BERKELEY—SOL IN THE GARDEN at the The 15th Annual Fist Up Film Festival
2024-10-09 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Peña Cultural Center, Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California, 94705, United States
BERKELEY—SOL IN THE GARDEN by filmmakers Emily Cohen Ibañez & Débora Souza Silva screens at the 15th Annual Fist Up Film Festival: Culture Keepers. A night of short films and animations that remind us of who we are and where we come from. From Samoa to Oakland to Jamaica!
SOL IN THE GARDEN: After 16 years of incarceration, Sol is released from prison, when she discovers that coming into her own freedom can be as challenging as living behind bars. Through a community gardening collective of formerly incarcerated horticulturalists in East Oakland, Sol strives to recover her humanity and sense of self.
Where: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94705
When: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:30 to 10:00 pm.
For details, see: https://lapena.org/event/15th-annual-fist-up-film-festival-4

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Reading Room: Zines, Comix, & Other Radical Texts Zine Workshop
2024-10-10 12:30 - 14:30 | Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737, United States
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—In this workshop, Bronwyn Mauldin and Deborah Aschheim from Artists 4 Democracy will walk you through a simple process to create a zine that connects your ideas to actions—like educating others and voting. You’ll walk away with an amazing zine you can copy and share with friends.
First-time voter/don’t know much about voting? We can help with that! But more importantly, other people have a lot of questions, too—your questions can be a great starting point to make a zine that connects people with information about why voting matters. No prior art skills are necessary, all supplies are provided. Presented in collaboration with Student Life/CCSG.

When: Thursday, October 10 | 12:30-2:30 pm
Where: Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 | CCE-124 (Student Activities Lounge)
This program is part of the exhibit Reading Room: Zines, Comix & Other Radical Texts, a loud and proud exhibition that celebrates the contemporary relevance and impacts of zines and comics on culture today, on the visual and literary arts, and in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Organized by the Wignall Museum with the support of campus and community partners, the multidimensional exhibition focuses on artists and authors whose works engage with comic and zine-making. The exhibition also features hundreds of zines and comics for visitors to read and respond to in a community studio space. Artists include Yasmeen Abedifard, Kumasi J. Barnett, Cheyne Ellet, Funchicken (Mark Todd & Esther Pearl Watson), Charles Glaubitz, Kristen Liu-Wong, Felix Quintana, Alkaid Ramirez, and Birdcage Comics Café, Curious Publishing, The Space/El Espacio, and Tierra del Sol.
For details, see: www.chaffey.edu/wignall

SANTA BARBARA—Raíces y sueños: Panel de la película Radical con Sergio Juárez y Paloma Noyola
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en un panel inspirador por Zoom con Sergio Juárez y Paloma Noyola, las figuras reales detrás de la película Radical. Escucha su historia, el impacto de los métodos de enseñanza poco convencionales de Sergio, y cómo Paloma superó desafíos para lograr el éxito nacional.
Where: ZOOM
When: Jueves, 10 de Octubre | 7 – 8 pm
For details, see: URL
For questions, please contact: Catalina Morancey at (805) 962-7653

CORONA—PEACEFUL DREAMS Exhibit, Art Project, and Performance
2024-10-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Home Gardens Library, 3785 Neece Street, Corona, CA, 92879, United States
CORONA—Join a day filled with artistic and cultural exploration for all ages! Event highlights:

Art EXHIBIT & artist-led collaborative community painting PROJECT with Russian artist Arina Kirilina
“Puppets for Peace” Interactive PERFORMANCE with Nicole Cloeren from Puppets A la Carte,
Children’s CHOIR performance led by Natalia Rasulova
Traditional Russian TREATS!

This event is part of an event series that seeks to increase the visibility of Russian-Speaking community perspectives within the local context.
Where: Home Gardens Library, 3785 Neece St. Corona, CA 92879
When: Saturday October 12 11:30 am – 1:30pm
For details, see: https://rivlib.libcal.com/event/13173985
For questions, please contact Anna Bekker at anna.bekker@rivlib.net.

