

Join award-winning underwater photographer Josh Musselwhite as he shares stunning photographs, offers tips and tricks of the trade, and discusses his experiences getting up close and personal with all kinds of creatures under the sea. Attend the live stream at the library or join online via Zoom. https://libcal.tolibrary.org/event/10380771

Scholars analyze the extraordinary life of the Giant Pacific Octopus, the psychology of grief and healing, and offer thoughtful responses to many of the themes and issues presented in Remarkably Bright Creatures. Admission is free. https://libcal.tolibrary.org/event/10271573

Ventura Improv Company
$10.00

Friday, March 3 at 7pm

The Ventura Improv Company is a collective of improvisers that gather to grow in our craft and co-create. We exist to enrich people’s lives through excellent improv education and hilarious shows.

Our vision is a world filled with laughter.
Our passion is creating joy.

​More info: http://venturaimprov.com

Have you ever wondered what performers do to prepare for a performance in front of a live audience before the actual day of performance?

There’s a lot more to the naked eye than you might think!

Observing this workshop, you will have the opportunity to witness “tricks of the performing biz” that go into creating a professional and entertaining performance for you, the audience.

Suggested donations $10.00

Bombafiya are a multi-talented Ventura based Reggae band that is breaking new ground with their innovative and refreshing sound. Winners of Ventura County’s “Best Reggae Band of 2019”

Founded by Collin Daniels along with his wife Benicia. Bombafiya was initially a collaborative effort to spread positive messages of peace, love and unity through music. It has since evolved into a full fledged Reggae Rock band that is making music that is thoughtful, conscious, and driven by a desire to motivate and inspire all those that hear it.

Bombafiya is comprised of 6 talented musicians namely Collin Daniels (Guitar, Vocals, and Production), Benicia Grace (Vocals ), Stefanosis (bass) , Eddie Cardenas (Drums) , Filiverto Landeros (Keyboards, Production) , and Andrew Chermak(trumpet).

Singular Nature brings their unique brand of Reggae to Namba arts. Their music elements of blues, rock, ska, soulful jazz, and world music.

Ventura County, CA based Alt-Reggae band Singular Nature was formed by the trio of multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Taylor ” Hefty Chieftain” Griese, Kristofero Morales, and Georgy Sweiden and has matured into a versatile powerhouse ensemble consisting of drummer Dave Goldberg and bassist Matt Villa.

“We play drums, trumpet(s), and stuff laying around, improvisational music, exploration of timespace”

Boom Duo is John Lacques (drums, percussion, small instruments) and Noah Thomas (trumpets, conch, theremin, electronics). Boom Duo perform compositions created in the moment, taking listeners on a trip through a varied sonic landscape. Drawing from their personal experience of a rich world musical heritage, Boom Duo builds conversations/reflections on Bourbon Street , the streets of Jaipur, or the freedom found in the experimentalism of Chicago, they revel in the energy of 1940s 52nd street NYC while dreaming of impromptu jam sessions in Havana or Port au Prince.

Feeling lucky? You don't have to travel to Vegas to test it, we're bringing The Entertainment Capital of the World to you!

The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Nonprofit is turning 55 this year and we're ready to celebrate! Roll the dice and join us for an evening of fun at OPAC's first ever Casino Night Fundraiser!

Guests will enjoy:
•A variety of games including Blackjack, Texas Hold Em, Craps and Roulette
•Professional casino dealers
•Buffet style appetizer and dessert tables
•Cocktails
•Raffle Prizes
•Music by professional local DJs accompanied by graduating students of OPAC's DJ Program
•Photo ops created by our Art Program staff

Interested in the VIP treatment? Go ALL IN to access these exclusive perks!

All funds raised will go towards keeping OPAC programming free and accessible for our community. At OPAC our Mission is to foster and serve our community through inclusive programming, cultural and artistic exchange, and developing people-centered spaces.

$50 Donation

Saturday, April 29th, 2023 | 7pm -11pm

Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way
Oxnard, CA 93030
https://www.oxnardperformingarts.com/

Link to tickets will be announced soon!

The Women's Recognition Awards has deep roots in our community acknowledging and uplifting the work of women. This year's keynote speaker is Dolores Huerta, an American labor leader and civil rights activist who, with Cesar Chavez, co-founded the National Farmworkers Association, which later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to become the United Farm Workers. Please RSVP online. The event is being held in conjunction with the “Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolución en los Campos” exhibition at CSUCI.