Where to Drink in Ventura County – After Dark

Alpine 1954 Goodyear Ave., Ventura, 650-1213. Thu.: Lost Ocean, Ruth, the Send, Memphis, Battle, Abandon Kansas, Eudora, 7 p.m. Fri.: The Warriors w/ Force of Change, Set It Straight, Hybrid Moments, the Linden Murder, Blackout, Machines, 5 p.m. Sat.: Guns Up! w/ Sinking Ships, Blacklisted, Shipwreck, Violation, 7 p.m. Mon.: Love Hope & Fear, My Children My Bride, Parley, 7 p.m.

Andy’s Seafood 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme, 488-9533. Thu.: Steve Hill, 5 p.m.

Beachcomber Tavern 206 Ocean Dr., Oxnard, 985-6030. Thu.: Acoustic Music with Kyle, 7:30 p.m. Fri.: Bobby Campbell & Linus, 7:30 p.m. Sat.: Finnhead, 7:30 p.m. Sun.: Open Mic hosted by BJ Wed.: BJ Conrad, 7:30 p.m.

Billy O’s 2819 E. Main St., Ventura, 652-0327. Thu. & Fri.: Karaoke hosted by Richard Burns Sat.: The Midtown Revival featuring the Groove Universe Cowboys Wed.: Rachel Sedacca & Friends

Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California St., Ventura, 643-4404. Thu.: Mini Driver w/ DJ SIN’RG Fri. & Sat.: Joey Peate, 5:30 p.m., Hindsite w/ DJ SIN’RG (Up Front), DJ PJ (Club Oasis) Sun.: House Arrest, 4 p.m., Kool Karaoke w/ Leigh, 9:30 p.m. Mon., Tue. & Wed.: Kool Karaoke w/ Leigh

Buckhorn Saloon 2818 Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, 485-6816. Fri.: DJ Sherman, 9 p.m. Sat.: SBC II, 9 p.m. Wed.: Karaoke w/ Ashley, 7 p.m.

The Canyon aka Canyon Club 28912 Roadside Dr., Agoura, (818) 879-5016. Thu.: The Spazmatics w/ Greg G. & DJ Noel Fri.: Reel Big Fish w/ Suburban Legends, Army of Freshmen, Starpool Sat.: WAR

Capistrano’s 2101 Mandalay Beach Rd., Oxnard, 984-2500 ext. 569/984-4269. Fri. & Sat.: Tim Buley, 8:30 p.m.

Comedy Esquire 1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, 644-1500. Fri. & Sat.: Bill Dwyer, 8 p.m. Fri., 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Sat.

DJ’s Pub & Bar 1091 Scandia Ave., Ventura, 647-9681. Fri.: Soul Biscuit Sat.: Los Paranoiaz, Benefit of the Doubt Wed.: Karaoke

The Drink 281 W. Main St., Ventura, 643-9378. Thu.: Roots Revolution featuring Pyrx-Blaze w/ DJ Ambassador Jr. Fri.: Club Raw featuring DJs Juice, Aycer Sat.: Promiscuous featuring DJ Whiz Kid

Franky’s Place 456 E. Main St., Ventura. Fri.: Joe Paquin, 9 p.m. Sat.: 7 Standing, 9 p.m.

Garden Terrace 1002 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-1133. Fri.: Jazz Fridays with James Antunez and Jimmy Calire, 6 p.m.

Golden China 760 S. Seaward Ave, Ventura, 652-0688. Thu.-Wed.: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.

Harbor Sports Lounge @ Carrow’s 2401 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, 642-3780. Sat.: Karaoke

Hi Cees BBQ Café 1591 Spinnaker Dr. #115, Ventura, 650-7773. Sat.: Baby Sister, 5 p.m. Sun.: Blue Stew, 2 p.m.

It’s All Good 533 E. Main St., Ventura, 641-9951. Thu.: Fear Mia Fri.: Robert Trow & the Texas Blues Band Sat.: Jomama Sun.: Southside Richie Mon.: Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Maximum Bob Tue.: Pentasonic Wed.: Trails of Fire

J.J. Brewsky’s 2433 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 482-5249. Sat.: Off Center

Keynote Lounge 10245 E. Telephone Rd., Ventura, 647-9390. Fri. & Sat.: The Jack Diamond Band

La Dolce Vita 740 S. B St., Oxnard, 486-6878. Thu.: Karaoke Fri.: Teresa Russell Wed.: Comedy/Improv Night, 8:30 p.m.

