Events Calendar

Henri Matisse drawings at canvas and paper Calendar through August 5

July

Ojai Valley Museum Ojai Eye: Master Photographers Exhibit Through Aug. 8 130 W. Ojai Ave. (805) 640-1390 https://www.ojaivalleymuseum.org Friday 1pm-7pm Sat. & Sun. 10am-4pm This exhibition highlights images from J.C. Brewster, Guy Webster & Donna Granata

canvas and paper paintings by French cubist Jean Metzinger Through July 25 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai. hours: Thurs.–Sun., noon–5:00 p.m. free admission. visit canvasandpaper.org for details

Ojai Art Center Whitman Family Art Show Through July Reception: Sat., July 31 5:00-9:00 p.m. 113 S. Montgomery St. (805) 646-0117 www.ojaiartcenter.org

“Relatives With Roots” Free Art & Native Plant Classes for Kids 8-11 yrs July 17 & 24, 9:00-11:30 a.m. Cluff Vista Park 324 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai (805) 649-8445 Register at: www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/rwrsignup

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy July 17, 5:00-10:00 p.m. Libbey Bowl 210 S. Signal St., Ojai 888-645-5006 For tickets go to: www.wmmts.com or ticketmaster.com

Porch Gallery Ojai John Millei: Works on Paper July 22 – September 12 310 E. Matilija St. Ojai, Ca 93023 805-620-7589 www.porchgalleryojai.com Various mediums of drawing, collage and painting.

July Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike with Lanny Kaufer Fri., July 23, 7:00-9:30 p.m. 1300 N. Signal St. (Shelf Road Trailhead) 805 646-6281 Fee: $35 visit www.herbwalks.com/registerfor-an-event Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley

Blue Oyster Cult July 23, 5:00-10:00 p.m. Libbey Bowl 210 S. Signal St., Ojai 888-645-5006 For tickets go to: www.wmmts.com or ticketmaster.com

Ventura Music Festival July 23 - July 24: 8:00 p.m. July 25: 3:00 p.m. 600 E. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard Featuring: Jazz/pop singer-trombonist Aubrey Logan, Time for Three; and classical guitar by Italy’s Andrea Roberto Ticket prices range from $15 to $70 www.venturamusicfestival.org

August

canvas and paper drawings by Henri Matisse August 5 – October 3 311 North Montgomery St. hours: Thurs – Sun, noon – 5 p.m. free admission visit canvasandpaper.org for details.

Ojai Playwrights Conference Aug. 5-15 Various times and locations (805) 640-0400 www.ojaiplays.org A celebration of creative collaboration featuring world-premiere plays, performance events and the OPC Youth Workshop presentation.

Little River Band August 7, 5:00-10:00 p.m. Libbey Bowl 210 S. Signal St., Ojai 888-645-5006 For tickets go to: www.wmmts.com or ticketmaster.com

Yacht Rock Legends: Ambrosia, John Ford Coley & Peter Beckett of Player August 22, 5:00-10:00 p.m. Libbey Bowl 210 S. Signal St., Ojai 888-645-5006 For tickets go to: www.wmmts.com or ticketmaster.com.

Alan Parsons Live Project August 28, 5:00-10:00 p.m. Libbey Bowl 210 S. Signal St., Ojai 888-645-5006 For tickets go to: www.wmmts.com or ticketmaster.com

September

75th Annual Ojai Music Festival Sept. 16-19, various times Libbey Bowl 210 S. Signal St., Ojai 805-646-2053 Full Schedule – visit www.ojaifestival.org/2021festival-schedule. Purchase passes at: boxoffice@ojaifestival.org, Single tickets available. John Adams, 2021 Musical Director

Ongoing Events

Ojai Community Farmers’ Market Every Thursday, 3:00-7:00 p.m. Chaparral School Courtyard, 414 E. Ojai Ave. (661) 491-0257 For more info. visit www.ojaicommunityfarmersmarket.com

First Fridays Presented by Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce First Friday of each month 4:00-8:00 p.m. Downtown Ojai ShopEatOjai.com (805) 646-8126. Stroll Ojai’s downtown eating at the restaurants, enjoying music at various locations and visiting stores open after hours.

Certified Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Matilija St. city parking lot behind the Arcade (805) 698-5555 www ojaicertifiedfarmersmarket.com

Starborn Healing Psychic Faire Second & fourth Sunday 2:00-4:30 p.m. Hamsa Studio 109 E. El Roblar, Ojai (805) 212-9678 www.starbornhealing.com There will be intuitive readers, energy workers, vegan delights.