Exhibits & Galleries in Thornton, CA

TRYST Application

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 7:00 AM UTC · Torrance Art Musem · CA

TRYST Application — Torrance Art Museum Application Deadline May 25, 2026 Spaces will be filled on a rolling basisapply early! Name of Group/Space(required) Description of Space(required) Select an op

Grad Cap Decorating

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · 81st Avenue Branch Branch Library · 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA

Just in time for graduation join us in decorating your graduation caps. This year we have two dates for those who are unable to come during the week! Toppers and all materials will be provided all that is necessary is your creativity. For those who do not get their caps in time, toppers will be...

Art Mart

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only...

San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 3:00 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA

Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art, James S. Copley Auditorium The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary....

Fresh Faces at foaSOUTH

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · foaSOUTH · 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.

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

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 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...

Let's Art - A Community Art Meetup

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA · Ages 18+

**This program is for adults 18 and older.** This event is designed for adults seeking rest and relaxation. Children will not be admitted to this adults-only meetup. Please find childcare for your little ones. A Community Art Meetup is a casual, community art gathering hosted at the Newark...

Paper Cut-Out Animation (Adult Session)

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 8:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA · Ages 18+

Organ Concert at Legion of Honor

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 11:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Legion of Honor · 100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121, San Francisco, CA

Weekly organ concert in the Legion of Honor courtyard, included with museum admission.

Free Saturday at de Young Museum

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 4:30 PM–12:15 AM UTC · de Young Museum · 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, San Francisco, CA

Free general admission every Saturday at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park.

Family Art Adventures

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–12

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Family Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families. Family Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m....

Public Tour | Cantor Highlights: 3 PM

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford · 328 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA

Public Tours: Cantor Highlights Explore the highlights of the Cantor's permanent collection on a public tour that leads you through a selection of works spanning varied cultures and time periods. Admission Info Please confirm all tours with our...

AAPI Teen Art Exhibit 2026

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Saratoga Library · 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA · Ages 10–17

In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, enjoy the AAPI Teen Art Exhibition on display in Saratoga Library's Group Study Room now through May everyday during the library's open hours. This exhibit showcases the creativity of the AAPI community. All student artists, from emerging to established,...

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 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.

AAPI Musicology

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 5:30 PM UTC · Asian Art Museum · 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA

AAPI Musicology at the Asian Art Museum

Free Saturday at Legion of Honor

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 4:30 PM–12:15 AM UTC · Legion of Honor · 100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121, San Francisco, CA

Free general admission every Saturday at the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park.

De Yun She 30th Anniversary Cross-Talk World Tour

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 2:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · California Theatre · 345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

In 2026, De Yun She marks its 30th anniversary. This is not only a look back at 30 years of persistence and inheritance, but also a brand-new start for xiangsheng (crosstalk), a traditional art form that has completed self-innovation. Xiangsheng, a traditional Chinese folk art rooted in the Chinese.

Fiber Art Makers

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Centerville Library · 3801 Nicolet Ave, Fremont, CA

Do you enjoy fiber arts (crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc.)? Join fellow fiber art makers in this open space to work on a current project, be inspired by others, and share fiber art tips and tricks. This program is intended for teens and adults. Please bring your own project and materials. This...

Art History for Kids: African Batiks

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · San Lorenzo Library — Greenhouse Community Room · Fremont, CA · Ages 6–12

Explore the beautiful patterns of African batik art! In this hands-on program, kids will learn about artist Gasali Adeyemo and discover how batik designs are created using wax and dye. Then they’ll make their own indigo-inspired artwork using simple materials like white crayons and liquid...

Family Art Lab

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Orangevale Library · 8820 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662, Sacramento, CA

We bring the art supplies, you bring the creativity! Families, kids and teens are welcome to join us as the library puts out a variety of art supplies and let everyone make whatever art they want! Paints, modelling clay, markers, air brushing, and more are available for us to make pictures,...

"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 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....

EarthCraft

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Orange County, CA · Orange County, CA

Visual Arts Club

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 1:30 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Kit & Crescent Studios · 2700 N. Campbell ave. #300, Tucson, AZ, Various, CA

Tucson Visual Arts Group “Think book club for artists.” Each month we will have a theme… Choose to create something new, bring in a previous work, or simply share your knowledge of a famous painting or artist that fits the topic. Ask for critiques from the instructor and the group, share...

