FRI., OCT. 29

Shakespeare Sampler

Studio Theater, Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark: "Shakespeare Sampler" tracks Shakespeare’s greatest characters weaving their way through hit tunes and dance steps from the most dynamic decades of the 20th Century in samplings from "Hamlet," "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," "As You Like It." Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.; at 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 31. $8-$15. (805) 378-1485

Swing Band

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, a seven-man "little Big Band," will perform their "high-octane nitro jive" modern version of swing at 8 p.m. in Smothers Theatre on Pepperdine University campus, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Not your Grandma’s swing band, we warned you. $40. (310) 506-4522

Teen Dance

Teens in grades 6 to 8 can dance the night away at "Loungin’ After Dark!" from 8 to 10 p.m. at Agoura Hills Rec Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. Music features Hart 2 Hart Interactive DJs.

$8 fee with student ID. Refreshments. (818) 597-7361Nick

Bowl-a-Thon for TOHS

Award-winning Thousand Oaks High School Choral Organizations will participate in a Bowl-a-Thon from midnight to 2 a.m. to help raise funds for travel to the Heritage Festival Choral Competition next spring. For details including location and sponsoring a choir member, call (805) 517-1322 Carol

Agoura High Improv

Agoura High School, 28545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills, G Building: ComedySportz team will present family-friendly improvisational comedy theatre with Halloween-themed show. Junior Varsity performs at 6 p.m., Varsity at 7 p.m. $3 to $5. (818) 889-8622

Salsa Music, Lessons

Borderline Nightclub, 99 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks presents "Salsation" every Friday with live music by Latin band Yari More and beginning salsa dance lessons at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. $8 per person with dinner reservations or $12 per person at the door. (805) 446-4435

SAT., OCT. 30

Garden Trick or Treat

To celebrate grand opening of Children’s Interactive Garden, Leonis Adobe hosts "Trick or Treat in the Garden" from 1 to 4 p.m. at 23537 Calabasas Road, Old Town Calabasas, featuring interactive seek-and-find activity, Regina the Witch and her witching pals who’ll distribute candy, plus refreshments, ranch animals and house tours. Guests in costume receive half off admission, which ranges from 50 cents for kids under 12 to $4. (818) 222-6511

Dance for Seniors

Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks hosts a Halloween Dance for adults ages 50+ from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. featuring music by Tamarack, treats, games, costume contest and complimentary photograph. $8-$10. (805) 381-2744

Hike to Circle X Ranch

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoy cider, cookies and candy at the Circle X Ranch site high in the Santa Monica Mountains with staggeringly gorgeous closeup views of Boney Mountain, on Yerba Buena Road 5.4 miles above Pacific Coast Hwy. in Malibu. National Park Service (NPS) staff will be on hand to provide trail information for self-guided exploration. Call NPS at (805) 370-2301

Wildlife Adventure

The STAR ECO Wildlife rescue center hosts a safe Halloween adventure from 2 to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow at 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City featuring live snakes, tarantulas, alligators and more spooky creatures of the night. For all ages. $10. (310) 842-8060

‘Day of the Dead’

Ventura County Museum of History & Art hosts a traditional festival of Mexico, El Dia di los Muertos (Day of the Dead), from noon to 3 p.m. featuring Mariachi Costa de Oro, a "Day of the Dead in Mexico" photography exhibit by Hope Fraizer, and authentic activities including decorating sugar skulls and papier mache butterflies, creating papel picados and flower decorations, face painting, refreshments and chance to visit museum’s galleries. Admission to both the museum and festival free. (805) 653-0323

Youth Stamp Fair

Ventura County Philatelic Society and Anacapa Middle School Stamp Club host Youth Stamp Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school’s cafeteria, 100 S. Mills Road, Ventura. Search for stamps, electronic and paper stamp games, stamp collecting tips, crafts, contests, door prizes. Free. (805) 485-7121

