Music

The Chicago Tribute Authority Band, a Tribute to Chicago:
Bring your family for a free concert and don't forget the picnic basket and blanket or chairs. This is a fantastic location, Rancho Simi's Grass Bowl (behind the pool) with plenty of shady areas, parking and the stage backups up to a picturesque lagoon, absolutely gorgeous!! So come and enjoy the warm summers evenings with family and friends.

Santa Susana High School presents "Concert on the Lawn," 2 to 4 p.m., central quad/amphitheater of campus, 3750 E. Cochran St., Simi Valley. Student percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble, concert orchestra, wind ensemble, production orchestra perform. Variety of music. Concessions, spirit shirts for sale. Drawing. Free admission, bring lawn seating. (805) 520-6800.

Simi Valley High School Music Department presents free Jazz Night, 7 p.m., school multipurpose room, 5400 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Big Band, Latin Jazz Combo perform. SAT., MAY 24

Royal High School Vocal Music Department presents final concert of year, "Lights Camera Action," music from movies, 7 p.m., high school quad (outdoors), 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Dinner/refreshments available for purchase. $12 general admission, $10 presale tickets. $8 students, seniors, children under 12.

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.