Art Show with Susan Colla and Siyooj Maroly Dates: November 15 - January 11 Website: http://www.foxfinejewelry.com/pages/black-and-white Description:  Come enjoy stunning, black and white works by local artists Susan Colla and Siyooj Maroly at Fox Fine Jewelry. Ticket info: Free Admission

Open Mic Night 7:30-9pm - Thursdays On these Thursday nights, come join this group of writers as they meet in the Topping Room to present their work.

Rubicon Theatre Director of Education and Outreach Beverly Ward announced today that Ventura actor Joseph Fuqua will teach three one-day workshops at Rubicon Theatre Company in November, 2018. Mr. Fuqua is a Yale-trained performer with decades of professional theatre experience and is also a Company Member at Rubicon, where he has performed in more than 20 productions.   The three classes are as follows: The Actor at the Audition (November 10, 12:30 - 5:30 pm), The Actor as Detective (November…

Rubicon Theatre Company Announces 2018-2019 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Concert Series: Kicks Off Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 with  Olivier Award-Winner and Broadway Star Lesli Margherita Janet and Mark L. Goldenson 2018 Broadway Concert Series Rubicon Theatre presents the 2018 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Concert Series: Dates and Descriptions Sat., Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.  LESLI MARGHERITA in  This Broad’s Way Olivier Award-winner and Broadway star Lesli Margherita (Matilda,…

The Downtown Ventura Farmer's Market has local fresh fruits, vegetables, bakery items, eggs, nuts, honey, potted plants, cut flowers....and MORE! Come pick from the local healthy harvest any Saturday from 8:30am-noon on the corner of E. Santa Clara and Palm.

Family Coloring at E.P. Foster Library Saturdays @ 10:30am – 12pm Saturday Family Coloring Fun!

Spanish Conversation Group at E.P. Foster Library Saturdays @ 10:30am in the Rentfrow Room Are you learning Spanish but need some practice speaking? Join this informal group to chat and practice your Español! Bring your own coffee!  

Chess Around the Corner at E.P. Foster Library Saturdays @ 11am-4pm Calling all chess players! Keep your skills sharp with this one-hour, drop-in session of free play. Boards will be set up and ready to go. Bring your best moves!

Paws for Reading at E.P. Foster Library Saturdays @ 12-1pm Read aloud to a registered service dog. (sign-up required)

Adult STEAM Workshop Saturday @2-3pm -- 3rd Saturday of the month Do you want to learn about what's new in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)? Each month a  different themed program will be presented. See you in the Makerspace!

What is Arts & Eats? ART: Galleries and shops with Artist Receptions EATS: Shops and restaurants offering free appetizers DOWNTOWN VENTURA : All within a few blocks Take a walking tour of downtown Ventura, feasting on lots of art and lots of eats. Look for the orange and blue balloons, and signs in the window. A list of participating venues can be found at this link. Dates: 3/17, 5/19, 7/21, 9/15, 11/17 Time: 6-8pm Cost: Free Admission Links: http://www.foxfinejewelry.com/pages/arts-eats

SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque! Date - 11/17/2018 Time - 9pm - 11pm Cost - $20 - $60 Links - Official Tour site www.blackheartburlesque.com Ticket Link https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1751102?utm_medium=bks

Monday Craft Madness at E.P. Foster Library Mondays @ 10am-6pm Drop-in craft table!

Ukulele Jam Session at E.P. Foster Library Mondays @ 7-10pm Locals gather to play the ukulele on the first and third Monday of the month.

Early Literacy Class at E.P. Foster Library Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 10:30am A great way to introduce your child to early literacy and the library. Join us every week for stories, poems, music, movement, a simple craft, and fun!

Lego Play at E.P. Foster Library Tuesdays @ 3pm & Saturdays @ 10:30am Build, Learn, and Play! Bring your imagination and experiment with creative designs. Children of all ages welcome!

Join us on Friday, November 30th at 6:00 pm for Santa, snow, & lights along with choirs and dancing at our Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa's Village in Downtown Ventura! Come and enjoy the new lights on the Mission Bay Fig Tree and the Historical Mission Norfolk Pines! The fun takes place in Mission Park & San Buenaventura Mission!  

TAG Teen Advisory Group at E.P. Foster Library 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Now is the time to join TAG, if you want to share ideas, meet new people and have a great time shaping the library teen program.

Bring your pajamas and join us on Friday, December 7 in Plaza Park for a FREE outdoor movie screening of ? How the Grinch Stole Christmas ? (1966 version) AND ? Tom Hank's The Polar Express! ? Presented by Pacific Western Bank. Details on this event and all of our Holidays at the Plaza events can be found here: http://holidaysattheplaza.com/

Join us on Saturday, December 8th in Plaza Park for our Holiday Boutique! ? Hand crafted, unique, one-of-a-kind vendors will be onsite from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Enjoy: - Live local entertainment - ? Photos with Santa from 12:00 pm -2:00 pm! Don't forget to donate! ? Bring a toy for Toys for Tots or a coat for Coats for Kids and get a raffle ticket to win incredible prizes, you may even win a tree!  

Rock in the holidays with Santa at this casual breakfast hosted by Busy Bee! When: Saturday, 15 December 2018 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am! Where: Plaza Park Tickets are $10 -- you can buy them here: http://holidaysattheplaza.com/ Special thanks to our sponsors - Montecito Bank & Trust and Ventura Rentals!  

Grab a moment of Zen in the holiday chaos with Santa! Join us for Pop-up Yoga with Santa! December 16, 8-10 am! All ages welcome. Tickets are $10, please register here: http://holidaysattheplaza.com/