Fun at Stagecoach Inn

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park: From 7:30 p.m. to midnight tonight meet Kasey Rogers and Bernard Fox of TV’s "Bewitched" and other film and TV stars. $13 to $15; call Carol for reservations and more info at (805) 523-1123. From 1 to 4 p.m. tomorrow, it’s an Old Fashioned Halloween Family Fun event. Bring your already carved pumpkin which will be judged for best, scariest and most unusual. Also face painting, trick or treat, crafts for kids, cupcake walks, storytellers. Come in your favorite costume. $1 to $4. (805) 498-9441

Scary Time at L. A. Zoo

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens hosts "Boo at the Zoo" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow featuring four Halloween theme areas: Freaky Fun House, Pumpkin Patch Place, Halloween Down Under and Creepy Creature Encounter. Pumpkin carving, musical entertainment, scary spiders and creepy crawlers. $5 to $10. Anyone wearing a Halloween costume will receive $1 off admission. (323) 644-4200

Change Alarm Batteries

The Ventura County Fire Protection Department reminds residents to "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery." When you change your clock ("fall behind" one hour) as Daylight Saving Time ends, change the battery in your smoke alarm to keep your family safe. (805) 389-9748 Russ Cole

Evening of Strings

Valley Cultural Center presents Valley Cultural Chamber Orchestra with Anthony Kissane conducting at 8 p.m. at Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, in "An Evening of Strings." $22-$25. (818) 347-9938

Dinner, Square Dancing

Thousand Oaks PI-R Squares hosts a plus level 45th anniversary square dance beginning with dinner 6-8:30 p.m. and dancing 8-10:30 p.m. at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. $6-$12.50. (805) 492-1442

Halloween Crafts

Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills presents a "Not So Scary" Halloween program at 2 p.m. featuring Witch’s Brew Punch and Halloween crafts. For all ages. (818) 889-2278

Community Concert

Musical notes, that is. The Community Concert and Jazz Band will perform at 7 p.m. at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, as part of city’s celebration. Free. This follows Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks’ presentation of Westlake’s Conejo Fest Celebration that from 5 to 7 p.m. offers chance to sample best foods and wines from Conejo Valley restaurants; cost $25 per person. Event will continue tomorrow morning and afternoon, at same site. (818) 706-1613

Yerba Buena Carnival

Yerba Buena Elementary School, 5844 N. Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills, will present a small Halloween Carnival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring games, magic show, crafts, costume contest and more. (818) 735-9965 Leslie

Battle of the Bands

Surfrider Foundation’s Malibu Chapter produces "Battle for de Beach" band competition headlined by group Whitestarr and featuring one of the biggest Halloween parties in Hollywood including prizes for the best costumes at Viper Room in Hollywood. Admission to this fundraising event is $10. (310) 451-1010

SUN., OCT. 31

Chopin Piano Recital

Oak Park High School junior Sean Chen, 16, award-winning pianist, will give an all-Chopin piano recital at Westlake High School theatre, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. After intermission he’ll be featured with Conejo Concerto Orchestra. Call for time. Free. (805) 376-2485

Arts & Crafts Fair

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District hosts 29th annual Harvest Festival Arts & Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More than 100 vendors will sell their wares. Face painting, climbing wall, entertainment and food. Free admission. (805) 584-4400

Great Pumpkin Runs

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce presents 26th annual 5K, 10K Great Pumpkin Runs, 1-mile walk/run and Health Fair, held in conjunction with Westlake Village City Celebration. Race registration is at 7 a.m. Refreshments and goodies provided for all runners. Prizes awarded for the best costumes. Health Fair opens 7 a.m. with variety of vendors. (805) 370-0035

Murder Mystery Spoof

Come have a creepy ol’ time at 5 p.m. special performance of "The Addams Family Mystery," a murder mystery spoof, at The Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. The $45 ticket includes dinner, dessert, beverage, show and wait staff gratuity. Content may not be suitable for the kiddies. Reservations: (661) 718-3968

