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Through May 21DEFYING DARKNESS Carnegie Art Museum, Oxnard. When the lights go out or the sun goes down, what beauty remains? That’s the subject of artist Joanne Julian’s newest exhibition. More than 30 graphite and sumi ink drawings from 2009 to 2016 represent her fascination for blackness; carnegieam.org. Through July 17A CERTAIN VIEW Kavli Theatre Gallery, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. See how 15 contemporary artists from Ventura and Los Angeles counties perceive the world in various mediums. Meet the artists at a brunch reception on May 27; civicartsplaza.com. 

May 12LEWIS BLACK: RANT, WHITE, & BLUEPerforming Arts Center, San Luis Obispo. He screams. He whines. He’s an all-around kvetch. This king of rant yaps about anything that bugs him in general, putting a humorous spin on current events, social media, people, and anything that he perceives as insane or inane; calpolyarts.org.

May 18–21PASO ROBLES WINE FESTIVAL Paso Robles locations. A whopping 100-plus events are slated for this extravaganza, so set a pace to sip and flip for as many wines as safely possible. Take part in special dinners, a reserve event, seminars, a grand tasting, concerts starring Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin

Experience and Bryan Adams, vineyard tours, and barrel samplings; pasowine.com.

May 21STEINWAY STYLEMusic Academy of the West, Santa Barbara. Attend a gala celebrating the conservatory’s 70th anniversary and All-Steinway distinction, which denotes a commitment to musical excellence with the acquisition of 55 Steinway pianos. Pianists Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Yuja Wang perform; musicacademy.org.

May 25DARKNESS AND LIGHT TOURSanta Barbara Bowl. Join 10-time Grammy Award–winning singer and songwriter John Legend. Spotlighted is his fifth studio album Darkness and Light and special guest Gallant; sbbowl.com.

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Through May 21BIG FISHSimi Valley Cultural Arts Center. With music, dance, and humor, this heartfelt story for adults and teens chronicles the challenges an adult son faces when dealing with his father telling extraordinary tales. Are they true? Or imagined? And in the end, does it really matter?; simi-arts.org. 

Through July 28 PAINTING THE SKY: THE KITES OF TYRUS WONGMalibu City Hall. Look skyward to see a panda, butterflies, birds, a caterpillar, and other fantastical creatures fashioned into kites by the legendary illustrator of the settings in Bambi. Wong passed away last year at the age of 106, but his creations still fly high; malibuartsandculture.org.

May 5–21ALICE IN WONDERLANDHillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole as she meets the Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, Tweedledee, and Tweedledum, with youngsters playing all the parts; yaeonline.com.

May 11–14CONEJO VALLEY DAYSConejo Creek Park South Thousand Oaks. C’mon, enter the outhouse race at this community festival for fun and fundraising. Enjoy a children’s parade, carnival rides, and motocross freestyle exhibitions. Proceeds support nonprofit organizations; conejovalleydays.us.

MAY 27–28ART IN THE PARKLibbey Park, Ojai. Take the kids for a little fine art culture as seasoned professionals and high school artists show their works at the Ojai Art Center exhibition. An educational youth pavilion gives kids the opportunity to talk to artists and take part in arts and crafts; ojaiartcenter.org.

May 27–29I MADONNARI ITALIAN STREET PAINTING FESTIVALSanta Barbara Mission. Madonnari means “street painters,” and these talented artists aim to create approxi-mately 150 4-by-6-foot and 12-by-12-foot pastel works. An Italian market-place provides live music, food, and artistic wares; imadonnarifestival.com.

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MAYThrough May 13: The artwork of eight California Lutheran University seniors—including Brittney Bednar from Agoura Hills, Ryan Cohen from Moorpark, Ashley Cruz from Simi Valley, and Makenzie Perry and Katherine Reaves, both from Thousand Oaks—are on exhibit in SHENANIGANS. The senior art show presents works representing a wide variety of media, including ceramics, charcoal, watercolor, oil, and digital painting, each interpreting the word “shenanigans”; California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, callutheran.edu.

