The Grape Ventura

Happy Hour with Collins & Rollins Quartet
2026-06-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
barside
No cover
Kent Rollins – piano
Tom Collins – guitar

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam
2026-06-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-26 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
$10 cover at the door
Ventura County’s hottest jazz night! Hosted By Tyler Hammond (drums) with the hottest rotating house band around, often featuring Karl Hunter (saxophone), Guil Juliao (bass), and friends.
You are guaranteed to find SOMETHING during this night that will butter your biscuit. It’s the best variety night this side of the Conejo Grade.
21+
Doors and signup at 6:30 pm
Jazz Jam Guidelines:
1. The focus of this jam is to play Jazz music. It is NOT live band Karaoke.
2. Be prepared/ Know the tune/Know what key you’d like to play the tune in.
3. Bring charts for the band if you’re going out of standard Jazz repertoire.
4. After the melody is finished, allow room for everyone to solo.
5. Please don’t come onto the stage unless you are called up.
6. Be kind and supportive to other performers.
7. After 9pm, there’s no guarantee you’ll get a turn.
8. Whatever Tyler says, goes.

Happy Hour w/ Monte Montgomery & Friends
2026-06-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
no cover
bar side
Happy Hour with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Monte Montgomery and special guests

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2026-06-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
West Coast Swing and Boogie Woogie Blues with Fred Kaplan and friends
Every Friday in the bar side Happy Hour 5-7pm.
no cover

The Grape's Big Magic Show
2026-06-11 20:00 - 23:00 | CA
$15 Advanced/$20 Door
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Shawn McMaster has presented his wild style of comedy and magic in clubs and theatres around the world. He has appeared in Las Vegas, off-Broadway, on cruise ships, and is a favorite performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. Becoming interested in magic at the age of six, Shawn’s early inspirations were not only magicians, but also classic comedians. His ability to blend the astonishing with the absurd has delighted countless audiences all over the world, making him a highly sought-after act. You may have caught Shawn’s appearances on America’s Got Talent or on Masters of Illusion where he presented one of that program’s most memorable and hysterical moments. Here at The Grape, you can experience Shawn performing amazing close-up magic right at your table and behind the bar. You’re sure to enjoy the magic and comedy of Shawn McMaster.
Dave Cox is a professional award winning magician, writer, actor, and host, who wows audiences with magic, comedy, improv and spontaneous fun. He also has an Emmy. But he doesn’t think he deserved it. Dave started as a small midwestern boy in a teeny tiny top hat, has performed on Broadway, was recently featured as a mentalist on “Disney’s Do it Duo” and he brought three of his original magical performances to the hit series “Masters of Illusion.” He believes in magic, and he believes in fun.
Jonathan Neal is living proof that it’s not what you do… it’s the way you do it! In nightclub, casinos, and TV appearances around the world, he has demonstrated that audiences want illusion with style. Simple, elegant, and exciting mysteries performed with matchless artistry and skill. By combining great music, choreography, and charismatic stage presence, each performance becomes a memorable event! Quite obviously, Jonathan’s approach has paid off, having received ten consecutive nominations for, and having been twice voted: “Stage Magician of the Year,” plus numerous TV appearances including CBS TV’s highly rated The World’s Greatest Magicians, which featured only 12 performers nationwide.

Laurence Juber & Guitar Noir w/ Special Guest Christena Rich
2026-06-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
$20 Advanced/$25 Door
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Laurence Juber is a solo performer, recording artist, composer and arranger. His playing fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Paul McCartney’s Wings, Grammy®-winning Juber has since established himself as world-renowned guitar virtuoso and entertainer.

RJ Mischo's 1st Wednesday Blues Showcase
2026-06-03 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
$10 cover
RJ Mischo’s monthly “First Wednesday” Blues Showcase, featuring an all-star lineup of blues musicians.

Happy Hour with Kent Rollins & Friends
2026-06-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Happy Hour with Pianist, Kent Rollins and friends
bar side, no cover

Phoenyx Big Band
2026-05-30 20:00 - 23:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
$20 Advanced/$25 Door
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A local favorite, Phoenyx Big Band plays swinging standards and unique Pop arrangements. Big band era jazz and swing with a modern twist as the Phoenyx performs standards by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and spices things up with pop classics by Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Carole King, and more!
Vocalist Eliya Frantz w/ special guest Bill A. Jones

Matterform
2026-05-29 20:00 - 23:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
$15 Advanced
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Matterform is a Ventura-based instrumental groove band living at the intersection of deep pocket, cosmic improvisation, and jazz harmony. Matterform draws from jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and dance music to build immersive instrumental journeys. Psychedelic guitar leads, wailing sax lines and floaty piano which thread through lush jazz harmonies, swirling textures, and rhythm sections that stay deep in the pocket.
Whether stretching out live or locking into tightly composed sections, the band thrives on momentum, patience, and release. It’s music for moving bodies, open minds, and listeners who appreciate groove-driven improvisation, rich harmony, and collective energy over flash. Featuring: Drew Espejo (Drums) Javi Avila (keys) Tony Pelosi (guitar) Zach Manpearl (Bass/organ) Chet Toner (saxophone/ guitar) Taylor Hopkins (bass) Rafa Langa (percussion)

Happy Hour with The Robert Van Trio
2026-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Barside
No cover
Happy hour performance with keyboardist, pianist, and composer Robert Van.

TD Lind & The Aviators
2026-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
$20 Advanced/$25 Door
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TD Lind & The Aviators is an indie rock band out of Southern California driven by old-soul storytelling, brawny vocals, and larger-than-life sound.
Born in England, TD Lind signed a record deal at 19 years old and has since toured America and Europe for the last 30 years, sharing the stage with Sting, Bad Company, Wilco and many others. He has 4 critically-acclaimed albums, the last being produced by legendary producer Glyn Johns.
In 2022, TD Lind joined up with producer and bassist David Franz (Iyeoka, Underground Sun), saxophonist Karl Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy), drummer Greg Weiser (Danny McGaw), and guitarist Sam Kulchin (The Caverns). They are known for their unforgettable live shows, as featured on their “Into the Light” album, recorded and released in 2023.
Their debut studio album “Golden” was released on August 21, 2024.
