"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
"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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Caption: Photos courtesy of Dr. Sudarsky. LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Skid Row History Museum & Archive exhibition, Welcome to the Covid Hotel. Welcome to the Covid Hotel reveals the exceptional innovations and successes of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who ran LA County […]
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Caption: The cast of Henry 6, 2024. SAN DIEGO—A once-in-a-generation event comes to San Diego in 2024: The Old Globe becomes one of only a small handful of theatres in the country’s history to complete Shakespeare’s canon with Henry 6, the largest Shakespeare production the Globe has ever presented. Acclaimed Shakespeare director and the Globe’s Erna […]
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caption: (detail) Kumasi J. Barnett, They, the Mighty #281, The Shame Vanishes!, 2022. Acrylic , marker, pen, and oil marker on comic book 9 ¾ x 6 ¼ inches. Courtesy of the Artist. RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: Zines, Comix & Other Radical Texts presents a loud and proud exhibition that celebrates the contemporary relevance and impacts of zines and […]
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WEBINAR—California Humanities invites you to attend a free informational session about funding opportunities for humanities programming in California. Join us Thursday, September 5 at 11 am PT on Zoom; to attend, register here. Program staff will give an overview of our current grant programs: Humanities For All Grants (Quick Grants and Project Grants), California Documentary Project Grants, Civics […]
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EUREKA—“Chinese Pioneers” at the Clarke Historical Museum (CHM) explores visual history of Chinese Californians during the Exclusion Era and considers how the first generations of Chinese Californians were represented in mostly nineteenth-century photography before the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and after. This temporary exhibit, on view from September 7 to October 27, explores the social, […]
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MORENO VALLEY—Join a one-day pop-up exhibit at the library that will showcase photographs and memorabilia celebrating Guatemalan culture. This exhibit will provide insights into the community's history and heritage, encouraging reflection and discussion among visitors. It will be followed by an Artist Talk, where we will delve into themes of family archives and the preservation […]
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MARYSVILLE—The Chinese American Museum of Northern California (CAMNC) in Marysville was recently awarded a California Humanities for All Quick Grant for an exhibit entitled The Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California. Ten small Northern California submitted photos and text to create this new exhibition, which will reflect the history and current condition of their respective Chinatowns. The ten Chinatowns are […]
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LA MIRADA—Chef and culinary historian Hae Jung Cho will lead this fun, informative cooking workshop on the food traditions of the Korean holiday Chuseok! Samples will be provided. Attendance is limited. For Adults. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: September 7, 2024 | 1-2 pm This program […]
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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 […]
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MORENO VALLEY—Marimba Tropical Los Angeles will present this cultural performance to celebrate Guatemalan culture. An interactive discussion portion will accompany it to engage the audience in a dialogue about the cultural significance of the music and instruments. Where: Moreno Valley Public Library, 25480 Alessandro Moreno Valley, CA 92557 When: 6 pm, September 10, 2024 For […]
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LOS ANGELES—From a healthy salad to a tasty steak and even the delicious dessert you just can’t wait to have at the end of a meal, the impact of climate change is there in every bite. Join LAist as we explore the intersection between food and climate. This event is part of NPR’s Climate Solutions […]
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Above: Still from HOME COURT featuring Ashley Chea. LONG BEACH—HOME COURT (95 minutes) screens as part of the opening ceremony at the 2024 Cambodia Town Film Festival. This feature documentary traces the ascent of Cambodian American basketball prodigy whose life intensifies amid recruitment, injury, and triumph throughout her high school years. Followed by a Q&A […]
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SAN PEDRO—The 30th Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture returns to Point Fermin Park, where the festival was consecutively held for the past 19 years. With multiple stages featuring Filipino American talent, Filipino food vendors, Filipino merch vendors and various pavilions featuring programming for children, seniors, culinary and ancestral arts. Event is FREE to attend […]
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CORONA—Although embroidery is found globally, it took on particular cultural significance in Russia and Ukraine. Join Russian Artist Arina Kirilina for a workshop series filled with artistic and cultural exploration, as she puts a modern twist on this centuries-old tradition Disconnect from the outside world, embrace creativity and share your stories! Where: Home Gardens Library, […]
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VIRTUAL—California Documentary Project Application Webinar In advance of the November 4, 2024 California Documentary Project (CDP) grant deadline, applicants are invited to attend a free informational grant workshop with California Humanities staff on how to develop a competitive application and manage the online submission process. Attendees are strongly encouraged to read the CDP grant guidelines […]
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Public Library will host a special discussion around the People Recorder’s podcast, an exploration of the 1930s Federal Writers’ Project. This virtual conversation will center on the experiences of LA artist Miné Okubo and her family in the Japanese American community during World War II, when they were forcibly incarcerated in […]
