Bombay Bar and Grill, 143 S. California St., invites you to Ventura County's 'Biggest New Year's Eve Party' starting at 9pm. Enjoy special DJ performances by Erok, Lil Wicked, and Cam. Dress to impress. (No sports gear, please.) Cost: $10 cover charge. Tag @bombaybarandgrill on Instagram to enter to win two VIP fast passes to skip the line!

Ventura Botanical Gardens, 567 S. Poli St., is offering free entry on New Year's Day. Bring your family and friends (dogs too!) and enjoy a relaxing adventure exploring the beautiful Gardens. New Year's hours are 9am-5pm.

Yoga Jones, 105 S. Oak Street in Ventura, invites you to a Full Moon Cacao & AUM Circle, an evening retreat with plant medicine and guided meditation, Thursday, Jan. 9, 7:30-8:30 pm with Alix & Camila. $25. RSVP: 805-643-5669 or YogaJones.com.

Yoga Jones, 105 S. Oak Street in Ventura, invites you to a Vocal Sound Bath, Friday, Jan. 10, 7-8 pm. Participants receive a harmonic medley of vocals, Tibetan bowls, crystal geometrics, oceanic drumming, and pure love frequencies through sound vibration while comfortably relaxing in a soothing environment. $20. RSVP: 805-643-5669 or YogaJones.com.

Yoga Jones, 105 S. Oak Street in Ventura, invites you to a Transformational Coaching Workshop, Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 am-12 pm, with Tressa Berman, PhD. Learn about and engage with a sampling of Creative Coaching Tools to help you move from where you are to where you want to be. Create, Catalyze, Cause, Complete! $15. RSVP: 805-643-5669 or YogaJones.com.

Rising from the Ashes Art Gallery at Fox Fine Jewelry Come enjoy stunning, powerful works by seven local artists who lost their homes in the Thomas fire: Barbara Brown, Lois Bloom, Luisa Bernardi Neher, Shahastra Levy, Gerd Koch, Dawn Reily, and Carole Milton. Dates: November 14 - January 12 Link: https://www.foxfinejewelry.com/pages/rising-from-the-ashes

An Evening with Lee Goldberg Book Signing at Bank of Books on Thursday, Jan 16th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Meet Lee Goldberg and purchase your signed copy of his exciting new novel "Lost Hills" Bank of Books 748 E. Main St Ventura, CA 93001

Art Reception with Lisa Mahony and Theresa Paden at Fox Fine Jewelry See the artists’ incredible, colorful work, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments, listen to live music, and meet the artists at Fox Fine Jewelry! Date: January 18, 6pm-8pm Location: Fox Fine Jewelry Link: https://www.foxfinejewelry.com/pages/jan-2020

Yoga Jones, 105 S. Oak Street in Ventura, invites you to a monthly Toning Circle, Saturday, Jan. 18, from 7-8 pm. Toning is the art of connecting with intuitive strength and wisdom through vocal self-expression. We join in circle and tone to clear and align our chakras, the energy centers of the body, and also to set intentions for the greatest good for our relationships with loved ones, communities, and our Earth. Additional Possible Benefits of Toning Circles: Freedom, Power, Expression,…

Don't miss Dirty Cello at Namba Performing Arts Space on Saturday, Jan 18, 2020 at 8 pm! From China to Iceland, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and…

Sunday Brunch at Winchesters Winchesters Grill, 632 E. Main St., invites you to Sunday Brunch every Sunday from 9:30am-2pm. Enjoy a delicious special menu that includes items such as the California Stack, Mushroom-Asparagus Frittata, and Sourdough French Toast with Peanut Butter Whiskey Syrup - just to name a few!

  The Listening Room: Acoustic Music and Spoken Word Open Mic at Leashless Brewing Join us every Tuesday for Ventura’s quietest open mic where we create a community for artists who need to be heard and an audience that listens.  Sign up is at 6:30PM and performances start at 7pm!

Walk It Wednesday Main Street Ventura. Starting September 18, Every Wednesday 4 – 7 pm. Sip. Snack. Shop. Stroll. Enjoy $6 specialty beverages and $6-$8 appetizers at participating Walk It spots. Be a judge and win $50! We hate rules but there’s gotta be some. Here’s how to vote, play, & win. 1. Over the course of 2 weeks, enjoy a beverage or appetizer at any 2 participating spots. (See the full list below.) 2. Judge cocktails that use the same spirit…

Get Outside with the Cross Town Hikers Join Cross Town Hikers on Wednesday nights for a moderate-paced hike that includes views of Ventura from the Cross, a walk out to the end of the Pier, and a stroll along the Promenade back to the Museum. Four miles with an 800-foot elevation gain. Meet at 7pm sharp at the fountain across the street from the Mission. Join our Facebook group for up-to-date information.

Ventura Film Society's 'Marianne & Leonard - Words OF Love' at Century 10 Downtown The Ventura Film Society and The Century 10 Downtown presents Nick Broomfields's "Marianne & Leonard - Words OF Love" (2019) on January 23rd! 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM PST Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marianne-leonard-words-of-love-tickets-87648526101 About this film: Marianne & Leonard – Words of Love is a beautiful yet tragic love story between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen. Their love began on the idyllic Greek island of…

Karaoke Every Thursday at The Saloon The Saloon, 456 E. Main St., invites you to karaoke every Thursday night beginning at 9pm until close!

Downtown Ventura Farmers' Market Don't miss the Downtown Ventura Farmers' Market every Saturday at the corner of Santa Clara & Palm Streets. This market is the original Ventura County certified farmers’ market and has been in operation since 1986! Over 45 California farmers and food vendors attend weekly and operate year round. Enjoy the freshest vine and tree ripened fruits and vegetables in addition to other fresh products such as herbs, honey, eggs, nuts, cheese, olive oil, jellies, artisan bakery products, ethnic foods, tasty hot…

Bank of Books invites you to a talk by Richard Senate on the ghosts of the Missions and the investigation of La Purisima and tour of the Mission San Buenaventura. When: Saturday, January 25 from 7 to 9 pm.  Fee: $6/person   Bank  of Books 748 E. Main St Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 643-3154

  Enjoy bottomless mimosas, $5 any pint, $4 White Claw, $4 Bloody Marys, 1/2 off appetizers and Bombay Bar and Grill's new breakfast menu every Sunday. Watch your favorite team or enjoy the patio DJ beginning at 2pm. Bombay Bar and Grill is your Sunday Funday spot!  

Discounted Movies at Century Downtown 10 Join Cinemark Movie Rewards today at Century Downtown 10, 555 E. Main St., where Movie Club members get one 2D movie ticket per month, 20% off concessions and waived online ticket fees.

Downtown Ventura Food Tour On this tour, guests will explore the bounty of gourmet food available in Downtown. You will also have the opportunity to meet and hear from some of our well-known local chefs and shop owners. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am-2:30pm. Meet in front of the Bella Maggiore Inn, 67 S. California St. Click for tickets.

Yoga Jones, 105 S. Oak Street in Ventura, invites you to a Sound Bath with Anahata Mousai, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2-3:30 pm. Come relax in the healing vibrations! Simply lie on your mat and soak up the musical frequencies. $25/presale; $35/door. Call 805-643-5669 to RSVP or for questions.