Arts & Culture in Apple Valley, CA

Museums, galleries, theater, dance, and cultural events in Apple Valley, CA. Feed your creative side.

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Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Alpine Library · 1752 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA

Do you like whodunits, creepy psychological thrillers, or even cozy detective tales? Join your fellow mystery fans in our Mystery & Thriller book discussion group! This month's selection is The Never Game by Jeffrey Deaver

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Adult Nature Craft

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · El Toro Library · Orange County, CA · Ages 18+

Create a beautiful and sustainable craft inspired by the natural world. June highlight: beeswax food wraps All supplies are provided by the library. This program is for adults only (16+). No...

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Object Drawing: An Interest Group for Adults

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Anaheim Central Library · Anaheim, CA

Step into a new creative space for artists of all levels to perfect their craft of drawing and hone in on their sketching skills. Please be informed that this is not an instructed art class; it’s s...

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Haines Gallery – Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle & Once The Ocean Floor With Four Artists

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–2:00 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 Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle & Once The Ocean Floor With Four Artists Presented By Haines Gallery Haines Gallery presents two dynamic exhibitions – Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle and Once The Ocean Floor: Photography By John Chiara, Linda...

Pokémon Art Camp

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Malibu Bluffs Park · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=15285

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Family Art Day

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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...

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Get Stitched

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Aliso Viejo Library · Orange County, CA

Join us for our weekly fiber arts meetup! Bring a project or come learn a new craft. No crafting experience necessary. Limited supplies available for new learners. Program for tweens, teens, and...

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Senior Nutrition Craft

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Stanton Branch Library · Orange County, CA · Ages 55+

Looking for a fun way to connect with others and get a little creative? Join us for a quick and easy craft session designed just for seniors! We'll make a simple, fun craft while we wait for lunch to...

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Brush Painting Workshop

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:15 AM–1:45 AM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020, Montrose, CA

Explore different brush painting techniques during these workshops. Due to its popularity, instructor Robyn Butcher-Whitla, an artist, illustrator, teacher, tutor and life coach, is conducting an additional brush painting workshop each month. Expand your crafting skills in this special workshop....

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San Carlos Stitchers

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Carlos Library — Meeting Room A · San Mateo, CA

Do you like to crochet or knit? Bring your own crochet, knitting or hand craft sewing project and meet other local stitchers in this informal drop-in group. Skills are not taught here, but anyone can practice and socialize. We meet weekly from 6:00-7:55 PM on Tuesdays.

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Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

Every third Tuesday of the month, come up to the Central Library 5th Floor for this old-time tune jam hosted by the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention! We'll play traditional instrumental tunes from the American old-time repertoire on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and all reasonably compatible...

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

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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...

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Inclusive Book Club with AAC (Online Event)

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Fremont, CA · Fremont, CA

Hello Book Club Families, Book of the Week: Magic Tree House: Stage Fright on A Summer Night Jack and Annie travel in their magic tree house to Elizabethan London, where they become actors in a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and try to rescue a tame bear. About our Inclusive Book Club:...

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Bubble Bonanza

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, San Carlos, CA

Discover the world of rockets! Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle.

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"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

Underwater Bottleneck reimagines the Gas Station as a deep-sea tableau. Schools of fish crafted from discarded plastics and repurposed wine bottles float gracefully overhead, as jellyfish drift above a glowing mound of empty jugs – a scene that reflects both ocean resilience and fragility....

Through the Decades at Casa Romantica

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters · 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

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

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Popping the Science Bubble

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

Learn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Join Popping the Science Bubble on Tuesday, June 16th at 5:30 pm at the Central Library in the fifth floor Art & Music hall or join us virtually on Zoom: http://bit.ly/PtSBBerkeley (register at the..

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Sewing Hangout

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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....

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Adult Crochet Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA · Ages 18+

Join the Melrose Adult Crochet Club for all levels, beginners to advanced. Learn how to crochet basic and advanced stitches, and get assistance when you need it. Share your work with others and get new project ideas. Teach others to crochet!

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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.

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Tai Chi

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Lafayette Library · 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA

Always curious about T'ai Chi, but not sure where to start? Looking for a low-impact way to improve balance and reduce stress in your daily life? Join us for this weekly class practicing the gentle Chinese martial art, T'ai chi ch'uan, with local instructor Robert Noha. Sensei Noha has more than 40.

