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Ventura event to feature musician Anderson .Paak alter ego DJ Pee .Wee
Grammy winner and Oxnard native Anderson .Paak will skip his charity festival this year for a smaller event planned in Ventura next month featuring his alter ego DJ Pee .Wee. The Brandon Anderson Foundation's Roll Call: Ventura Nights is scheduled for Nov. 22, according to an Instagram post from the foundation . Jeanella Blair, foundation president, said DJ Pee .Wee, known for spinning records across multiple genres, will perform at Skating Plus in Ventura. The .Paak House festival , which began in 2017 at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, raises money to support underserved youth through the Brandon Anderson Foundation. Named after .Paak’s birth name, the nonprofit focuses on arts education and after-school and summer programs. The festival was held last year at CSU Channel Islands . This year’s .Paak House festival was canceled because of conflicts with the artist’s touring schedule and a desire to explore new ways of connecting with the community. Organizers had considered returning to the university this year. “That’s the intention, to go back to Channel Islands,” Blair said. “It was a great place to host, and he absolutely loved that venue.” The festival drew nearly 10,000 people last year, said Richard LeRoy, vice president
themusicuniverse.com
Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett announces three-stop December Christmas run
The Hometown Holiday Hoedown shows hit California in mid-December. Foo Fighters guitarist, songwriter and longtime rocker Chris Shiflett will close out the year with a short run of three solo shows along the California coast this December, including the return of his Hometown Holiday Hoedown in Santa Barbara on December 18th.
News Channel 312
California Avocado Festival Lets Musicians Shine
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Up and coming artists performed all weekend long at the 40th California Avocado Festival. Ian Cochran performed on the Grotto stage following the guacamole contest. He's been recording in Alan Parsons studio. Parsons also judged the guacamole fest and was on hand to watch Cochran and sign autographs. More than 60 bands played The post California Avocado Festival Lets Musicians Shine appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Santa Barbara Independent
ON Culture | Ohana Spirit is in the Air with Jack Johnson, Plus Magic Shows, Toad, and Upcycled Art on the Way
To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter in your inbox on Fridays, sign up at independent.com/newsletters. Our cultural calendar is in overdrive right now for sure. In the last week, I’ve been to four shows at the Santa Barbara Bowl and one at the Lobero, with another busy week coming up. First up this weekend is Santa Barbara’s favorite adopted son, Jack Johnson, who never fails to deliver the ohana-spirited vibes. He’ll be at the Bowl on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 3-4) with special guest G. Love, a frequent collaborator who was onstage with Johnson at the Arlington last November for a live accompaniment to the restored surf film The September Sessions about the legendary Kelly Slater (read my story here). Johnson is a UCSB buddy of my colleague Matt Kettmann, who recently did a great interview with him here.
syvnews.com
Lompoc Chalks turns Veterans Memorial Building grounds into a vivid open-air gallery
The grounds of Lompoc’s Veterans Memorial Building became an outdoor art exhibit over the weekend as roughly 40 artists participated in the annual Lompoc Chalks event, turning pavement into oversized works of art. The free festival welcomed families who observed artists — local and from across California — as...
Los Angeles Times
High school in Santa Barbara rocked by blackface TikTok post. NAACP calls for 'systemic change'
Four students at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara posted a TikTok in which their faces were artificially darkened. School officials said the students would face consequences.
News Channel 312
California Avocado Festival Turns 40
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) A grower balanced an avocado on the seal fountain in Carpinteria on Friday. It is a tradition marking the opening the California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria. The festival that celebrates Peace, Love & Guacamole is turning 40. The celebration included cake and avocado ice cream at party for sponsors. The free festival The post California Avocado Festival Turns 40 appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Santa Barbara Independent
Jeff Bridges and Family to Take Over Prime State Street Gallery in Santa Barbara
Over the past year, the Tamsen Gallery has been a clement host and friend of the Bridges family, including famed actor-musician-multi-purpose creative and “the dude” Jeff, his photographer wife, Susan; and musician daughter, Jessie. In conjunction with last November’s screening of the director’s cut of Heaven’s Gate at the Arlington Theatre, just a few doors from the Tamsen, the gallery exhibited Susan’s photographs on location during the making of Michael Cimino’s infamous epic (see story here).
sbmm.org
Museum on the Move: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve
We’re excited to invite you to Museum on the Move, part of a series of special experiences that takes the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum beyond its walls. Created exclusively for Navigator Circle members at the Officer Level ($1,500+) and above, Museum on the Move offers access to places, people, and experiences that are not always available to the general public. Throughout the year, members will be invited to enjoy unique outings, behind-the-scenes opportunities, and special adventures celebrating our region’s maritime history and natural environment.