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Please join Chaffey College and Tierra del Sol artists as they read selections of their poetry. When: Wednesday, September 18 | 12:30-2 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 […]
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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 […]
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LOS ANGELES—Women are behind every element of some of your favorite restaurants, from business and creative decisions to cooking on the line. Join LAist host Julia Paskin (she/her) as she goes behind the scenes with some of the women running kitchens across Los Angeles. They’ll share their stories, what inspires them, and what challenges still […]
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SAN DIEGO—Join San Diego's New Children's Museum for their upcoming Seed to Tree workshop, “Playful World Building,” led by Robert Karimi (he/they) on Saturday, September 21 from 10 am-1 pm! Inspired by Silver Star, the first character imagined by Octavia E. Butler, Robert will guide participants through a creative journey to: Tell stories and design […]
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SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en la Biblioteca Central en un evento especial con Ramona Garcia, quien narrará la historia de las muñecas de papel maché mientras creas tu propia muñeca y un poema "De dónde vengo". Tanto la muñeca como el poema serán parte de nuestra exposición del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la Biblioteca Central. […]
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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 […]
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SAN DIEGO—KPBS Public Media invites you to a behind-the-scenes look at Port of Entry, the cross-border podcast series that tells stories that question what it means to belong to a region that exists at the edge of distinct cultures and languages. KPBS has created a space in the airwaves where those cross-border stories can resonate […]
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5 events,
CORONA—Although embroidery is found globally, it took on particular cultural significance in Russia and Ukraine. Join Russian Artist Arina Kirilina for a workshop series filled with artistic and cultural exploration, as she puts a modern twist on this centuries-old tradition Disconnect from the outside world, embrace creativity and share your stories! Where: Home Gardens Library, […]
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LOS ANGELES— See an outdoor screening of UNITED SKATES. When America’s last standing roller rinks are threatened with closure, a community of thousands battle in a racially charged environment to save an underground subculture—one that has remained undiscovered by the mainstream for generations, yet has given rise to some of the world’s greatest musical talent. […]
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA—You might find yourself in the Wignall Museum surrounded by art and words, and you might ask yourself “What the **** is a zine?” And you might ask yourself, “How did these artists and writers create such work?” Join this conversation to hear local zinesters Sondria Bailey, Mark Todd, and Esther Pearl Watson discuss […]
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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 […]
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RIVERSIDE—The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California invites the public to attend the opening of its exhibition, Homegrown Heroes, on Thursday, September 26, at 6 pm. The ambitious $200,000 bilingual exhibition and oral history project interviewed 25 elders and emerging leaders, heralding the start of the Civil Rights Institute’s oral history program, a determined […]
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Placerville—Arts and Culture El Dorado presents a public talk in relation to their current exhibition Specters On Glass. This exhibition examines the relationship between the prevalence of portrait photography and the changing social landscape of early 20th century California. Exhibition curator Marya Osucha and historian and archivist Mary Cory will discuss the role of portrait […]
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RIVERSIDE—The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California invites the public to its newest exhibition, Homegrown Heroes. The ambitious $200,000 bilingual exhibition and oral history project interviewed 25 elders and emerging leaders, heralding the start of the Civil Rights Institute’s oral history program, a determined effort to preserve hundreds of Inland stories. Focusing on the […]
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REDDING—An oral history workshop to document Redding's historically Black neighborhoods, experiences, and archival media. Join us to share your family's story, and your memories of the Linden Ave neighborhood and surrounding area. Digging up any old pictures and news clippings you have will help to stir up memories, and we can scan your items to […]
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SACRAMENTO—The half-day symposium will bring together art historians, artists, and educators to present and discuss the historic significance and artistic impact of Sacramento’s oldest Chicano mural. Located in the interior of the Washington Neighborhood Center, the mural was painted in 1970 by Esteban Villa, a co-founder of the Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF), a seminal […]
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MORENO VALLEY—A cultural performance celebrating Mexican culture by Herencia Mariachi Academy. An interactive discussion portion will accompany it to engage the audience in a dialogue about the cultural significance of the music and instruments. Where: Moreno Valley Public Library | 25480 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 When: 2 pm, September 28, 2024 For details, […]