Through May 14: See what inspires the famed author and illustrator of books such as Mr. Wuffles!, Flotsam, and The Three Pigs in DAVID WIESNER & THE ART OF WORDLESS STORYTELLING, an exhibit devoted to the famed picture-book artist. On view are his original watercolors; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, sbma.net.

Through May 14: Witness the growth of cutting-edge technology at CLU FEST. The exhibition features emerging innovators in gaming, design, cinema, visual effects, and interactive media; California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, callutheran.edu.

May 11: It sounds like a quirky movie, but DOS: TWO GIRLS, TWO GRILLS & TWO PAELLAS is a hands-on cooking class taught by Ali Rush Carscaden, the owner of 15C Wine Shop & Bar in Templeton, and Refugio owner and 805 Living contributor Brigit Binns. Together, they provide instructions for cooking the paellas on Weber kettle grills. Get tips on creating a meat and cheese platter and making a dessert with dulce de leche ice cream, local honey, and spiced almonds. Wines are chosen to pair with the paellas and cheese and meat platter; Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles, refugiopasorobles.com.

May 13–14: Ooh-la-la! The Santa Barbara Symphony goes très Français and Great White Way for FROM PARIS TO BROADWAY. The program, conducted by Nir Kabaretti, includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 31, Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto with guest artist Zuill Bailey, Liszt’s Les Préludes, and Gershwin’s An American in Paris; The Granada, Santa Barbara, thesymphony.org.

May 27: Give the kids some education on California’s history and culture of the late 1700s at HIDE & TALLOW MISSION LIFE DAY. Hands-on crafts, demonstrations, and lectures are conducted by experts; La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, Lompoc, lapurisimamission.org.

May 28: Witness a performance given by the musical genius behind legendary songs such as “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “God Only Knows.” BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS PET

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SOUNDS: THE FINAL PERFORMANCES is a one-man show devoted to the Beach Boy’s iconic llth studio album; Santa Barbara Bowl, sbbowl.com.

May 31–June 18: Find out about the little-known story of Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia Mozart—also known as Nannerl—in THE OTHER MOZART. The play chronicles the story of Wolfgang’s older sister, a keyboard virtuoso and composer in her own right; Rubicon Theatre, Ventura, rubicontheatre.org.

JUNEJune 3–July 9: Six students enter a contest, only one can win, and losers get a juice box. The pressure is on at the THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi, this play humorously chronicles the backstories and grueling competi-tion between a quirky group of preteens. Even the audience gets to participate, so sharpen those spelling skills; Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, simi-arts.org.

June 15–July 2: Can a hideous creature learn to love and be loved? Find out as Belle enters its castle and its life in BEAUTY & BEAST, a tale as old as time. With singing candelabras, wise teapots, and dancing dishes, this musical love story contains unforgettable characters, elaborate sets, costumes, and composers Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman’s memorable score; Solvang Festival Theater, solvangfestivaltheater.org.

June 19–20: The Music Academy of the West launches its first CLASSICAL EVOLUTION/REVOLUTION CONFERENCE. Experts on music, technology, arts, business, and media engage in discussion about the evolution of classical music in present-day culture. Topics include the role of tastemakers and storytellers, redefining the live experience, development of virtual art, new financial models, audience development and diversity, and art as a response to social and cultural issues; Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara, musicacademy.org.

June 21–25: Floral heritage and colorful flower fields come to life at the LOMPOC VALLEY FLOWER FESTIVAL. This year’s theme is Small Town, Big Heart. Meet the Flower Festival Queen, take in the natural beauty, and enjoy a parade, a flower show, carnival rides, games, craft booths, musical entertainment, and an arts and crafts show; Ryon Memorial Park, lompocvalleyfestivals.com.

June 22–24: It’s a street party, a chichi social occasion, and a riotous good time all in the name of vino. ROLL OUT THE BARRELS begins with the Barrels in the Plaza party featuring live music by Bear Market Riot, a grand tasting representing 32 wineries, and the culinary preparations of 20 San Luis Obispo County chefs. Buy a passport to SLO Wine Country to walk the vineyards, sample new vintages from the barrel, and attend tastings; San Luis Obispo locations, slowine.com.

