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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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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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: From A(rt) to Z(ines) – The Activist’s Alphabet

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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - From Picasso's Guernica to Riot Grrrl bands in the 1990s, art & zines have a long history of connecting with current events & expressing outrage. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the activist's alphabet & make a zine or poster to share your activism. Facilitated by Neil Watkins, faculty tri-chair, Undocumented […]

Free

Drunk Black History

Dynasty Typewriter 2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, United States

A portion of the proceeds will go towards It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU) to help with fire relief.  The critically acclaimed "Drunk Black History" show has finally made its way out West! Comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) and special guest co-host Rell Battle ("Killing It" on Peacock) host this event where you'll hear from comedians, writers, and experts who […]

$15 – $30
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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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Zomics 2025: A Festival of Zines & Comics

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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join local artists and distributors at ZOMICS! Meet and greet more than 20 artists from the region, read/buy their zines and comics, and support local artists! Enjoy light refreshments and music, live screen-printing, button- and zine-making. Free and open to the public. Where: Chaffey College, Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho […]

Free
Event Series FRESNO – Communities Read Together: Yoga with Francis

FRESNO – Communities Read Together: Yoga with Francis

FRESNO— Strength in Stilness | Fuerza en la Quietud Join us for an all levels welcome yoga session. This yoga series will focus on mindfulness to help ease stress, depression, and anxiety. This program will be bilingual. Please come dressed in appropriate clothing that allow for movement. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave […]

Free

Harlem Voices

Middletown Art Center 21456 State Hwy 175, Middletown, United States

Middletown, CA The public is invited to Harlem Voices, by composer and cellist Clovice A Lewis Jr., a compelling musical performance about love and resilience in the face of systemic racism and white supremacy. This performance features three vocalists and chorus, with piano, and string quartet. The Art Center will transform into the Black Jay […]

$25

LOS ANGELES—St. Clair Bourne 4th Tuesdays – “FREE TO BE FREE”

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

LOS ANGELES —See a screening of Free to Be Free, where Black Women all speak Black Hair. Despite its unique beauty, the heavy social, economic, and health implications that many Black Women face regarding their hair has led to the need to pass ordinances and Bills across Louisiana that protect those who choose to wear […]

Free
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