Calendar

The Acorn’s guide to what’s going on

FRI., SEPT. 23

Jen Fulwiler

The comedian gave birth to six kids in eight years—and none of them were twins. It’s a feat, she says, that qualifies her for the“Elon Musk Award for Breeding Recklessly.” The atheist turned-Catholic mulls over other aspects of motherhood and modern life when her “Minivan Fabulous” tour comes to town. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $40. bapacthousandoaks.com.

Danny Seraphine & CTA

The drummer, a founding member of Chicago, leads his band through horn-drenched hits like “25 or 6 to 4,” “Feeling Stronger” and “Saturday in the Park.” 8 p.m. Sept. 23, The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. $28-$58. wmmts.com.

David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes

Explore a hidden universe through the eyes of undersea photographers David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes in this NatGeo Live presentation. The husband-and-wife team share their adventures working in three unique marine environments: Antarctica, Papua New Guinea’s Kimbe Bay and Canada’s Gulf of St. Lawrence. 8 p.m. Sept. 23, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks. $44.50- $54.50. bapacthousandoaks.com.

‘Ocean/Mountain’ Exhibit

Through Sept. 28: From the tidepools of the Channel Islands to the slopes of Boney Mountain following the 2018 Woolsey Fire, photorealist painter Connie Jenkins shares her view of fragile natural environments and explores the beauty that emerges in nature following a devastating blaze. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays, Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. A portion of sales proceeds will support art/cultural programs in the SMMNRA. (805) 370-2302; samo@wnpa.org.

SAT., SEPT. 24

Banana Festival

Go bananas at the Port of Hueneme, zooming down slides, bungee jumping, visiting the reptile exhibit, browsing

the marketplace, listening to live music and, of course, smashing banana splits, banana cream pie and other naner-inspired treats. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24, Port of Hueneme, 105 E. Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme. Free. (805) 488-3677; bananaportfest.com.

Classic Car/Truck Show

Check out vintage rides, or show off your own, at this car show presented by St. Julie Billiart Knights of Columbus 8397. A hamburger lunch will be available for purchase. No entry fee; prizes awarded for first, second and third place. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24, 2475 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Free admission. Information: (805) 498-3393 or ragaz2605@gmail.com.

Coppers and Choppers

Meet sheriff’s deputies, K-9 unit dogs and members of the SWAT team, bomb squad, forensic services bureau, mounted patrol and the search and rescue unit’s aviation/medical team at this family-friendly fundraiser for the department. Climb into police cars, helicopters and other law enforcement vehicles, watch a “chase from Simi Patrol”and leap into the jolly jump. No personal pets allowed. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. VCSO Air Unit, 375 Durley, Camarillo. Free. vcsf.org.

Grant Brimhall Library 40th Anniversary

The library celebrates with a Ruby Red Celebration featuring music by Bad Habit, a bounce house, kids’ activities, arcade games, a community services fair and food from the Habit and Kona Ice food trucks. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24, Grant Brimhall Library, 1401 E. J anss Road, Thousand Oaks. tolibrary.org.

Kids’ Fun Zone

Kids ages 5 to 12 can take part in crafts, music and dance activities, get their faces painted and watch princess and superhero shows. This month’s theme is “Character Dress-up Fun!” Kids can wear their favorite character costume and get their photo taken for free. Noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 24, Janss Marketplace, 275 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. janssmarketplace.com/events/kids-fun-zone-september.

Boy Scout Troop 799 50th Anniversary

Past, present and future members can mark the group’s 50th year during a Court of Honor celebration featuring food and refreshments. 5 to 7 p.m.

Sept. 24, St. Paschal Baylon Hall, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. RSVP via email to Troop799@gmail.com.

Reign of Terror

The haunted house is back and promises to be more gruesome than ever, complete with a“shocking new experience” called“Cave-in.”RoT features 135 custom rooms and 10 different hauntthemed sections packed with terrifying scenes, swarms of monstrous characters (living and mechanical), scary props and special effects. Various days and times, Sept. 24 to Nov. 25, Janss Marketplace, 197 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Not recommended for kids 12 and younger. $30 general, $55 immediate access ($5 more on Oct. 15, 22 and 29). “Lights On” tours with no monsters or effects given noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 ($5; cash only);“Lights Off” tour with all monsters/effects on Nov. 5 ($30). rothauntedhouse.com.

George Lopez

Unafraid to embrace his ethnicity and confront racial stereotypes, the San Fernando High grad has carved out a groundbreaking career encompassing sitcoms, movies, stand-up comedy and late-night TV. This fall, he returns to TV in “Lopez vs. Lopez,” an NBC sitcom about a working-class family in which he’ll star opposite his daughter Maya. In the midst of all this, he’s fitting in a stand-up set at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Libbey Bowl, 210 S. Signal St., Ojai. $69-$149. wmmts.com.

McCrea Ranch Movies

The historic ranch house once owned by actor Joel McCrea screens “Ride the High Country” to mark the 60th anniversary of the Western, which stars McCrea and Randolph Scott. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 24, McCrea Ranch, 4500 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $10 per film. Register at (805) 495-2163 or mccrearanchfoundation.org.

SUN., SEPT. 25

Tiny Tot Olympic Games

Kids ages 2 to 6 can compete in sporting events, take part in art activities, play on bounce houses and get their faces painted. 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 25, Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. $5. malibucity.org/register

Drive Electric Car Show

Plug into the local electric vehicle scene at this show featuring vehicles from Nissan, Tesla, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Kia plus vintage EV conversions and an electric boat. The show, now in its 10th year, is presented by the Electric Vehicle Advocates of Ventura County, Clean Power Alliance and Sierra Club of Santa Barbara-Ventura County. 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 25, 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. tinyurl.com/evshowcase22

Dixieland Jazz

The Riverboat Dixie Jazz Band plays traditional New Orleans jazz on the last Sunday of every month. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Zin Bistro Americana, 32131 Lindero Canyon, Westlake Village. (818) 865-0095.

