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★ = Highly recommended
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PICTURED: Jason Brock is joined by Corey Highberg and Jaqueline Moore for an evening of art and music at NAMBA Performing Arts Space on Saturday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Photo submitted
WEDNESDAY, 5/18
Live Music
Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, 8 p.m. ★
The Canyon: Country Night, 7 p.m.
The Garage: Blues with Randy and Friends, 7-10 p.m.
The Grape: The Rachel Eckroth Trio, 7-10 p.m.
The Lookout: Tommy Foytek’s Variety Show, 7-10 p.m.
The Manhattan: Robert Van, 6-8 p.m.
Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Vintage Roots Collaboration hosted by Jesse Jay Harris, 7-9 p.m.
Comedy
GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m.
Levity Live Comedy Club: K-Von, 8 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley East; Cochran): Cosmic Comedy, 7-10 p.m.
Other
Paddy’s: Be the Star Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
THURSDAY, 5/19
Live Music
Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday
The Canyon: Yngwie Malmsteen, 7 p.m. ★
Crown and Anchor: Teresa Russell, 5-8 p.m.
The Grape: Anthony Fung, 7-10 p.m. ★
Leashless Brewing: Blown Over, 6:30 p.m.
The Manhattan: Carmen and the Renegade Vigilantes, 6 p.m.
Tony’s Pizzaria: Reggae Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Twist on Main: L.A. Jazz Connection, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Delta Spirit with Palm Palm, 8 p.m.
Winchester’s: Guy and Dave, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Jerry Garcia, 8 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Denise Carter and friends, 7 p.m.
Other
Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.
El Rey Cantina (Camarillo): Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 8-11 p.m.
GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Hangar Bar: Karaoke with Susan, 6-9 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Open Mic Jam, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Lookout: Acoustic Open Mic with Tommy Foytek, 7-10 p.m.
The Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.
Outlaws: Sing Time Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing Time Karaoke, 7-10 p.m.
The Grape welcomes jazz drummer Anthony Fung on Thursday, May 19, 7-10 p.m. Photo submitted
FRIDAY, 5/20
Live Music
Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series, 7-10 p.m.
Boatyard Pub: Teresa Russell, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cantara Cellars: Slogan Acoustic, 7 p.m.
The Canyon: Spyro Gyra, 8 p.m. ★
The Grape: Fred Kaplan, 5-7 p.m.; D.on Darox and the Melody Joy Bakers, 7-10 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Fallen Saints, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Leashless Brewing: Mint Dolphin, 7 p.m.
The Manhattan: Lisa Ritner Duo, 6:30 p.m.
Margarita Villa: Troy Edwards, 8-11 p.m.
Ojai Valley Brewery: Van Allen Twins, 6:30 p.m.
The Raven Tavern: Sean Wiggins, 8 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley East; Cochran): 33 Thunder, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ojai): Jess Bush, 7-9 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Jen Staves and the Bluzfish, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: The Garden with Final Conflict, 9 p.m. ★
Ventura Theater: D Smoke, Ruggo, Mark 4ord and others, 8 p.m.
The Vine: Toni Jonnatta, 7-9 p.m.
Winchester’s: The Tossers, 7 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Bill Bellamy, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Beny Mena, 7 p.m.
DJs
Azar’s Sports Bar: DJ Night
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
SATURDAY, 5/21
Live Music
805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.
Agave Maria: Teresa Russell, 5-8 p.m.
Azar’s Sports Bar: Old School, 8 p.m.
Bank of America Performing Arts Center: The Pink Floyd Concert Experience, 7:30 p.m. ★
Cantara Cellars: Ignition Live!, 6:30 p.m.
The Canyon: Boogie Knights and Attractive Nuisance, 7 p.m.
DVP Stage (Downtown Ventura, Main and California): Tribal Me, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Rhythm 805, 5-8 p.m.
The Garage Bar: Matt of Blown Over, 8-11 p.m.
GiGi’s: Live music (TBA), 7 p.m.
The Grape: Fausto Cuevas y La Moderna, 2-5 p.m.; Max Haymer Trio, 8-11 p.m.
