The Listening Room Banner

Flamenco!

Dance

Saturday December 2 at 7pm

Get tix now for the fiery 6th annual Flamenco! showcase. Witness over 30 dancers from the 805, opening with Wendy Castellanos’ talented students. The second half features Ana Quintero’s timeless gitano melodies, accompanied by Tony Triana and Scott Wolf on Flamenco guitar. Wendy Castellanos and Misuda Cohen will set the stage ablaze with thundering rhythms and entrancing movements. This is the pure, passionate essence of Andalusian song and dance!
Buy Tickets Now
The Listening Room Banner

Willy Porter

Rock / Singer-Songwriter

Sunday December 3 at 7pm

Dive into the soulful world of Willy Porter, a veteran artist celebrated for his dynamic guitar mastery and poignant songwriting. With a career spanning over three decades, Willy has captivated audiences globally with his unique blend of folk, rock, and blues. Explore his musical legacy and stay tuned for his upcoming 13th album, a testament to his enduring commitment to pushing artistic boundaries.
Buy Tickets Now

NEXT WEEK

Comedy Ventura Improv Company Fri Dec 8 @ 7pm

Holiday Extravaganza Doc the Halls: Holiday Blues Sat Dec 9 @ 6:30pm

Open Mic The Listening Room Sun Dec 10 @ 7pm

SUPPORT THE PERFORMING ARTS

Help us serve our community in Downtown Ventura and beyond.

DONATE

Express yourself!

One of the largest selections of performing arts classes for adults in Ventura.

Join a Class Today

Namba Performing Arts Space

UPCOMING SHOWS & WORKSHOPS

The NAMBA Performing Arts Space Winter Gala will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Historic Downtown Ventura. The event commemorates NAMBA founder Julia Campbell Namba and all she loved, including fine wine, tasty treats from her favorite restaurants, and the performing arts. Click for details and sponsorship opportunities.

Acting Classes

Returning to the NAMBA space is Acting for TV & Film with Ventura Studio (VAS) taught by Producer, Founder & Head Instructor Gina Nemo

All levels welcome!  

Mondays – Adults 5-7pm
Saturdays – Teens 11am-1pm

Call 805.322.8588 or email vasacting@gmail.com for info

Performing Arts Education

Enroll in a class today!

Check out our class schedule

The NAMBA Performing Arts Space Winter Gala will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Historic Downtown Ventura. The event commemorates NAMBA founder Julia Campbell Namba and all she loved, including fine wine, tasty treats from her favorite restaurants, and the performing arts. Click for details and sponsorship opportunities.

Veteran performer and instructor of Argentine Tango, Jeni Breen, will be teaching an eight-week workshop this fall. Classes will be held once a week on Thursdays, starting October 12.  Beginning Adults at 6:30; Intermediate at 8pm.

To register email jeni.breen@yahoo.com

Improv Comedy Classes

Mondays from 7 to 8:30 pm

Ballet All Levels

Warm-Up with Zena Rommet Floor Barre®

Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 pm
Sundays from 10:30 to 12 pm

Call Colleen (805) 746-4826

Flamenco with Wendy Castellanos

Littles at 5 pm

Adult Beginning at 6pm

Adult Intermediate at 7pm

Call Wendy (818) 620-0690

Our NAMBA family is tremendously grateful and honored to have had Gary’s talent and energy supporting us since the beginning. His talent as an instructor and performer brought heartfelt, needed programs to Venturans, giving rise to NAMBA’s virtual “In Performance” series, and our Songwriter’s Workshop. Gary also provided unbridled laughter and games through his weekly Improv classes and monthly shows, a cornerstone of NAMBA’s theatre programs.

On the stage he owned the scene. In a dress or street clothes, with a guitar or an imaginary prop, he had our attention. His smile and the spark of his eyes will be with us evermore.

Gary your laughter will echo through our hearts for time immortal. You are and always will be our star, the most generous light shining upon us all. With great love and respect we bid you, Fare thee well fine friend.

In the wake of the passing of our talented friend, The Ventura Improv Company will continue to hold their regularly scheduled Monday night classes and second Friday shows at NAMBA. Songwriter’s Workshops will continue as well, lead by Henry Stewart.

Julia Campbell Namba (1936 – 2022) shares the compelling back story of how NAMBA Performing Arts Space came to be, as a legacy project by and for her late husband, Ben Namba (1930 – 2020).

Like Julia, Ben was a generous & longtime supporter of the arts in Ventura, California and elsewhere.

Learn more about Ben and NAMBA
Namba Performing Arts Space is dedicated to nurturing and showcasing performing arts in our community. NAMBA provides an intimate space in which to collaborate, rehearse, educate and stage shows and cultural events.

 Founded in 2014, Namba Performing Arts Space, Inc. is a 501c3 organization. Please join us in supporting the arts in our community; sponsor a show, workshop or series; become a member; share your talent/culture or come to see a show. NAMBA looks forward to hosting you!

EVENT COVID REQUIREMENTS

As we return to theaters and live events, the well-being of our patrons, artists, staff members and community is paramount. Protocols for attending in-person events are developed in conjunction with evolving state, and local health guidelines. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as these change frequently as COVID conditions evolve.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. By attending Namba Performing Arts Space, you expressly agree to comply with any and all rules and safety guidelines put in place by the event organizers, and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, waiving all claims and potential claims against the event organizers, and their affiliated companies relating to such risks.