Festivals & Fairs in Ludlow, CA

Fresh Faces at foaSouth

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · foaSOUTH · 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.

Beverly Hills Spring Art Show

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Beverly Gardens Park · Beverly Hills, CA

Four garden blocks in the center of the city will be brimming with the work of 250 artists from throughout California, many other states, and from around the world. https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2336

North Olmsted Knit and Crochet

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC

Crochet and Fiber Arts Regular Meet Ups This group meets at North Olmsted Library on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 1 pm - 3pm. Bring your own project, something you'd like help with, or just bring yourself if you'd like to start new! We are a teaching club with members who like to share...

Creative Drawing & Painting

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC

Creative Drawing & Painting Drawing & Painting @thecornerartroom, 6 Academy Hill Road, in Brighton Center. 12:30 - 2:30. All material included, and you can bring your own as well. Sliding scale contribution suggested $5-20. We are a friendly group of people interested in peacefully and respectfully.

Downtown Walking Tour

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hosteling Intl. · 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, Santa Monica, CA

Join the Santa Monica Conservancy’s Downtown Walking Tour. Discover downtown Santa Monica’s architectural gems, history, and culture. From Art Deco to Victorian and Romanesque Revival, you’ll explore the various styles that fill the streets of Santa Monica. Explore downtown’s diverse architectural..

Sunday Sketchers at The Mercantile coffee shop at 3321 Stanford in Montrose.

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC

Sunday Sketchers-Houston We meet at the Montrose Mercantile Coffee. Come and go any time between 1:00 and 5:00. Bring your art materials and enjoy being with others who love to do art on many levels with many techniques. If you’re new to Sunday Sketchers be aware that we’re a jolly group of artists.

Silent Book Club - May - 2nd Meet

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Beermiscuous · 2812 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, Various, CA

Chicago Silent Book Club - Lakeview The second meeting of the month for Silent Book Club - Lakeview

Special Kids Day

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM UTC · 4kids.com

A Day of Family, Food & Fun Motorcycle Rides | Fun face painting | Interactive games & prizes | Lunch | Arts & Crafts I Live music & performances & More

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 · N direction · 30 mi. E. of Barstow · Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic Tables, Phone, Handicap Accessible, Pet Area

SATURDAY NIGHT Creative time togehter

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Ripple Mobile Arts · 4550 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN, Various, CA

Fiber Arts Hangout

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC

MidsouthMakers - Memphis area makerspace We at the Midsouth Makers are thrilled to host our first ever Fiber Arts Hangout on March 8th! This gathering will be a cozy, beginner-friendly get-together focused on knitting, crochet, and cross stitch, but it is open to all fiber and textile enthusiasts!..

Brand Associates Dance Series Performance

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

The Brand Associates Dance Series, curated by acclaimed choreographer, teacher and producer Jamie Nichols, presents top dance companies from Southern California performing site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library & Art Center. LA Swing Dance Posse (LADSP) is a...

Rainbow Reads Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC

Come be a part of this positively queer reading circle, hosted by the library's Pride team! Every month, we'll gather to bask in queer joy and discuss books by and about members of the LGBTQ+ community. On odd months, we'll share LGBTQ+ books we've been reading, and a member of Pride will...

VAPA Students Show 2026

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

The Cypress College Art Gallery showcases student work from all Visual and Performing Arts disciplines. This free event takes place in the Cypress College Art Gallery. Opening night is May 7.

Craft and Chat 🧶🧵 BYO project to work on!

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · TeWinkle Park · 970 Arlington Dr, Costa Mesa, CA, Various, CA

SoCal Adult Arts and Crafts Meetup Group *NOTE: The event this month is pushed back one week due to Mother’s Day!* If you like to craft, there's a good chance you have an unfinished project or two (I have… more than several😄). Let's encourage each other to work on our existing WIPs! Meet new or...

India Thompson: Looks Like Home

In 1 week · May 16 – Oct 19 · Mingei International Museum · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, Unknown, CA

India Thompson reflects on ownership and emotional attachment through intricately woven reed sculptures, transforming everyday domestic objects into meditations on home in the age of renting. India Thompson: Looks Like Home explores emotional attachment to the ordinary domestic objects in the...

