Exhibits & Galleries in Thornton, CA

Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Thornton, CA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.

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Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Joyce Ellington Branch Library · 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA

Join us for a fun and creative art program where children will explore power of emotions through painting! In this hands-on program, kids will learn how to express their feelings using colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Whether they are happy, excited, or feeling calm, they will have a chance to...

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VAPA Students Show 2026

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 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.

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

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:30 PM–12:30 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...

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Moo & Grow: Little Cow Planters

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Vacaville Town Square Library · 1 Town Square Pl, Vacaville, CA 95688, Vacaville, CA · Ages 4+

Join us with local artist Ashton Ross to paint and create an udderly cute mini cow planter perfect for kids! Ashton Ross is a contemporary artist and painter, joyfully creating bold and vibrant art inspired by life’s little pleasures. Her work has been featured in the Alexandria Art League...

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 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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Storytelling Through Fiber Art

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Montebello Library · 1550 West Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, CA · Ages 12–18

Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, and how fiber art expresses meaning and practicality. Explore Mr. Takei's WWII experiences and how fiber works were made during his family's incarceration. For teens ages 12 - 18.

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"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 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....

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Adult Literacy Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center · Unknown, CA · Ages 18+

Join adult literacy learners for our first ever Adult Literacy Book Club. A limited supply of books will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning February 27.

An Even Craftier Evening - Let's Get Crafty Again!

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC

New Orleans Crafters and Makers Welcome to our open craft night. This is a great opportunity to make some progress on your craft project, start something new, or simply meet people and learn about different crafts. The location is Morning Call (5101 Canal Blvd) and it has good lighting, comfortable.

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The Craft Lab

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library · Costa Mesa, CA · Ages 18+

A time and space for you to create, decompress, renew, and connect. Free of charge. Rules: reasonable use and clean up. Items available: sewing machines with accessories, canvases and paint...

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Kids Crafternoon: Beaded Dragonflies

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Valley Plaza Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Use pipe cleaners and beads to create a sparkly dragonfly, then hang it in your house or garden to fly in the breeze!

Wednesday Crochet @ Bach

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=4055+N+Bellflower+Blvd%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90808" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 90808</a> · Long Beach, CA

Discover crochet, share ideas, make a gift, and meet new people. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to get started and maybe even get hooked on crochet!

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Reading Program: Adult Learner Orientation

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · San Jose, CA · San Jose, CA · Ages 18+

Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) residents are eligible to register for this virtual Learner Orientation led by Literacy Specialist staff. This learner orientation is for interested adults who meet the following requirements: Adults (age 18 and up) Live in Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos,.

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Face Painting

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Van Nuys Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a day of creative fun. Kids can enjoy face painting and explore our watercolor station, where they can make their own take-home masterpieces. Come to paint, play, and create.

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Adult Space: Crafting

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM 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, meeting new people, and enjoying the library. Light refreshments will be available. This program is supported by the Friends of the Library.

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Genre Hopping Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library · Orange County, CA

Join us for our month book club meeting. Each month is a new genre! Refreshments will be provided.

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Music & Movement

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:30 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to...

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Art in Bloom: Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Sherman Library & Gardens · 2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, CA 92625, Corona del Mar, CA · Ages 10+

Discover the magic of acrylic pour painting in this hands-on workshop with Art Journey by Shila, where art and creativity flow! You’ll learn the mesmerizing technique of pouring vibrant acrylic paints onto canvas to interact and transform into stunning organic patterns. No two pieces are ever the...

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After School Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch Library · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, CA

Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow.

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Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:30 AM–2:45 AM UTC · El Cerrito Library · 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA

Please join the El Cerrito Library Book Club for a lively discussion steeped in exploring each author's ability to present and then solve a carefully crafted mystery.

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Vineland's Evening Book Club: They Called Us Enemy

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:00 AM–1:45 AM UTC · Vineland Branch Library · 1450 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA

Grab a book and meet some new friends. Our monthly evening book club meets on the third Wednesday of every month to discuss a fiction book. Newcomers are welcome. May's selection: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei Let us know if you have any suggestions for future book selections. We vote on...

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Craft Wednesdays

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA

Join us for a different craft every month! Program participants will be able to vote on each month's craft. This is a program for middle school and high school age only. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,...

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Family Arts & Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM UTC · Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library · 7114 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Please join us in the Community Room for Family Arts & Crafts. All ages are welcome.

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Professional Embroidery Machine Orientation & Training

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Huntington Beach Central Library · Huntington Beach, CA

This hands-on training session introduces participants to professional embroidery equipment, including: • Tajima Industrial Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine • Brother Commercial-Grade Multi-Needle Emb...

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Open Sewing

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Millbrae Library · 1 Library Avenue, Millbrae, CA

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own 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.

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Join the Largest Book Club on the West Coast this Spring!

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Norwalk Library · 12350 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA

Join us for a community reading program of exceptional scope – one book for all of the west coast. This special book club will feature discussion about They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. For adults

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Pop Up Creative Lab @West

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · West Branch · 1125 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, Berkeley, CA

PLAY, LEARN, CREATE! Bring your ideas to life in the pop-up Creative Lab makerspace. You’ll find tools to explore graphic design, music, photography, sewing, electronics, art & crafts, and 3D printing, and more. Try your hand at designing and making a sticker on our Cricut machines, sewing a...

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Page Turners Book Club for Grades 4-5

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Los Altos Library — Orchard Room · 13 S., San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA

Welcome to the Page Turners Book Club for Grades 4-5 ! This month we are reading A Spoonful of Time by Flora Ahn. We will meet on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, from 4 pm – 5 pm at the Los Altos Library in the Orchard Room. If you can attend this meeting, please register online and pick up your copy of.