Dear friends of the arts:
A number of years ago, former City of Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge approached the Riverside Arts Council with an idea for a platform by which news of arts and cultural events could be shared. Thus the 15 Favorite Things to Do in Riverside was born. Ever since, that weekly email blast has gone out to you, our subscribers. There was a time during the pandemic when the list featured virtual events happening all over the world. Slowly, inexorably, Riverside’s arts organizations have climbed back and are exhibiting, presenting and producing at a rate that is even stronger than before. There is a lot to see and do in our city. Please share this email with your friends and get them to sign up, as well. We hope to see you at an event soon.
The Riverside Arts Council
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¡Adelante!:
Concert Celebrating Latin American Heritage
Riverside Philharmonic
The season finale featuring music from the iconic score to West Side Story, plus Three Latin American Dances by Latin Grammy award winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank. The concert will conclude as Mexican vocalist and guitarist José García and his trio join the orchestra for some of the most famous songs from all over Latin America.
When: June 10, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
Where: RCC Coil School for the Arts
3890 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
For more information, please visit https://www.riversidephilharmonic.org/
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Between the Tables
P.L.A.C.E. Performance
Between the Tables at Back to the Grind is an immersive experience where artistic performances break the boundaries of the stage, emerging right amidst the tables. The event showcases an impressive variety of artists, each contributing their unique style to dance, music, and poetry. Spectators will find themselves in the heart of the action, with creativity unfolding all around them. It's a rare chance to witness artistic talent in an unconventional, intimate setting. Free.
When: June 11, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m.
Where: Back to the Grind
3575 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
For more information, please visit http://placeperformance.org/
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Paint & Sip:
Sunset Crane
The Paint Sesh
Join an in-person painting class and create your own version of Sunset Crane with The Paint Sesh. The Paint Sesh instructor/entertainer will guide you through approx. 1.5 - 2 hours of lively creativity and laughs, with no experience needed to have a good time. 21+.
When: June 15, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Hideaway Cafe
3660 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
For more information and to register, please visit https://thepaintsesh.com/public-sesh/paint-and-sip-in-riverside-ca-sunset-crane-at-the-hideaway-cafe/
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Witness for the Prosecution
Riverside Community Players
Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock and a young man’s fight to escape the hangman’s noose. This incredible adaptation by Christie herself is regarded as one of Christie’s most accomplished mysteries, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end.
When: June 16, 2023 - July 2, 2023
Where: Riverside Community Players
4026 14th St.., Riverside, CA 92501
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.riversidecommunityplayers.com/witness-for-the-prosecution.html
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3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
The Black Collective & lota Phi Theta - Theta Gamma Chapter
The Black Collective, in collaboration with Iota Phi Theta - Theta Gamma Chapter, proudly hosts the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration. This significant event will be brimming with festivities, including an engaging African Marketplace, a Foodie Area, a Kids Zone, and insightful speeches by prominent African American personalities. The celebration will boast a rich cultural tableau of live music, spoken word poetry, and various artistic expressions celebrating the African American experience, accompanied by educational workshops, panel discussions, and programs exploring the history and ongoing relevance of Juneteenth. Beyond the cultural and educational aspects, vendors will offer food, crafts, and other merchandise, facilitating community bonding over the celebration of African American achievements, whilst reflecting on the path towards enduring equality and justice.
When: June 17, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Fairmount Park
2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside, CA 92501
For more information, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-juneteenth-celebration-fairmount-park-tickets-606796212807
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Cheech Collects
The Cheech
Cheech Collects weaves a story of Cheech Marin’s efforts as a passionate and laser-focused collector, exploring the making of a major collection from the first works acquired through the most recent acquisitions. This inaugural exhibition is a celebration of the foremost champion of the Chicano School of Art. Unflinching in his faith and commitment to the excellence of this art, Marin does not bother with past debates on the legitimacy of this art movement, but dares to posit that it is the most significant American art movement to date. The creation of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture furthers his advocacy and will continue to shape the art world’s perceptions and understanding of Chicano art. Inarguably, Marin’s efforts have brought unprecedented attention to Chicana/o art with exhibitions of and loans from his collection to over 50 museums nationally and internationally. The inaugural exhibition features almost 120 works from Marin’s generous gift of over 500 works to the Riverside Art Museum as well as from his personal collection. It includes iconic works that have toured in Chicano Visions, among other notable exhibitions, works that have not often been exhibited, and some that will be on view for the very first time, reflecting a 40-year span of art production.
