H = Highly recommended
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THURSDAY, 6/20
Live Music
The 1901: D. on Darox, 8:30 p.m.
Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday
Bombay: Ventura Blues Night hosted by Ray Jay, 7 p.m.
Crown and Anchor: Teresa Russell, 5-8 p.m.
The Grape: Tom Etchart Trio, 5-7 p.m.; The Aristocats, 7-10 p.m.
The Greek: Kenny Devoe, 3-6 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Summer Solstice Party with The Heavy Hitters, 6 p.m.
Moofish Cafe: Grilled Cheese and Live Jazz, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Sam’s Place: Hot Roux, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Lost in Sound, 6 p.m.
DJs
The Greek: Reverse Happy Hour with 80s Music by DJ Jerome, Lazer Light Show, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Trae Crowder, 7:30 p.m.
Other
Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.
El Rey Cantina (Camarillo): Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 8-11 p.m.
The Garage: Tiki Thursday
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 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 Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.
Outlaws: Sing Time Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Red Tandem Brewing: King Trivia hosted by Lamar Miles, 7 p.m.
The Shores: Kokopelli Karaoke with Big Daddy and The Lioness, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing Time Karaoke, 7-10 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ojai): Tarot Night, 6-8 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Head Games Trivia, 7-9 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Noche de Salsa dance lessons, 7:30 p.m.; Dancing, 8:45-11 p.m.
FRIDAY, 6/21
Live Music
The 1901: The Martinez Bros. feat. Ruben Estrada, 8-11 p.m.
Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series, 7-10 p.m.
Boatyard Pub: Teresa Russell, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cantara Cellars: Decadent Decades, 7 p.m.
The Canyon: Summer Jam Beach Party, 8 p.m.
Deer Lodge: Blind Pilot, Angela Autumn, 8:30 p.m.
The Garage: Robert Heft, 8-11 p.m.
The Grape: Fred Kaplan Trio, 5-7 p.m.; Henry Hey Trio, 8-11 p.m.
The Greek: Jim on guitar, 3-6 p.m.
Keynote: Pull the Trigger, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Leashless Brewing: The Dylan Band, 6 p.m.
The Manhattan: Tour Support, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Margarita Villa: Colette Lovejoy Band, 7-10 p.m.
Moofish Cafe: Dueling Pianos, 8 p.m.
The Raven Tavern: Doc Rogers Band, 8-11 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Alex Nester, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Sam’s Place: Dianne Miller Trio, 8-10 p.m.
The Shores: Bushwackers, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Stagecoach Inn Museum Lawn: Brogden Bay Presents Vonda Shepard, 7 p.m. H
The Twist on Main: Live on Main, 5 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Mac Sabbath with special guest D.I., 9 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Bohemian Queen, 8 p.m.
Winchester’s: Hot Roux, 7-10 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Cristela Alonzo, 7 p.m.
DJs
Bombay: College Night Dance Party with DJ PartyPack (Front Stage), 9 p.m.; DJ Kasanova and DJ Nick (Patio), 9 p.m.
The Greek: Reverse Happy Hour with 80s Music by DJ Jerome, Lazer Light Show, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Tipsy Goat: Love Friday with Clever DJ, 9 p.m.-close
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.
Pizza Man Dan’s: Kokopelli Karaoke with Big Daddy and the Lioness, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Twist on Main: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, 6/22
Live Music
The 1901: TBD, 8 p.m.
Cantara Cellars: The Runaways, 6:30-10 p.m.
The Canyon: Fast Times, Ryder B and the Masters, Chia, 7 p.m.
The Garage: Buena Onda, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Delta By the Beach, 2-5 p.m.; Jimmy Calire Organ Trio, 5-7 p.m.; Paul McCallum and Friends, 8-11 p.m. H
The Greek: Danos sings international tunes, 6-9 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Singular Nature, 6 p.m.
Libbey Bowl: Fabba (ABBA tribute), 7 p.m.
The Manhattan: Jeanne Tatum, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Margarita Villa: Little Alice and the Cats, 7-10 p.m.
Moofish Cafe: Dueling Pianos, 8 p.m.
Ojai Underground Exchange: Amy LaVere and Will Sexton, 7 p.m.
Ojai Valley Brewery: TD Lind and the Aviators, 7-9 p.m.
The Raven Tavern: NDR CVR, 8-11 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Bad Habit, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Sam’s Place: Frank Goldwasser and RJ Mischo, 8-10 p.m.
The Shores: Tommy Foytek, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Spring Meadow Park: Changüí Majadero, 7 p.m. H
Strey Cellars: Adrian Floy and the Hearing Colors, 7-10 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Jazzmen Suites, 5-7 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Sweet Reaper, Joel Jerome, The Blvd. Knights, Seth Pettersen, 4-6 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Rhona Ray, 1 p.m.; Jordan Hobba, 4 p.m.; Sadderday Neon Emo Night with Pennies, 8 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Ventura Country Night, 7-11 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Village: Colin Kyffin Trio, 1-4 p.m.