T.O. Rotary Street Fair

Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair will try again...it got rained out on Sun., Oct. 17. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Moorpark Road between Hillcrest Drive and Wilbur Road in Thousand Oaks, visitors can expect arts & crafts vendors, entertainment including Harry Selvin Orchestra playing Big Band era swing hits and the Latino jazz band Benise, a children’s area (admission $10 per child), Taste of the Conejo Valley. Vendors at the Fair will provide candy to kids. General admission free. (805) 497-6245

Trick or Treating

Camarillo Premium Outlets, 740 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo hosts annual Trick or Treating event from 3 to 6 p.m. when costumed sales associates in variety of stores will distribute treats to the kiddies and parents will get VIP coupon books. (805) 445-8520

Halloween at Janss Mall

A creepy crawling petting zoo is among the treats from 3 to 7 p.m. at Janss Marketplace, corner of Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, during the annual Trick or Treat extravaganza. More than 80 percent of the tenants will be handing out candy and Batasha the Witch will tell her scary stories.

MON., NOV. 1

All About DAR

Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at noon at Marie Callender Restaurant, 365 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Program is "Your DAR in Action" and will feature a number of speakers at this informational meeting. (805) 532-1148 Carol

TUES., NOV. 2

Sport Fisherman Meet

That’s the motto of the Ventura County Sport-Fishing Club which will host guest speaker Barry Brightenburg of Fishtrap Lures at 7 p.m. at DuPars Restaurant, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Dinner (optional) at 6:30 p.m. (818) 880-6009

WLV Art Guild

Award-winning abstract landscape painter Willa Strupart will demonstrate her techniques at 7:30 p.m. during gathering of Westlake Village Art Guild at Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Social hour and registration at 6 p.m. followed by dinner. Artist will donate her painting to a member of the audience. Demo only $5 to $7, dinner and demo $23 to $27. (805) 379-5655

MOMS Club

The MOMS Club of Westlake Village invites at-home moms with kids under age 5 to meet their group from 10 a.m. to noon at Reyes Adobe Park, Agoura Hills, for playtime and support. (818) 874-9405

Garden Club Topiary

Westlake Village Garden Club meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village will feature member Connie Mercurio demonstrating the art of making colorful topiary trees for the holidays. Guests welcome. (805) 496-9509

WED., NOV. 3

Fall Play at AHS

Agoura High School Theatre Department presents Thornton Wilder’s "The Skin of Our Teeth," a satirical farce with serious undertones. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Show is performed tonight through Sat., Nov. 6 on the campus at 28545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. $6-$8. (818) 889-1262

Holiday Boutique

Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples invites you to start your holiday shopping early at their annual Holiday Boutique Gift Sale at 7 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 484-8821

Party Planning

Temple Beth Haverim presents annual Party Planning Showcase from 5 to 9 p.m. at the temple, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Photographers, DJs, florists, bands, caterers and more will be on hand. Community invited. Free admission. (919) 991-7111

FRI., NOV. 5

Newcomers Coffee

Agoura Newcomers Club hosts a Coffee from 10 a.m. to noon at Maria Wagaman’s home, 1069 West Creek Lane. Nonprofit group promotes friendships through social functions and interest groups. Call for directions and RSVP to Anne at (818) 707-3969

Conejo Players

Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks presents the farce "Never Too Late" at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays (2 p.m. Sunday matinee on Nov. 7), tonight through Dec. 4. Tonight’s opening night festivities include champagne buffet. Call for ticket info at (805) 495-3715

Boutique, Bake Sale

Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. (community room) hosts annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Boutique & Bake Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring seasonal gifts, jewelry, floral designs and baked goods. (805) 517-6261

Chamber Breakfast

Because the focus will be on fitness during the holidays, that’s why! Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce hosts Networking Breakfast of Champions from 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $25. (805) 370-0035

Over the Hill Gang

Ventura Chapter of Over the Hill Gang International invites active folks ages 50 and over to get acquainted at 7 p.m. meeting at a member’s home in Camarillo. They ski, hike, bike, dine out, etc. For location: (805) 495-8107

Used Book Sale

Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library sponsor a Used Book Sale with bargains priced from 25 cents to $1 plus specially priced items, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Newbury Park branch library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. (805) 649-4758 Tony Graves

