FRI., JUNE 30
Bard Arrives at CLU Annual Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival kicks off at 8 p.m. tonight on the campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, with the Shakespeare comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with a 1930s Southern-style updating. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, through July 16. $10, with lawn box seating from $50 to $65. Grounds open 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and pre-show entertainment. (805) 493-3455
SAT., JULY 1
Eagles Tribute Flies In The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents Music in the Park concert at 6 p.m. at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park featuring the band Desperado in "A Tribute to the Eagles." Picnickers welcome or purchase food at the event. Free admission. (818) 865-9304
Park Shuttle Expands National Park Service will celebrate the new connection between the MTA 161 and the MTA Orange Line and its ParkLink Shuttle service that travels on weekends to parks within a region of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area at 10:30 a.m. at Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas with dignitaries, park officials, live music, hands-on park exhibits and scavenger hunts for children. Free rides on the ParkLink shuttle offered all weekend. (805) 370-2301
Garden Happenings The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks, will host a sale of native and water-wise plants from 10 a.m. to noon. At 2 p.m. tomorrow, Ed Hager will lead a "Rare Fruit Orchard Garden Walk" introducing guests to the garden's collection and offering answers to horticultural questions. Free admission. (805) 494-7630
Meet the 'Wizard of Oz' Gypsies in a Trunk will present their comedic interpretation of the adventures of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion when they bring "The Wizard of Oz" to Foxfield Park in Westlake Village at 11 a.m. and repeat the show at 4 p.m. at Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheater in Rancho Simi Park, Simi Valley. Outdoor setting, picnickers welcome, leave dogs home. Free. (661) 718-3968
Camarillo's Fine Artists The Studio Channel Islands Art Center, on the campus of California State University at Channel Islands, Building 18 on Ventura Street, Camarillo, hosts an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. for the "Putting on Airs" exhibit featuring works in all media by their artistsin-residence. The show will continue from July 1 to 22. Mixed media sculpture, oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors and fiber art will be displayed in four galleries by 22 artists. Live music in their sculpture garden by Sleepy Latte. Free admission to members, otherwise $5. (805) 383-1368
Artistic Expressions The Camarillo Art Center will mount an art exhibit by members titled "Anything Goes" from today through July 23 at 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A closing reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., July 23. Free. (805) 445-7061
Time to Dance in T.O. The Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30 to 10 p.m. tonight and Sat., July 15 at the Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Music tonight is by the Rhythm Kings and on July 15 by the Starlighters. $5 to $7. Singles, couples welcome. (805) 381-2744
SUN., JULY 2
See Art in Simi Every first Sunday of the month through October, local artists belonging to Art on the Pass co-op host an art show and sale in front of Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley from noon to 4 p.m. Ceramics, jewelry and handcrafted collectibles, fine art in various media. (805) 583-3690
TUES., JULY 4
Calabasas Fireworks Advance ticket purchase required for admission to the Calabasas July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular from 5 to 10 p.m. at Calabasas High School. Live bands, fire and drum show, free children's play zone. $10. (818) 880-6461
Veterans Honored A ceremony to honor veterans will be at 10 a.m. at Rancho Tapo Community Park and Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Free. (805) 584-4453
Fireworks by the Sea Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard will be the site of "Fireworks by the Sea" Fourth of July celebration that includes a fun run/walk at 8 a.m. and a parade at 11 a.m. Activities and entertainment throughout the day at Fisherman's Wharf and Marine Emporium Landing. Children's activities, live music, artist's market, arts and crafts show, old fashioned barbecue and much more, with fireworks display at night that may be viewed from all points of the Harbor and at area restaurants. For directions: (805) 985-4852
WED., JULY 5
Comedy in Moorpark Peter Schaffer's play "Black Comedy" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. tonight and July 6-8 (also at 2 p.m. July 8) at the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center on the campus at 7075 Campus Road. Ticket information: (805) 378-1485
Simi Valley Fireworks The Rotary Club of Simi Valley (Noontime Club) hosts the annual Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert at Santa Susana Park beginning 1 p.m. Live entertainment by several bands, special children's area with fun activities, crafts booths,
food vendors. Admission
free. (805) 581-2743
TUES., JULY 4
THURS., JULY 6
Woodworkers Meet Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association meets 7 p.m. at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Noted master craftsman Robert Arnold will share his knowledge about making Shaker boxes and bending wood. Visitors welcome. (805) 492-2968
Camarillo Concert Camarillo Community Band performs at 7 p.m. in Constitution Park, next to City Hall, in Camarillo. John Stava, new band director at Adolfo Camarillo High School, will conduct. Wide variety of musical favorites performed. Picnickers welcome. Children have an opportunity to grab an official baton and conduct the band. Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. (805) 484-8050
Educational Seminar Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center's h2u program hosts a presentation of "Mind-Body Exercises for Helath and Well Being" featuring Bobbi Rudin from 3 to 5 p.m. at the East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village. Wear comfortable clothing. Light supper provided at no cost. Opportunity drawing for a gift. Free. RSVP (805) 370-4888
FRI., JULY 7
Book Signing Screenwriter David Angsten, firsttime novelist, will sign copies of his thriller "Dark Gold" at 7:30 p.m. at Borders Books, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.
SAT., JULY 8
For the Active Set Ventura County Over the Hill Gang invites active people ages 50 and over to get acquainted at their 4 p.m. meeting at a member's Woodland Hills home. They ski, hike, bike, etc. For location and information (805) 495-8107 Tom Connell
Apricot Festival Moorpark Chamber of Commerce celebrates history of the city with the Apricot Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. Event features delicious confections, attractions, rides, games, exhibitors' booths, arts and crafts, apricot cooking contest and live entertainment. (805) 529-0322
Toto Visits Camarillo Gypsies in a Trunk will present their comedic interpretation of the adventures of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion when they bring "The Wizard of Oz" to the Camarillo Community Center (in back), 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, at 11:30 a.m. Outdoor setting, picnickers welcome, leave dogs home. Free. (661) 718-3968
Neil Diamond Tribute Camarillo Arts Council presents summer concert and film series. Concerts at 7:30 p.m. with a youth pre-show at 6:45 p.m. Films begin at dusk. Super Diamond will perform the songs of Neil Diamond. At Constitution Park, at intersection of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo.
SUN., JULY 9
R & B Concert City of Agoura Hills Concerts in the Park series presents Reno Jones in a performance of rhythm and blues as well as the blues at 6 p.m. at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. A fireworks show will follow the concert. Free. (818) 597-7361
Gala Supports Wildlife California Wildlife Center hosts sixth annual fundraiser in support of their work in caring for sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife.
"The Wild Brunch--La Fiesta de Amigos" is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rancho Chiquita, a private 40acre hacienda-style estate in the Santa Monica Mountains of Malibu. Chef Gerri Gilliland will cater the event. Silent auction, activities for children, live entertainment and the opportunity to witness a wildlife release on the property. $30 to $150. RSVP to (818) 222-2658
Get Research Savvy Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County meets 2 to 4 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Society member Werner Frank will discuss "Detecting Faults and Errors in Genealogical Sources." Free. (818) 889-6616
Best of Dixieland Valley Cultural Center's Concert in the Park from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park, Woodland Hills features the renowned Dixieland group, the Preservation Hall Band. Event is a fundraiser for nonprofit New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund. Five of the seven members of the band lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. Concert admission is free. Donations to the relief fund will be welcomed.
