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On stage: 'Solace,' 'Italian Bred,' Comedy & Cocktails

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Steven Wright will perform his stand-up act at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Chumash Casino Resort.

Theater

VENTURA COUNTY 

“Italian Bred”: Candice Guardino stars in this 85-minute one-woman show about growing up in an Italian family on Staten Island. 8 p.m. Jan. 26, Scherr Forum Theatre, Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Information: 449-2787.

"Solace": A gala benefit by Rancho Campana High School students for students who were victims of the Thomas Fire, 7 p.m. Jan. 27, 4235 Mar Vista Drive, Camarillo. Performers will include professional cellist Celine Gietzen, ballet dancer Leah Hamel, local singer and songwriter Jonas Lee and students representing all of Ventura County. The program will culminate with a rendition of “It’s Quiet Uptown” from "Hamilton," specially adapted for the event. A silent auction of student and professional artwork will begin at 6 p.m. with appetizers and live jazz. $35 for adults, $17.50 for students and children. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/solace-hand-in-hand-tickets-41357478331?aff=es2.

“Sea Song”: As part of its Imagination Celebration series, Performances to Grow On presents Hobey Ford’s show about a boy who develops a love for nature when he is cut off from the digital world while on summer vacation. The production features handcrafted foam puppets and hang drum music by David Kuckhermann. 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. For tickets and information, visit ptgo.org.

“Broadway Bound”: Conejo Players Theatre kicks off its 60th anniversary season — and celebrates its 300th show — with the third musical in Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 3, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. $18 general admission, $16 seniors, students and military. 495-3715; conejoplayers.org.

“Odysseo”: Cavalia Inc. presents a big top show featuring 65 horses and 50 riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and musicians performing against digital projections of the natural world. Through Feb. 4, 5230 Camino Ruiz, Camarillo. 866-999-8111; cavalia.com.

“Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.”: Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio presents this Broadway Junior Production of the 1952 musical romantic comedy. Through Feb. 11, 907 El Centro St., Ojai. For tickets and information, visit oyespresents.org.

"Buyer & Cellar”: Rubicon Theatre Co. presents this critically-acclaimed one-man comedy by Jonathan Tolins, inspired by Barbra Streisand’s book “My Passion for Design.” Through Feb. 11, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. $30-$55. 667-2900; rubicontheatre.org.

"Sister Act": The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents the Alan Menken musical that tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder, is placed into protective custody and hidden in a convent. Disguised as a nun, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 18, plus 8 p.m. Feb. 15 and 2 p.m. Feb. 17, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. $18-$25. www.simi-arts.org or 583-7900.“On Golden Pond”: Ojai Art Center Theater presents Ernest Thompson’s play about familial love, co-directed by Tony Award winner Craig Anderson and starring award-winning actress Kitty Winn. Through Feb. 18, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. 640-8797; ojaiact.org.

“Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”: Camarillo Skyway Playhouse presents Academy Award-winner Alan Ball’s comedy about five bridesmaids, stuck at a wedding they hate, who end up forming a bond. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 2 through March 4, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo. $20 general admission, $15 seniors, students and military. 388-5716; skywayplayhouse.org.

Comedy

VENTURA COUNTY

Comedy & Cocktails: Studio Channel Islands presents an evening of comedy and cocktails, featuring comic and host Jason Love and his fellow comedians Nick Cobb and Bobby Tessel. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. $15. 383-1368; studiochannelislands.org.

Mo’nique: Levity Live presents comedian, actor and writer Mo’nique. Jan. 26-27, 591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard. 457-5550; oxnard.levitylive.com.

Benefit Comedy Show: The Alzheimer’s Comedy Initiative of the Alzheimer’s Association, California Central Chapter will host its inaugural Alzheimer’s benefit comedy show. The comedian lineup includes Fritz Coleman, Randy Lubas and Marty Ross. 6-8 p.m. Jan. 28, Scherr Forum Theatre, Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. $25 general admission, $100 VIP. Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Information: 449-2787.

Maija DiGiorgio: Levity Live presents comedian Maija DiGiorgio performing her stand-up act. 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard. 457-5550; oxnard.levitylive.com.

George Lopez and D.L. Hughley: Levity Live presents comedian-actors George Lopez and D.L. Hughley. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard. 457-5550; oxnard.levitylive.com.

Phil Medina: Levity Live presents comedian and producer for Refried Comedy performing his stand-up act. 8 p.m. Jan. 30, 591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard. 457-5550; oxnard.levitylive.com.

Dirty Laundry Tour: Comedians King Keraun, Simone Shepherd, Billy Sorrells, Daphnique Springs and Dee Lai will perform as part of the Dirty Laundry comedy tour. 8 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 1, Levity Live, 591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard. 457-5550; oxnard.levitylive.com.

Jay Mohr: Levity Live presents comedian, actor, radio host and author Jay Mohr. Feb. 2-3, 591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard. 457-5550; oxnard.levitylive.com.

UP NORTH

Steven Wright: Award-winning comedian Steven Wright will perform his stand-up act. 8 p.m. Feb. 2, Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 CA-126, Santa Ynez. $25-$45. 686-0855; chumashcasino.com.

Dance

UP NORTH

Pilobolus Dance Theater: UCSB Arts & Lectures presents “rebellious” dance company Pilobolus Dance Theater performing Pilobolus Maximus: Beyond the Limits of Dance. 7 p.m. Jan. 28, Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. $40-$70 general admission, $19 students. 893-3535; artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

Classes

VENTURA COUNTY

African drumming class: Malik Sow, an African master drummer from Senegal, and Solo Soro from Ivory Coast lead a weekly class in West African drumming from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Lightning Ridge Screen Printing, 4435 McGrath St., Ventura. Cost is $20 per class and a drum can be rented for $5. For information or to arrange a drum rental, call 650-7455.