LA MIRADA—Repujado Workshop with Miriam Quezada
2024-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | La Mirada Library, 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, C, 90638, United States
LA MIRADA—Join us with artist Miriam Quezada as we discover the ancient Mexican folk art of tin embossing or “repujado.” This special workshop will cover techniques for engraving or “pushing out” drawings on metal to create beautiful artwork. For adults. All materials will be provided.
Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638
When: October 12, 2024 | 2 – 4 pm
Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.
This program is part of the La Mirada Celebrates! series. Cultural and holiday celebrations bind families, neighborhoods, and communities together. Fall includes some of the most important cultural holidays, including the Hispanic holiday Día de los Muertos. Let’s celebrate all season with food, art, dance, and song!

THOUSAND OAKS—Resistance & Persistence Speaker Series
2024-10-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Chumash Indian Museum, 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
Above: Chumash Indian Museum, courtesy of the museum on Instagram.
THOUSAND OAKS—The Resistance and Persistence program recognizes the 200th anniversary of the 1824 Chumash Revolt against several of the Spanish missions established in Chumash lands. This little-known chapter of history highlights the cultural resistance of indigenous peoples to the harsh environment of colonialism and establishes context for the ongoing cultural revitalization efforts of Chumash people today. Chumash Elder Alan Salazar will be discussing the San Fernando Mission’s connection to the 1824 Revolt.
Where: Oakbrook Chumash Indian Museum, 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, 91360
When: 5 pm, October 12
For details, see: Chumashmuseum.org
For questions, please contact: Dayle Bingham, visit@chumashmuseum.org

Santa Barbara—Raíces y Sueños: Cuentos bilingües
2024-10-13 11:00 - 11:40 | Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Luria Activities Center, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
SANTA BARBARA—¡Acompáñanos en una mañana llena de experiencias divertidas con arte y cuentos bilingües! Disfruta de la belleza del arte y haz nuevos amigos en este evento educativo y entretenido.
Where: Santa Barbara Museum of Art | 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
When: Domingo de 11 a 11:40 am.,
For details, see: URL
For questions, please contact: Catalina Morancey at (805) 962-7653

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: Zines, Comix, & Other Radical Texts Zine Workshop
2024-10-15 12:30 - 14:00 | Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737, United States
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Tierra del Sol artists as they lead you through a zine-making project. No experience necessary and all supplies provided!
When: Tuesday, October 15 | 12:30-2 pm
Where: Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 | Wignall Museum Patio
This program is part of the exhibit Reading Room: Zines, Comix & Other Radical Texts, a loud and proud exhibition that celebrates the contemporary relevance and impacts of zines and comics on culture today, on the visual and literary arts, and in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Organized by the Wignall Museum with the support of campus and community partners, the multidimensional exhibition focuses on artists and authors whose works engage with comic and zine-making. The exhibition also features hundreds of zines and comics for visitors to read and respond to in a community studio space. Artists include Yasmeen Abedifard, Kumasi J. Barnett, Cheyne Ellet, Funchicken (Mark Todd & Esther Pearl Watson), Charles Glaubitz, Kristen Liu-Wong, Felix Quintana, Alkaid Ramirez, and Birdcage Comics Café, Curious Publishing, The Space/El Espacio, and Tierra del Sol.
For details, see: www.chaffey.edu/wignall

OCEANSIDE—Memory Keepers: Alebrijes and Archives
2024-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Oceanside Public Library, 330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, 92054, United States
OCEANSIDE—Come create alebrijes with En Mi Palma and prepare the community ofrenda that will be displayed at John Landes Community Center to commemorate Día de los Muertos. We invite you to participate in this Mexican tradition by sharing photos of your loved ones to put on display.
Bring your stories and photographs to scan and document with Hill Street Country Club. These scans will be added to a community scrapbook created by and for the Landes community at our Visual Analogies: Día de los Muertos Mixer on 11/1.
All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
This is the first program in Oceanside Public Library’s Community Connections: Honoring Samoan and Mexican Culture at Landes event series, starting this fall. Join us in celebrating the Samoan and Mexican communities living in Tri-City Oceanside!
Where: John Landes Community Center Library | 2855 Cedar Rd., Oceanside, CA 92056
When: 5-7 pm | October 15, 2024
For details, see: oceansidelibrary.org
For questions, please contact: Mariella Garcia, 760-435-5577

