Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Featured Events

Scandinavian Film Evening: "Passage to Sweden"

Preus-Brandt Forum

See the documentary Passage To Sweden, a powerful and inspiring film that highlights courage and humanity during one of history’s darkest times, followed by a Q&A with the director.

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master?
Three-Day Hands-On Workshop

Westlake Center

Step into the shoes of a dungeon master with Pastiche Queen, award-winning LGBTQ tabletop role-playing games dungeon master. During three immersive days at Nerd Fest, you’ll learn to craft inclusive, dynamic campaigns, lead engaging sessions and bring your world — and that of your players — to life.

Nerd Fest

Westlake Center

Nerd Fest a three-day celebration where the world of artificial intelligence, gaming, folklore and tech meets the art of storytelling and pure, unadulterated passion.

Understanding Christian Nationalism
University Honors Program Lecture Series

Preus-Brandt Forum

This talk will examine the intersection of religious identity and political ideology in contemporary America through the lens of Christian nationalism.

Artist Talk with Madeleine Ignon
"hold on & let go" discussion and reception

William Rolland Art Center

Artist Madeleine Ignon will discuss the process, works and ideas behind her exhibit hold on & let go.

The Nordic Iron Age: Life Before the Vikings
Nordic Spirit Symposium

Preus-Brandt Forum

We invite you to participate in the 26th Nordic Symposium, during which scholars and performers from across the world will provide an educational and entertaining experience.

"You Must Become An Algorithmic Problem"
Jose Marichal, PhD

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Jose Marichal, PhD, will discuss his new book, You Must Become An Algorithmic Problem.

Afternoon Organ Recital Series
Adán Fernandez

Samuelson Chapel

Enjoy a 30-minute organ performance by University Organist Adán Fernandez featuring works from Baroque to contemporary composers.

California’s Housing Crisis: Roots of the Problem and What Lies Ahead

Lundring Events Center

CESI's 2026 conference is a call to action to confront California’s housing crisis by sharing research, challenging assumptions, fostering community dialogue, and advancing practical policy solutions so families and communities can thrive.

Nortraship: The Norwegian Merchant Fleet in the Second World War

Lundring Events Center

Ken Privratsky will discuss the role of the Norwegian Merchant Marine during WWII, followed by Oleg Engvig who will talk about his experience as a Norwegian Resistance messenger boy and service in the Norwegian Merchant Marine.

2026 Ventura County Economic Forecast
Center for Economic Research and Forecasting

Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Blvd., Thousand Oaks

The 2026 Ventura County Economic Forecast will examine how past and present policy decisions shape today’s economy and future generations, featuring insights on local growth trends and the economic and social costs of government debt.

School of Management Graduation Banquet
10th Annual Celebration

Kingsmen Park

Celebrate the School of Management Class of 2026 at the 10th Annual Graduation Banquet on Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. in Kingsmen Park, featuring dinner, music, festivities and a memorable evening honoring our graduates.

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