Here's a collection of things to do in and around the Conejo Valley that focuses on free live music. It's mostly festivals and shows put on by the cities, parks and shopping areas that take place around the summer season. There are also a few clubs, some events not focused on music, and some paid events. It is not all inclusive, but pretty close to it for the free events.
Click here for maps to many of the events listed on this page.
The following series happened in 2011 and will be updated as the information for 2012 becomes available. It looks like The Oaks and The Simi Town Center are not having any music this year.
- Camarillo Arts Council Concerts in the Park Series
- City of Agoura Hills Summer of Rock Concerts in the Park
- Conejo Recreation and Park District Summer Concerts in the Park
- Gardens of the World Summer Jazz Concert Series
- Janss Marketplace Summer Concert Series
- Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Music in the Park
- Simi Town Center Summer Concerts Alfresco
- The Oaks Summer Night Music Series
- Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
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From World Wide Words: The Word File
World Wide Words examines the English language from a British viewpoint. It discusses word histories, new words, the background to words in the news and problems of English usage. Monday to Friday, the Word File provides a random link to a World Wide Words page.
- Bootleg — Why is bootleg used of pirated or illegal commodities?
- Chuck-farthing — Long forgotten, the game of Chuck-farthing was well named.
- Pridian — What might be a useful word, Pridian, never became established in English.
- Weakest go to the wall — The ancient proverb, the weakest go to the wall, has provoked many suggestions about its origin.
- Yaffle — The green woodpecker has many local or dialect names in Britain, including yaffle.
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Fantastic Diamond
Mon May 28
A tribute to the music of Neil Diamond featuring vocalist Kevin Hogan. www.fantasticdiamond.com
Conejo Recreation and Park District Summer Concerts in the Park
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
First Annual Jazz Festival
Sun Jun 03
Features Freddie Ravel’s TuneUP to Music Celebration.
This "TuneUP to Music Celebration" will also feature the sultry saxophone master,
Everette Harp, the renowned, 12-piece band, BERN, and CSUN’s Enderman Quintet.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
4 to 8 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
4 to 8 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Paperback Writer
Sat Jun 09
Camarillo Arts Council Concerts in the Park Series
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
Salute to our Armed Forces
Sun Jun 10
Featuring the 300th U.S. Army Band. Performing a diverse repertoire of marches,
classical band literature, overtures, popular music, patriotic selections, and instrumental and
vocal solos, the 300th Army Band consists of multiple performing components, including the Concert Band,
Classic Rock Band, Ska Band, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Trio, and Percussion Ensemble.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
The Who Review
Sat Jun 16
Southern California's Premier Who Tribute Show.
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Music in the Park
6:00 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley (map)
6:00 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley (map)
Queen Nation
Sun Jun 17
A tribute to Queen.
Ticket To Ride
Sun Jun 17
Ticket To Ride creates an incredible
rendition of The Beatles from their first hit to the songs from their final album.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Acoustic Saints
Wed Jun 20
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
Sun Jun 24
Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty a.k.a. Jake & Elwood are the
most dynamic and authentic Blues Brothers show to ever hit the stage.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Hollywood Stones
Wed Jun 27
Who's Bad
Sat Jun 30
Camarillo Arts Council Concerts in the Park Series
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
Beach Party in the Park
Sun Jul 01
SURFIN’ SAFARI, the Ultimate Tribute to The Beach Boys.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Fireworks Extravaganza
Wed Jul 04
Horace and Friends will be performing classic "Big Band" tunes
to help celebrate our nations’ birthday with your favorite patriotic melodies.
Fireworks at 9:08 PM
Fireworks at 9:08 PM
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Conejo Pops Orchestra
Wed Jul 04
Guest Conductor Howard Sonstegard conducts the 50-piece
Conejo Pops Orchestra in a program of patriotic and Americana music, featuring
special guests The Sherwood Singers.
Conejo Recreation and Park District Summer Concerts in the Park
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
DJ
Wed Jul 04
Platinum Groove
Sun Jul 08
Fireworks following the show.
Jumpin' Joz
Wed Jul 11
Pretzel Logic
Sat Jul 14
Camarillo Arts Council Concerts in the Park Series
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
The Doo Wah Riders
Sun Jul 15
High energy country music. www.doowahriders.com
Conejo Recreation and Park District Summer Concerts in the Park
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
Patty Smyth and Scandal
Sun Jul 15
Spurred by an impromptu reunion with her old Scandal mates at the end of
2004 on VH1's Bands Reunited, the band has regrouped,
with two original members in Keith Mack
and Benjy King and a new rhythm section.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Strange Days – Doors Tribute
Wed Jul 18
Tropical Daze
starts Sat Jul 21
A weekend long Summer Music Festival where the music is free, but some activities are not.
www.tropicaldaze.org
Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm, Thousand Oaks Community Park, next to Thousand Oaks High School.
Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm, Thousand Oaks Community Park, next to Thousand Oaks High School.
The Spazmatics
Sat Jul 21
The Ultimate New Wave 80's Show
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Music in the Park
6:00 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley (map)
6:00 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley (map)
Wanted
Sun Jul 22
Bon Jovi tribute band.
Kenny Metcalf as Elton
Sun Jul 22
“For any Elton John fan that likes to take a trip down memory lane and visit Elton's music of the 70's (and beyond) this is the show to see! It brought back some fun memories for me as one who was there from the beginning!” — Caleb Quaye, Original Elton John Band Guitarist.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Masanga Marimba
Wed Jul 25
Super Diamond
Sat Jul 28
Super Diamond together with Moorpark Symphony Orchestra (Music of Neil Diamond)
Camarillo Arts Council Concerts in the Park Series
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
The PettyBreakers
Sun Jul 29
The PettyBreakers are the nation's premier "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" tribute act.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Boogie Wonderland
Wed Aug 01
Boyd Cannon Big Band Explosion
Sun Aug 05
Boyd Cannon Big Band Explosion with Special Guest Vocalist Bonnie Bowden.
This 16 piece big band explosion is just the "right combination" of some of the best musicians in the Los Angeles area.
Gardens of the World Summer Jazz Concert Series
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks (map)
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks (map)
King of Pop
Sun Aug 05
A tribute to Michael Jackson.
Bruce in the USA
Sun Aug 05
Bruce In The USA is much more than just another tribute. It is a high-energy musical
experience and a note-perfect, visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E. St. Band show.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Ticket to Ride- Beatles Tribute
Wed Aug 08
L.A.vation
Sat Aug 11
Camarillo Arts Council Concerts in the Park Series
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
The Pat Longo Orchestra
Sun Aug 12
The Pat Longo Orchestra Featuring Vocalist Nancy Osborne The Pat Longo Orchestra includes
some of the finest musicians in Hollywood. Originally a key member of the Harry James Orchestra, Pat has been
performing and recording with his band for over 35 years.
Gardens of the World Summer Jazz Concert Series
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks (map)
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks (map)
Carolyn Wonderland
Sun Aug 12
Texas Blues from Austin. www.carolynwonderland.com
Conejo Recreation and Park District Summer Concerts in the Park
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
ARRIVAL From Sweden
Sun Aug 12
The Music of ABBA with ARRIVAL From Sweden and original ABBA musicians. Also Appearing: Marina V
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
6:00 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
Funky Town
Wed Aug 15
The Wanted
Sat Aug 18
Featuring the Music of Bon Jovi
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Music in the Park
6:00 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley (map)
6:00 p.m., Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley (map)
“Woodland Hillstock” Featuring Jefferson Starship
Sun Aug 19
Also Appearing: Dennis Jones, with the explosive guitar power,
voice and songs that makes the break out sound all audiences adore. Opening are The Shoemaker Brothers.
Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green Schedule
4 to 8 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
4 to 8 p.m., Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills (map)
The late Nite Big Band
Sun Aug 19
The late Nite Big Band Led By Joe Gray This fun and swinging big band will be playing
recognizable favorites with special guest vocalists. This performance is sure to please our big band fans.
Gardens of the World Summer Jazz Concert Series
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks (map)
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks (map)
Urban Dread
Wed Aug 22
Rick Braun
Sat Aug 25
Camarillo Arts Council Concerts in the Park Series
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
Bostyx
Sun Aug 26
Tribute to Boston and Styx
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Music in the Park
6:00 p.m., Oak Canyon Community Park in Oak Park (map)
6:00 p.m., Oak Canyon Community Park in Oak Park (map)
The Ron Jones Influence Jazz Orchestra
Sun Aug 26
Led by TV and film composer Ron Jones, the Influence Jazz Orchestra is comprised of some
of the finest musicians anywhere.
Gardens of the World Summer Jazz Concert Series
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks (map)
5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks (map)
Hollywood U2
Wed Aug 29
Surf City Allstars
Mon Sep 03
The Surf City Allstars are the only "tribute" band on the planet where
each and every member toured in the Beach Boys band. www.surfcityallstars.com/index.html
Conejo Recreation and Park District Summer Concerts in the Park
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
5 p.m., Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks (map)
Raymond Michael
Sat Sep 08
Camarillo Arts Council Concerts in the Park Series
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)
series starts at 7:30 p.m., Constitution Park in Camarillo (map)