Good morning, Oxnard.

After Dark Week offers live and online entertainment from today through Wednesday featuring music+comedy, trivia and karaoke at local venues such as the Arena and Bank of America Performing Arts Center.

Check venue details for specific times and special shows.

The Oxnard arts community launched Arts, Culture & Creativity Month on April 1 at the Transit Center with interactive art, live performances, and local exhibits (including remarks by Mayor Luis McArthur).

The free event kicked off a month-long celebration in the Downtown Oxnard Cultural District.

Arts listings for the week highlight online and in-person events from today onward, including theater performances, art classes, and museum exhibits at local venues (from Santa Paula Theater Center to Camarillo Art Center); check with organizers for dates, fees, and formats.

Aventura Gardens in Somis will join Ventura’s Earth Day celebration at Plaza Park on April 18 and team with Ventura Spirits on April 25 and April 26 to showcase native, pollinator-friendly plants that support monarch butterflies, according to owners Dolly Richards and Jeremy Ascheri.

Ventura County officials released preliminary results showing unsheltered residents dropped nearly 12 percent from 1,990 to 1,755 as new permanent supportive housing and homelessness prevention services helped many move from temporary motels to permanent housing (including Casa De Carmen in Oxnard).

Oxnard's Channel Islands Harbor spans 310 acres with boating, museums, dining, and a weekly farmers market for families.

A free Celebration of the Whales Festival will take place on April 19, offering live music, chalk art, and vendor activities to boost community engagement.