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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 SANTA BARBARA—Club de Creadores: Edición Raíces y Sueños

SANTA BARBARA—Club de Creadores: Edición Raíces y Sueños

Santa Barbara Library, Eastside Branch 1102 East Montecito Street , Santa Barbara, CA, United States

SANTA BARBARA—¿Buscas una actividad divertida y creativa después de la escuela? Acompáñanos todos los miércoles de 2:00 a 3:00 p. m. desde el 18 de septiembre hasta el 16 de octubre en la Biblioteca Central o Eastside, donde estaremos celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Tendremos una actividad cultural y su respectiva historia, inspirada […]

Free

LA MIRADA—The Art of Día de los Muertos: Flower Crowns

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

LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of Día de los Muertos and make your own flower crown! This program will be led by a teaching artist from Theatre of Hearts/Youth First! Suggested for children ages 5-12. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, […]

Free
Event Series SACRAMENTO–Screening Series: California Portraits at the Crocker Art Museum

SACRAMENTO–California Portraits: REGARDING SUSAN SONTAG

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

SACRAMENTO–Delve into the power of portraiture on film with a series inspired by the Crocker Art Museum's photography collection documenting the people, places, and moments in history that define the Golden State. Presented in partnership with California Humanities, which supported the making of these films through the California Documentary Project grant program, this series includes […]

$8 – $16

LOS ANGELES—El Mercadito Mágico

MacArthur Park West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California, United States

LOS ANGELES—In honor of Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide day to recognize substance use prevention and honor lives, Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) is hosting a traditional healing arts event called El Mercadito Mágico at MacArthur Park to bring culture and different modalities of healing that can help ground and heal our souls. We […]

Free

LA MIRADA—Songs and Stories of Día de los Muertos with Dr. Gloria Arjona

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

LA MIRADA—Celebrate the vibrant cultural tapestry and meaning of Día de los Muertos with this interdisciplinary program that combines music, visuals, and storytelling—including traditional songs in Spanish and indigenous languages. This program is suitable for the whole family. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 19, 2024 | […]

Free

VIRTUAL—Q&A with JCHS and Dr. Caroline Collins, Curator of Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific

VIRTUAL—Q&A Discussion with Jefferson County Historical Society and Dr. Caroline Collins, Curator of the exhibit Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific. This new exhibition expands dominant narratives of U.S. maritime activity to include the many Black whalers, commercial mariners, fishers, explorers, soldiers, and sailors who traveled along the Pacific Coast and […]

Free – $12

EL CAJON—Homeland & Homemaking Arts Exhibit Opening Night

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

EL CAJON—The Majdal Center invites you to join the opening night of their arts exhibit: Homeland & Homemaking! This exhibit has been two years in the making and they are excited to showcase incredible art by the community. More details to come! Where: El Cajon Branch Library | 201 East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 […]

Free
Event Series LOS ANGELES—Rooted: Equitable Access to Green Space Through Conversation, Art, and Poetry

LOS ANGELES—Rooted: Equitable Access to Green Space Through Conversation, Art, and Poetry

Stoneview Nature Center 5950 Stoneview Drive, Culver City

LOS ANGELES—“Rooted” is a community-based discussion series, designed by filmmaker Elizabeth Gray Bayne and in partnership with the Nature Nexus Institute & Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, inviting Black residents to reflect on their relationship to nature, environmental racism, and ways they might increase their engagement with the natural world. This three-part […]

Free

WHITTIER—Author Talk with Alex Espinoza

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

WHITTIER—Join The Sons of El Rey author Alex Espinoza for an intimate talk on his latest novel about a family of luchadores contending with forbidden love and secrets in Mexico City, Los Angeles, and beyond.  Born in Tijuana and raised in LA, Alex teaches at UC-Riverside as the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair of Creative Writing. Short […]

Free

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: You Are a Poet! This Workshop Will Prove It

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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Professor Charmaine Phipps for a poetry adventure! In this guided workshop, you'll unleash your inner poet and leave with a mini-masterpiece. When: Wednesday, October 23 | 12:30-2 pm Where: Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 | CAA-210 This program is part of the exhibit Reading Room: Zines, […]

Free
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