Alpine
1954 Goodyear Ave., Ventura, 650-1213. Fri.: Cattle Decapitation, From a Second Story Window, Misery Index, Animosity, Job for a Cowboy, Encoma, Somber, Aurora Complex, 5 p.m. Mon.: Opio (from Hieroglyphics), Scarub (from Living Legends), Jerneye (Lunar Heights), 7 p.m. Wed.: Aces High, Amarosa, Swims, Cicada, 7 p.m.
Andy’s Seafood
550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme, 488-9533. Thu.: Steve Hill, 5 p.m.
Billy O’s
2819 E. Main St., Ventura, 652-0327. Thu. & Fri.: Karaoke hosted by Richard Burns, 9 p.m. Sat.: The Mid-town Revival presents Benefit for Ventura’s Skate Parks featuring Shim Come Quick, OK Stranger, Somber, Le Strange & the Tenderfoot Battalion, Encoma Sun.: Service Industry Night Mon.: Le Meu Le Purr Tue.: Scene Dream featuring Los Paranoiaz Wed.: Wax Wednesdays, 9 p.m.
Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California St., Ventura, 643-4404. Thu.: Mini Driver Fri. & Sat.: Joey Peate, 5:30 p.m., Hindsite w/ DJ SIN’RG (Up Front), DJ PJ (Club Oasis) Sun.: Ice, 4 p.m., Kool Karaoke w/ Leigh Balton, 9:30 p.m. Mon.-Wed.: Kool Karaoke w/ Leigh Balton, 9 p.m.
Buckhorn Saloon
2818 Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, 485-6816. Fri. & Sat.: DJ Sherman, 8:30 p.m.
Buffalo Records
2111 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 648-3345. Sat.: Shades of Day, the Blank Tapes, 3 p.m.
The Canyon
28912 Roadside Dr., Agoura, (818) 879-5016. Thu.: The Spazmatics w/ Greg G., DJ Noel Fri.: Little River Band followed by Boogie Knights w/ DJ Richie Rich Sat.: Big Japan, One Republic, American Eyes, Test Your Reflex, 7 p.m.
Capistrano’s
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd., Oxnard, 984-2500 ext. 569/984-4269. Fri.: Jeanne Tatum & Co. Sat.: Tim Buley, 8:30 p.m.
Champs Sports Bar & Grill
1900 Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 984-8015. Fri.: PCH Sat.: Finnhead Sun.: Roby Duron Wed.: Karaoke w/ Susan
Chuy’s
2632 Main St., Ventura, 648-5927. Thu. & Sat.: The Tom & Sean Show (karaoke), 8 p.m. Fri.: 5150, 7:30 p.m. Sun.: Roby Duron, 3 p.m.
DJ’s Pub & Sports Bar
1091 Scandia Ave., Ventura, 647-9681. Sat.: Quarter Mile Combo
The Drink
281 W. Main St., Ventura, 643-9378. Thu.: Roots Revolution featuring the Aggrolites w/ DJ Ambassador Jr. Fri.: Body English featuring DJ Aycer Sat.: IDM Wed.: Wild Wednesdays (DJs spinning 70s, 80s, 90s, today’s dance hits)
Garden Terrace
1002 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-1133. Fri.: Jazz Fridays with James Antunez and Jimmy Calire, 6 p.m.
Golden China
760 S. Seaward Ave, Ventura, 652-0688. Thu.-Wed.: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
Good (formerly Café des Artistes)
533 E. Main St., Ventura, 641-9951. Thu.: Rockin’ Roger Fri.: Phantom Riders Sat.: Running With Scissors Sun.: Southside Richie Mon.: Open Mic hosted by John and Ezra Tue.: Karaoke hosted by Sean Wed.: Irie Smile
Harbor Sports Lounge @ Carrow’s
2401 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, 642-3780. Sat.: Karaoke
J’s Tapas
205 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-4853. Thu. & Tue.: Auto Zen Music by Hans Fri.: Davie Miller Sat.: Suzanne Paris
Keynote Lounge
10245 Telephone Rd., Ventura, 647-9390. Fri. & Sat.: Action Down
La Dolce Vita
740 S. B St., Oxnard, 486-6878. Thu.: Karaoke w/ Leigh, 9 p.m. Fri.: Roberto Gonzales Band, 8 p.m. Wed.: Comedy Improv Night
