California Arts Council

Huicmuse (Chief Marin) Observance Day
2026-03-15 11:30 - 16:30 UTC
All day observance celebrating the life of Huicmuse or “Chief Marin”, the headman or “great chief” of the Licatiut, a band of the Coast Miwok., www,marinindian.com

Keeping Score Premiere at Broad Stage
2026-03-19 19:30 - 20:00 UTC
Santa Monica-born Jacob Jonas makes his long-awaited BroadStage debut with a trilogy of autobiographic work exploring the nature of healing. Keeping Score is Jacob Jonas’ first post-cancer work. Inspired by Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score, this trilogy is a journey to understanding illness—before, during, and after — exploring the vulnerabilities of being human. The entire trilogy will be presented over three days as an immersive full-bodied dance experience for the senses. Created as a somatic and cathartic experience, the work includes emotional complexity and symbolic physicality., www.instagram.com/jacobjonasthecompany

Oliver! JR.
2026-03-20 19:30 UTC
Oliver! JR. is a conservatory version of Oliver Twist. The show displays the students talents and skills of dancing, acting and singing. These conservatory shows helps develop their skills in being on time, being responsible for their owns props and memorizing their scripts. It also is great for team building and having confidence in public speaking. , Facebook

Conservatory Program
2026-03-20 19:30 UTC
We offer a conservatory program where students can display their talents and skills in acting, dancing and singing. Some of our students have been on stage several times and some this may be the first time. This program allows students to learn about team building, being on time, and public speaking. , facebook

Empathizer Documentary Film Screening
2026-03-21 18:00 UTC
Special film screening of the documentary film Empathizer featuring the second-generation Vietnamese immigrants sharing their journeys back to Vietnam, reflecting on the effects of wartime trauma through the eyes of the children of refugees & their parents. The event will be free for the public, coming soon

South Valley Art Tour
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
During the South Valley Art Tour a collection of artists from Tulare County — both nationally recognized as well as aspiring greats — invite you into their personal workspaces for a behind-the-scenes tour. You can also find art shows, cultural exhibits, and artist participation at participating art galleries and museums. , https://www.instagram.com/artsconsortium/ https://www.facebook.com/ArtsConsortium

Oliver Jr.
2026-03-28 19:30 UTC
Oliver! JR is a Broadway Junior version of Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. Oliver! JR is full of classical songs like “Consider yourself”, and “Food Glorious Food” and showcases the talents of a large conservatory cast. , Facebook

Creative Young Minds Art Exihibit
2026-04-14 17:30 UTC
Creative Young Minds Art Exhibit proudly honors the California Arts Council’s 50th Anniversary by celebrating the transformative power of the arts. Showcasing the talent of emerging artists ages 13–25, this exhibition unites youth creativity, cultural diversity, and community spirit at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center in Calexico, fostering artistic expression across generations., https://www.facebook.com/calexicoculturalarts/

BASE Residency
2026-04-25 13:00 UTC
The BASE Residency reimagines sustainable community-driven solutions by assembling a group of early and mid-career teachers to engage a diverse range of participants in integrative movement coursework. The residency offers performance workshops free of charge to participants, which culminate in public performances at no cost. , https://www.instagram.com/pushdance/?hl=en https://x.com/pushdance https://www.linkedin.com/company/pushdance/

Women in Jazz & World Music Concert
2026-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
A concert that is the culmination of a free four-week vocalist training intensive for 15 – 24 year old singers led by Dr. Dee Spencer from San Francisco State University. Join with students, family and friends as we celebrate the fourth successful cycle of the program., Facebook: SFInternationalArtsFestival Instagram: sf)international_arts_festival

Riverside Arts Academy Gala
2026-05-03 17:30 UTC
Annual Gala featuring the advanced musical ensembles including the Riverside Youth Orchestra, Honor Band and Mariachi Campana de Riverside. , https://www.facebook.com/RiversideArtsAcademy, @riversideartsacademy

Riverside Arts Academy Gala
2026-05-03 17:30 UTC
Riverside Arts Academy Annual Gala, featuring our advanced musical ensembles including the Riverside Youth Orchestra, Honor Band and Mariachi Campana de Riverside., FB: http://facebook.com/RiversideArtsAcademy, IG: @riversideartsacademy

Children's Day at the SF War Memorial Opera House
2026-05-04 11:00 UTC
We annually present Children’s Day at the SF War Memorial Opera House, offering two free multicultural dance performances highlighting the diversity and inclusive spirit of California, to 6,200 Bay Area students and families. To date, 166,000 students have enjoyed these performances. The show is accompanied by a study guide, offering opportunities for deeper cultural enrichment. For many students this is their only arts related filed trip. Each year, we open the boxes at 11am for our special friends and volunteers. We’d be delighted for the CAC team to join us and to salute the 50th anniversary of CAC!, https://www.facebook.com/PresidioDance.org

El Tiempo Latine
2026-05-16 19:30 UTC
Celebrating the release of E4TT’s 6th CD featuring music by modern women, queer, and nonbinary Latine composers with a selection of works from the recording. Performed by E4TT (Nanette McGuinness, soprano, Megan Chartier, cello, and Margaret Halbig, piano), joined by guests violinist Lylia Guion and coloratura soprano Chelsea Hollow, https://www.facebook.com/events/1658996638111945

Art With Elders Annual Exhibit Opening Event
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Please join us for our in person Annual Exhibit Opening Event Sat. Jun. 13, 2026, 2-4p! More than 100 artworks by students participating in AWE classes will be on exhibit. The event is free and open to the public. A donation at the door is requested, but not required. Light refreshments will be served. The venue is wheelchair accessible and free parking is available.
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Juneteenth Cultural Festival
2026-06-20 12:00 - 17:00 UTC
Cultural festival celebrating freedom, diversity and Black History on CA’s northern coast , @Blackhumboldt

Bayanihan: For Life, For Blood
2026-06-27 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
A powerful jukebox musical in development, inspired by the true story of Anjanette Maraya-Ramey – a first-generation Filipina-American artist and leukemia survivor. This staged reading is paired with a community blood drive celebrating resilience, culture, and the gift of life.
Reservation Required
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70th Annual Puppet Fair Weekend
2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Step into a world where the history of puppeteering comes to life! Children’s Fairyland is proud to host a world-class celebration of puppetry where premiere puppeteers come together and present mesmerizing puppet performances, displays, and educational activities of the highest caliber for an entire weekend.
With the support of the California Arts Council, Children’s Fairyland is developing a dynamic puppet education program for some of our youngest learners that fosters social and emotional learning and early language and literacy development.
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Children’s Fairyland | Oakland, California

Up from the Ashes
2026-09-25 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Screening of documentary “Up from the Ashes,” stories of survivors of the Eaton Fire who are jazz musicians, paired with a concert by the interviewees.
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