Community Events in Thornton, CA

Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Thornton, CA. Get involved locally.

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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 🌱...

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Crochet Club

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Tully Branch Library · 880 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA

All are welcome—from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Bring your own project or start a new one as we refine our skills and discuss all things crochet. A volunteer is available to provide instructions, and offer advice to beginners. Tools and supplies are provided. The minimum age is six years.

Free

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...

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From the Ground Up Film Screening

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · San Lorenzo Library · 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA

In honor of APIA Heritage Month, we are screening the film "From the Ground Up" at the San Lorenzo Public Library with special, special guest and featured interviewee, Leon Sun! Summary: The film follows artist Leon Sun, Barnali Ghosh and Anirvan Chatterjee of the Berkeley South Asian Radical...

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

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

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.

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..

Parent and Me Art Adventures

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 9:30 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Malibu Bluffs Park > Michael Landon Community Center · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=15037

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...

Free

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.

Free

Virtual Book Club (Covedale): Busy Reader

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC

The book club that never meets is now meeting on Zoom! Join us for a virtual discussion of The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. This title is available digitally via Overdrive, and physical copies of the book can be picked up at the Covedale Branch . Please register with an email address , and we will.

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.

Free

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...

Art Adventures

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Malibu Bluffs Park > Michael Landon Community Center · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=15043

Free

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...

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

Free

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...

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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...

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!..

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,...

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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.

Free

Mystery Book Club: The Word is Murder

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

The Coronado Public Library's Mystery Book club will meet regularly on the 3rd Monday of each month. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is encouraged but not required. We will be discussing The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz. Check out the book in...

Free

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.

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Day for DIY

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Half Moon Bay Library · 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA

Take time for creativity at this hands-on event designed for teens and adults . Explore guided and do-it-yourself stations and more (subject to availability). All materials and instructions are provided—limited to one project per person. No prior experience necessary - just bring your curiosity and.

Free

Night Owl Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

Are you a book lover who's looking for a discussion group that meets in the evening? Do you want to pick your own books and share your latest finds with other book lovers? We've got the group for you - our Night Owl Book Club! Bring in a book you read last month and tell us about it! Better yet,...

Free

Adaptive Arts

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 6:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Avenue, 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...

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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 :)