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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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CORONA—PEACEFUL DREAMS Exhibit, Art Project, and Performance

Home Gardens Library 3785 Neece Street, Corona, CA, 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 […]

Free

LA MIRADA—Repujado Workshop with Miriam Quezada

La Mirada Library 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, C, 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 […]

Free

THOUSAND OAKS—Resistance & Persistence Speaker Series

Chumash Indian Museum 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA

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 […]

Free

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: Zines, Comix, & Other Radical Texts Zine Workshop

Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 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, […]

Free

OCEANSIDE—Memory Keepers: Alebrijes and Archives

Oceanside Public Library 330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, 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 […]

Free

LOS ANGELES—Sites and Cycles of LA: Bike Messengers and the City

USC Wallis Annenberg Hall Watt Way, Los Angeles, California, 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 […]

Free

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room Workshop: I Want A President

Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 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 […]

Free
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 […]

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