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SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en las galerías de exhibiciones de la Biblioteca Central para explorar una colección única de muñecas de papel maché y poemas creados por nuestra comunidad. Además, descubre la historia de las familias hispánicas de Santa Bárbara en un evento especial con la Sociedad Genealógica del Condado de Santa Bárbara Where: SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC […]
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LOS ANGELES AND VIRTUAL—NewGround's first Book Club talk will be with Stephanie Saldaña, author of What We Remember Will Be Saved: A Story of Refugees and the Things They Carry. Stephanie is a writer, teacher and journalist who specializes in religious diversity in the Middle East, with a focus on refugees. We're looking forward to […]
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WHITTIER - Lucha Libro Where: Whittier Public Library When: October "Lucha Libro" is a lively library series filled with exciting activities that blend the world of books and luchadores. We will highlight Lucha Libre, Mexico's vibrant wrestling spectacle, features colorful masks, flamboyant outfits, and acrobatic moves. More than a sport, it’s a theatrical performance, telling […]
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CORONA—Although embroidery is found globally, it took on particular cultural significance in Russia and Ukraine. Join Russian Artist Arina Kirilina for a workshop series filled with artistic and cultural exploration, as she puts a modern twist on this centuries-old tradition Disconnect from the outside world, embrace creativity and share your stories! Where: Home Gardens Library, […]
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7 events,
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 […]
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LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of traditional Korean masks and make your own! This program will be led by a teaching artist from Barnsdall Art. Suggested for children ages 5-12. Attendance is limited. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 2, 2024 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm […]
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Caption: Voices on the Inside: self-portrait poetry and photography, Lisa Loftus Photography SAN DIEGO—Visit Voices on the Inside, a multimodal self-portrait poetry and photography exhibit created by incarcerated artists. It was chosen by the San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital as a 2024 Impact Partner to unite the community with participatory design thinking strategies rooted in […]
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Caption: Voices on the Inside: self-portrait poetry and photography, Lisa Loftus Photography SAN DIEGO—Join the opening reception for Voices on the Inside, a multimodal self-portrait poetry and photography exhibit created by incarcerated artists. It was chosen by the San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital as a 2024 Impact Partner to unite the community with participatory design […]
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SACRAMENTO—California’s voting system has been overhauled with mail-in ballots and same-day registration, yet turnout remains notably low. Why does our richly diverse state fail to translate into representative turnout, and what alchemy might revive it? Explore California’s practical strategies for local, state, and federal elections and uncover what works—and what doesn’t. Learn from the state’s […]
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TWENTYNINE PALMS—This exhibition is an opportunity to thoughtfully explore the creative expressions of active military, veterans, and their families as they share their personal journeys and the impact of military service on their lives through art. The exhibit will showcase a range of visual art, and include both two and three-dimensional work with additional programing […]
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SANTA BARBARA—Join Santa Barbara Public Library and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture at the Courthouse Sunken Garden for a special movie night! 2023 Sundance Festival favorite winner, Radical, will be shown in Spanish, with English subtitles. This film is based on the true story of Sergio Juárez Correa, a Mexican teacher who […]
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KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES—(re)Location amplifies the histories of the Lao and Korean communities, creating a sense of connection to the untold stories of their respective elder populations, and deepens understanding of the experiences of refugees and immigrants in the aftermath of war. We invite you to an exhibition that shares the stories and artifacts of migration […]
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Chaffey College's drop-in workshops at the Wignall Museum. Artists Felix Quintana will share the joy of cyanotype, an experimental photography method; Rebecca Ustrell (Curious Publishing) will lead a workshop on Experimental Bookbinding; and artists Funchicken (Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson) will lead participants on a Garbage Zine adventure, making zines using found […]
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WHITTIER—As part of Whittier Public Library's 'Lucha Libro' series, Joe Cepeda, East LA native and award-winning illustrator, has over thirty children's books, including Sumo Libre, about two neighbors who love wrestling. Joe will share about his experience as an author and illustrator and explain techniques needed to perform basic artwork for children. All ages welcome. […]
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WHITTIER—Whittier's Rafael Navarro, with nearly 30 years in animation and comics, shares his luchador, detective-noir series, Sonámbulo, and illustrates live. There will be giveaways for all who attend* and a lucky handful may walk away with free art too! Tweens and up! Where: Whittier Public Library, 7344 Washington Ave. CA 90602 When: Sat October 5th […]
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EL CAJON—Join the El Cajon Library for their Fall Open House to create your own story! The day includes TedEd students from Cajon Valley Union School District presenting ideas, films by Media Arts Center San Diego's Teen Producers Project, a Zine Exhibit featuring El Cajon's Newcomer Community telling their stories through zines, and a Community […]
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