SAN DIEGO—Culturally and historically, AAPI writers have been silenced, whether from collectivism to governmental exclusion and incarceration. No more. Making Space, Taking Space is a public reading of work from San Diego Writers, Ink’s AAPI Writing Workshop, facilitated by playwright Thelma Virata de Castro. The reading, featuring multiple genres and perspectives, will take place at […]
SAN FRANCISCO—Don't miss a powerful community screening of HOME IS A HOTEL (2023), a feature-length documentary that examines inequality in San Francisco through the lens of five SRO residents as they fight to stay housed, followed by a discussion with featured community members and filmmakers. A loving newly-single mother in Chinatown, a blind Latina librettist fighting […]
Caption: Aladina Cawaling Standing Around Flowers, c. 1960s, Photograph, 3.5" x 3.5", Collection of Cawaling Family, https://wiith.ucsc.edu/items/show/739?collection=15 SANTA CRUZ—Watsonville is in the Heart will collaborate with The Humanities Institute of the University of California, Santa Cruz to mount Night at the Museum. The event welcomes members of the public to experience the ongoing exhibitions and […]
NEVADA CITY—Join Art In Nature commissioned artists Elizabeth Winters & Amanda Post along Cascade Canal Trail for a guided walk through their site-specific installation “Without Walls”. A collaboration between the artists and Mother Nature, “Without Walls” consists of a series of handmade frames constructed from natural materials found on the forest floor. Swinging from branches […]
SANTA CRUZ—A screening of the documentary film HARBOR at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz. Film followed by panel discussion with Liza Star, Stewards of the Sea. Where: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz When: June 5, 2024 at 5:30-7:30pm For details, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-us-by-us-our-beloved-communities-harbor-film-screening-tickets-873049373177
SAN DIEGO—Join the New Children's Museum on Saturday, June 8 from 10 am-2 pm for their Seed to Tree Workshop Series: Narrating our Futures! Inspired by Octavia Butler’s “Parable of the Sower” and led by Dr. Cecilia Caballero (she/her) (@writingourwelless), a neurodivergent teaching artist, poet, and writer, participants will narrate their own neurodiverse futures through […]
SAN DIEGO—Public performances of plays that offer a window into incredible journeys of those who have experienced homelessness and faced it with strength, resilience and humor will be held June 14-16, 2024, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium, at San Diego Central Library. Talkbacks following the performances will provide an opportunity to bridge gaps of understanding […]
SAN FRANCISCO—'Eyoomkuuka'ro Kokomaar ("we paddle together") is a cultural revitalization project led by L Frank Manriquez, centered on Native Californian canoe building and paddling. Through this, a tapestry of community-based artistic and educational collaborations emerged: dance, kite making, photography, Native Californian languages, songs, and more. You are invited to join this all-ages, family friendly, free […]
SAN DIEGO—Join Karen Organization for an evening dedicated to honoring the rich experiences and history of San Diego's local refugee community. This special event will feature an exhibition showcasing their stories through art installations, oral storytelling, live performances, and immersive visual displays. When: Friday, June 21, 2024, 1–4 PM Where: Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park, Plaza de […]
FORT BRAGG—Vocalist Debbie Stapleton and multi-instrumentalist Brian James present a two-part sonic experience that evokes the radiance of the Sun and the mysterious mood of the Moon. Inspired by these themes, they will co-create an improvised composition by building layers of circular loops. The journey culminates with an invitation to the community to contribute to […]