June 30–August 6: The 21st season of the KINGSMEN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, an out-door theatrical event, features two Kingsmen Shakespeare Company productions: Love’s >

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Labour’s Lost and Julius Caesar. The first play fol-lows the antics of the King of Navarre and his four companions who take an oath to devote them-selves to three women-free years of studying and fasting. However, the Princess of France and her ladies arrive in Navarre and test their resolve. Based upon historical characters from ancient Rome, the second play deals with politics and deception; Kingsmen Park, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, kingsmenshakespeare.org.

JULYJuly 19–22, July 27–August 20: The story of the newspaper boys who were an integral part of the Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York is told in NEWSIES THE MUSICAL. The plotline gives parents a smart way to teach youngsters a bit of history, with toe-tapping music and dancing; Marian Theatre, Santa Maria, and Solvang Festival Theater; pcpa.org.

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MAYMay 16–17: The entire AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA race from May 11 through May 20 extends from South Lake Tahoe to Pasadena, but for stages 3 and 4, cyclists zip through 805 regions. So get a spot on the sidelines to view this colorful Tour de France–style race attended by world-class cyclists. The event is held in collaboration with AMGEN and the Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community, Patient Advocate Foundation, and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Proceeds benefit cancer research; Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara, amgentourofcalifornia.com.

May 18: Join forward-thinking women who advo-cate for health education and financial stability in an effort to support single mothers by attending the WOMEN UNITED LUNCHEON, hosted by the United Way of Ventura County. Civil rights activist Lateefah Simon takes the podium as guest speak-er; Lundring Event Center, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, unitedway.org.

May 20–21: One of the prettiest fruits around is the heart-shaped star of the CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, where attendees can immerse themselves in all-day family fun centered around the locally grown delight. Try these sweet babies deep-fried or chocolate-dipped or in funnel cake, kabobs, parfaits, shortcake, beer, margaritas, smoothies, even popcorn. Cooking demonstrations, Strawberryland for kids, rides, attractions, and crazy contests also take place. Proceeds benefit local charities; Strawberry Meadows of College Park, Oxnard, castrawberryfestival.org.

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May 20–21: RELAY FOR LIFE OF CONEJO VALLEY is a life-changing experience that gives everyone a chance to honor the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember lost loved ones, and fight back against the disease. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society, so participate and enjoy music, food, a silent auction, and other activities; Conejo Creek Park South, Thousand Oaks, relayforlife.org/conejovalleyca.

May 22: Hospice of the Conejo, serving the area since 1977, is an all-volunteer organization that assists individuals and their families dealing with end-of-life issues. Help the hospice continue to offer its free community programs by participating in the 30th annual CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, which includes a martini mixer, auctions, and buffet dinner; Sunset Hills Country Club, Thousand Oaks, hospiceoftheconejo.org.

May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26: Take a walk on the wild side and view the mustangs that once roamed the plains at a RETURN TO FREEDOM SANCTUARY TOUR. The docent-guided walking expedition allows for observation of the horses who have taken refuge and provides information on their origins, history, and challenges to survive; Return to Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary, Lompoc, returntofreedom.org.

May 29: Remember what the holiday is really about and pay homage to those who gave their lives for the country at the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY. A morning patriotic program features the Santa Barbara Choral Society, bagpipers, and an address by keynote speaker Congressman Salud Carbajal. The ceremony concludes with a vintage warbird flyover formation called The Missing Man; Santa Barbara Cemetery, pcvf.org.

JUNEJune 4: Seven delicious courses made by seven Ventura County chefs kick off the CASA PACIFICA ANGELS WINE, FOOD & BREW FESTIVAL, but guests can also sip and eat as much as they wish. Throughout the day are beer and culinary competitions, live music, and a silent auction. Money raised goes to Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families to assist abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties; CSU Channel Islands, Camarillo, cpwinefoodbrewfest.com.

