Delano, CA — American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez is screening at the Maya Cinema in Delano from August 14th through August 20th. The Sundance audience favorite about Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino, which began right here on a flatbed truck at the Delano picket lines. A Mexican American story on the big screen, […]
Reclaiming Our Stories: Reflecting on the Land is a temporary banner exhibition centering the voices, knowledge, histories, and visions of California Native peoples. From California’s landscapes of 250 years ago to the restoration of the Klamath River, the exhibition explores the living legacy of more than 200 tribes across the state. It invites visitors to […]
Los Angeles — American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez is screening at the Vidiots Microcinema on August 22nd and 23rd. The Sundance audience favorite about Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino, which began right here on a flatbed truck at the Delano picket lines. A Mexican American story on the big screen. Where: Vidiots Microcinema, […]
Your next romantic escape is arriving in LA! 💕 This year marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, and Harlequin Books is celebrating in a big way with our Romance on Route 66 campaign - and we'd love for you to join us on August 26 for a day of romance, books, and fun! At Harlequin, we believe love stories are everywhere, and Romance on Route 66 brings that […]
Petaluma—Join us for the opening celebration of Belongings: What We Bring, What We Leave Behind, a community exhibition exploring migration, memory, and belonging through the treasured objects and personal stories that connect us across generations. This joyful evening brings together music, dance, storytelling, and food to honor the many cultures, traditions, and journeys that have shaped our […]
Petaluma—Join award-winning filmmaker Danièle Wilmouth for an intimate, three-hour workshop exploring how meaningful objects can become powerful vessels for memory, healing, and creative expression. Drawing from her own artistic practice, Danièle will share how she uses photographs, letters, family documents, music, treasured objects, and stop-motion animation to honor loved ones and transform personal stories into lasting […]
Join for the closing reception of Interwoven Histories on September 5 from 5:30-8:30. It will feature readings by Genny Lim, current San Francisco Poet Laureate, and Alejandro Murguía, San Francisco’s 6th Poet Laureate, followed by a conversation about immigration, storytelling, social practice, and the role of art in healing. The discussion will explore how socially […]
Continue the conversation with California Humanities during a special virtual gathering inspired by our new discussion guide, Listening Together—A Companion Guide to Reclaiming Our Stories: Voices of Indigenous Peoples of California. Together, we’ll explore Futures of Sovereignty and engage with California Native perspectives on sovereignty, community, and the futures being shaped today. October 13, 2026 […]
We invite you to participate in a 6-week weaving group at the César Chávez Branch, guided by expert weavers from Union Maya. The first session is open to the public and will consist of mini presentations, sample textiles, and an opportunity to practice using a loom. Sessions #2-#5 are registration only. We have capacity for […]
San Francisco Join us for the opening of Interwoven Histories, a new exhibition by artist Alexandru Salceanu that brings together two interconnected projects, Witness Collaborative and AlieNation, to explore the human experience of migration through personal testimony and historical context. Through immersive video, sound, and public programming, the exhibition invites visitors to become active witnesses […]