H = Highly recommended
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THURSDAY, 2/8
Live Music
The 1901: TBD, 8:30 p.m.
Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Blind Boys of Alabama with Bobby Rush, 7:30 p.m. H
Boatyard Pub: Bluegrass Thursday
Bombay: Ventura Blues Night hosted by Pat McClure, 7 p.m.
The Grape: Happy Hour with Tom Etchart and friends, 5-7 p.m.; Harwood, Guerin and Trent, 7-10 p.m.
The Greek: Kenny Devoe, 3-6 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Bo-Mikey-Mark Heavy Hitters Trio, 7 p.m.
The Manhattan: Tom McMorran, 6-8 p.m.
Moofish Cafe: Grilled Cheese and Live Jazz, 6-8 p.m.
The Twist on Main: TBD
Ventura Music Hall: Vieux Farka Touré, 8 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Silversun Pickups and Hello Mary, 8 p.m. H
Winchester’s: Brandon Ragan, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
DJs
The Greek: 80s Music by DJ Jerome, 9:30 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Emma Willmann, 7:30 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.
Red Tandem Brewing: King Trivia hosted by Lamar Miles, 7 p.m.
The Shores: Kokopelli Karaoke with Big Daddy and The Lioness, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sportsman Lounge (Camarillo): Sing Time Karaoke, 7-10 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Camarillo): HeadGames Trivia, 6:30 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Colt): HeadGames Trivia, 7 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Noche de Salsa dance lessons, 7:30 p.m.; Dancing, 8:45-11 p.m.
FRIDAY, 2/9
Live Music
The 1901: TBD, 8 p.m.
Black Angus: Square Cow Live Series, 7-10 p.m.
Bombay: Looking West, 6 p.m.
Cantata Cellars: Katie Shorey (Stevie Nicks tribute), 7-10 p.m. H
The Canyon: Cubensis, 7 p.m.
Deer Lodge: Kelly McFarling and Ismay, 9 p.m.
The Garage: Brittney and the B Sides, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Fred Kaplan Trio, 5-7 p.m.; The Michael Falcone Quartet, 8-11 p.m.
The Greek: Jim on guitar, 3-6 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Katie Leigh Band, 7 p.m.
The Manhattan: Tour Support, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Moofish Cafe: Dueling Pianos, 8 p.m.
Ojai Underground Exchange: Eric Elison with Alan Thornhill, 7 p.m.
Oxnard Performing Arts Center: The Outlaw Mariachi, 8 p.m. H
The Raven: Red Rhythm, 7-10 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Restless Diesel, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Sam’s Place: Dianne Miller Trio, 7-10 p.m.
The Shores: Pull the Trigger, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Twist on Main: TBD
Ventura Music Hall: Gimme Gimme Disco, 9 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Tom Sandoval and The Most Extras, 8 p.m.
Winchester’s: Doc Rodgers Trio, 7-10 p.m.
Comedy
Levity Live Comedy Club: Steven Ho, 7 and 9:15 p.m.
Namba Performing Arts Space: Ventura Improv Company, 7 p.m.
DJs
Bombay: College Night Dance Party with DJ Partypack, 9 p.m.
The Greek: 80s Music by DJ Jerome, 9:30 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: DJ Spinobi, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Tipsy Goat: Love Fridays with Clever DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.
Pizza Man Dan’s: Kokopelli Karaoke with Big Daddy and the Lioness, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
SATURDAY, 2/10
Live Music
The 1901: TBD
Bank of America Performing Arts Center: Motown Mania!, 7:30 p.m. (Scherr Forum); The Guess Who (tribute), 8 p.m. (Fred Kavli Theatre) H
Bombay: Chopper Fest Pre-Party with Quick Bizness, 5 p.m.
Cantara Cellars: Ignition, 6:30 p.m.
The Canyon: Venice, Pine Mountain Logs, 9 p.m.
Deer Lodge: Lasers Lasers Birmingham and Brother Earl, 9 p.m.
The Garage: Zepp Heads, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Grape: RJ Mischo feat. Franck Goldwasser,
2-5 p.m.; Jimmy Calire Organ Trio, 5-7 p.m.; Ronnie Foster Organ Trio, 8-11 p.m.
The Greek: Danos sings international tunes, 6-9 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Ventu Park, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Leashless Brewing: Kris Simeon, 7 p.m.
The Manhattan: Dynamic Duo Pam and Hollywood, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Moofish Cafe: Dueling Pianos, 8 p.m.
Ojai Underground Exchange: Shane Alexander, 7 p.m.
Ojai Valley Brewery: Kris Simeon, 5-7 p.m.
Portside Ventura Harbor: Sunset Sounds in the Plaza with Moxy Raven, 2-5 p.m.
The Raven Tavern: Vinyl Gypsies, 7-10 p.m.