LOS ANGELES—Sites and Cycles of LA: Bike Messengers and the City
2024-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | USC Wallis Annenberg Hall, Watt Way, Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States
LOS ANGELES—Messengers, couriers, and delivery riders are essential workers in today’s cities. Yet, they remain largely invisible and vulnerable, working for low rates and risking their personal safety. But they have also produced a flourishing subculture and community that cannot be contained by their working conditions. Through a photography project, culminating in an exhibition and website, Sites and Cycles of LA: Bike Messengers and the City offers them a platform to share stories and experiences from the city of Los Angeles.
Where: USC Wallis Annenberg Hall, 3630 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089
When: Tuesday, October 15, 5 pm
For details, see: https://annenberg.usc.edu/events/idea/sites-and-cycles-la-photo-project

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room Workshop: I Want A President
2024-10-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737, United States
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Zoe Leonard’s poem “I Want a President . . .“ from 1992 is an inspirational call to action and a literary rallying cry for new leadership in the United States. Attend this event to read the poem out loud together and to write your version of the poem live with other attendees. Don’t sit on the sidelines this election year. Stand up and speak up.
When: Wednesday, October 16 | 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, Comix & Other Radical Texts, a loud and proud exhibition that celebrates the contemporary relevance and impacts of zines and comics on culture today, on the visual and literary arts, and in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Organized by the Wignall Museum with the support of campus and community partners, the multidimensional exhibition focuses on artists and authors whose works engage with comic and zine-making. The exhibition also features hundreds of zines and comics for visitors to read and respond to in a community studio space. Artists include Yasmeen Abedifard, Kumasi J. Barnett, Cheyne Ellet, Funchicken (Mark Todd & Esther Pearl Watson), Charles Glaubitz, Kristen Liu-Wong, Felix Quintana, Alkaid Ramirez, and Birdcage Comics Café, Curious Publishing, The Space/El Espacio, and Tierra del Sol.
For details, see: www.chaffey.edu/wignall

LA MIRADA—The Art of Día de los Muertos: Flower Crowns
2024-10-16 15:30 - 16:30 | La Mirada Library, 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, C, 90638, 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, CA 90638
When: October 16, 2024 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm
To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.
This program is part of the La Mirada Celebrates! series. Cultural and holiday celebrations bind families, neighborhoods, and communities together. Fall includes some of the most important cultural holidays, including the Hispanic holiday Día de los Muertos. Let’s celebrate all season with food, art, dance, and song!

SACRAMENTO–California Portraits: REGARDING SUSAN SONTAG
2024-10-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 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 a Q & A with filmmakers and film participants following each screening.
REGARDING SUSAN SONTAG (1 hour, 41 minutes)
An intimate portrait of the life of literary, political, and feminist icon Susan Sontag told through archival footage, accounts from those close to her, and her own words.
When: Thursday, October 17, at 6:30 pm
Where: The Crocker Art Museum | 216 O Street | Sacramento, CA 95814
For more information and tickets, visit the Crocker’s series page.

About the Crocker Art Museum
Experience innovative and impactful interactions with art at the Crocker, home to a diverse collection of artworks that span centuries, continents, and cultures. In addition to a robust schedule of changing exhibitions, students can engage with California art dating from the Gold Rush to the present; a renowned collection of Master Drawings and European paintings; one of the largest international ceramics collections in the United States; and collections of Asian, African, and Oceanic art.
150,000 sq. ft and three floors of gallery space
Over 25,000 objects in the collection
3-4 changing exhibitions at any given time
350 public programs each year including concerts and performances, classes and workshops, talks and lectures, kids + family activities, school + teacher services and more.

LOS ANGELES—El Mercadito Mágico
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | MacArthur Park, West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California, 90057, 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 have an array of vendors and free workshops with experts who will share the power of their work.
When: Saturday, October 19 from 10 am – 4 pm at
Where: MacArthur Park (2230 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90057)
This is a free event. Refreshments will be provided for participants. You may register by completing and submitting this form: form.jotform.com/242287407635158
Every participant needs to have their own registration.

LA MIRADA—Songs and Stories of Día de los Muertos with Dr. Gloria Arjona
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | La Mirada Library, 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, C, 90638, 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 | 2 – 3 pm
This program is part of the La Mirada Celebrates! series. Cultural and holiday celebrations bind families, neighborhoods, and communities together. Fall includes some of the most important cultural holidays, including the Hispanic holiday Día de los Muertos. Let’s celebrate all season with food, art, dance, and song!

