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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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LOS ANGELES — Film Screening: AKWAABA: THE AWAKENING at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center

Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center 4305 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles -- See a screening of Akwaaba: The Awakening, a full feature documentary film chronicling the journey of African Americans from Los Angeles traveling to the Motherland for the first time. This documentary project began as a wonderful readers theater project performed in Leimert Park at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Theater in 2016. […]

Free

FRESNO – Communities Read Together: Poesia from the Valley

FRESNO—Attend a free poetry event to hear readings from Central Valley authors. This program is in part of our larger program, Communities Read Together. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave Fresno, CA 93703 When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 6:00PM-8:00PM For details, see: Betty Rodriguez: Communities Read Together: Poesia from the Valley […]

Free

FRESNO – Communities Read Together: Three Sisters Bilingual Generative Poetry Workshop

FRESNO—Learn how to engage in flor y canto, a poetic practice from Mesoamerican Indigenous cultures. This practice will foster positive identity development through writing. This program is for all ages and will be bilingual. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 When: Monday February 3, 2025, 6:00PM-7:00PM For details, see: […]

Free

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Zine workshop series

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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Please join one or all in a series of zine-related art workshops presented in concert with The Arts Area. Local artists will lead these hands on workshop. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Space is limited. Printmaking for  Zine-Making, Wed. Feb. 5, 1230-2pm Drawing for Zine-Making, Wed. Feb. 19, 1230-2pm Cyanotype for Zine-Making, Wed. […]

Free

SAN FRANCISO—Muses & Melanin Graduation Ceremony & Reception

C, United States

SAN FRANCISCO—The inaugural class of Muses & Melanin Fellows will graduate next month! Join us at the Main branch of the San Francisco Public Library on February 8th at 12:30pm for a celebration of readings and a reception, and watch each Fellow receive their graduation package! During this first Fellowship year, Muses & Melanin provided […]

Free

Upper Lake, Lake County – Harlem Voices by Clovice Lewis (a sneak preview)

Tallman Hotel 9550 Main St., Upper Lake, United States

Upper Lake, CA— Join renowned Lake County cellist, composer, and social justice advocate Rev. Clovice Lewis, MDiv. for Harlem Voices, a moving musical performance exploring African American resilience and the ongoing fight for equality. Set in a segregated 1920s speakeasy, Harlem Voices tells a heartfelt story of love, longing, and the enduring relevance of racial […]

$25

Architecture Uncorked: Historic Homes, Hot Topics and Worldly Wine, edition #2

Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

Architecture Uncorked: Historic Homes, Hot Topics, and Worldly Wine is a quarterly event series that celebrates Los Angeles' architectural heritage. Held at the historic Barnsdall Art Park, the series combines expert-led discussions, interactive trivia, and curated wine pairings to explore architecture as both an art form and a cultural artifact. Each event spotlights a unique […]

Free

Architecture Uncorked: Historic Homes, Hot Topics and Worldly Wine, edition #2

Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

Architecture Uncorked: Historic Homes, Hot Topics, and Worldly Wine is a quarterly event series that celebrates Los Angeles' architectural heritage. Held at the historic Barnsdall Art Park, the series combines expert-led discussions, interactive trivia, and curated wine pairings to explore architecture as both an art form and a cultural artifact. Each event spotlights a unique […]

Free

FRESNO—Communities Read Together: Three Sisters Bilingual Generative Poetry Workshop

FRESNO—Learn how to engage in flor y canto, a poetic practice from Mesoamerican Indigenous cultures. This practice will foster positive identity development through writing. This program is for all ages and will be bilingual. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 When: Monday February 10, 2025, 6:00PM-7:00PM For details, see: […]

Free
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