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— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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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 when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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  • Wed 16
    Club de Creadores flyer
    October 16, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 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
  • Wed 16
    October 16, 2024 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    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
  • Sat 19
    El Mercado Magico flyer
    October 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    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
  • Sat 19
    October 19, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    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
  • Sat 19
    October 19, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    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
  • Sat 19
    Homeland and Homemaking Arts Exhibit flyer/save the date, October 19, El Cajon Library
    October 19, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

    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
  • Sun 20
    Rooted: Equitable Access to Green Space Through conversation, Art & Poetry with graphics of two yellow daisies
    October 20, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm 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
  • Tue 22
    October 22, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    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 […]

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  • Wed 23
    October 23, 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

    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
  • Wed 23
    Close up of colorful sugar skulls on a table
    October 23, 2024 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    LA MIRADA—The Art of Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skulls

    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 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, […]

    Free
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