Central Coast Int’l Film Fest
Film Festival
Saturday September 30 from 2 to 7pm
The CCIFF supports up-and-coming filmmakers, sharing their genre-diverse independent films with a global audience. A team of industry experts and academics from the Ventura County area judges each round of submissions based on a high standard of merit. Award-winning projects are publicly screened in Ventura, and the audience can attend special Q&A sessions with the cast and crew.
Missionary Positions
2023 Playwrights’ Splash Festival
Sunday October 1 at 7pm
NEXT WEEK
Phil Salazar & Tom Corbett Sat Oct 7 @ 7pm
The Listening Room Sun Oct 8 @ 7pm
SUPPORT THE PERFORMING ARTS
Help us serve our community in Downtown Ventura and beyond.
Express yourself!
One of the largest selections of performing arts classes for adults in Ventura.
Namba Performing Arts Space
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 with Gary Best
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
5 Cultures, 5 Perspectives in 5 Shows
Purchase a pass and get a discount!
Acting Classes COMING SOON
STAY TUNED IN
Performing Arts Education
Check out our class schedule
5 Cultures, 5 Perspectives in 5 Shows
Purchase a pass and get a discount!
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.
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.
 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.