after dark live and online
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THURSDAY, 3/30
Live Music
Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday
The Canyon: Guitar Center Music Foundation Benefit Concert honoring Pete Escovedo, 6-10 p.m.
Copper Blues: Latin Night, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Happy Hour with Tom Etchart and friends, 5-7 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Jacob Marquez and the Good Vibes, 6:30 p.m.
Tony’s Pizzaria: Reggae Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Davey Miller Jazz Trio, 6-9 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Tejon Street Corner Thieves vs. Them Coulee Boys with Jason Cruz and Howl, 8 p.m.
Winchester’s: McGuire/Moffett Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Jack Assadourian Jr. and Steven Ho, 8 p.m.
DJs
Other
Anna’s Cider: Trivia night, 7 p.m.
El Rey Cantina (Camarillo): Karaoke with Leigh Balton, 8-11 p.m.
The Garage: Tiki Thursdays
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.
Music Freqs: Student Jam Night (“Chop Suey!”, System of a Down), 7-8 p.m.
Outlaws: Sing Time Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi, Cochran): Club Round Up LIne Dancing with Jodi, 7-10 p.m.
The Shores, Karaoke, 9 p.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, 3/31
Live Music
Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series, 7-10 p.m.
Cantara Cellars: Cadillac Zack presents Canned Heat, 8-10 p.m.
Copper Blues: Caliente Band 805, 7 p.m.
The Garage: Cinnamon Whiskey, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Fred Kaplan Trio, 5-7 p.m.; Barrelhouse Wailers, 8-11 p.m. H
The Manhattan: Jeanne Tatum, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Ojai Underground Exchange: Rebecca Folsom, 7 p.m.
Ojai Valley Brewery: Beau Red and the Tailor Maide, 6-8 p.m.
Oxnard Performing Arts Center: DRAIN, Violation, Downpresser, Take Offense, Slowbleed and Bad Onez, 6 p.m.
The Raven Tavern: Red Rhythm, 7 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Whisky Kick, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
The Shores: Brandon Ragan, 4-7 p.m.; Carmen and the Renegade Vigilantes, 8-11 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Bash for Birds Dance Party for Ojai Raptor Center, 7-11 p.m. H
The Twist on Main: Ventura LIVE, 4-7 p.m.; Guy Martin, 8-11 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Freddie Gibbs, 9 p.m. H
The Vine: Dianne Miller
Water’s Edge: Teresa Russell, 6-9 p.m.
Winchester’s: Karyn 805 album release party, 7-10 p.m. H
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Pablo Francisco, 7 and 9:15 p.m.
DJs
The Canyon: Tay Tay DJ Party (Taylor Swift tribute), 8 p.m.
Copper Blues: DJ Atre, 10 p.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, 4/1
Live Music
805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.
1901 Speakeasy: RJ Mischo, 8-11 p.m.
Bank of America Performing Arts Center: The Queen Concert Experience, 7:30 p.m.
Cantara Cellars: Brandon Ragan Project, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Canyon: Bonfire (AC/DC tribute), 7 p.m.
Copper Blues: Honky Tonk Brunch with Caught Red Handed, 11 a.m.
Deer Lodge: The El Capitan Band with David Burden, 9 p.m.
The Garage: Buena Onda, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Flattop Tom’s Jumpin’ Blues Band, 2-5 p.m.; Max Haymer Trio, 8-11 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: 805 Social Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Leashless Brewing: Barrelhouse Wailers, 2 p.m. H
The Manhattan: Lisa Ritner Duo, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Ojai Valley Brewery: The Chillz, 6-8 p.m.
The Raven Tavern: Blue Moon Boys, 7 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Mood Lifters (Rush tribute) and Aerorocks (Aerosmith tribute), 8:30-11:30 p.m.
The Shores: Crosscut, 8-11 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): RePurpose Revival, 12-5 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Dive Bar Steve, 2-5 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Village: Teresa Russell, 12-3 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Built to Spill with Disco Doom and Oruã, 9 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Shrek Rave, 8:30 p.m.
The Vine: Smitty and Julia, 7-9 p.m.
Winchester’s: CRV Acoustic Trio, 3-6 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Pablo Francisco, 6 and 8:30 p.m.
DJs
Copper Blues: DJ DaPechemode, 10 p.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.
Goebel Adult Community Center: Waltz lessons, 6:30 p.m.; Erik Ekstrand Band, 7:30-10 p.m.
Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam with Gary Ballen and Kool Hand Ukes, 10 a.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Karaoke Night, 7-11 p.m.
The Twist on Main: Karaoke with Dennis Culley, 8-11 p.m.
SUNDAY, 4/2
Live Music
805 Bar and Grilled Cheese: Kenny Devoe, 11 a.m.
Copper Blues: Mariachi brunch, 12 p.m.; Day Party, 4:30 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Mark Masson Acoustic, 2 p.m.
The Lookout: Gary Ballen, 3-6 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: Steve Williams Duet, 1-4 p.m.
Tony’s Pizzaria: Live music, 2-5 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): Teresa Russell, 2-5 p.m.Vaquero Y Mar: Mariachi Brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel with Charlie Overbey, 8 p.m. H
Winchester’s: Pull the Trigger Band, 3-6 p.m.
Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Daniel Weingarten, 7 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.
The Garage: VC Dart Tournament
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Harbor Cove Cafe: Yacht Rock Sunday
MONDAY, 4/3
Live Music
DJs
Comedy
Other
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, 4/4
Live Music
Copa Cubana: Hot Roux, 7-9 p.m. H
Prime Steakhouse: Danny Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.
Ric’s Restaurant: Tour Support, 5-8 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Sea Hunters, 5-7 p.m.
Comedy
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 with Jenna Rose, 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 4/5
Live Music
The Canyon: Country Night, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Ian Rapien Quintet, 7-10 p.m.
The Manhattan: Robert Van, 6-8 p.m.
The Six Social House: Bone Maggot Presents Wicked Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. H
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Jazz Night with Davey Miller, 5:30-8 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Tribal Me Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Moonshine Bandits with Charlie Farley, Goat and Brandon Hart, 8 p.m.
Comedy
GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi; Cochran): Cosmic Comedy Showcase, 8-10 p.m.
Other
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, 6:30-8 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club: Open Mic with Kiana Marquez, 7 p.m.