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“The new face of gutsy blues rock.” American Songwriter

“Larkin Poe are your next favorite performers.” Forbes

With serious slide guitar chops and Southern rock swagger, Georgia-bred multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell hit audiences right in the heart. The blazingly self-assured music on their 2023 album Blood Harmony got them the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album; tracing their family lineage back to distant relative Edgar Allan Poe gave Larkin Poe its name. Imbuing their songs with equal parts soulful sensitivity and thrilling ferocity, Larkin Poe is an essential force shaping the identity of Southern rock for a new century.

Join us for Queeraoke and games at Tipsy Goat in Thousand Oaks. This is an all ages party for the gender diverse community and friends.

We'll be on the back patio at The Tipsy Goat.

Akram Khan, Director and Choreographer

“One of Europe’s most charismatic dance talents.” The Guardian (U.K.)

Returning to his roots to curate his first ensemble piece showcasing Indian classical dance, choreographer Akram Khan shares the stage with six renowned dancers and seven live musicians. Evoking our civilization’s collective memories, GIGENIS represents not just a performance but a profound statement – a testament to the enduring resonance of tradition in a rapidly changing world. Arts & Lectures joins the Grand Théâtre de Provence, Paris' Theatre des Champs-Elysées, The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., The Joyce Theater in New York and Sadler’s Wells in London in presenting this exclusive engagement.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is hosting its 26th Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast is on Thursday, May 1 at CLU’s Gilbert Sports Center (130 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks). The breakfast brings the spiritual communities of all faiths together to celebrate fellowship and prayer. The theme this year is “Hope.” The prayer breakfast is from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and will include speakers, and spiritual and community leaders providing invocations and prayers. Former Rams All-Pro tackle Andrew Whitworth is the keynote speaker. Other speakers include Rev. Gary Dickey, CLU President Dr. John Nunes, Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff, Simi Valley City Council member Elaine Litster and Thousand Oaks City Council member Bob Engler. Individual tickets are $25 per person. To purchase tickets and for more information, go to https://www.sevymca.org/national-day-prayer.

Join us for a night of creativity, camaraderie, and crafting excellence in our Monthly Crochet and Knitting Circle!

We invite you to drop in with a recent project and any fiber arts questions you may have. Our knowledgeable staff will be there to offer tips and tricks to help bring your project to life.

Crochet hooks, knitting needles, stitch counters, and yarn will be available and all participants will leave with a ball of yarn each month. Open to seasoned pros and beginners, ages 13 and up.

Your next sewing adventure awaits at the Explore Ecology Makerspace. See you there!

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Making Sense of the 2020s: What the Rest of This Decade Will Require From Leaders in Policy, Politics & Communications

“Leadership is not about one’s title, but rather the ability to inspire, empower, and unite others towards a common purpose.” – Pete Buttigieg

In this thought-provoking talk, Pete Buttigieg unpacks the defining challenges of the 2020s and what they demand from leaders in policy, politics and communication. Drawing from his experience as a mayor, military officer, presidential candidate and U.S. Cabinet member, he explores the lessons learned from navigating crises, advancing major policy initiatives and bridging divides in a rapidly changing world. With insights on resilience, effective leadership and the evolving role of communication in shaping public trust, Buttigieg offers a roadmap for those who seek to lead with clarity and purpose in this pivotal decade.

Limit 4 tickets per household; 1 ticket per ID for UCSB students. Orders in violation of the published limit are subject to cancellation without notice.

“That Ma has used his gifts in the service of spreading humanistic values – via cross-cultural musical collaboration, civic engagement and huge amounts of heart – means that his connection with the public goes far deeper than mere admiration.” The New York Times

Join cellist Yo-Yo Ma for an evening of music and words. In this one-night-only performance, Yo-Yo performs a special selection of his favorite pieces and shares stories about a life dedicated to music. Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. He strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity. This exceptional program will pair repertoire from the center of Yo-Yo’s musical firmament with reflections on how it has shaped his thinking about art, human nature and our search for meaning. Together, the cellist’s music and words ask us to consider what music is for, and how it can guide us on a path towards hope.

Limit 4 tickets per household after 8/1/24. Orders in violation of the published limit are subject to cancellation without notice.

“The best musical entertainment in the country.” The Independent (U.K.)

“Instrumental panache and affable singing with no small amount of inimitably British drollery.” The New York Times

Four decades (and 400,000,000 plucks) since its founding, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain continues to thrill audiences with off-beat humor and four-stringed virtuosity. With no drums, pianos, backing tracks, guitars, pitch shifters or electronic trickery, each performance is an astonishing revelation of the rich palette of orchestration afforded by ukuleles, fulsome vocals and a bit of whistling. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution with a quirky, irreverent, white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre.

"Making Room" explores what is left out of Harper Lee’s "To Kill a Mockingbird," a novel that has become integral to the story white America tells itself, while grappling with what is left out of the stories the performer’s (mostly) white family tells itself. Unpacking stories she’s inherited and those she’s handing down, she encounters joy, grapples with loss, and questions the inequitable legacies of whiteness, patriarchy, and power, using embodied storytelling to identify them, complicate them, and hopefully begin to undo their damage.

An original solo performance by Catherine Scott Burriss.
Tickets are $20 online at NambaArts.com or $25 at the door.

Hosted by Ventura songwriter Henry Stewart

Join our empowering workshop designed for songwriters and aspiring songsmiths, providing a nurturing space to share, collaborate, and support each other in the intricate journey of the creative process. Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter or just starting, discover a community where inspiration flows and creativity thrives.

Donations appreciated.