Farm life thrives at this rural haven in Carpinteria, where 40 alpacas, llamas, sheep, chickens, horses, a buffalo, and peacocks are primed for meet-and-greets. For information and tickets, click here. Photo Courtesy of Canzelle Alpacas.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The emergence of modern times is the focus of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints. For information and tickets, click here. Photo: Kay Sage, Second Song, 1943. Oil on canvas. SBMA, Gift of Estate of Kay […]

On Saturdays and Sundays, head to City Hall for a docent-led tour of the town’s historic buildings, architectural styles, landscape, and backstory. For information, click here. Photo Courtesy of Lydia Rao.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art. This solo exhibition includes film, sculpture, and works on paper to represent the culmination of the renowned artist’s exploration of the Golden Record, the gold-plated phonograph disk containing sounds and images selected by a NASA […]

Masters from the Museum of Ventura County is an exhibit featuring seven artists who have significantly shaped Ventura County's art history and achieved international acclaim. For information and tickets, click here. Photo Courtesy of Museum of Ventura County.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Simi Valley. New to the exhibition is the 4Q57 Isiah scroll, which sheds light on how the ancient manuscripts were written and interpreted before the Common Era. The scrolls are on loan from the […]

Taste award-winning wines, craft beers, spirits, ciders, and spiked seltzers at this Rotary Club fundraiser at Lake Casitas Recreation Area. For information and tickets, click here. Photo Courtesy of Alejandra Scott Photography.

Trot on over to Paso Robles Horse Park for an equine jumping competition that’s capped off with vino. For information, click here. Photo Courtesy of Grand Pix Photography.

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Take in a riveting collection of work by photographer and environmentalist Chuck Graham, who documents the recovery of the island fox, the smallest fox species in North America. For information and tickets, click here. Photo Courtesy […]

Have a memorable night with the stellar showman and his band Silvertone at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso. For information and tickets, click here. Photo Courtesy of Nederlander Concerts.

Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, Simi Valley. Bring a chair or blanket, kick back on the grass, and enjoy outdoor games, contests, foodstuffs, and beer galore at this fundraiser for local charities. Performing are musical groups The Long Run, The […]

Peruse the work of more than 70 fine artists and enjoy live performances and activities at Libbey Park in Ojai. For information, click here. Photo: Apricot Orchard by Richard Oliver

Downtown Pismo Beach. Hundreds of cool cars convene at this family-friendly extravaganza with live music, a beer garden, food, vendors, bands, a live charity auction, and an award ceremony. For information, click here. 

Paso Robles Event Center. A whopping 65-plus breweries from around the world show up at this beer, live music, and food fest offering foamy delights and bites from more than 20 local restaurants and purveyors. Proceeds benefit Paso Robles Pioneer […]

Libbey Bowl and other Ojai locations. Music director and flutist Claire Chase helms this year’s event, which focuses on music that embraces the area’s natural and sonic environment. Special programs include artist talks, morning meditations, and special performances. For information […]

Celebrate the release of this 805-based singer-songwriter's eighth solo studio album, Forever Songs, with a full-band performance at Aviator Nation Dreamland in Malibu. Also featured are sets by JEMS and Devon Geyer. For information and tickets, click here.

Learn how keep your community safe at this fun-filled, educational emergency services event at Paso Robles Downtown City Park. For information, click here. Photo Courtesy of Trisha Butcher Photography.

Enjoy this Tiny Porch Concert immersed within the Santa Monica Mountains at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura Hills. Photo: Kimmi Bitter.