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 in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"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

SACRAMENTO–Partner Screening: UNITED SKATES

Crocker Art Museum 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

SACRAMENTO–Back by popular demand, the Crocker Museum is proud to partner once again with California Humanities to present three films that tell compelling stories rooted in the Golden State. Expanding on subjects like collective action, identity, immigration, and art as activism that are present in the exhibitions Estampas de La Raza: Contemporary Prints from the […]

$8 – $16

FORT BRAGG–Magic Lantern Screening

Larry Spring Museum 225 E Redwood Avenue, Fort Bragg

Magic Lantern Screening at the Larry Spring Museum  Salon de Physique & Relict: A Phantasmagoria  Saturday, July 22, 2023 | 8 pm PT  Cost: $10 (no one turned away due to lack of funds) Address: 225 E Redwood Avenue, Fort Bragg 95437 Supported by a 2023 California Humanities For All Project Grant, The Larry Spring […]

$10

OAKLAND–The Audacity to Believe Opening Reception

African American Museum and Library 659 14th Street, Oakland, United States

OAKLAND- The Marcus Foster Education Institute invites you to celebrate the opening reception for “The Audacity to Believe”, a tribute to the life, legacy and impact of an Oakland giant: Dr. Marcus A. Foster, the urban education activist and superhero who gave his life for the children of Oakland. This free event will include live […]

Free

SANTA CRUZ–Exhibit: Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

SANTA CRUZ—Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range: Enduring Relationships with the Land is a project featuring a traveling exhibit of photography and short film interviews, presented as in-person events with presentations, demonstrations, and discussions. It explores tribes' land-based culture, cultural restoration, the perspectives of elders and youth, and barriers to cultural expression in […]

Free

SACRAMENTO–Partner Screening: OVARIAN PSYCHOS

Crocker Art Museum 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

SACRAMENTO–Back by popular demand, the Crocker Museum is proud to partner once again with California Humanities to present three films that tell compelling stories rooted in the Golden State. Expanding on subjects like collective action, identity, immigration, and art as activism that are present in the exhibitions Estampas de La Raza: Contemporary Prints from the […]

$8 – $16

SAN FRANCISCO–HOME IS A HOTEL theatrical premiere

Roxie Theater San Francisco 3117 16th Street, San Francisco

Winner of Documentary Feature Award & Audience Award at the 2023 SFFILM Festival! SAN FRANCISCO–You are invited to theatrical premiere of HOME IS A HOTEL on Thursday, August 17, at 6:30 pm PT, at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco. From within the walls of their 80 sqft SRO hotel rooms, a diverse group of […]

$5 – $14

SANTA CRUZ–Exhibit Opening Reception: Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

SANTA CRUZ—Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range: Enduring Relationships with the Land is a project featuring a traveling exhibit of photography and short film interviews, presented as in-person events with presentations, demonstrations, and discussions. It explores tribes' land-based culture, cultural restoration, the perspectives of elders and youth, and barriers to cultural expression in […]

Free

SAN JOSE–Closing reception and artist panel: Queer Threads

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles 520 South 1st Street, San Jose, California, United States

SAN JOSE- To commemorate the closing of Queer Threads, the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles invites you to a reception and artists talk on Saturday, August 19. Featured artists Craig Calderwood, dani lopez, and Richard-Jonathan Nelson will discuss their work and join guest moderator Elena Gross (Co-Director, Berkeley Art Center) for a conversation […]

$5 – $10
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