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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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SAN JOSE—Encore Screening of HOME COURT at the 2024 Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest

AMC Eastridge Eastridge Loop, San Jose, California, 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 […]

$15 – $20

SANTA FE SPRINGS—Library of Stories, Flavors, and Sounds

Santa Fe Springs City Library Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 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, […]

Free

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: Zines, Comix & Other Radical Texts Film and Discussion

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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join us to watch a clip from their film, Un Corrido de la Tierra/A Ballad of the Land. The film chronicles the history of artist Juan Carrillo-Dominguez's family's migration and their labor from Bracero work to Warehouse work, and how capitalism has shaped migration and the landscape in Southern California. Watch a clip and hear […]

Free
Event Series Calexico, CA–Youth Poetry Workshops

Calexico, CA—Youth Poetry Workshops

Camarena Memorial Library Encinas Avenue, Calexico, CA, United States

CALEXICO—A series of three poetry workshops for youth aged 13-19 will be held in the Camarena Memorial Library in Calexico. Where: Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Avenue, Calexico, CA  92231 When: 3:30 pm to 5 pm, Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 For details, see: calexicolibrary.org/ For questions, please contact: Workshop leader, Donna Castañeda, dcastaneda@sdsu.edu

Free

SANTA ROSA-ASHES FROM ASHES short film screening

Museum of Sonoma County 425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

SANTA ROSA—When wildfires strike, the cremated remains of loved ones are often left behind in the rush to evacuate. After the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Sonoma County, archaeologists and forensic canine teams found a way to recover cremains from the wreckage of destroyed homes. An oral history project has documented these recovery efforts. Discover more […]

Free

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: Zines, Comix & Other Radical Texts MariNaomi Author Talk

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

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—MariNaomi (they/them) is an acclaimed author and illustrator, known for their award-winning work I Thought You Loved Me (Fieldmouse Press, 2023), among other titles. Their comics and paintings have been showcased in prestigious institutions, including the Smithsonian, the de Young Museum, the Cartoon Art Museum, the Asian Art Museum, and the Japanese American National […]

Free

YUBA CITY—Kids’ Movie Night: A Ballerina’s Tale

Sutter County Museum 1333 Butte House Road, Yuba City, CA, United States

YUBA CITY—Join us for pizza and a movie! Bring a blanket, wear your jammies, and get cozy in the Museum. We will be watching A Ballerina’s Tale, and the movie is recommended for ages 9 & up. The film explores themes of challenge, perseverance, and success seen in the upcoming Black History in Yuba-Sutter exhibit […]

Free

CARPINTERIA—Family History Day

Carpinteria Valley Museum of History Maple Avenue, Carpinteria, C, United States

CARPINTERIA—The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History is hosting a free Family History Day that will feature fourteen interactive stations ranging from using a vintage apple press, making rope, and completing then/now timelines, puzzles, and games to experiencing a one-room schoolhouse, testing stereoviewers, and operating cameras from past eras. The event will include hands-on learning and […]

Free

MORENO VALLEY—Puentes Culturales (Cultural Bridges): Celebrating Our Cultures: Writer Expo 2024

Moreno Valley Library 25480 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley

MORENO VALLEY—This event will showcase local authors from the Mexican, Guatemalan, and Samoan communities, as well as other authors who want to participate. Come by to meet local authors, learn about their writing tips and tricks, discover new books, and more! Where: Moreno Valley Public Library, 25480 Alessandro Blvd When: 10 am, November 9, 2024 […]

Free

SANTA BARBARA—Mercado Raíces y Sueños

Santa Barbara Public Library 1102 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en la Plaza de la Biblioteca Central en nuestro Mercado de Raíces y Sueños, ¡donde celebraremos la creatividad y la cultura! Emprendedores de todas las edades venderán artículos artesanales hechos a mano. Disfruta de la exhibición de Oaxacreations, que presentará sus coloridos monos y bailarines. Además, tendrás la oportunidad de crear tu propia […]

Free
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