TOArts Trailblazers for Students
The TOArts Trailblazers Series brings world-class speakers who inspire change into the BAPAC and into local High Schools, with free tickets available to students.
TOArts provides the opportunity for students to see Trailblazers speakers free of charge through student assemblies at local high schools, and by providing tickets to attend presentations at the Kavli Theatre.
Free tickets for the following shows are available for students in Ventura County and the surrounding area with limited guests. Apply through the form linked below.
TOArts Trailblazers 2025-26 Season Speakers
Uncovering our Concrete Jungles – Chris Schell, Urban Ecologist
Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 8PM
Thinking that wildlife lives “somewhere else” is an easy mistake. Chris Schell has dedicated his work to understanding and celebrating the surprising wildlife in our backyards. But this show isn’t only an exploration of animal behavior. We go on assignment with Chris to discover the unexpected story of how American history has shaped urban wildlife.
Earth After Dark – Babak Tafreshi, Photographer
Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 8PM
From the Milky Way to meteor showers to fireflies that emerge at dusk on neighborhood streets, our eyes open a little wider at the stunning photos and videos of National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi. He has spent his career documenting wildlife, humanity, and the cosmos—from dark national parks to bright urban areas—with the belief that people everywhere can connect through the shared experience of simply looking up.
Request tickets to these speakers through the form below. Tickets will be distributed shortly before the show.
For any inquires about larger groups, reach out to ethan@toarts.org