Santa Monica Airport Antique Market

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Santa Monica Airport · 2800-3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, Santa Monica, CA

Noted as One of the Top Ten “Flea Markets’ in America, visit the Santa Monica Airport Antique Market, a fun outdoor (and dog-friendly!) market full of many great dealers with furniture, antiques, collectibles, art, vintage clothes, jewelry, rugs and much more. A destination for decorators,...

Read Black Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC

Pima County Public Library’s Kindred Team invites you to Read Black ! Join us as we further the conversation on Black literature, history, and culture. This monthly book club will include alternating months of conversations about books focused on the Black experience, both fictional and real. On...

Kids Art Workshop

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center · 2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA

Activities include: tie-dye coffee filters pasta jewelry felt butterflies read-aloud of 'Should I Share My Ice Cream' by Mo Williams

The War Room: Intro to War Gaming at The Arcane Foundry ($15 Regiment)

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 10:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC

The Arcane Foundry Events ⚔️ Introduction to Wargaming & Painting Miniature Soldiers at The Arcane Foundry ⚔️ Join me in The War Room at [The Arcane Foundry](https://share.google/S5i6DYJnJteHWeKtd) for a laid-back evening of hobby talk and tabletop fun! For just $15, you’ll get a 3D-printed...

Mindfulness and the Art of Looking

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Woodside Library · 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA

Looking mindfully helps us be fully in the moment. Take a moment and be inspired! Expand your observation process through mindfulness practices to help increase awareness and mindful presence.

Art and Jazz Festival

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Rose Garden East Lawn · 701 State Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90037, Los Angeles, CA

Crafty Adults: Decoupage Rocks

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library · Orange County, CA · Ages 18+

Meet new friends and make social connections! Join us to create decoupage rocks! All supplies provided. No crafting experience required. Open to adults 18 and older! For more information call...

Springtime on the Peninsula: A Pacific Arts Group Exhibition

In 1 week · Mon, May 25, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Peninsula Center Library · 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Pacific Arts Group is juried group of 27 plein air and studio painters who live on or near the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The group has been active for fifty years, though the membership has changed over time. Our members create landscapes, portraits, still life, florals and abstract works in a wide...

Dot Art Mastery: A Beginner’s Journey on Notebook Covers

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Verge Center for the Arts · 625 S Street, Sacramento, CA

Mesa Verde Library Book Club

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Library · Orange County, CA

A book club for adults! Pick up a copy of the monthly book at the library service desk. This month's read will be Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson..

Fiber Arts Meetup

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hacienda Heights Library · 16010 La Monde Street, Hacienda Heights, CA

Looking for a welcoming space to work on your current fiber art project? Look no further! Join us to meet up with others and bring your crochet, embroidery, etc to work on. For Adults.

Leisure Noon Origami

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Mitchell Park Library — Midtown Room · Palo Alto, CA

Join us at noon on select Sundays for leisure origami! Each Sunday will bring a different origami project. All skill levels and ages welcome!

Watercolor Cactus

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Sherman Library & Gardens · Corona del Mar, CA

Join Local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna Takes inspiration from a Cactus. Classes are designed for all levels of painter. Each participant will take home their own charming painting.

Crafty Adults: Decoupage Stones

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Brea Branch Library · Orange County, CA · Ages 18+

Join us for an hour of crafting at the library. We will be decorating decoupage stones! For adults only. Funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging and administered locally...

Silent Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Vineland Branch Library · 1450 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA

Join our group and read in silence with others in our cozy fireplace/magazine area. Bring your own book (and quiet snacks), or select one from our collection here at the Vineland Library! After an hour of quiet reading, everyone can share what they are reading with the group and why they would (or..

Community Crafters @ Boulder Creek

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Boulder Creek Library · 13390 West Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, Santa Cruz, CA

The Community Crafters are a diverse group of makers and love to share our knowledge. We knit, quilt, weave, spin, make jewelry, embroider, mend and so much more. All crafters are welcome! We hope you will join us in creating community and beautiful things! Please note: Most weeks, crafters bring...