VIRTUAL—Q&A with JCHS and Dr. Caroline Collins, Curator of Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific
2024-10-19 16:00 - 17:00
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 traversed the high seas from the 16th century to the mid-20th century. Take Me to the Water tells the stories of these mariners, their impact in shaping the American Pacific, and their legacy in the context of the development of society and identity. Importantly, this exhibition recenters the relationship between Black folks, water, and ships.
Where: Virtual
When: 4-5 pm, Saturday, October 19, 2024
Suggested donation: $12
Hosted via Zoom; pre-registration required at jchsmuseum.org // https://bit.ly/4gKO9Bo. A recording of the program will be emailed to all registered participants.
For more information, please contact the Jefferson County Historical Society at (360) 385-1003, programs@jchsmuseum.com, or visit jchsmuseum.org.

EL CAJON—Homeland & Homemaking Arts Exhibit Opening Night
2024-10-19 17:30 - 20:00 | El Cajon Branch Library, East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, California, 92020, 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
When: Saturday, October 19, 5:30 – 8 pm
RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/art-exhibit-opening-night-homeland-homemaking-registration-921056523857?aff=oddtdtcreator
Learn more about Homeland & Homemaking in this spotlight post on the California Humanities blog.

LOS ANGELES—Rooted: Equitable Access to Green Space Through Conversation, Art, and Poetry
2024-10-20 10:30 - 13:30 | Stoneview Nature Center, 5950 Stoneview Drive, Culver City, 90232
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 series beginning August 18 will offer community forums, facilitated by local humanities experts, and arts and wellness workshops, led by local artists, poets and wellness instructors, in parks around Los Angeles. They are designed to combat the physical and mental health disparities, such as chronic disease and stress, that often result in low income communities in Los Angeles County. All events will be free and open to the public.
August 18: “Finding Justice in Photography”
Facilitated discussion on the intersection of mobility and environmental justice, followed by workshops on nature photography and yoga.
September 22: “Reconnecting Through Words”
Facilitated discussion on family mythology and ancestral connections to nature, followed by workshops on nature-inspired poetry and yoga.
October 20: “Drawing Healing & Inspiration”
Facilitated discussion on feelings of belonging in and being in nature and therapy, mental health, followed by workshops on nature sketching and yoga.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-equitable-access-to-green-space-through-conversation-art-poetry-tickets-950295237637
For questions, please contact: Elizabeth Gray Bayne, media@graybayne.com

WHITTIER—Author Talk with Alex Espinoza
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Whittier Public Library (Central Library), 7344 S. Washington Ave, Whittier, CA, 90602, 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 Q & A and Book signing to follow. Central Library at 6 PM on Tuesday October 22nd. Books are available to purchase at the library from now until the event.
Where: Whittier Public Library 7344 Washington Avenue
When: Tuesday, 10/22 6 PM
For details, see: https://www.whittierlibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14666/1646?curm=10&cury=2024
For questions, please contact: Whittier Public Library 562-567-9900

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: You Are a Poet! This Workshop Will Prove It
2024-10-23 12:30 - 14:00 | Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737, 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, Comix & Other Radical Texts, a loud and proud exhibition that celebrates the contemporary relevance and impacts of zines and comics on culture today, on the visual and literary arts, and in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Organized by the Wignall Museum with the support of campus and community partners, the multidimensional exhibition focuses on artists and authors whose works engage with comic and zine-making. The exhibition also features hundreds of zines and comics for visitors to read and respond to in a community studio space. Artists include Yasmeen Abedifard, Kumasi J. Barnett, Cheyne Ellet, Funchicken (Mark Todd & Esther Pearl Watson), Charles Glaubitz, Kristen Liu-Wong, Felix Quintana, Alkaid Ramirez, and Birdcage Comics Café, Curious Publishing, The Space/El Espacio, and Tierra del Sol.
For details, see: www.chaffey.edu/wignall

LA MIRADA—The Art of Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skulls
2024-10-23 15:30 - 16:30 | La Mirada Library, 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, C, 90638, United States
LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of Día de los Muertos and create your own sugar skull. 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, CA 90638
When: October 23, 2024 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm
To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by
location or event date.
This program is part of the La Mirada Celebrates! series. Cultural and holiday celebrations bind families, neighborhoods, and communities together. Fall includes some of the most important cultural holidays, including the Hispanic holiday Día de los Muertos. Let’s celebrate all season with food, art, dance, and song!