When: Current - June 18, 2023
Where: The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum
3581 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
For more information, please visit https://riversideartmuseum.org/exhibits/cheech-collects/
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SoCal Etsy Guild Market
SoCal Etsy Guild
SoCal Etsy Guild presents SoCal Etsy Guild Market featuring handmade art and live art demos by local artists. The event is free for customers of the Galleria at Tyler Mall.
When: June 23 & 24, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
June 25, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Galleria at Tyler Mall
1299 Galleria at Tyler., Riverside, CA 92503
For more information, please visit http://socaletsyguild.com/
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You Hurt My Feelings
UCR Arts
From acclaimed filmmaker Nicole Holofcener comes a sharply observed comedy about a novelist whose long standing marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband give his honest reaction to her latest book. A film about trust, lies, and the things we say to the people we love most.
When: June 23, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m.
June 24, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m.
June 25, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m.
Where: UCR Arts
3824 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://ucrarts.ucr.edu/films/you-hurt-my-feelings/
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Paint Party
Paint Party Professionals
Join Paint Party Professionals on the first Saturday of every month at Back To The Grind. A live instructor will guide you through a 1.5 - 2 hour fun and creative painting session. No experience necessary. Have fun with music and creativity and food and adult beverages are available for purchase from the cafe.
When: July 1, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m.
Where: Back to the Grind
3575 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-party-back-to-the-grind-tickets-446113235697?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
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Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour 2023
UCR Arts
The 2023 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour presented by Shutterstock is a 90-minute theatrical program of seven short films curated from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, including two Festival Award-winning titles. The 2023 Short Film Tour program is a sampling of Festival offerings and a testament to the unique storytelling potential that the format holds. Audiences who missed the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year can enjoy a mix of fiction, documentary, and animated shorts that are funny, sad, inspirational, and full of strong characters.
When: July 1 & 15, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m.
July 2 & 16, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m.
Where: Barnara and Art Culver Center of the Arts
3834 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501
For more information and to make reservations, please visit https://ucrarts.ucr.edu/films/sundance-film-festival-short-film-tour-2023/
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Riverside Artswalk
Riverside Arts Council
Riverside Artswalk is a monthly event taking place every first Thursday, to showcase the arts and culture in our region. During the event, visitors can enjoy the downtown museums and galleries that stay open late for the night, artist vendors selling their handmade original artworks, and the ambience that Downtown Riverside has to offer. For more information and a list of participating venues as well as dining options, visit our website.
When: July 6, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown Riverside, CA
For more information, please visit https://www.riversideartswalk.com/
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IE International Food Festival
Family Market Company
The IE International Food Festival, set to be the grandest Riverside has ever seen, will spread across four city blocks of Downtown Riverside on Mission Inn from Orange to Lime Streets. The festival promises a wide array of culinary delights with over 100 vendors. The festival will feature international food, food trucks, vegan food, BBQ, fine dining, dessert, beer and wine, retail, and sponsored booths. Alongside the mouthwatering food, the festival will be bustling with live music, street performers, food demonstrations, and a train and fun zone, ensuring entertainment for all.
When: July 29 & 30, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown Riverside
Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
For more information, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ie-international-food-festival-tickets-609721101227
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CMP at 50
UCR Arts
From its beginnings as a camera museum at the Mission Inn until today, the California Museum of Photography has dedicated itself to collecting and exhibiting a holistic understanding of photography, not only as an art form, but as a cultural and technological phenomenon. “CMP at 50” celebrates this legacy, and the countless staff, faculty, donors, collectors, members, students, and other supporters who have allowed the California Museum of Photography to thrive.
When: Current - August 6, 2023
Where: California Museum of Photography
3824 Main St. Riverside, CA 92501
For more information, please visit https://ucrarts.ucr.edu/exhibitions/cmp-at-50/
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Still I Rise:
The Black IE Fight for Justice
The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California
The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California has launched its ongoing program of exhibitions with Still I Rise, which examines the lived experience of Black residents of the Inland Empire from the Great Migration to the present. Themes of Black self-reliance, home, work, education, policing, and intersectionalism bear witness to the adversity and discrimination faced by the Black community and the strategies they used to thrive in the face of adversity. Still I Rise was developed in partnership with the Riverside African American Historical Society.
When: Current - Fall 2023 | Thursdays & Fridays 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Civil Rights Institue of Inland Southern California
3933 Mission Inn Ave. Ste. 103, Riverside, CA 92501
For more information, please visit https://www.inlandcivilrights.org/exhibitions/
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