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It’s Shelley Fisher, the Down Home Diva, in a musical rock n' roller coaster ride, filled with humor and pathos, as this good southern Jewish girl fights prejudice and personal tragedy to fulfill her vision of helping the world celebrate diversity, dreams and determination. Now when we need it the most, Shelley honors Passover with the longest-running musical solo show in America, on-demand March 7 through April 5. Proceeds support the Keep Our Doors Open Santa Monica Playhouse Benefit Campaign. 310-394-9779. “Shelley Fisher rips the roof off with her bluesy, ballsy, autobiographical one-woman show – while ripping at the heart strings of her packed houses. Fisher's story of a good little southern Jewish girl with big rock and roll dreams gets fueled by 17 show-stopping numbers co-written with renowned hit makers, Kenny Hirsch (I've Never Been To Me, No One In The World), Harold Payne (Bobby Womack, Snoop Dogg) and Steve Rawlins (‘I Wanna Win a Grammy Before I Am A Granny;’ arranger for The Emmys, Grammys, Smokey Robinson and more). The Huffington Post. Share this uplifting, life-affirming, powerful musical with family and friends, March 7 thru April 5 only.

Following the harrowing murder of George Floyd last May, outraged citizens nationwide gathered in their communities to protest systemic racism and police brutality in the United States. While protests in major cities garnered the bulk of media attention, it was sustained actions in smaller communities like San Luis Obispo that made up the bulk of what is now recognized as the largest civil rights movement in history, Black Lives Matter. The photography created around these protests, both in San Luis Obispo and nationally, has played an important role, serving as both a record of the moment and a vision for the future. Activist Richard Fusillo served as one of the local movement’s foremost photographers and eye witnesses to what grew into an unprecedented series of direct actions in San Luis Obispo. Amongst the activist community here, a multiracial group largely being led by young Black activists, Fusillo’s images that capture both the energy of moments ignited by violence and injustice and uplift the power of joy and celebration have been embraced as a way to record the movement. His photographs frame crucial moments of both tension and joy and serve as a testimony to what activism in small towns can look like when people take collective action. The relationship between photographers and activists is a sensitive one; and the Black Lives Matter movement has re-invigorated and re-interrogated the conversation about photographer and subject. Fusillo’s work relies on his ongoing relationships with community leaders and his sustained presence at protests, rallies, and gatherings. Available as part of this exhibition is audio recorded by leading Black Lives Matter activists from San Luis Obispo discussing their experiences with this historical moment and their visions for its future. We All Bleed is hosted in collaboration with R.A.C.E Matters SLO.

The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a virtual community forum for all Oxnard residents affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia or those who would like to learn more about local resources. The forum will take place live on Zoom in both English and Spanish on Friday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Programs staff of the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter will share more about Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory loss, as well as host an open forum to answer questions and facilitate discussions about how the chapter can better serve its local community in Oxnard. The forum is presented in partnership with the Mexican Consulate Ventanilla de Salud. To register, go to http://bit.ly/37NmduW or call 805.827.1259.

Family Friendly Workshop | Flower & Herb Shortbread Cookies Saturday, April 3, 2021 @ 11:00AM PST Jump into spring with MCASB by attending our Flower and Herb Shortbread Cookie Workshop on Saturday, April 3rd at 11:00 AM PST. Learn how to take your shortbread cookies to the next level by utilizing fresh or dried edible flowers and herbs. The tutorial will include a section on balancing taste and flavor, to best help you learn about pairing ingredients for your baking! We invite you to join along with the mixing, cutting, and decorating of the shortbread dough. However due to time, we advise baking your creations after the tutorial has concluded. This event is free to all and we encourage people of all ages to attend. See you there! *Children under the age of 14 should be accompanied or assisted by a parent or guardian to ensure all safety measures are taken when using the oven to bake their shortbread cookies.

Visit the museum every First Sunday of the month! Local aviation history comes alive on First Sundays. Our Chain of Hangars is open for you to explore from 10am until 2pm. (Except when cancelled for rain.) And it’s all free!

UCSB’s premier improvisational comedy troupe performs every Friday evening at 8 pm in the Embarcadero Hall in Isla Vista. Delighting audiences for over seven years with themed shows, a dynamic cast, and the funniest skits anywhere, IMPROVABILITY is the way to get your weekend started for just $3! Voted “Best Late Night Entertainment” at UCSB!

First Friday's goal is to promote the appreciation and sales of art in a relaxed, supportive and fun environment.
Each month, visual fine art spaces in downtown and midtown Ventura offer a variety of special entertainment to compliment the collectible artworks on display. Demonstrations, lectures, music, and performance provide an opportunity for everyone to share in this unique Ventura cultural experience.

See Facebook Link for latest details. Events held in various downtown & midtown locations.

Brandon's Buddies is a FREE KIDS CLUB that meets every month at Brandon's Village at Gates Canyon Park located at 25801 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Calabasas. This playground is the first fully-accessible playground in the region. The day may include integrated play, face painting, arts and crafts, entertainment and treats. Feel free to bring a sack lunch.

All children with and without disabilities and their families who want to spend a great day playing in the sunshine and making friends are invited to participate!

Brandon's Buddies gives children with disabilities the opportunity to play with their typically-able peers, while giving their parents a chance to share experiences and advice with other parents/caregivers. It gives children without disabilities the chance to get to know their peers and gain greater awareness and compassion.

We are committed to helping families and professionals expand their knowledge and understanding of the laws designed to protect the rights of children with special needs.

Support groups for people who have experienced brain injury and their family members/caregivers

Meets the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Every third Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM, the Museum presents Permanent Collection Spotlight, an after-hours exploration of artwork in SLOMA's permanent collection.

Each month three pieces are chosen to put on display. Participants are encouraged to join in an open conversation about the artwork with trained docents utilizing Visual Thinking Strategies.

This interactive event is free and open to the public.

More info HERE