Winchester’s: Mack and D, 3-6 p.m.
Comedy
JR’s Comedy Club (Simi, inside Junkyard Cafe): Bryan Kellen, 7 p.m.
JR’s Comedy Club (Ventura, inside Black Bear Diner): Andy Gross comedy and magic, 7 p.m.
Levity Live Comedy Club: Cristela Alonzo, 6 and 8:30 p.m.
DJs
Bombay: Downtown Dance Party with DJ Adam, 9 p.m.
The Greek: Reverse Happy Hour with 80s Music by DJ Jerome, Lazer Light Show, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Keynote Lounge: DJ Joe, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.
Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam, 10 a.m.
Pizza Man Dan’s: Kokopelli Karaoke with Big Daddy and the Lioness, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
SUNDAY, 6/23
Live Music
Deer Lodge: Anna Tivel and Sam Weber, 7:30 p.m.
The Garage: Vanise Terry, 3-6 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Irie Smiles Reggae Sunday, 3 p.m.
Libbey Bowl: Todd Rundgren, 7 p.m. H
The Lookout: Gary Ballen, 3-6 p.m.
Margarita Villa: Corsican Brothers, 5-8 pm.
The Raven Tavern: Teresa Russell, 2-6 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi, Cochran): Reggae Sunday with Ossie Dellimore, 3-5 p.m.
The Shores: We Are the 80s, 1-4 p.m.
Strey Cellars: Doc Rogers Band, 2-5 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Ray Jaurique, 1 p.m.; Mighty Cash Cats, 5 p.m. H
Ventura Harbor Village: Guilty Pleasure Boys, 1-4 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Hollow Coves and Billianne, 8 p.m.
Winchester’s: Cory B. Clay Acoustic Band, 3-6 p.m.
Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.
DJs
Bombay: Old School Party, 9 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Cristela Alonzo, 6 p.m.
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Namba Performing Arts Space: Songwriters Workshop, 2 p.m.
MONDAY, 6/24
Live Music
Ventura Music Hall: Drive-By Truckers, 8 p.m.
Other
Bellringer Brewing: King Trivia, 6:30 p.m.
The Garage: Karaoke and potluck with Steve Sharp, 7-11 p.m.
Paddy’s: Free pool and darts, open to close
Q Club: Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Six Chow House: Big Stuuuu’s Open Mic Night, 6-11 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Silver’s Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Trivia with Elise and Faith, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, 6/25
Live Music
The Grape: Monte Montgomery and Friends, 5-7 p.m.
Prime Steakhouse: Danny Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.
Ric’s Restaurant: Tour Support, 6-8:30 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Ventura Music Jams, 6-8 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Hot Roux Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Sea Hunters, 4-7 p.m.
DJs
Aqua Beachfront Bar: DJ Buddy Luv, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Other
Cafe Fiore: Open Mic and Jam
The Garage: Tacos and Trivia with King Trivia, 7 p.m.
The Grape: The Gratitude Jazz Jam, 7-10 p.m.
Institution Ales: King Trivia hosted by Lamar Miles, 7 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Lookout: Trivia, 7 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-11:59 p.m.
Sam’s Place: Tuesday Night Trivia, 7-9 p.m.
Star Lounge: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Tipsy Trivia, 7 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ojai): Trivia Night, 6:30-8 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura,
Thompson): Line dancing with Diane,
6:30-9 p.m.
Winchester’s: X Games Kickoff Cornhole Tournament, 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 6/26
Live Music
The 1901: Mac and D Duo, 8-10 p.m.
Aqua Beachfront Bar: Deja Vu Too,
6:30-9 p.m.
The Canyon: Country Night, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Kent Rollins and Friends, 5-7 p.m.; TD Lind and the Aviators, 7-10 p.m.
The Manhattan: Warren Takahashi, 6-8 p.m.
Sans Souci/The Sewer: Wicked Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. H
The Shores: Jake McClelland, 5-8 p.m.
Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell,
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Tsunami Sound Waves and Sour Fin, 5-9 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Local Band Night, 7 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Village: Unkle Monkey, 12-3 p.m.
Comedy
GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m.
Levity Live Comedy Club: We Ain’t Done Wild’N Yet Comedy Tour, 7:30 p.m.
Other
Bright Spark Brewing: HeadGames Trio, 6-8 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Lookout: Garyoke with Gary Ballen, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Ojai Valley Brewery: Trivia with Forrest,
4-8 p.m.
O’Leary’s Tavern: Kokopelli Karaoke with Big Daddy and the Lioness, 9 p.m.
Paddy’s: Be the Star Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.
Poseidon Brewing: King Trivia hosted by Lamar Miles, 7 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Kountry Kickin’ Wednesdays with DJ/Dance Instructor Dev, 6-9:30 p.m.
Sam’s Place: Games Night, 6-10 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Open Mic Night with Joon Gloom, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Silver’s Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