June 10: Passing by gorgeous residences usually elicits comments like, “I wish I could see the inside.” PATH Santa Barbara makes it possible at the MAKING IT HOME TOUR, a fundraiser to support ending homelessness. Participants board a historic Santa Barbara trolley to tour four luxury homes and estates in Santa Barbara and Montecito. Each stop features food and wine pairings from chefs and local restaurants. It concludes at Cabana Home with live music and raffles; Santa Barbara and Montecito locations, sbhometour.org.

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It’s the primary fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West, so take part in tastings from more than 60 California wineries plus 30 national and regional craft beers, topnotch cuisine, and lakeside dancing to music provided by Area 51; Lake Casitas, ojaiwinefestival.com.

June 24: There’s nothing like the sight of mounted men on horseback playing an elegant yet rough-and-tumble game on an emerald-green field to get a well-dressed crowd atwitter. The SANTA YNEZ VALLEY POLO CLASSIC FUNDRAISER does just that as well as benefits People Helping People, a Santa Barbara County community service organization. Along with the mallet-packed action is a Champagne and appetizer reception, a silent auction, a buffet lunch, and the ever-popular ladies’ hat contest; Piocho Ranch, syvpoloclassic.com.

June 24: Where’s the only full-dome planetarium on the Central Coast? It’s at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, along with a research library and exhibits focusing on astronomy, birds, insects, geology, mammals, marine life, paleon-tology, plant life, and the Chumash Indians. It goes without saying that sustaining this institu-tion is imperative, so attend the annual museum fundraiser, the SANTA BARBARA WINE + FOOD FESTIVAL. Join other supporters under the oak trees for loads of savory and sweet bites, tast-ings, and a raffle; Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, sbnature.org.

June 26: Show appreciation for farms and natu-rally grown food sources at the AGRICULTURAL DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT, sponsored by Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture. Better known as SEEAG, the nonprofit organization educates students about farm sources of food and how they contribute to nutritional well-being. Stay for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, augmented by a Bloody Mary bar and farm-to-bar cocktails. Awards and prizes are given to the best golfers; Spanish Hills Country Club, Camarillo, seeag.org.

JULYJuly 8: Slimy suckers, large and small, are the stars of the CENTRAL COAST OYSTER & MUSIC FESTIVAL, but the culinary delights don’t end there. Wines, brews, special cocktails, and other foods from local restaurants and caterers are ready for consumption. Five bands play through-out the day and art installations are on view. The festival benefits the nonprofit Guerrilla Gardening Club, which educates at-risk youths; Avila Beach Golf Resort, centralcoastoysterfestival.com.

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Through May 28: Learn about the arts and culture of the Middle Ages at REMEMBERING ANTIQUITY: THE ANCIENT WORLD THROUGH MEDIEVAL EYES, an exhibit of the works of Greek and Latin literature that were copied by scribes and preserved. Three sections comprise the exhibit: Section one explores artistic forms across antiquity and the Middle Ages; section two encompasses the classical knowledge that was preserved by medieval scribes and artisans; and section three explores medieval under-standing of the past; J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, Los Angeles, getty.edu.

May 13–September 4: It’s not too late to feel groovy. For those who remember or didn’t get to experience the Monterey International Pop Festival, get in on some of the action at the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMMER OF LOVE. Special events are slated all over the county to honor the anniversary, including musical performances, art and photography exhibitions, a blues festival, a county fair, and three days of concerts in tribute to the 1967 festival at the original venue from June 16 to June 18; Monterey locations; seemonterey.com.

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Want to help a dog without a home, but the extra expense strains an already-tight budget? Become a foster parent for ANIMAL RESCUE VOLUNTEERS and all the costs of food and medical expenses are covered. The only requirement—other than giving the dog lots of TLC—is bringing it to the R&R Pet Lifestyle and Supply in Simi Valley every Saturday and, if possible, to Unleashed by Petco in Thousand Oaks on the first Sunday of every month, so it can strut its stuff for those who can consider giving it a permanent home. Who knows? That little fella might just wag his way into your heart; arvsimi.org.

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