I went to the Ventura improv for a Harmonica Fest. This is a fair size Venue, and they had it…read morepacked to the rafters. I'm not sure what it is like for comedy shows. It is located upstairs in a shopping center right on the water. The outdoor views were beautiful. I was told that the Servers were not the regular staff employed by the Club. They did a good job, but it was kind of an odd setup. There was no table service except for food delivery. I didn't eat anything so I can't comment on the food. It was a limited menu of typical bar food. One person took the order. One person made the drinks and another made sure you signed your card if using one. You could only pay for each order. No leaving your card and running a tab. The music was fabulous and the people were all very friendly.

So much fun! the actors were great! Dorky, silly, spaztic…read morefun! Great for a date night :) we will DEFINITELY be going back!

Dance Ojai at the Ojai Art Center is INCREDIBLE. I found out about them online when I was looking…read morefor activities for my friend's bachelorette party. I reached out to Isha from their website, and was blown away by how kind and helpful she was. I was toying with the idea of doing a private dance class, and she was eager to help, but unfortunately the timing wasn't quite right. In the end, we decided to attend the Beginners Bollywood Dance class together. I could not believe it was only $5. If I lived in Ojai, I'd be there every week, and telling all my friends about it! The class was energetic, approachable, fun, and a great work out. We had SO MUCH FUN. And Isha was an incredible instructor. She helped us take some cute pictures before the class began, and allowed our group to do the choreography together just us so we could record it. I cannot recommend Dance Ojai highly enough!

Free museum with interesting artwork from local artists. We met & spoke with two of the artists. It…read morewas fascinating speaking with Ted Gall, a well known sculptor in Ojai. He's 83 years old & he's still creating art. He told us a little about his life & his artwork. He even let us touch one of his sculpture in the glass case. We saw his art at the Ojai Valley of History and Art & the OVA arts store too. We spoke with his sister Laurie Byrne & learned about her art displayed, technique & inspirations.

This is such a beautiful theater and fairly new. The outside presentation is very modern and…read moreelegant. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained. The theater is a decent size and can hold 397 people. The floor is sprung/floating to accommodate dance performances and as a dancer myself I appreciate a floating stage, however, the audience seats are at little to no incline meaning it may be hard to see the full stage without someone's head in the way. I wish the seating was auditorium style. Overall, the building is well designed and well maintained. I enjoyed my visit!

My daughter has been dancing at Oakley for 5 years and the studio has been such a safe space for…read moreher to expand her skills and find great friends. Oakley Ballet supports dancers in ways must ballet studios fall short. So grateful we found this gem.

We have been a part of Oakley Ballet Center since 2014 and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. This…read moreplace is like a second home and a family for us. My two daughters both dance here and they absolutely love their teachers, fellow classmates and especially the opportunity to perform in their annual Nutcracker and Spring productions. I highly recommend this ballet studio!

Difficult to know where to place Alex's studio, since I take my private lessons here during the…read moreday. But he does have dance classes every night, and a dance party one Saturday each month. Alex teaches those who want to compete in dance, and folks like me, who just like to dance, and no longer feel the need to compete. Check out his classes if you want to learn to dance, or dance better. If you decide to go to the studio, the entrance faces Bunsen Ave, so just take the second left on Olivas Park Drive going south from Victoria.

I've been taking lessons with Emily Marshall Crabbe at Nova for a few months now & she is a…read morephenomenal teacher! We have been working on my American smooth foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz & waltz as well as some rhythm namely rumba & East coast swing. She is so versed in her knowledge and is very patient. The studio itself is a pleasure to dance in, it is clean, large and the floor is great! I couldn't recommend Emily enough if your looking for a great dance teacher.

NEMA is a great place to dance and meet new people!.. I love everyone I meet!!... I've been here 3…read moreyears and still learning new dances and mastering the movements... I love performing with the troupe!! Come join and check us out!! It's great to be around so many talented people!! I learn a lot!!! So will you!

I've been dancing and growing with NEMA for about two semesters now, and it's honestly made the…read moremove here so much easier. I moved to Oxnard from northern California, so I didn't have a whole lot of friends down here. I found out about NEMA through the Bellydance club at Oxnard CC and decided to give it a try in an attempt to get more exercise and boost my self esteem. I got way more than I bargained for! Besides the exercise and a regular reminder that I'm a beautiful woman, I got a group of friends who have stuck by me through all the challenges of being in a new place, and a breakup I went through. Not only that, but I got study buddies, confidence boosting moments on stage, and endless moments of love and laughter. I'm so glad NEMA came into my life when it did I like doing the classes on the weekends the most, but sometimes the night classes work with my busy schedule too. The teachers are all really experienced and offer a wide selection of different dances to learn. The studio is comfy and chic with a well stocked tea and snack bar that they stock with the help of member donations. Sometimes I find kids playing in the back and watching cartoons while their mom's dance (super kid friendly place) and their costume selection makes me feel like a little girl playing dress up! The best part is that I can go study there if I really need it, and because so many of the members are college graduates and students, I can often find help when I need it. The whole place is the definition of supportive and community based.

If I could put 10x the stars I would!!! This class has truly been amazing for my son. He is eager…read moreand ready to listen/follow instructions. Big developmental leaps and changes in his world. This dance/music class is so fun for him! He is excited to go each week. I appreciate the subtle help with him throughout the class. He loves Miss. Brittany This class has helped my 3 (almost 4 year old) in ways I can't even explain! He has a speech delay and might have some processing problems. It's hard to tell 100% at 3 years old. However this music class has helped him in so many ways! He is engaged and excited about learning new things each week. Miss Brittany has a calm and soft demeanor while she also can read the room and work with young kids in a group setting. I can't recommend this class enough!

My 8-year-old daughter had been asking to take a "fun" dance class for a long time. Her best…read morefriend's mom told us about The Creative Arts Academy in January and I signed her up for Miss Brittany's hip hop class for 7 to 9-year-olds. She hadn't taken a dance class in years and was a bit nervous. She loved the class right away! Miss Brittany is so good with kids and I love how she makes up creative ways to describe the moves instead of just doing 8 counts (see video)! They also do fun things in class like choreographing short dances of their own. They got to ride on a float in Ventura's St. Patrick's Day parade in March and perform at a small recital in May. My usually nervous-to-be-on-a-stage daughter got up there and confidently performed with sass and smiles (a lot of credit for that goes to Miss Brittany in the crowd dancing along where they could see her). All the kids from the dancing/musical theatre classes were amazing! I highly recommend The Creative Arts Academy for kids who want to have a good time while learning to dance/act/sing!

I hired the Ojai String Quartet to play for my son's wedding and they were incredible! Amazing…read moremusicians and many guests were talking about how special the music was. I highly recommend them and would love to have them at a future event.