Rock and Roll Pizza (Simi Valley, Cochran): Pulley, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Sam’s Place: Ray Jaurique, 7-9 p.m.
The Shores: Toxic Sushi, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Strey Cellars: Stupid Cupid Valentine’s Show with Bad Habit, 7-10 p.m.
The Twist on Main: TBD
Vaquero Y Mar: Ventura County Night, 7-11 p.m.
Ventura Music Hall: Jackie Greene, 8 p.m.
Ventura Theater: Lukas Graham, Rozzi, 8 p.m.
Winchester’s: George and Michael, 2-5 p.m.
Comedy
Bunker Theater: Second Saturday Improv Comedy Show feat. the Jesties, 7-9 p.m.
Hillcrest Center of the Arts: Stand-Up Comedy on the Hill, 8 p.m.
JR’s Comedy Club (Junkyard Cafe): The Greg Wilson, 7 p.m.
Levity Live Comedy Club: Craig Shoemaker,
6 p.m.; Jeremiah Watkins, 8:30 p.m.
DJs
Bombay: Downtown Dance Party with DJ Honey, 10 p.m.
The Greek: Reverse Happy Hour with 80s Music by DJ Jerome, Lazer Light Show, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Paddy’s: DJ Nick Dean
Tipsy Goat: Saturday Night Party with DJ Atre,
10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 9 p.m.
Harbor Cove Cafe: Ukulele Jam, 10 a.m.
Pizza Man Dan’s: Kokopelli Karaoke with Big Daddy and the Lioness, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
SUNDAY, 2/11
Live Music
The Lookout: Gary Ballen, 3-6 p.m.
The Twist on Main: TBD
Zin Bistro: Jason Bourne, 4 p.m.
Other
GiGi’s: Karaoke with Steve Luke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Leashless Brewing: Super Bowl Potluck Party
Namba Performing Arts Space: The Listening Room, 7 p.m.
Sam’s Place: Story Swap Sunday, 7-9 p.m.
MONDAY, 2/12
Other
Bellringer Brewing: King Trivia, 6:30 p.m.
The Garage: Karaoke and potluck with Steve Sharp
Paddy’s: Free pool and darts, open to close
Q Club: Karaoke with Leigh Balton,
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Six Chow House: Big Stuuuu’s Open Mic Night, 6-11 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Rockstar Karaoke,
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Trivia with Jordan, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, 2/13
Live Music
The Grape: Monte Montgomery and Friends, 5-7 p.m.
Prime Steakhouse: Danny Delurgio sings Sinatra, 6 p.m.
Ric’s Restaurant: Tour Support, 6-8:30 p.m.
Vaquero Y Mar: Sea Hunters, 4-7 p.m.
Comedy
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Comedy Night with James Frey, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Other
Cafe Fiore: Open Mic and Jam
The Garage: Tacos and Trivia with King Trivia, 7 p.m.
The Grape: The Gratitude Jazz Jam, 7-10 p.m.
Institution Ales: King Trivia hosted by Lamar Miles, 7 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.
Sam’s Place: Tuesday Night Trivia, 7-9 p.m.
Star Lounge: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Tipsy Trivia, 7 p.m.
Topa Topa Brewing (Ventura, Thompson): Line Dancing, 6-9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 2/14
Live Music
The 1901: TBD, 8-10 p.m.
Aqua Bar: Deja Vu Too, 6:30-9 p.m.
The Canyon: Country Night, 8 p.m.
The Grape: Kent Rollins and friends, 5-7 p.m.; Eric Harrington, 7-10 p.m.
Leashless Brewing: Reggae Lovers Valentine’s Set with Jacob Marquez, 6 p.m.
The Manhattan: Blue Moon Boys (Elvis celebration), 3-8 p.m.
Sans Souci/The Sewer: Wicked Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. H
The Twist on Main: TBD
Comedy
GiGi’s: Comedy Night with Artie Lopez, 8 p.m.
JR’s Comedy Club (Junkyard Cafe): Fritz Coleman, 7:30 p.m.
Levity Live Comedy Club: Pete Holmes, the Feelin’ It Tour, 7:30 p.m.
Other
Bright Spark Brewing: HeadGames Trio,
6-8 p.m.
Keynote Lounge: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Lookout: Garyoke with Gary Ballen,
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Ojai Valley Brewery: Trivia with Forrest, 4-8 p.m.
O’Leary’s Tavern: Kokopelli Karaoke with Big Daddy and the Lioness, 9 p.m.
Paddy’s: Be the Star Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.
Poseidon Brewing: King Trivia hosted by Lamar Miles, 7 p.m.
Sam’s Place: Games Night, 6-10 p.m.
The Shores: Trivia, 8-11 p.m.
Tipsy Goat: Happy Little Ukulele Club, 6-8 p.m.; Rockstar Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.