Landmark 78
211 E. Santa Clara, Ventura, 643-3264. Fri. & Sat.: Linda Fern Fay & Donald Fay, 7 p.m.
Latte 101
5722 Telephone Rd. #11, Ventura, 658-2677. Fri.: Wildwood, 8 p.m. Sat.: Open Mic, 8 p.m.
Lobster Trap
3605 Peninsula Rd., Oxnard, 985-6311. Fri. & Sat.: Freda & Fun Co., 8 p.m.
Maravilla Lounge @ Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
905 Country Club Rd., Ojai, 646-5511. Thu.-Sat.: Joanne Crandall, 6 p.m.
Nicholby’s
410 E. Main St., Ventura, 653-2320. Thu.: Weekend Warm Up Party featuring DJ Myron, MC Endo, 8:30 p.m. (Main Room) Fri.: DJ J Scratch Birthday Bash featuring Jon B w/ DJs Fred Rock, Myron, 8 p.m. (Main Room), DJ Soundwave (Alibi Lounge) Sat.: The Body Shop featuring DJs Ernie, Fred Rock, MC Indo (Main Room), the Flying H followed by DJ Soundwave (Alibi Lounge) Mon.: Salsa Lessons & Dancing, 6 p.m. Wed.: Live Local Music
O’Leary’s Side Bar
6555 Telephone Rd., Ventura, 644-4619. Fri. & Sat.: Juke Box Heroes
Outlaws Grill & Saloon
2167 Pickwick Dr., Camarillo, 484-3691. Thu. & Sat.: Karaoke w/ Robin Fri.: Mini Driver Wed.: DJ Christopher J (hip-hop, dance, slam)
Pangaea Lounge & Nightclub
1644 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 641-1500. Thu.: DJ AK (80s, pop, new wave, hip-hop, rock, mash-ups) Fri.: DJ Abnormal (hip-hop, top 40, pop, mash-ups, 80s; Main Room), DJs Stealth, Pat Harper, Down’n’Going (house, break beats, down tempo; Outside Lounge) Sat.: Ambience featuring DJs Aycer, Juice (hip-hop, house, 80s, dance) Sun.: Wild Planet presents Sweet Sundays (DJs spinning house), 8 p.m. Mon.: Tribute to King Arthur’s Nightclub & Lounge from the 70s and 80s, 9 p.m. Wed.: Move Wednesdays featuring DJs Blindside, Pat Harper, Stealth, Eric G, Nichole Hart (house, break beats, trance, downtempo)
Pierpont Inn
550 Sanjon Rd., Ventura, 653-6144. Thu.: Fern Barishmann, 6 p.m. Fri.: Davey Miller Trio, 7 p.m. Sat.: Bruce Malament Duo, 6:30 p.m. Sun.: Dan Wilson, 11 p.m.
Port Royal
3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 382-7678. Sun.: Loren Richards
Ruby’s Café
350 Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard, 486-2169. Fri.: La Tropical featuring DJ Prince (salsa, merengue, cumbia) Sat.: Adrenalina featuring DJ Orbs (rock, reggae, pop) Tue.: Salsa Night, 8 p.m.
Sans Souci
21 S. Chestnut St., Ventura, 643-4539. Fri.: Once For Death Sat.: Whisky Tango Sun.: Los Paranoiaz Tue.: Local DJs
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, 962-7411. Thu.: Mark Knopfler w/ Emmylou Harris, 7 p.m. Sun.: Rob Thomas, Jewel w/ Toby Lightman, 6 p.m.
The Shores
1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, 984-5533. Thu.: Karaoke with Susan Fri. & Sat.: Raywood Wed.: Open Mic Night with Raywood
Star Lounge
343 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-4709. Fri.: Night Train, 9 p.m. Sat.: Karaoke with Ashley, 9 p.m.
Table 13
185 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, 648-1462. Thu.: I Want My 80s Party featuring DJ Gavin Roy, 9 p.m. Fri.: DJ Megaman (hip-hop, Top 40, 80s) Sat.: DJ Larz (rock, hip-hop, mashups, 80s, reggae, disco)
Ventura Theater
26 S. Chesnut St., Ventura, 639-3965 (concert line)/653-0721 (box office). Fri.: Local Rock Night featuring So Close So Far, Delusions of Grandeur Sat.: Local Rock Night
Whale’s Tail
3950 Bluefin Circle in Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 985-2511. Fri. & Sat.: DJ Sun.: Raw Silk, 4 p.m.
Wine Lovers
1067 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 652-1810. Thu.: GTP & the Hot Steppers Fri.: Hub Cap Halo Wed.: Open Mic Madness
Zoey’s Café
451 E. Main St., Ventura, 652-1137. Fri.: Jeff Kaiser (CD release) Sat.: The Spires, Tiny Moths, 8 p.m.