Sunday Fiber Artist Group

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC

Ortega Fiber Artists Hey everyone! Amy had started a meetup for ANY FIBER ARTIST a few years back and has handed the reigns over to me. I crochet, knit, and embroider, but anyone that does a fiber art or wants to learn a fiber art is welcome. Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery,...

Unraveled: Fiber Arts Circle

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Miraleste Library · 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Bring your projects and join us for a morning of stitches and chit chat. All fiber arts and skill levels are welcome.

Ben Schwartz & Friends

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 3:00 AM UTC · Fox Theater · 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA

Ben Schwartz & Friends live at Fox Theater

Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

In 1 week · May 16 – Sep 8 · San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

This exhibition marks the centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrating a select few of the many thousands of important works of art added to the collection in its recent history. Since the Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1926 as the Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego, it has...

Quilting with Friends

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Boulder Creek Library · 13390 West Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, Santa Cruz, CA

All levels of quilting expertise are welcome, from accomplished quilters to those new to the craft. Participants bring their own supplies to work on individual projects, share knowledge and create community. Registration is not required.

South Pasadena Craft Circle Saturday Picnic

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC

South Pasadena Craft Circle Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you’re working on, plus a blanket or anything to sit on. We’ll gather on the lawn at the South Pasadena Library for a relaxed, picnic-style craft circle. Sit in the sun or shade, stitch, chat, snack, and unwind 🌱...

The Midnight

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 3:00 AM UTC · Fox Theater · 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA

The Midnight live at Fox Theater

Rio Vista Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Rio Vista Library · 44 S Second St, Rio Vista, CA 94571, Fairfield, CA

Read a book by Lynwood Barclay.

Paper Cut-Out Animation (Adult Session)

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 8:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA · Ages 18+

Book Club: The Last Great Dream

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · SFPL Ortega Branch Library · 3223 Ortega St, San Francisco, CA 94122, San Francisco, CA

Book Clubs

Crest Craft Circle

In 1 week · Fri, May 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Crest Library · 105 Juanita Lane, El Cajon, CA

Bring your own craft or make something at the library! We have supplies available, and we can teach you the basics. Or, join us to share your skills. Socialize or have a quiet place away from home to get some crafting done.

Swooning in the Stacks - Romance Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA

📚 Looking for a place to geek out over epic love stories across the stars? Join our Romance Book Club, Swooning in the Stacks, as we blast off into a galaxy of science fiction romance! This is a cozy, welcoming space for readers who believe love is the strongest force in the universe. 💖 Read,...

Art Club @Claremont

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Claremont Branch · 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, Berkeley, CA

Come get creative with us every third Saturday of the month as Claremont Branch hosts a monthly Art Club. All are welcome to join the art-making. Our lessons/sessions are unique, fun and hands-on. Things can get messy so dress appropriately :)

Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java featuring Woro Mustiko Siwi

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 2:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Mingei International Museum · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, Unknown, CA

Audiences will be treated to a rare and captivating performance of wayang kulit, Indonesia’s renowned shadow puppet theater. This ancient art form uses hand-carved leather puppets, accompanied by a traditional gamelan ensemble, to bring to life epic tales from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. In this..

Book Club: Golden Gate Valley Library Reading Circle

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM UTC · SFPL Golden Gate Valley Branch Library · 1801 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Book Clubs

Crafty Sundays

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Fair Oaks Library · 2510 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA

Crafty Sundays is a fun and creative library program where participants can explore their artistic side through various craft activities. Join us for a relaxed, hands-on experience perfect for all skill levels!

Book Club: Alone Together Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM UTC · SFPL Noe Valley Branch Library · 451 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114, San Francisco, CA

Book Clubs

Craft Corner

In 1 week · Fri, May 15, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Oakland Branch Branch Library · 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA · Ages 5–15

Join us the 3rd Friday of each month, for even more crafts at the West Oakland Branch! We'll have a different craft each month, so come check it out! Crafts are designed for ages 5-15 and their caregivers, but anyone any age is welcome to join and create art.