Arts & Culture in Baker, CA

Beginner and Intermediate Figure Drawing and Watercolor Workshop (Yoga Poses)

In 1 week · Aug 5 – Aug 20 · Sierra 2 Center and 24th Street Theatre · 2791 24th St., Sacramento, CA

Sound of Water

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 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...

Expressive Arts & Wellness

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Aptos Library · 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, Aptos, CA

What to expect: brief guided meditation, art making, reflective journaling, and optional group sharing and insights. You may want to bring a 9x12 spiral bound watercolor pad to use as an art journal.

Craft 'N Chat

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Burbank Central Library · 110 North Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank, CA · Ages 18+

Come for the crafts and stay for your new best friend in our summer Craft ’n Chat series held at Burbank Public Library! Have you ever thought about how hard it is to make friends as an adult? You are not alone, but the Burbank Library is here to help and what better way than with the shared...

Digital 2D Animation

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 4:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

ARTful Conversations

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 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..

San Carlos Stitchers

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 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.

Origami for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 10:15 PM–11:15 PM UTC · Bascom Branch Library · 1000 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 6–12

Make designs like a sailboat, penguin, frog, or samurai helmet using colorful paper. Then decorate your origami with markers! This is a self-directed program in which all supplies and instructions are made available. A staff member or volunteer will be available for assistance. Registration...

Fiber Arts Recreation Time

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · San Pablo Library · 13751 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA · Ages 11+

Join us the first Tuesday of every month, 4-5:30, for Fiber Arts Recreation Time! Build community while making your own crochet, embroidery, knitting creations, and more! Bring your own projects or work on something new with us. This program is ideal for those with foundational knowledge. For ages..

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 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.

Through the Decades at Casa Romantica

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 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.

Open Sewing

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Half Moon Bay Library · 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA · Ages 8+

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance with the machines will be provided as staffing and time permit. For ages 8+. Participants aged 7 and younger are welcome...

Bubble Bonanza

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 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.

Adult Crochet Club

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 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!

Taller de Arte Para Niños / Art Workshop for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Cherryland Library · Fremont, CA · Ages 3–11

Únase con nosotros cada martes para un taller de arte para niños de edades 3-11! Los niños aprenderán nuevos proyectos y técnicas artísticas cada semana, con un énfasis en el proceso creativo. La instrucción estará en Español y en Ingles. La Acesibilidad El personal de la biblioteca puede tomar...

Sewing Hangout

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 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....

Art Lab

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Malaga Cove Library · 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

This is a drop-in program: come anytime between 3 and 4:15.

Adult Activities at the Calabazas Branch

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Calabazas Branch Library · 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 18+

Feel free to showcase your ongoing DIY projects at the library, whether it's knitting, drawing, stitching, painting, home improvement, or any other creative endeavor. Our adult programs are inclusive and open to all regardless of ability. We welcome you to bring your projects/hobbies and meet...

Afternoon Craft

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Julian Library · 1850 Highway 78, Julian, CA

Join us in the Kids' Area for a fun craft. All materials provided, while supplies last.

Smithsonian

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Online Event · Unknown, CA

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an...

Foam Painting for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Moraga Library · 1500 St. Mary's Road, Moraga, CA

Join us for a fun afternoon of finger painting with foam sensory paint. All Ages Welcome! Generously Sponsored by The Friends of the Moraga Library.

DIY Crafternoon

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library · 2081 Newcastle Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

Bring the whole family and craft the afternoon away! A variety of crafting materials will be available for you to dream up your most creative ideas. A simple craft will also be available for those who are more comfortable with a directed craft. For all ages.

Tai Chi

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 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.

Slime Out: National Night Out

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Albany Library — Community Center Patio · Fremont, CA

Join us at the library for a night of creativity, community building, and fun! On the patio, craft your own glittery, gooey slime to take home from the Slime Party ! Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,...

"Gentle Giants" by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

Step into a world where towering figures feel less like strangers and more like quiet companions. Gentle Giants presents a gathering of tall, hand-formed characters who share the space with a calm, watchful presence. Each giant stands as part of a loose “family,” connected not by a...

Summer Learning Tweens & Kids DIY or Craft

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Jacumba Library · 44605 Old Highway 80, Jacumba, CA

Spend Summer at Your Library and join us for a craft or DIY project for kids & tweens @ 1pm every Tuesday until August 25

Gem Painting at the Library!

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pacifica Sanchez Library · San Mateo, CA

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to gather together in the same...

Brand 54: National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 7:00 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...

Towers of Teamwork

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Belmont Library — Join us in the Taube Room! · San Mateo, CA

Let's learn about engineering together in a hands-on way! We'll be building towers with common art supplies, practicing both our engineering and teamwork skills as we learn to create tall, sturdy structures.

National Night Out at Piedmont Avenue Branch Library

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA

🎉 National Night Out at Piedmont Avenue Branch Library 🎶 Celebrate National Night Out with us for an evening of community, creativity, and fun! 🌟 This all-ages event brings neighbors together with a variety of exciting activities. We’re thrilled to welcome the MADE Museum 🎮, who will be on-site...

Art Cart

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Pacific Park Library · 501 S Pacific Ave, Glendale, CA 91204, Glendale, CA

This is a self-directed, drop-in program. No instruction will be provided— the creative decisions are yours to make! We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Parking is available on...

Music and Movement in Vietnamese and English and Craft/Múa Hát Song Ngữ Anh-Việt và Thủ công

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Evergreen Branch Library · 2635 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA

Bilingual Music and Movement in English and Vietnamese is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities both in English and Vietnamese. Music and Movement is a fun and...

Creative Arts

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Casa Verdugo Library · 1151 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA

This hands-on, in-person program at the Casa Verdugo Library is designed to introduce 5 - 12 year-olds to different art techniques and materials. Often we will learn about the elements of art by exploring the works of famous artists. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our...

National Night Out at Piedmont Avenue Branch

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA

🎉 National Night Out at Piedmont Avenue Branch 🎶 Celebrate National Night Out with us for an evening of community, creativity, and fun! 🌟 This all-ages event brings neighbors together with a variety of exciting activities. We’re thrilled to welcome the MADE Museum 🎮, who will be on-site from...

Lunch at the Library

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 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.

Adaptive Arts

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 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...

Tinker Thinkers!

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · San Ramon Library · 100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon, CA

For elementary school children in 1st-5th grades only please. STEAM activities on the first Tuesday of each month. Make, create, build and explore with our building, tinkering and craft activities!

Drop-In Knitting & Sewing

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 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.

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

Creative Corner

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · East Palo Alto Library · 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA

Get creative at the library! Join us for fun craft activities for youth of all ages. ¡Expresa tu creatividad en la biblioteca! Acompáñanos en divertidas actividades de manualidades para jóvenes de todas las edades

LEGO Tuesdays!

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because...

Lunch at the Library @Central

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

June 9 to August 6 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Lunch served 12:00 - 1:30 pm Funding provided by the State of California and the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. In partnership with Berkeley Unified School District. On the Menu for Week 7: Tuesday, July 21 Serving - Hamburger or...

Vintage Media Lab

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Rinconada Library · 1213 Newell Rd., 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@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance...

Recoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage Through Language

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 7:00 AM UTC · Glendale Central Library · 222 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA · Ages 18+

ReflectSpace presents ReCoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage through Language , an exhibition that considers the complicated relationship between language, social justice, and cultural heritage. The codex is the historical name for a book, this becomes the starting point for the artists to re-create.