H = Highly recommended
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THURSDAY, 5/11
Live Music
The 1901: Mac and D Duo, 8:30 p.m.
Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday
The Canyon: Throwback Thursday with Last Call, 7 p.m.
Copper Blues: Latin Night, 8 p.m.
Crown and Anchor: Teresa Russell, 5-8 p.m.
The Grape: Happy Hour with Tom Etchart and friends, 5-7 p.m.; Sabine Pothier Trio, 7-10 p.m.
NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Halley Neal, 7 p.m.
Tony’s Pizzaria: Reggae Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Mad Caddies with The Happys, 8 p.m.
Winchester’s: Brandon Ragan, 5:30-8:30 p.m. H
DJs
Ventura Theater: Lacuna Coil, The Birthday Massacre, Blind Channel and Edge of Paradise, 7 p.m. H
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Ben Brainard, 8 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Rainbow Comedy with Jennie McNulty, 7 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 Lookout: Tommy Fotyek Variety Show, 7-10 p.m.
The Manhattan: Trivia night, 7 p.m.
Outlaws: Sing Time Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Shores: Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing Time Karaoke, 7-10 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Head Games Trivia, 6:30 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Head Games Trivia, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, 5/12
Live Music
The 1901: Gator Souffle, 8-11 p.m.
Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series, 7-10 p.m.
Cantara Cellars: The Raw Honey Band, 7-10 p.m.
The Canyon: Haley Reinhart with Sullivan Grace Band, 7 p.m.
Copper Blues: Ignition Band, 7 p.m.
The Garage: Sirsy, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Fred Kaplan Trio, 5-7 p.m.; 6 Beats Apart, 7:30-11 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Heart n Soul, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Leashless Brewing: Fireside, 7 p.m.
NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Shawn Jones, 7 p.m.
Oceanview Pavilion: Youth Brigade with Stalag 13, False Confession, The Afraid and Crucial Thought, 7:30-11:30 p.m. H
Ojai Underground Exchange: Joey Delgady and Jodi Siegel, 7 p.m.
Ojai Valley Women’s Club: Bonny Doon, 8 p.m. H
The Raven Tavern: David Hayden, 7 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Ventu Park Band, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
The Shores: Jake McClelland, 1-4 p.m., Pull the Trigger, 8-11 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Katie Shorey, 5-7 p.m.
The Twist on Main: LIVE on Main, 5 p.m.; Cinnamon Whiskey, 8-11 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Noche de Paranda, 7-9 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Jackie Greene with Emily Rose and Vincent Bury, 8 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Yachtley Crew, 8-11:30 p.m. H
The Vine: Jess Bush
Winchester’s: Teresa Russell, 7-10 p.m.
Comedy
JR’s Comedy Club (Junkyard Cafe): Willie Barcena, 7:30 p.m.
Levity Live Comedy Club: Luis De Alba, 7 p.m.
DJs
Copper Blues: DJ Honey, 9:30 p.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, 5/13
Live Music
805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.
The 1901: Steve and Sally Williams, 8:30 p.m.
Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Ticket to Ride (Beatles tribute), 7:30 p.m.H
Cantara Cellars: Heart and Soul, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Canyon: Through the Years, 7 p.m.
Copper Blues: Honky Tonk Brunch with Pull the Trigger, 11 a.m.; Tone-6, 7 p.m.
Deer Lodge: Dan Grimm and JP Hesser, 12-3 p.m.
The Garage: Alfred and Sin Chonies, 8 p.m.
The Grape: The CocoKnots, 2-4 p.m.; The BBB feat. Bernie Dresel, 8-11 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Pull the Trigger, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Leashless Brewing: In Iny Music, 7 p.m.
NAMBA Performing Arts Space: Kelly’s Lot, 7 p.m. H
Ojai Underground Exchange: Julie Christensen, 7 p.m.
Oxnard Performing Arts Center: Mother’s Day Mariachi Festival with Mariachi Los Reyes, Estrella De Mexico Mariachi, and Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez, 2 p.m. H
The Raven Tavern: Teresa Russell, 8-11 p.m.
The Shores: Electric Love-In, 8-11 p.m.
Strey Cellars: Bar Fly, 6-10 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): Jimmy Darin Band, 5-7 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Emily Coupe, 12-3 p.m.; Adam Lenhard, 4-7 p.m.; Cross Cut 805, 8-11 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Village: Teresa Russell, 12-3 p.m.
The Vine: Smitty and Julia, 7-9 p.m.
Winchester’s: Frank Barajas, 3-6 p.m.
Comedy
High Street Arts Center: Comedy on High Street, 7:30 p.m.
JR’s Comedy Club (Junkyard Cafe): Willie Barcena, 7 and 9 p.m.
Levity Live Comedy Club: Luis De Alba, 6 p.m.
DJs
Copper Blues: DJ Atre, 10 p.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Ventura Music Hall: So Fresh and So Clean, a 2000’s Party, 8 p.m.
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.
Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Rock and Bowl Electric Moon Annual Fundraiser Event, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, 5/14
Live Music
805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.; Freddie and friends, 4 p.m.
The Canyon: Mother’s Day Beatles Dinner with Four Lads from Liverpool, 6 p.m. H
Copper Blues: Mariachi brunch, 12 p.m.; Caliente Band 805, 7 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Stef Roadshow, 3 p.m.
The Lookout: Gary Ballen, 3-6 p.m.
Ojai Underground Exchange: Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Benefit Concert, 7 p.m.
The Raven Tavern: Doc Rogers Acoustic, 2-5 p.m.
Ric’s Restaurant: Live music, 2:30 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Reggae Sunday, 5-7 p.m.
The Shores: Doc Ventura, 1-4 p.m.
Tony’s Pizzaria: Live music, 2-5 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Dave Solo, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Joe Delia, 4-7 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Mariachi Brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Descendents, 7:14 p.m.
Winchester’s: Johnny and the Love Handles, 3-6 p.m.
Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Luis De Alba, 6 p.m.
DJs
Bombay: VC Day Party (DJs and outdoor games), 2-10 p.m. H
Other
Fatty Vegan: Ska brunch, 10:30 a.m.
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday
NAMBA Performing Arts Space: The Listening Room Open Mic, 6:30 p.m.
MONDAY, 5/15
Live Music
Ventura Music Hall: Eek-A-Mouse and Rising Son, 8 p.m. H
Other
The Garage: Margarita Mondays and free pool
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.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, 5/16
Live Music
Copa Cubana: Hot Roux, 7-9 p.m. H
The Grape: The Robert Van Trio, 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, 4-7 p.m.
Other
The Garage: Tacos and Trivia, 7 p.m.
The Grape: The Gratitude Jazz Jam, 7-10 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.
Star Lounge: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
The Vine: Tuesday Night Trivia, 7-8:30 p.m.
Winchester’s: Open Mic Night with Jenna Rose, 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 5/17
Live Music
The Canyon: Country Night, 8 p.m.
The Grape: David Gorospe and friends, 7-10 p.m.
The Six Social House: Bone Maggot Presents Wicked Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. H
Surfside Seafood: Teresa Russell, 5-
7:30 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Jazz Night, 6-9 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Tribal Me Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Comedy
GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m.
Other
Copper Blues: Copper Queen’s, 7:30 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Lookout: Garyoke with Gary Ballen, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Paddy’s: Be the Star Karaoke Night,
9 p.m.
The Shores: Trivia Night, 8-10 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Cornhole Wednesdays
The Twist on Main: Trivia Night, 7 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Open Mic with Kiana Marquez, 7 p.m.