Asking Better Questions: The Art of Prompting with Copilot

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Virtual location · Orange, CA

Copilot’s usefulness depends on how you ask. In this session, staff and faculty will explore prompt design techniques that lead to clearer, more accurate, and more usable outputs. The workshop emphasizes clarity, iteration, and thoughtful guidance rather than trial-and-error prompting.

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Tuesday Night Art Club with Lellobird: Painting the Sky

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Montclair Branch Branch Library · 1687 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, CA

The Tuesday Night Art Club is the easiest club to join: Just show up and make art. All materials provided, no experience necessary, and we have an emphasis on process over product, so whether or not you think of yourself as An Artist, you’ll enjoy playing around with materials and methods. Classes..

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ARTful Conversations

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

ARTful Conversations is an innovative program at Brand that uses art as a portal for writing poetry. Everyone can write poetry, and everyone is welcome! Facilitated by art historian Valerie Taylor and poet Tina Demirdjian, this collaborative workshop invites participants to learn about the current..

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Paper Marbling for Kids

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–7:00 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..

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Art History Discussion Group

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC

Want to learn more about art but feel like you don't have time? Join us on the third Wednesday of the month as we explore artists and works of art from a variety of times and traditions. All knowledge levels welcome. This program will be provided by South County Regional library staff. How to Join..

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Village Square Art Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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

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Brand 54: National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

Brand Library & Art Center and the Brand Associates are pleased to present Brand 54: 54th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper . This year’s annual exhibition features 100 artworks from around the country. Juror Tracy Bartley, whose years of experience in contemporary fine art...

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Rainbow Craft

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Pleasant Hill Library · 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA

Join local artist Rachel-Anne Palacios to create rainbow flags and banners to decorate your home or wave at a Pride parade. For children of all ages and abilities, and their caregivers. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library.

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From Pebbles to Art

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Oceanside Public Library · 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, Oceanside, CA

Turn ordinary stones into extraordinary art! Join us at the library for a relaxing, hands-on workshop where you’ll use rocks, pebbles, and natural materials to design your own work of art. We’ll...

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Imagine That! Drawing Program

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Fremont Library — Fukaya Room B · Fremont, CA

Learn how to view and creatively draw common objects using artistic observation and imagination. Students will focus on an object, pay attention to shape and form, and imagine anything else that the shape and form might be. A cup of pencils may evolve into a vase filled with flowers, or a teapot...

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Alta / A Human Atlas of a City of Angels

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM UTC · Glendale Central Library · 222 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA · Ages 18+

ReflectSpace, in partnership with the Getty Conservation Institute, presents Alta / A Human Atlas of the City of Angels , an internationally acclaimed social impact project by UK-based artist Marcus Lyon. The exhibition weaves together portraiture, personal narratives, and ancestral DNA data to map.

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Friendship and Fun

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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...

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Bascom Teens Reach Meeting

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Bascom Branch Library · 1000 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 13–18

Teens are invited to join Bascom Library Teens Reach in-person every 3rd Tuesday of the month! This program features fun volunteer opportunities, craft activities, games, and chances to hang out with your peers and learn new skills and information. For our meeting on June 16, we will be learning...

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Childrens Storytimes: Family Open

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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=2785

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Adaptive Arts

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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...

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Hooks & Needles

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Lorenzo Library · 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA

Teens come join the young adult Fiber Art Club ! The group will meet for 2-hours once a month on a Tuesday. Come hang out and do some handcraft work together. This could include crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, embroidery, & more. If you have a project that you're working on, you can bring that or..

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Wee Explore Outdoors: Sand and Water Play

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Educational Park Branch Library · 1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA

Enjoy activities that provide learning opportunities for young children and their caregivers; weather permitting. The outdoor play space features: Music and socializing Water and sand tables Toys to encourage creative play An area for open-ended art Appropriate for ages 2 years to 5 years. Every...

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Drop-In Knitting & Sewing

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:45 AM UTC · Pleasant Hill Library · 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA

Join an enthusiastic group of crafters on Tuesday evenings in the makerspace. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. Volunteers will be on hand for assistance with our sewing machines. Bring your own projects and supplies. No registration required.