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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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Event Series CORONA—Embroidery Circle with Arina Kirilina

CORONA—Embroidery Circle with Arina Kirilina

Home Gardens Library 3785 Neece Street, Corona, CA, United States

CORONA—Although embroidery is found globally, it took on particular cultural significance in Russia and Ukraine. Join Russian Artist Arina Kirilina for a workshop series filled with artistic and cultural exploration, as she puts a modern twist on this centuries-old tradition Disconnect from the outside world, embrace creativity and share your stories! Where: Home Gardens Library, […]

Free

LA MIRADA—Traditional Korean Masks

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

LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of traditional Korean masks and make your own! This program will be led by a teaching artist from Barnsdall Art. Suggested for children ages 5-12. Attendance is limited. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 2, 2024 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm […]

Free

SAN DIEGO—Opening Reception: Poetic Justice’s Voices on the Inside

San Diego State Univerity 5500 Campanile Dri, San Diego, CA, United States

Caption: Voices on the Inside: self-portrait poetry and photography, Lisa Loftus Photography SAN DIEGO—Join the opening reception for Voices on the Inside, a multimodal self-portrait poetry and photography exhibit created by incarcerated artists. It was chosen by the San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital as a 2024 Impact Partner to unite the community with participatory design […]

Free

SACRAMENTO—How Can California Overcome Its Voter Disillusionment?

Library Galleria—Sacramento Central Library I Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

SACRAMENTO—California’s voting system has been overhauled with mail-in ballots and same-day registration, yet turnout remains notably low. Why does our richly diverse state fail to translate into representative turnout, and what alchemy might revive it? Explore California’s practical strategies for local, state, and federal elections and uncover what works—and what doesn’t. Learn from the state’s […]

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SANTA BARBARA—Raíces y sueños: Película “Radical”

Sunken Gardens at the Courthouse Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California, United States

SANTA BARBARA—Join Santa Barbara Public Library and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture at the Courthouse Sunken Garden for a special movie night! 2023 Sundance Festival favorite winner, Radical, will be shown in Spanish, with English subtitles. This film is based on the true story of Sergio Juárez Correa, a Mexican teacher who […]

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Community Arts Day at the Wig!

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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Chaffey College's drop-in workshops at the Wignall Museum. Artists Felix Quintana will share the joy of cyanotype, an experimental photography method; Rebecca Ustrell (Curious Publishing) will lead a workshop on Experimental Bookbinding; and artists Funchicken (Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson) will lead participants on a Garbage Zine adventure, making zines using found […]

Free

Story Magic: Joe Cepeda, Author & Illustrator

Whittier Public Library (Central Library) 7344 S. Washington Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

WHITTIER—As part of Whittier Public Library's 'Lucha Libro' series, Joe Cepeda, East LA native and award-winning illustrator, has over thirty children's books, including Sumo Libre, about two neighbors who love wrestling. Joe will share about his experience as an author and illustrator and explain techniques needed to perform basic artwork for children. All ages welcome. […]

Free

Sketch & Tell: Behind the Ink with a Comic Artist Rafael Navarro: Lucha Libro program series

Whittier Public Library (Central Library) 7344 S. Washington Ave, Whittier, CA, United States

WHITTIER—Whittier's Rafael Navarro, with nearly 30 years in animation and comics, shares his luchador, detective-noir series, Sonámbulo, and illustrates live. There will be giveaways for all who attend* and a lucky handful may walk away with free art too! Tweens and up! Where: Whittier Public Library, 7344 Washington Ave. CA 90602 When: Sat October 5th […]

Free

EL CAJON—Fall Open House

El Cajon Branch Library East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, California, United States

EL CAJON—Join the El Cajon Library for their Fall Open House to create your own story! The day includes TedEd students from Cajon Valley Union School District presenting ideas, films by Media Arts Center San Diego's Teen Producers Project, a Zine Exhibit featuring El Cajon's Newcomer Community telling their stories through zines, and a Community […]

Free

KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES—(re)Location Exhibition Opening

Oriental Mission Church 424 N Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES—(re)Location amplifies the histories of the Lao and Korean communities, creating a sense of connection to the untold stories of their respective elder populations, and deepens understanding of the experiences of refugees and immigrants in the aftermath of war. We invite you to an exhibition that shares the stories and artifacts of migration […]

Free
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