SAN RAFAEL—NEW WAVE Screens at Smith Rafael Film Center
2024-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Christopher B Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
SAN RAFAEL—Join filmmaker Elizabeth Ai for a free screening of NEW WAVE at the Smith Rafael Film Center.
NEW WAVE explores the musical phenomenon of the 1980s known to Vietnamese American teens as New Wave. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai dives into the lives of family members and icons of the New Wave scene, and uncovers much more than a rich musical history.
In the heart of Orange County, California, this counterculture movement takes the youth by storm, becoming a sanctuary for rebellious teens. The fun Euro-synth dance beats and punk/goth aesthetics mask deep traumas—broken dreams and unfulfilled expectations that have shaped her community.

SCREENING FOLLOWED BY A CONVERSATION WITH DIRECTOR ELIZABETH AI

Where: Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
When: Wednesday, October 23, 7:00 pm
For details, see: https://rafaelfilm.cafilm.org/new-wave/
View the trailer for NEW WAVE.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: Zines, Comix & Other Radical Texts with James Spooner
2024-10-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737, United States
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join James Spooner, an award-winning graphic novelist, filmmaker, and tattoo artist. His debut graphic novel, The High Desert was named “Best of 2022” by Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, and The New York Public Library. Spooner co-edited an anthology of Black punk writers and comic creators entitled, Black Punk Now. Join Spooner as he discusses how comics provided a creative outlet and an unexpected pathway to his life as an artist, author, filmmaker, and tattoo artist.
When: Thursday, October 24 | 1-2:30 pm
Where: Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 | CAA-211
This program is part of the exhibit Reading Room: Zines, Comix & Other Radical Texts, a loud and proud exhibition that celebrates the contemporary relevance and impacts of zines and comics on culture today, on the visual and literary arts, and in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Organized by the Wignall Museum with the support of campus and community partners, the multidimensional exhibition focuses on artists and authors whose works engage with comic and zine-making. The exhibition also features hundreds of zines and comics for visitors to read and respond to in a community studio space. Artists include Yasmeen Abedifard, Kumasi J. Barnett, Cheyne Ellet, Funchicken (Mark Todd & Esther Pearl Watson), Charles Glaubitz, Kristen Liu-Wong, Felix Quintana, Alkaid Ramirez, and Birdcage Comics Café, Curious Publishing, The Space/El Espacio, and Tierra del Sol.
For details, see: www.chaffey.edu/wignall

GLENDALE—NEW WAVE Screens at Laemmle Theatre
2024-10-25 17:00 - 2024-10-31 22:00 | Laemmle Glendale, North Maryland Avenue, Glendale, California, 91206, United States
GLENDALE—Join a limited theatrical screenings of the documentary film NEW WAVE at Laemmle Glendale.

Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In Orange County, California, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for a generation of youth grappling with the weight of their parents’ unspoken traumas.

Where: Laemmle Theater, 207 N. Maryland Ave. Glendale, CA
When: Times vary, October 25 – 31, 2024
For details, see: https://www.laemmle.com/film/new-wave

MORENO VALLEY—Puentes Culturales (Cultural Bridges): Celebrating Our Culture: Uke Can Do IT
2024-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Moreno Valley Library, 25480 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley, 92553
MORENO VALLEY—Join a workshop where participants can learn how to use the Ukulele. The workshop will include a lecture and discussion about the history of Samoa and how the Ukulele plays a part in the culture.
Where: Moreno Valley Public Library, 25480 Alessandro Blvd Moreno Valley, CA 92557
When: 10 am, October 26, 2024
For details, see: moreno-valley.ca.us/mv-library/index.html
For questions, please contact: Jacqueline Stewart, 951-413-3880