Harley’s Camarillo Bowl: California Space Truckers, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Jacob Marquez and the Good Vibes,7 p.m.
The Manhattan: Tour Support, 6:30 p.m.
Margarita Villa: Crosscut 805, 8-11 p.m.
NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Re-Vision Visual Art and Music, 6 p.m. ★
The Raven Tavern: Tyler James, 8 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley East; Cochran): Route 62 and Bonnie Brae, 8-11 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Katie Shorey, 4-6 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Steve and Sally Williams, 2-5 p.m.; Dive Bar Messiahs, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: The Garden with Final Conflict, 9 p.m. ★
The Vine: Smitty and Julija, 7-9 p.m.
Winchester’s: 25th Anniversary Party with Ray Jaurique and the Uptown Brothers, The Brandon Ragan Project and CRV, 1-10 p.m. ★
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Bill Bellamy, 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Beny Mena, 7 p.m.
DJs
Keynote: DJ Joe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Other
Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.
SUNDAY, 5/22
Live Music
805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.
DVP Stage (Downtown Ventura, Main and California): Jim Friery, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; RubySkyeMusic, 5-8 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Danny Moa, 3 p.m.
The Lookout: Gary Ballen, 3-6 p.m.
MadeWest Brewing (Ventura, Donlon St.): RJ Mischo, 3-5 p.m.
Margarita Villa: The Tossers, 5-8 p.m.
Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut: Teresa Russell, 12-3:30 p.m.
Ric’s Restaurant: Live music, 2:30 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley East; Cochran): Reggae Sunday, 5-7 p.m.
Tony’s Pizzaria: 80s Beach Party with Dork, 3-7 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Divebar Steve, 1-4 p.m.; Ray Jaurique, 5-7 p.m.
Ventura County Fairgrounds: KHAY Fest, 1-8 p.m. ★
Ventura Music Hall: Justin Hayward with Mike Dawes, 7 p.m. ★
The Vine: Austin Vallejo, 2-4 p.m.
Winchester’s: Acoustic DNA with Dave Rea, 3 p.m.
Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Bill Bellamy, 7 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Drag By the Sea, 12 p.m.
Jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra returns to the Canyon on Friday, May 20, at 8 p.m. Photo by Brian Friedman/B-Freed Photography
DJs
The Garage: Soul Sundays with DJ Also, 12-7 p.m.
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Betty Jean
Fatty Vegan: Ska brunch, 10:30 a.m.
Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday
MONDAY, 5/23
Other
The Garage: Billiard league; industry discounts
Paddy’s: Free pool and darts, open to close
Q Club: Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
TUESDAY, 5/24
Live Music
Copa Cubana: Hot Roux, 7-9 p.m. ★
The Grape: Robert Van, 5-7 p.m.
Prime Steakhouse: Danny Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.
Ric’s Restaurant: Tour Support, 5-8 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Sea Hunters, 5-7 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Weyes Blood with Sam Burton, 7 p.m.
Other
Azar’s Sports Bar: Rockstar Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Garage: Tacos and Trivia with King Trivia, 7 p.m.
The Grape: The Gratitude Jazz Jam, 7-10 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Karaoke with Steve Sharp, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Lookout: Trivia, 7 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley East; Cochran): Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Star Lounge: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Karaoke with Paul, 8-11 p.m.
The Vine: Tuesday Night Trivia, 7-8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 5/25
Live Music
The Canyon: Country Night, 7 p.m.
The Garage: Blues with Randy and Friends, 7-10 p.m.
The Grape: Eric G. Project, 7-10 p.m.
The Lookout: Tommy Foytek’s Variety Show, 7-10 p.m.
Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Vintage Roots Collaboration hosted by Jesse Jay Harris, 7-9 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Brother Ali, Locksmith, DJ Last Word, 8 p.m.
Comedy
GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m.
Levity Live Comedy Club: J.B. Ball, 8 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley East; Cochran): Cosmic Comedy, 7-10 p.m.
Other
Paddy’s: Paddy’s: Be the Star Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
