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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

Cal Humanities

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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BERKELEY—Little Central America 1984

Latinx Research Center University of California Berkeley 2547 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94704 Channing Way 2547, Berkeley, California, United States

BERKELEY—PANEL DISCUSSION and SNEAK PERFORMANCE PREVIEW Moderated by Oakland Cultural Affairs Manager Roberto Bedoya Panelists: Dr. Stephania Canizales, Dr. Mauricio Ramírez, José Artiga, Central Americans for Education (CAFÉ). When: Thursday, December 5, 6:30 pm (FREE admission) Where: Latinx Research Center University of California Berkeley 2547 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94704 Little Central America, 1984 explores […]

Free

LOS ANGELES—NEW WAVE: Film & Book Signing with Elizabeth Ai

Philosophical Research Society Los Feliz Boulevard 3910, Los Angeles, California, United States

LOS ANGELES—Join director Elizabeth Ai for a screening of NEW WAVE, followed by a Q&A and signing of the book that accompanies the film. Mile-high hair. Synthesized sounds. Teenage rebellion. Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese New Wave until she uncovers […]

$12.51
Event Series Santa Barbara—Raíces y Sueños: Cuentos bilingües

Santa Barbara—Raíces y Sueños: Cuentos bilingües

Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State St. Luria Activities Center, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

SANTA BARBARA—¡Acompáñanos en una mañana llena de experiencias divertidas con arte y cuentos bilingües! Disfruta de la belleza del arte y haz nuevos amigos en este evento educativo y entretenido. Where: Santa Barbara Museum of Art | 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 When: Domingo de 11 a 11:40 am., For details, see: URL […]

Free
Event Series Berkeley—Little Central America 1984

BERKELEY—Little Central America 1984

BERKELEY—Little Central America 1984 is a live performance written and performed by Elia Arce and Ruben Martinez that explores the history of the "Little Central Americas" in the United States founded by refugees largely from the civil wars of the 1980s. The performance brings together poetry, live music and testimonials, recreating the era when the […]

Free – $35

VIRTUAL—NewGround Book Club with Margaux Fitoussi and Jessica Maya Marglin

VIRTUAL—The NewGround Book Club will be read Albert Memmi's The Pillar of Salt, a semi-autobiographical novel about a young boy growing up in French-colonized Tunisia who must contend with his identities as Jew, Arab, and African at the advent of World War II. Albert Memmi's novels and nonfiction explored his complex identity as an anti-imperialist, Zionist, […]

Free
Event Series SACRAMENTO–Screening Series: California Portraits at the Crocker Art Museum

SACRAMENTO–California Portraits: ADIOS AMOR: THE SEARCH FOR MARIA MORENO

Crocker Art Museum 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

SACRAMENTO–Delve into the power of portraiture on film with a series inspired by the Crocker Art Museum's photography collection documenting the people, places, and moments in history that define the Golden State. Presented in partnership with California Humanities, which supported the making of these films through the California Documentary Project grant program, this series includes […]

$8 – $16

SANTA CRUZ—Gathering In Gratitude

The 418 Project, Santa Cruz River Street South 155, Santa Cruz, C, United States

SANTA CRUZ—Gathering In Gratitude is a New Year’s Eve artist-led mega party hosted by The 418 Project in downtown Santa Cruz, featuring immersive ambient music and humanities installations by Liminal Space. Attendees can enjoy live bands in the Large Theater, interactive art installations that explore future visions and community, and engage in meaningful dialogue facilitated […]

$20 – $50

Event Series FRESNO – Betty Rodriguez Regional Library: Communities Read Together Book Chat

FRESNO – Betty Rodriguez Regional Library: Communities Read Together Book Chat

Betty Rodriguez Regional Library 3040 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, CA, United States

FRESNO—Join the Betty Roderiguez Regional Library as they chat about this month's chapters of Efrén Divided. Bring your book and your discussion guide as we talk, share ideas, and complete a fun activity. Don't have the book yet? Don't worry! Books are available for free at the Betty Rodriguez Regional Library while supplies last! Where: […]

Free
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Celebrating 50 Years of Opening Minds with California Humanities

City Club of San Fransico 155 Sansome Street, San Fransico, United States

Shaping the Future and Leading the Conversation on AI Ethics  California Humanities proudly invites you to the kickoff celebration of our 50th Anniversary on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the historic City Club of San Francisco. This milestone event brings together humanities, technology, and public service leaders for a thought-provoking conversation on society’s quest for […]

Free
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