SAT., NOV. 6

Ride On Fundraiser

Santa Monica Mounted Police will present a fundraising "Ride-Walk-a-Thon" to benefit Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship of Newbury Park and Chatsworth and American Cancer Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Paramount Ranch, Cornell Road in Agoura. Ride or hike the trails while raising money. (818) 880-8349 Vince Hull

Teen Concert

Large Marge, Cicada, Yesterday’s Krash Kourse and Ludo are the bands performing live in concert from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. High school students who reside in Conejo Valley only will be admitted with current school photo I.D. $8. (805) 494-5156

Civil War Reenactment

Moorpark Rotary Club presents "Grant vs. Lee" Civil War battles and encampment at noon, 3 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday (the Twilight Battle at 5:30 p.m. Saturday features aerial pyrotechnics display) and at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. $7 to $10. (805) 353-3220

Symphony Fundraiser

Proceeds from three upscale garage sales will benefit the New West Symphony, all begin at 8 a.m. and are in Thousand Oaks: find clothing and fine collectibles at 415 Hillcrest Drive; furniture and art at 1115 El Monte Drive; office equipment and silver at 736 Camino dos Rios. Free java. (805) 496-6965

Moms Helping Others

Oak Park Moms Club’s annual Charity Yard and Bake Sale is from 7 a.m. to noon at 6613 Bayberry St., Oak Park and features kids’ clothes, toys, men’s and women’s togs, furniture, kitchenware and more. Proceeds to benefit local women’s and children’s charities. (818) 991-0301 Krissy

Horror Film Fest

Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento St., Calabasas presents a Horror Film Festival with different films at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. It’s classic, campy horror films of the past. No kids under age 8 admitted without a guardian. Free. (818) 225-7616

Folk Musician Plays

Bodie House Concert in Agoura Hills at 8 p.m. will feature singer/songwriter Joel Rafael and his band playing contemporary folk music with a world beat in an acoustic performance. Dessert/appetizer bar. $15. Directions, location upon RSVP to (818) 706-8309

Free Financial Advice

"Financial Success on a Limited Budget" will be topic of local business women from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Simi Valley. Free with reservations. Call for address and to RSVP: (805) 531-4378

Seniors Dance

Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Nov. 20 at Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Live bands perform. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

Hike at Strauss Ranch

Join a docent led lazy stroll among shady oaks at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura. Meet at 10 a.m. at ranch house. Free. (805) 370-2301

SUN., NOV. 7

Gallop on Over

It’s a Play Day for horses and their riders at the Fall Horse Play Day presented by Agoura Hills Department of Community Services at Old Agoura Park Equestrian Center, 5301 Chesebro Road, featuring challenging equine events for variety of ages. Register at 8 a.m., contests begin at 9 a.m. Classes $2 to $3. (818) 597-7361

Wildlife on Display

Meet Cliff the Mountain Lion, Tomboy the Raccoon and Pearly the Oppossum when Nature of Wildworks makes a guest appearance at 1 p.m. at Wild Birds Unlimited, 22110 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Admission free, but no kids under 12 admitted. (818) 704-7333

MON., NOV. 8

Info for Parents

Oak Park Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) presents a program, "Teens and Hormones," at 7 p.m. in lecture room at Oak Park Library, on Oak Park High School campus, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. A middle school teacher and parent will discuss how to teach appropriate public vs. private behavior to adolescents with developmental disabilities. At 6:30 p.m. the general meeting of SEAC will be held. (818) 865-8564 Jo Ann Tallman

WED., NOV. 10

RSVP Deadline

Reservations and payment must be received by 5 p.m. by the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce for State of the City Address for City of Westlake Village on Wed., Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. Mayor Robert Slavin will review city’s progress over the last year. $37.50. (805) 370-0035

SUN., NOV. 14

Classic Car Show

Conejo Valley Therapeutic Advisory Council presents annual CVTAC Classic Car Cruise In car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road. Arts and Crafts Fair, silent auction, too. Proceeds support rec programs for kids and adults with disabilities. Admission free. (805) 381-2739

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