Music

Simi Valley Jazz Club meets 1 to 5 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Open jam sessions, 2:45 p.m. The Aristicats perform Christmas show with vocalists Evie Fiorani, Patti Kelly. Christmas singalong. Light refreshments. $6 members, $9 nonmembers. (805) 523-1092, www.simivalleyjazzclub .com.

Looking for something to do on a summer night?. Look no further than Rancho Simi Community Park Pool!. Bring the whole family down and cool off this summer!. Enjoy GAMES, FOOD and Music (music provided by "Musically yours Entertainment").

$5.00 per person, kids under 2 are free
805 584-4447

Join Ronny and the Gang for another fabulous concert featuring the best of the fifties, sixties and more. A high energy rock-n-roll band complete with zoot suits and pompadours, Ronny and the Classics will have you rockin’ and a rollin’ in the aisles.

Friday, July 13, 2007 @ 8:00 PM

See ronnyandtheclassics.com for more info.

This is a free concert sponsored by the rancho simi recreation and park district. "Ticket to Ride" is the name of the band that does a tribute to the Beatles. Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits was quoted as saying "it sounded like the real Beatles were playing". Bring your picnic baskets (or purchase food at the event) and blankets or chairs and enjoy this outdoor event.

The Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council No. 5803 will present the 20th annual Chili Cook-off and Car Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10 at St. Rose of Lima School, behind the church at 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 12, seniors and disabled. Chili taste tickets are 50 cents each.

Overflow parking will be allowed at Royal High School across the street from the church.

Chili cooking will start at noon; judging will be at 4 p.m.

The 18th annual Cajun Creole Music Festival, one of the largest Cajun festivals in the nation, will be held this weekend in Simi Valley. Hosted by Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, the two-day music festival has also evolved into one of the largest charitable fundraisers in the Ventura County area, organizers said. The mission of the event is to raise money for people and organizations in need. Over the course of its history, the Cajun Creole Music Festival has enabled Simi Sunrise to distribute proceeds in excess of $1.2 million to charitable organizations and community groups in Simi Valley, Ventura County and nationwide, organizers said.

The 18th annual Cajun Creole Music Festival, one of the largest Cajun festivals in the nation, will be held this weekend in Simi Valley.

Hosted by Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, the two-day music festival has also evolved into one of the largest charitable fundraisers in the Ventura County area, organizers said.

The mission of the event is to raise money for people and organizations in need. Over the course of its history, the Cajun Creole Music Festival has enabled Simi Sunrise to distribute proceeds in excess of $1.2 million to charitable organizations and community groups in Simi Valley, Ventura County and nationwide, organizers said.

The Annual Street Fair Connects Business with Community

Produced by the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, but with a lot of help from business, organizations, the city and the community, the Simi Valley Street Fair has sold out of street space in past year’s events. This year will be no exception!

Held on Cochran Street, between Galena and Sequoia.

We are bringing back popular features such as the Emergency Expo, Kids Korner, over 300 booths lining Cochran Street displaying business products, sales of arts & crafts, promoting Community Organizations, Commercial vendors and Food Booths.

The inaugural Write 4 Hope Blues Festival will blast into Simi Valley on Sat., April 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Oak Park, 901 Quimisa Drive in Simi Valley. All proceeds from the festival will go to Write 4 Hope, a nonprofit charitable organization providing support for the Simi Valley Samaritan Center and the Coalition to End Family Violence.

Experience one of the Southland’s best Beatles tribute bands as they bring you the music of the Beatles the way it was played originally. With TICKET TO RIDE, you will take you on a magical journey through the beloved Beatles classics.