WHITTIER—Lowriders & Readers
2024-10-26 12:30 - 17:00 | Whittier Public Library (Central Library), 7344 S. Washington Ave, Whittier, CA, 90602, United States
WHITTIER—Cruise on down for an exciting afternoon celebrating the history and culture of lowriding! Bring your friends and family to enjoy a day filled with cars, community, and culture as we showcase both full-sized and miniature lowriders.
We will be screening The Great American Lowrider Tradition, a critically acclaimed documentary by local director Martin Torrez.
After the screening, head over to the Central Library parking lot to see live lowriders from @lifetimefamiliacc_. Also, world-renowned lowrider artist and diorama craftsman, Armando Flores (@armandoflores1032), will display his stunning Whittier Blvd set piece outside the Library. Adding to the atmosphere, RC lowriders will be featured, courtesy of @Delegation_RCS.
Enjoy free book swag and great tunes throughout the event!
Where: Whittier Public Library Central Library 7344 Washington Ave. •(562) 567-9900
When: Sat October 26th, 2024
For details, see: https://www.whittierlibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14646/1646?curm=10&cury=2024
For questions, please contact: Whittier Public Library Reference Desk 562-567-9900

LA MIRADA—Classical Guitar with Juan Hernandez
2024-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | La Mirada Library, 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, C, 90638, United States
LA MIRADA—Juan Hernandez is a classical guitarist that enthralls the public with his moving and sophisticated performances of traditional Mexican music. His program engages emotions and intellect and always leaves the crowd asking for more. Registration is not required. For adults.
Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638
When: October 26, 2024 | 2 – 3 pm
This program will feature the unveiling of the community ofrenda. Between October 1 and October 19, customers are welcome to honor their departed loved ones by sharing a copy of their photograph to be placed on the altar. Customers are also welcome to share stories of their loved written on a small card.
This program is part of the La Mirada Celebrates! series. Cultural and holiday celebrations bind families, neighborhoods, and communities together. Fall includes some of the most important cultural holidays, including the Hispanic holiday Día de los Muertos. Let’s celebrate all season with food, art, dance, and song!

VIRTUAL—NewGround Book Club with Sandy Tolan
2024-10-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
VIRTUAL—We will be speaking with Sandy Tolan, author of The Lemon Tree, which tells the story of the al-Khairi and Eshkenazi families and their separate and intertwined histories to a single house and the lemon tree in its garden. Sandy is a best-selling author and an award-winning radio and print journalist who reports on and comments frequently about Palestine and Israel.
Time/Date: October 28, at 5 pm PT
Venue: Virtual | Zoom link to join virtually

SAN JOSE—Encore Screening of HOME COURT at the 2024 Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest
2024-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | AMC Eastridge, Eastridge Loop, San Jose, California, 95122, United States
SAN JOSE—The 2024 Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest hosts an encore screening of HOME COURT. Ashley Chea is a Cambodian American basketball phenom. HOME COURT, filmed over three years, is a coming-of-age story that relays the highs and lows of her immigrant family, surmounting racial and class differences, as well as personal trials that include a devastating knee injury. Despite the intensity of basketball recruiting, Ashley’s humor shines through and her natural talent inspires the support of those around her.
Where: AMC Eastridge, 2190 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122
When: 7 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2024
For details, see: https://svapfilmfest.org/

SANTA FE SPRINGS—Library of Stories, Flavors, and Sounds
2024-11-04 10:00 - 2024-11-09 17:00 | Santa Fe Springs City Library, Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670, United States
SANTA FE SPRINGS—Join us for the Library of Stories, Flavors, and Sounds, a vibrant weeklong celebration of Korean and Mexican immigrant experiences happening November 4–9, 2024! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of both communities through memorable activities. Throughout the week members of the community can attend readings by local authors including Mirelle Ortega, Reynaldo Mora, Helena Ku Rhee, and Susie Yi. Dive into creativity with interactive art workshops like “Colors of Our Community” and “Mapping Our Story.” Experience the joy of music with lively performances featuring Mexican folklore and sounds by Cascada de Flores, and be inspired by a special presentation of the Korean national anthem performed by local violinist Sara Jin. This weeklong celebration will end with a special presentation on Korean tea and dessert tasting by Youngmi Yi. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, create, and celebrate together.
Where: Santa Fe Springs City Library | 11700 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
When: For details, see: sfslibrary.org
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For questions, please contact: Olga Gonzalez at (562) 868-7738 ext. 7822
