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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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EUREKA—Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs

Clarke Historical Museum E Street, Eureka, California, United States

EUREKA—“Chinese Pioneers” at the Clarke Historical Museum (CHM) explores visual history of Chinese Californians during the Exclusion Era and considers how the first generations of Chinese Californians were represented in mostly nineteenth-century photography before the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and after. This temporary exhibit, on view from September 7 to October 27, explores the social, […]

$10

MARYSVILLE—Opening: The Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California Exhibition

Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA, United States

MARYSVILLE—The Chinese American Museum of Northern California (CAMNC) in Marysville was recently awarded a California Humanities for All Quick Grant for an exhibit entitled The Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California. Ten small Northern California submitted photos and text to create this new exhibition, which will reflect the history and current condition of their respective Chinatowns. The ten Chinatowns are […]

Free

LA MIRADA—Korean Cooking Demo: Food of Chuseok

La Mirada Library 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, C, United States

LA MIRADA—Chef and culinary historian Hae Jung Cho will lead this fun, informative cooking workshop on the food traditions of the Korean holiday Chuseok! Samples will be provided. Attendance is limited. For Adults. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: September 7, 2024 | 1-2 pm This program […]

Free

MORENO VALLEY—Puentes Culturales (Cultural Bridges): Celebrating Our Cultures: Noche de Marimba

Moreno Valley Library 25480 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley

MORENO VALLEY—Marimba Tropical Los Angeles will present this cultural performance to celebrate Guatemalan culture. An interactive discussion portion will accompany it to engage the audience in a dialogue about the cultural significance of the music and instruments. Where: Moreno Valley Public Library, 25480 Alessandro Moreno Valley, CA 92557 When: 6 pm, September 10, 2024 For […]

Free

LOS ANGELES—From Farm to Oven: Baking Up a Climate Solutions Recipe

The Crawford 474 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

LOS ANGELES—From a healthy salad to a tasty steak and even the delicious dessert you just can’t wait to have at the end of a meal, the impact of climate change is there in every bite. Join LAist as we explore the intersection between food and climate. This event is part of NPR’s Climate Solutions […]

Free – $20

LONG BEACH—HOME COURT at the 2024 Cambodia Town Film Festival

The Art Theatre of Long Beach East 4th Street, Long Beach, C, United States

Above: Still from HOME COURT featuring Ashley Chea. LONG BEACH—HOME COURT (95 minutes) screens as part of the opening ceremony at the 2024 Cambodia Town Film Festival. This feature documentary traces the ascent of Cambodian American basketball prodigy whose life intensifies amid recruitment, injury, and triumph throughout her high school years. Followed by a Q&A […]

$15

SAN PEDRO—2024 Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC)

Point Fermin Park West Paseo Del Mar, Los Angeles, California, United States

SAN PEDRO—The 30th Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture returns to Point Fermin Park, where the festival was consecutively held for the past 19 years. With multiple stages featuring Filipino American talent, Filipino food vendors, Filipino merch vendors and various pavilions featuring programming for children, seniors, culinary and ancestral arts. Event is FREE to attend […]

Free

VIRTUAL—California Documentary Project Application Webinar

Virtual

VIRTUAL—California Documentary Project Application Webinar In advance of the November 4, 2024 California Documentary Project (CDP) grant deadline, applicants are invited to attend a free informational grant workshop with California Humanities staff on how to develop a competitive application and manage the online submission process. Attendees are strongly encouraged to read the CDP grant guidelines […]

Free

LOS ANGELES—Virtual Discussion: The People’s Recorder: New Deal Arts & California Stories

Virtual

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Public Library will host a special discussion around the People Recorder’s podcast, an exploration of the 1930s Federal Writers’ Project. This virtual conversation will center on the experiences of LA artist Miné Okubo and her family in the Japanese American community during World War II, when they were forcibly incarcerated in […]

Free

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: Zines, Comix, & Other Radical Texts/Poetry Reading

Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Please join Chaffey College and Tierra del Sol artists as they read selections of their poetry. When: Wednesday, September 18 | 12:30-2 pm Where: Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 | CAA-211 This program is part of the exhibit Reading Room: Zines, Comix & Other Radical Texts, a […]

Free
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