KEYT
The California Avocado Festival returns for its 40th year!
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The California Avocado Festival returns this week for its 40th year!. Festival Director Olivia Sorgman joined your morning news to share what attendees can expect this year. The festival returns from October 2nd to the 4th in Downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue between Carpinteria Avenue...
Ventura County Reporter
We Will Always Love Her: Ojai, Ventura to host tributes to the legendary Dolly Parton
The passing of Dolly Parton in August left the world shocked. Yes, she was 80, but her music and personality seemed as bright as her wigs, makeup and rhinestones. You would not have guessed she had cancer. When she died, all her fans felt the air go out of the room. And yet, she left a legacy of music that will continue for generations.
Santa Barbara Independent
Review | Chicago Calling, Blues Alert
A prince among Santa Barbara cultural institutions, and with street cred intact, the Santa Barbara Blues Society (SBBS) crosses the rubicon into its milestone 50th anniversary next year. This lofty status adds to its already impressive reputation as the oldest continuously running Blues Society in the United States. Doing the...
Ventura County Reporter
ArtWalk Ventura 2026: Downtown Ventura pulsed with creativity Sept. 26-27
ArtWalk Ventura returned to Downtown Ventura and the Westside last weekend, featuring dozens of participating locations, countless artists and a variety of live performances to boot. From the open studios at Bell Arts Factory to the colorful mandala painted on the street in front of the mission to the bands rocking the California and Main Stage and CineFest film festival at the Cinemark movie theater, there were three solid miles of creativity to explore. Local photographer and “man about town” William Horstick showed up on Sunday, Sept. 27, to capture the moment.
The Hollywood Reporter
‘The Biggest Little Farm’ Sequel Series to Debut Next Month in Follow-Up to 2019 Documentary (Exclusive)
A sequel series to the documentary The Biggest Little Farm is ready to spring to life. Neon to Produce Fictional SCP Foundation Anthology Feature John and Molly Chester, who first captivated audiences with their 2019 feature, are set to return for the 12-part docuseries The Biggest Little Farm Series , which launches on YouTube on Nov. 8, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. John Chester directed the 2019 documentary that focused on the couple working to establish their Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, California. Neon released the film in May 2019 after it premiered at Telluride. The project helped bring attention to regenerative farming and the importance of maintaining a sustainable ecosystem where people and animals can thrive together. Prior to her shift to farming, Molly Chester worked as a private chef in Los Angeles and was dedicated to techniques aiding digestion. Chester returns to helm The Biggest Little Farm Series , which spans more than 15 years of filming on location in California’s Ventura County. Hailing from FarmLore Films, LLC, the docuseries counts Chester, Erica Messer, Regina K. Scully and Sandra Keats as executive producers. Amy Overbeck and Ali Galante serve as co-executive producers, while Tom Quinn, Paul Gurinas, Jessica
Coastal View
California Avocado Festival celebrates 40 years
Forty years after Carpinteria first went a little guac-crazy, the California Avocado Festival will return to downtown this weekend for three days of music, food, family activities and, of course, plenty of avocados. The 40th annual California Avocado Festival runs Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2–4, bringing more than 60 bands...
Ventura County Reporter
After Dark: Week of Oct. 1, 2026
If you have something related to nightlife — online or otherwise — please email nshaffer@timespublications.com. Due to the erratic nature of entertainment booking, information contained here is subject to change and not guaranteed. Call venues ahead to confirm. SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!. THURSDAY, 10/1. Live Music. The Arena: TBD,...