MON., SEPT. 26

Eureka Comedy Showcase

Grab a cold beer and listen to hot stand-up as local comic Steven Timbol launches a Monday night comedy showcase featuring a rotating line-up of performers. Comics do a 10-minute set followed by a three-minute interview; each show is podcasted. 7 p.m. Mondays, Eureka Brewing Co. at Janss Marketplace, 173 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.

TUES., SEPT. 27

Organic Garden Club

Antonio Sanchez, a native plant expert and manager of the Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery, discusses the best native plants for local gardens. Sanchez propagates plants for the Santa Monica National Recreation Area’s Native Plant Restoration Project and helps stock the Nursery Seed Bank. 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 27, Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park.organicgardenclubofventuracounty.org.

ACE Toastmasters

The club is now in its 15th year of helping people develop self-confidence and improve their communication skills. New members welcome. 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Pickles Deli, 1940 Newbury Road, Newbury Park. RSVP by calling Harvey Youngman at (805) 796-1947. tinyurl.com/acetoast

WED., SEPT. 28

Classical Guitar Society

Guitar enthusiasts from around the county meet monthly to share the joy of guitar music. This month’s guest artist is Kenny Hill, a musician who has been designing and building classical guitars for over 40 years. 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 28, Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. Student performers go on at 7 p.m., Hill starts playing at 8. Free; donations for the guest artist are encouraged. (805) 640-7147; vccgs.com.

THURS., SEPT. 29

Reyes Adobe Days Fiesta

People 50 and older can help kick off the Reyes Adobes Days celebration (Oct. 7-9) at this rancho-style luncheon. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29, Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. $15. tinyurl.com/ahfiesta929

FRI., SEPT. 30

Ventura Harvest Festival

Vendors show and sell handmade creations at this annual arts and crafts showcase, including jewelry, ceramics, blown glass, woodcarvings, holiday decor, clothing, accessories and furniture. The event also features food, kids’ activities, demonstrations, strolling performers and contests. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. $9 general, $7 military and seniors 62 and over, $4 teens 13 to 17 and free for kids 12 and younger. harvestfestival.com.

Nights of the Jack

If glowing orange orbs are your thing, prepare to be mesmerized at this spooky-but-never-scary attraction. The fifth annual event’s immersive, nearly milelong walking tour showcases thousands of brightly lit pumpkins hand-carved to look like celebrities, dinosaurs, sea creatures, ghoulish icons like Dracula and the Wolfman, and more. Along the way, nosh on food truck fare, snap spooktacular selfies, sip hot cider, drink craft beer and wine, and watch pumpkin carvers in action. 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 and Oct. 6-9, 12-16 and 19-31, King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. $29.99 to $44.99 depending on the day; 2 years and younger free. NightsOfTheJack.com.

Boogaloo Assassins

Soulful vocals, funky horn arrangements

and percolating Afro-Latin rhythms power this 13-piece band‘s old-school Latin boogaloo sound. The show is part of TOArts’After Dark series. 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. $35. bapacthousandoaks.com.

‘HMS Pinafore’

Romance ripples on the high seas when the daughter of a ship’s captain falls for a lowly sailor in this comic opera performed by the Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertoire Company. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 30 to Oct. 16, with a special Thursday show at 8 p.m. Oct. 13, Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Performances at 2 p.m. Oct. 9 and 16 will be streamed via YouTube Live. In-person tickets are $28 for adults, $22 for children, students and seniors and $13 on Oct. 13 (Starving Artists Thursday); streaming tickets are $20. (805) 381-2747; hillcrestarts.com.

Benise

The fiery rhythms of Spanish guitar and dance heat up the night as Conejo Valley musician Roni Benise performs. Backed by a stage full of musicians and dancers, the “Prince of Spanish Guitar” takes audiences on a Latin-themed journey spiced with Spanish flamenco, Cuban salsa and Brazilian samba sounds. 8 p.m. Sept. 30, Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $34-$100. bapacthousandoaks.com.

SAT., OCT. 1

Fall Harvest Festival

Underwood Family Farms celebrates the season with a giant pumpkin patch, wagon rides, a corn maze, hay pyramids, giant spiders, photo ops and Farmer Craig’s Chicken Show. On weekends, there are animal shows, pig races and live bands. There’s a different theme each weekend: Friends of the Farm (Oct. 1-2), Farm Country (Oct. 8-9), Antique Tractors (Oct. 15-16), Wild West (Oct. 22-23) and All About Pumpkins (Oct. 29-30). 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1-31. 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. $14 weekdays, $26 weekends, with discounts. Weekday tickets available at the gate; weekend tickets sold online only. underwoodfamilyfarms.com.

Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society fundraiser returns as an in-person event. Money raised helps fund research, free transportation to chemo and lodging near hospitals. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 1, Cal Lutheran University Memorial Field, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. (800) 227-2345; RelayForLife.org/conejovalleyca

New West Symphony

In “Masters of Melody,” music director Michael Christie wants to take audiences from the “heights of ecstasy to the depths of despair.” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 (Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks) and 3 p.m. Oct. 2 (Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, 4235 Mar Vista Drive, Camarillo). $30-$120. newwestsymphony.org.