Lobster Trap 3605 Peninsula Rd., Oxnard, 985-6311. Fri.: Open Jam Session, 8 p.m.

Mai’s Café & Da Aloha Lounge 2815 E. Main St., Ventura, 644-2800. Fri. & Sat.: Dion’s Comedy Club featuring Lenny Schmidt, 8 p.m.

Maravilla Lounge @ Ojai Valley Inn & Spa 905 Country Club Rd., Ojai, 646-5511. Thu.-Sat.: Joanne Crandall, 6 p.m.

Nicholby’s 410 E. Main St., Ventura, 653-2320. Thu.: Perfectly Luscious Promotions presents Ventura’s Official College Night featuring DJ Rik, MC Endo, 9 p.m. Fri.: Pensativa followed by Friday Night Dance Party featuring DJ J Scratch, MC Endo, 9 p.m. (Main Room), DJ Myron (Alibi Lounge) Sat.: The Body Shop featuring DJs Myron, Fred Rock, MC Endo, 9 p.m. (Main Room), DJ Rik, 10 p.m. (Alibi Lounge) Mon.: Salsa Instruction followed by Salsa Dancing, 6:30 p.m.

O’Leary’s Side Bar 6555 Telephone Rd., Ventura, 644-4619. Fri. & Sat.: Crosscut

Outlaws Grill & Saloon 2167 Pickwick Dr., Camarillo, 484-3691. Thu. & Tue.: Karaoke hosted by Rockin’ Robin Fri.: Sound Effect Wed.: DJ Christopher J, dance, slam)

Pangaea 1644 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 641-1500. Thu.: Thirsty Thursdays featuring DJs Valid, Whiz Kid, Also, Stealth (80’s, pop, new wave, hip-hop, rock, mash-ups) Fri.: DJ Juice (hip-hop, top 40, pop, mash ups, 80’s; Inside), DJs Also, Stealth (Outside Patio) Sat.: Social Club Events presents Ambience featuring DJs Juice, Aycer (hip-hop, house, 80s, dance)

Port Royal 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 382-7678. Sun.: Loren Richards

Red Cove 1809 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-1101. Fri.: Los Paranoiaz Sat.: Graveside Rockers, White Barons

Ruby’s Café 350 Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard, 486-2169. Fri.: La Tropical featuring DJ Prince (salsa, merengue, cumbia) Sat.: Adrenalina featuring DJ Orbs (rock, reggae, pop) Tue.: Salsa Night, 8 p.m.

Sans Souci 21 S. Chestnut St., Ventura, 643-4539. Thu.: Nic Fit w/ Matt Hoover Sat.: Floater Six (CD release party) Tue.: Sewer Beat

The Shores 1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, 984-5533. Thu.: Karaoke with Susan Fri. & Sat.: Raywood Wed.: Open Mic Night with Raywood

Spectrum Bar & Restaurant 2800 S. Harbor Blvd. #B, Oxnard. Thu., Sat. & Tue.: Live unplugged music, 6 p.m.

Star Lounge 343 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-4709. Fri.: Esquires Sat.: Karaoke with Ashley, 9 p.m.

Whale’s Tail 3950 Bluefin Circle in Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 985-2511. Fri. & Sat.: DJ Sun.: Raw Silk, 4 p.m.

Wine Lovers 1067 Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 652-1810. Thu.: Legalizers, 9 p.m. Fri.: The Preachers, 9 p.m. Sat.: Kyle Culkin, 9 p.m. Wed.: The Mic, 8 p.m.

Zoey’s Café 451 E. Main St., Ventura, 652-1137. Thu.: Bluegrass Jam hosted by Phil Salazar, Gene Rubin, 6:30 p.m. Fri.: Randy Rich & the Ravens, 8 p.m. Sat.: The Chris Cairns Band, 8 p.m. Sun.: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.