Arts & Culture in Essex, CA

Matt Passmore: Tied / Untied

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 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.

Adult Crochet Club

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 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!

San Carlos Stitchers

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Carlos Library · 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, 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.

Teen Craft Club

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Montana Branch Library — Community Room · Santa Monica, CA · Ages 12–18

Want to try a fun new craft with your friends? Check out our Teen Craft Club, rotating branches every month. This month, make charms at Montana! For ages 12 - 18.

Sound of Water

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 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...

Electronic Music-Making Studio @Central CMR

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

Join us for fun electronic music making studio sessions this winter. Ableton Live is a popular, professional level, music creation software. It comes pre-loaded with tons of sounds and digital instruments for you to play with and create your own music. Ableton Push music boards will also be...

LMNA Private Event

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art · Los Angeles, CA

Taller de Arte Para Niños / Art Workshop for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Cherryland Library · 278 Hampton Road, Hayward, 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...

Mini Masterpieces: Canvas Art for Teens

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Pleasant Hill Library · 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA

Join us after school for an hour of painting. Pick out a mini-canvas and get creative. No Registration needed, limited to tweens and teens (6th to 12th grade) as space and supplies permits. Generously funded by the Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library.

Sewing Hangout

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 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....

Craft Program

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Fairfield Civic Center Library · 1150 Kentucky St, Fairfield, CA 94533, Fairfield, CA

Craft Program

Garden Buds – September

In 1 week · Sep 9 – Oct 1 · The Ruth Bancroft Garden · 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, Walnut Creek, CA

SEPTEMBER THEME: Let’s Grow! September 9, 16, 23, 30 | Wednesdays at 9:30AM-10:15AM Do you have a child 18-36 months old? Garden Buds is a program where kids will meet the same friends each week, practice social skills in an outdoor setting, and develop an interest in nature with hands-on...

Wee Love Art: Fall Leaf Sensory Painting in Baggies

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Educational Park Branch Library · 1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA

Explore the colors and textures of autumn leaves in our sensory painting program! Using leaf-shaped cardstock and fall-inspired colors, children will create unique artworks while enhancing fine motor skills and fostering creativity. Guided by our librarians, kids will experiment with paint mixing...

Tai Chi

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 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.

Gem Painting at the Library!

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 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...

Open Sewing

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · San Carlos Library · 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA

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 will be provided for the machines if necessary.

"Gentle Giants" by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 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...

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In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

Join us for fun electronic music making studio sessions this winter. Ableton Live is a popular, professional level, music creation software. It comes pre-loaded with tons of sounds and digital instruments for you to play with and create your own music. Ableton Push music boards will also be...

The I & Thou Phone: Your Direct Line to the Divine

In 1 week · Sep 9 – Sep 24 · JCCSF · 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, 94118, San Francisco, CA

Step into Samantha Grant’s art installation, where a vintage phone booth prompts honest conversation with the Divine, yourself, and others.

Design Spot @ Arcade - Drop In

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · ARCADE · 506 S SPRING ST, LOS ANGELES, CA · Ages 18+

Drop in to use our 3D printers, sewing machine, serger, embroidery machines, Cricut, button makers, and laminator. Use of all the equipment is free. You will need a library card in order to use the 3D printers. Kids who want to 3D print must be accompanied by an adult.

Art Cart

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 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...

Winnie and Friends Scavenger Hunt and Craft

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 6:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Casa Verdugo Library · 1151 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA

We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Casa Verdugo is in Downtown Glendale on North Brand Blvd. Library parking is located on W Stocker St, between Brand Blvd. and Central (2-hour...

Adult Space

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 828 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento, CA · Ages 18+

Join the Adult Space program for a variety of arts, crafts and activities, meet new people, and enjoy the library. Bring the project you are currently working on or find a new activity to explore. Light refreshments will be available. This program is supported by the Friends of the Library.

Creative Writing

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Malibu Senior Center · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=16421

LEGO Tuesdays!

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 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...

Drawbridge Arts Program: Altered Books

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Point Reyes Library · 11431 State Route One, Point Reyes Station, CA

A mixture of materials will inspire you to transform an old book into your own new creation. Bring in an old book, or use one provided by Drawbridge. DrawBridge arts program presents free, family friendly art experiences at Marin County Free Library branches each month. Funding for Drawbridge...

Childrens Storytimes: Toddlers (ages 12-36 months)

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–5:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA · Ages 12–36

https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2894

Vintage Media Lab

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 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 · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–3:00 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.

Valley Wells Rest Area

Valley Wells Rest Area · 26 mi. W. of Nevada State Line, Nipton, CA

California Safety Roadside Rest Area · Route 15 · N direction · 26 mi. W. of Nevada State Line · Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic Tables, Phone, Handicap Accessible, Vending, Pet Area

Drop-In Knitting & Sewing

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 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.

Childrens Storytimes: Family Open (all ages welcome)

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 5:00 PM–5:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA

https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2923

Brown Bag Book Club: Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Palo Alto, CA · Palo Alto, CA

The Brown Bag Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday and reads a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. To receive the Zoom link by email, please register for the event. You will receive the Zoom link the day before or the day of the event. Our 2026 selections: Jan 13 - The Very Long, Very...

Baby Lap-Sit Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 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...

Teen Pop Up Crafts

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

Teens! Come and hang out and get creative with us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Quilting with Friends

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 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.