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Flipping the Script” is a history lecture series that highlights people, groups or events in world history that are typically ignored or considered irrelevant in mainstream cultural narratives.

For the fourth lecture in the series, Michaela Reaves, PhD, will discuss how ideas about democracy around the world have become accepted as “fact” due to cultural memory in all its guises. In the 21st century when we think of forced labor camps, boxcars carrying prisoners, and eugenics, we think of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. A look at World War I suggests the roots are deeper and the geography wider than anticipated.

The series will continue with:
April 20: Samuel Claussen, PhD, “Hear Me Roar: Powerful, Violent Women of the Renaissance”

This series is presented by the History Department faculty and other experts, focusing on different periods in world history. The series is sponsored by Cal Lutheran, the Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library and Ventura County Library, and generously funded in part by a Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation grant. For information, contact David Nelson at dnelson@CalLutheran.edu.

A long-time tradition continues Sunday afternoon, September 11 as Prime Time Band presents a FREE public concert at 2:00 pm at Stow House in Goleta.

Santa Barbara’s beloved Prime Time Band—a concert band featuring more than sixty musicians—will perform under the direction of Dr. Paul Mori. The program offers something for everyone, with a variety of patriotic classics, pop tunes and family favorites.

Performing outdoors in the splendid surroundings of Rancho La Patera and Stow House, the band invites everyone to come early to claim a spot on the grass, bringing blankets or beach chairs to enjoy this delightful FREE concert.

Stow House is located at 304 North Los Carneros Road in Goleta with ample public parking onsite and nearby.

The non-profit Prime Time Band is a vibrant group of amateur musicians with a two-fold mission: providing free concerts for the community and entry points to music-making for mature adults, including those with no musical experience and those who have been inactive for a long time.

For more information: www.ptband.org or primetimebandsb@gmail.com.

Young Artists ... want to bring your drawings to life? Want to learn how to use carving tools? Want to meet other teenagers who are interested in art?

Join us for this six week class to learn the basic principles of carved linoleum block printmaking. Cesar Aldana (@sketchcrow), local artist, printmaker, educator, and OPAC favorite will guide us step-by-step through the history of this powerful art form. He'll share some history, examples, design ideas, and step-by-step instructions of how to cut your design into a linoleum block and then how to use your carved block to create prints.

If you have one, please bring your sketchbook and/or, some sketches you might like to develop into a print.

* Class, materials, and lunch are FREE for attendees thanks to our amazing, generous donors.
* All skill levels are welcome.
* Ages 13-18

Students must:
* Commit to and attend all (6) classes.
* Have transportation to/from the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center.

Saturdays, Sept. 24 - Oct. 29, 2022 | 11am - 2pm
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/222236835210144

OPAC and The House of MAGIC Foundation are proud to present Magic Mashup. An amazing collection of magicians, all on the same stage, for one night only. Each magician brings a unique set of skills to the stage, ranging from Comedy, illusions, and outstanding bird magic.

Presenting the host of the show, Wildcat Jackson is the self-proclaimed monarch of the west. With his silly yet edgy brand of comedy magic, he entertains as an old-west showman in a modern world. This bargain-basement Buffalo Bill Cody works a crowd with his larger-than-life charisma and offbeat carnival-style show.

Friday, October 7th, 2022 @ 7 - 9pm
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030

Tickets: $15 - $500

Get your tickets early for the best seats in the house: https://www.thomagic.org/events/magic-mashup/

Santa Monica Playhouse is excited to present the 16th anniversary production of its modern Halloween classic, as part of the Playhouse’s “We’re Back” musical play series.

An absolute family treat! says the Tolucan Times. It’s the classic Family Theatre Halloween musical for Kids 2 to 102 – the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo tale of the aptly-named Candy, a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter, and sugar, from a delightful array of characters who take her on a magical All Hallow’s Eve adventure. And you, the audience, help Cattypuss, Patty Patches, Hester the Jester and Fifika the French Fortune Teller save Halloween for one more year.

As witching hour approaches, kids, and parents, too, discover the value of team spirit, friendship, sharing, making choices, and moderation, especially when it comes to treats and sweets. Now an audience favorite holiday tradition and back by audience demand for its 16th October run, ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN is one in a series of original Rudie-DeCarlo fairy tale musical comedies that make up the award-winning Family Theatre Musical Matinee Series for Kids 2 to 102 that celebrates 52 years as it cuts across the imaginary generation gap by providing an experience the entire family can enjoy.

Helmed by Playhouse Artistic Director Chris DeCarlo, with book, music & lyrics by DeCarlo, Evelyn Rudie & Matthew Wrather, the ingenious costumes are created by award-winning designer Ashley Hayes, with production and multi-media design by The Attic Room. ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN features internationally acclaimed Actors’ Repertory Theatre members Celeste Akiki, Tiffany Haile, Cydne Moore and Joseph Perez, with special guest artists Kendal Evans, Michala Peltz and Meghan Nealon as “Candy.” Birthday parties, hosted by gaily-costumed members of the ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN Company, are available in conjunction with every performance. What’s the one holiday show you absolutely cannot miss? ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN of course! Saturdays, 2pm, Sundays 12:30, October 8-30 only.

Santa Monica Playhouse is supported in part by grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Rotary Club Foundation and Playhouse PALS. All current protocols are observed.

Join us for the 7th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 6, offering over two dozen plays and family-oriented events thanks to generous grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS.

What’s on today? Truth Be Told, starring Doyle Smiens, and directed by Ann Wellman, this solo show is Smiens’ coming out story, but also a story about how he found his way back to himself, struggling with disappointment, betrayal, rejection, and despair on his journey to self-discovery. Smiens’ powerful story will make you laugh, cry, as well as think, in a poignant and emotionally moving way that inspires hope. The show culminates in a Q&A with Doyle

Join us for the 7th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 6, offering over two dozen plays and family-oriented events thanks to generous grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS. It's closing night - what's on?

Three different women. Three different stories. One common denominator... HIV positive. This one woman show sheds a light on the lives of these women, the people in their lives, public perception and what we think we know about HIV. HIV doesn't discriminate. People do. Created, written and performed by Rahvaunia. Directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Audiences are invited to stay for the post-show Closing Night reception.

RESCHEDULED to 9/17 - Come join us at this well curated open air market featuring local and organic foods, had made items, vintage, textiles, etc.

“Matty” is the life story of Christy Mathewson, legendary hall-of-fame pitcher for the New York Giants (1900 to 1916), gentleman, philosopher and first true American hero who inspired a whole generation of fans to make baseball America's pastime. Besides his ballpark records, he was an author of books for boys, toured in vaudeville, made a motion picture, and was a war hero, a coach, a sports writer and very likely the first major sports figure to be a product spokesperson.


The 7th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15-Nov 6, offers over two dozen events thanks to generous grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS.

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, Hulu, Netflix, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Last Comic Standing, Jimmy Kimmel, Sirius XM Radio and more.

FEATURING : Chloe Hilliard , Andrew Orolfo, Julie Weidmann, Brian Monarch and Heather Winter.
Come have a laugh with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer!
Doors: 7pm Show start : 7:30pm
$10
Show is 21+