Arts & Culture in Baker, CA

Ceramic Painting

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library · Orange County, CA

Children and their families are invited to a special ceramic painting event. Chose a planter to decorate and then take home. All supplies are provided. Open to the first 40 people. A simple craft...

Oil Painting for Beginners: Jellyfish

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Sierra 2 Center and 24th Street Theatre · 2791 24th St., Sacramento, CA

Sound of Water

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Descanso Gardens · 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of...

Haines Gallery’s Chris McCaw: Double Day & John Chiara: Bay Panel At SF Camerawork

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 6:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

@ About Event Details About the Artists Gallery Plan Your Visit Chris McCaw: Double Day & John Chiara: Bay Panel Presented By Haines Gallery & SF Camerawork SF Camerawork and Haines Gallery collaborate on major solo exhibitions by Chris McCaw and John Chiara. The presentations at SF Camerawork...

Art Adventures Camp

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Malibu Bluffs Park · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=15229

Through the Decades at Casa Romantica

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens · 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA, 92672, San Clemente, CA

An exhibit showcasing historic and contemporary works from the Festival’s Permanent Art Collection.

"Art Explorers" Art House Summer Art Camp

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · King Library Branch Library · 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA

Create, imagine, and explore everything from illustrations & chalk to drawing & painting, clay and more! Use your imagination and have fun! Art House is a local non-profit that integrates social emotional learning with creativity that can nurture, connect, and heal students through expression,...

Family Art Day

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Education Commons · 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, Laguna Beach, CA

Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and explore local species and ecosystems. Participants might paint their vision of a healthy tidepool, experiment...

Skill Craft: Fermenters Club: DIY Perfect Pickles

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Vista Library · 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista, CA

Did you know that all ferments are pickled, but not all pickles are fermented!?Join Austin Durant, author and founder of Fermenters Club, as he teaches you the difference between pickled and fermented foods. Experience a demonstration of how to craft the perfect pickle: salty, crunchy and full of...

Tablet Animation

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 4:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Sewing Hangout

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Belmont Library — Makerspace · San Mateo, CA

Join us weekly on Wednesdays for the library’s open sewing time! Bring your own fabric, explore our scrap bin and work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary....

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.

Montana Branch Open House

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 7:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Montana Branch Library · Santa Monica, CA

Celebrate an additional day of full service at the Montana Branch. Meet library staff and neighbors, enjoy treats and refreshments, plus activities for kids including a World Cup craft.

Paper Marbling for Kids

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Newark Library — Curiosity Shop · Fremont, CA · Ages 9+

Ebru is the traditional Turkish art of water marbling . Using specialized tools, pigments are floated on water to create patterns that are then captured on paper. Come try this unique art form with an instructor from Studio Mavi Art . You will learn about the history of ebru and get to create your..

FOR-SITE — Andy Goldsworthy: Red Flags

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 7:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

FOR-SITE and Fort Mason Art present Andy Goldsworthy: Red Flags, a site-specific exhibition by the internationally acclaimed artist, on view at Fort Mason Center’s Pier 2 Gateway Pavilion. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the monumental work...

Village Square Art Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Village Square Branch Library · 4001 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose, CA

Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Lunch at the Library

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · <a href="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/villa-parke-community-center-branch/" target="_blank">Villa Parke Community Center Branch Library</a><br/><a href="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/jefferson-branch-childrens-and-teen · Pasadena, CA · Ages Up to 18

Free lunches and activities for ages 0-18. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, as supplies last. Activities provided during the lunch period include STEM projects, art, crafts, homestead projects, nutrition, music lessons and sensory play. Family health and wellness services will also be.

Haines Gallery’s John Chiara: Bay Panel At SF Camerawork

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 6:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

@ About Event Details About The Artist Gallery Plan Your Visit John Chiara: Bay Panel Presented By Haines Gallery & SF Camerawork SF Camerawork and Haines Gallery collaborate on a major solo exhibition by John Chiara. The presentation at SF Camerawork celebrates the San Francisco photographer...

Adaptive Arts

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 6:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020, Montrose, CA

Adults (18+) with intellectual or developmental disabilities, along with their caregivers, are invited to enjoy craft projects designed for all abilities. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email...

Friendship and Fun

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 5:45 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Lakeside Library · 12428 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA

This program offers a chance for guests to practice small and large motor skills and express their creativity. We provide instructor-led support along with all craft supplies. First Wednesday is Music and Movement, second Wednesday is Arts and Crafts, third Wednesday is Chair Yoga, and fourth...

SDP 2026 Summer Suncatchers

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · City Terrace Library · 4025 City Terrace Drive, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 2–5

In this fun and simple art activity, little artists will create summer suncatchers using tissue paper, contact paper, and paper plates. When the light shines through, they’ll be able to see the colorful glowing hues!

Vintage Media Lab

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · Palo Alto, CA

Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another...

Childrens Storytimes: Family Open

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 5:00 PM–5:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA

Childrens Storytimes: Family Open (all ages welcome!). https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2788

Clyde V. Kane Rest Area

Clyde V. Kane Rest Area · 30 mi. E. of Barstow, Newberry Springs, CA

California Safety Roadside Rest Area · Route 15 · S direction · 30 mi. E. of Barstow · Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic Tables, Phone, Handicap Accessible, Pet Area

Book Club @ El Dorado

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=2900+N+Studebaker+Rd%2C+Long+Beach%2C+CA+90815" target="_blank" rel="noopener">El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd. 90815</a> · Long Beach, CA

Join El Dorado Library's Book Club every second Wednesday of the month at 1pm. Call or drop by the library to find out more!

Writers Group for Adults

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Rancho Santa Fe Library · 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Are you competent, diligent, and amiable writer of fiction or narrative non-fiction? Then join us as we meet to discus the creative process, mechanics of craft, representation, happenings in the publishing world books read, films seen, enthusiasms cultivated, and more.

Family Nature Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Dublin Library · Fremont, CA

Families are invited to drop in and create a few animal-themed crafts based on wildlife in California. Each week we'll focus on a different region (coastal, forest, mountains, and desert) and look at some of the animals that call these areas home. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio...

Baby Lap-Sit Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Santa Teresa Branch Library · 290 International Circle, San Jose, CA · Ages Up to 5

This program is geared for pre-walking children and their parents or caregivers. Baby Lap-Sit Storytime invites newborns, infants, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. The...

Lunch at the Library Activity: Summerween Costume Party & Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · San Juan Capistrano Library · Orange County, CA

Celebrate Summerween during Lunch at the Library! Enjoy themed crafts like spooky paper popsicles, ghost shells, and witch sand! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. No registration is required.

Crafternoons with Elizabeth Herring

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Crockett Library · 991 Loring Avenue, Crockett, CA

Stick around after storytime for Crafternoons! Just after lunch, our friend Elizabeth Herring will be by to help us with a variety of crafts over the course of the summer! We'll provide all the supplies; all we need is you! Please notify the library of any accommodations with 72 hours notice.