The Bard at CLU Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival features “Richard III” and “The Merry Wives of Windsor” this summer in outdoor performances on the California Lutheran University (CLU) campus, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Grounds open 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and preshow entertainment with musicians, dancing, juggling and sword-fighting demonstrations prior to the 8 p.m. curtain call. “Richard III” begins tonight and also plays July 2-3, 8-10 and 22-24; “Windsor” on July 15-17, 29-31 and Aug. 5-7. Free except for preferred seating

SAT., JULY 2

See ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Gypsies in a Trunk will present two performances of “Sleeping Beauty” for children and their families, the first at 10:30 a.m. at Foxfield Park in Westlake Village and again at 4 p.m. at the Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheater in Rancho Simi Park. Outdoor setting, so bring blankets, plus lunch or snacks, but no pets other than service dogs. Free. (661) 718-3968

For Active Adults Ventura Chapter of Over the Hill Gang International invites active people age 50 and above to get acquainted at 1 p.m. meeting at a member’s home in Agoura Hills. Club activities include recreational and cultural activities. For location: (818) 735-0987 Karen

T.O. Dance Events The Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., July 16 at the Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Tonight the Rhythm Kings entertain and on July 16 the Starlighters perform. $5 to $7. Singles, couples. (805) 381-2744

Easy Stroll at Strauss Join a docent for a leisurely stroll on the grounds at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy., Agoura (at Troutdale Drive), meeting at the ranch house at 9 a.m. for a two-hour exploration of oaks, mosses, ferns and early Los Angeles history on the site of this former amusement park. Free. Good for families. (805) 370-2301

Hot Rods & Red Roses The “Rods & Roses” event is a Classic Car & Flower Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Linden Avenue, the main street in downtown Carpinteria. There’ll be apple pie and All-American costume contests, live music and festivities until 5 p.m. when the “Spirit of Carpinteria” hometown parade gets underway. (805) 684-5479, ext. 10

MON., JULY 4

Enjoy Holiday

at Harbor Channel Islands Harbor will celebrate Fourth of July with its eighth annual Fireworks by the Sea. Daylong activities include a parade at 11 a.m. featuring youth groups, classics cars and musicians. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Fisherman’s Wharf there’ll be live music, arts and crafts exhibitors, food booths and many kids’ activities. More activities available at Marine Emporium Landing. After dark don’t miss the “largest pyrotechnic presentation ever during the annual fireworks display” that may be viewed from all points of the harbor and area restaurants. (805) 985-4852

Fireworks in Moorpark The city of Moorpark will host a Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Community Park, Tierra Rejada at Countrywood, Moorpark

A Calabasas Fourth The city of Calabasas celebrates Independence Day with a number of festivities. From 8 to 11 a.m. it’s the 28th annual Lakeside Fun Run with a pancake breakfast ($3-$4) by Water’s Edge Cafe, a Pet Show at 11 a.m. with contests and pet adoptions from noon to 4 p.m. (both events in vicinity of Tennis & Swim Center); Summer Splash Party at the Tennis & Swim Center from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. features games, barbecue, music and dancing; and at 9 p.m. it’s a Fireworks Spectacular at Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. (gates open 5 p.m.) with live music, black light show and acrobatics, free kids zone with crafts and more; tickets $10 advance purchase only. (818) 222-2782

Holiday Parade The Westlake Village Junior Women’s Club sponsors the 36th annual Fourth of July parade assembling at 9:45 a.m. at the Westlake Village Urgent Care parking lot (corner of Agoura and Lakeview Canyon roads). Kids can participate on decorated bicycles, in strollers and wagons. No pets or motorized vehicles. Parade will travel four blocks to Bennett Park, free refreshments

July Fourth Family Fun The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum celebrates Independence Day with music, family entertainment including games, presidential look-alikes, face painting, story telling, all-American food and a patriotic concert by the Los Angeles Police Department Con

MON., JULY 4

Fireworks in Simi

The city of Simi Valley

will host a Fireworks

Show at 9 p.m. at Simi

Valley High School, 5400

Cochran St., Simi Valley cert Band. All Fourth of July festivities are free; fees to tour museum exhibits range from $2 to $7. At 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (800) 410-8354

TUES., JULY 5

Sportfishing Club The Ventura Sportfishing Club meets at Dupar’s Restaurant in Thousand Oaks, fellowship at 6:30 p.m. with dinner to follow. Joel Greenberg will be tonight’s guest speaker. (805) 987-6521 Ed

WED., JULY 6

‘The Bluesman’ Plays Brother Yusef, an acoustic blues artist also known as “The Bluesman,” will give two concerts today for teenagers and young adults, the first at 4 p.m. at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, with a repeat performance at 7 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Li

brary, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thou

sand Oaks. Free. (805) 449-2660,

ext. 213

Moms to Host Party Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples will host their annual Pool Party and Potluck at 6:30 p.m. They are an educational, social and support group for mothers and expectant mothers of twins, triplets and more. For location and more details, call Jayne at (805) 530-1913

THURS., JULY 7

About African Violets

The Thousand Oaks African Vio

let Society will meet 7 p.m. at Re

deemer Lutheran Church, 667

Camino Dos Rios, Thousand

Oaks for a culture class, program

on different aspects of growing

these plants, and a short busi

ness meeting. Visitors and their

plants are welcome. (805) 581

0014

Woodworkers Meet

Conejo Valley Woodworkers As

sociation will meet at 7 p.m. at

Redwood Middle School, 233 W.

Gainsborough Road, Thousand

Oaks to discuss glue-up tech

niques with hands-on demon

strations by qualified club mem

bers. Visitors welcome. (805)

492-2968

Educational Seminar Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center’s h2u program for residents 50+ will host a lecture, “Sex After Sixty and Prostate Health” featuring Kyle Himsi, MD, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village. Free. Reservations: (805) 3704888

Learn to Clog Here Conejo Valley Cloggers teach all ages each Thursday at 6:45 p.m. at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. New beginners’ class available through July 14. $3 to $5 per session. (805) 527-6185

FRI., JULY 8

Used Book Sale The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library will host a used book sale featuring more than 10,000 books ranging in price from 25 cents to $1 plus specially priced collectors’ books, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. (805) 236-7714

SAT., JULY 9

Best of Broadway Golden Performing Arts Center presents “Summer Nights at the Madrid III,” a musical revue saluting the best of Broadway with a live orchestra. Performances begin tonight and continue through July 24, show times 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. $25 to $33. Tickets: (818) 347-9938

Dance Jam Ventura Dance Jam Ventura is a free-style dancing event for all ages to a lively variety of music (rock and roll, world beat, jazz, hip-hop, etc.) in a smoke and alcohol-free environment from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 3026 Telegraph Road, Ventura. $1 to $6. (805) 650-7112

Join This Twilight Hike Join a National Park Service ranger on a twilight hike (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) at Cheeseboro/ Palo Comado Canyons in Old Agoura. On this 3-mile loop hike, see oak savannahs and grasslands. (805) 370-2301