Happenings List: August 2016+

This is our curated roundup of maker/artist/explorer events!

Angle brackets (>>) point to related info on our site.

Chiricahua National Monument

U.S.

National Park Service Centennial

Aug 25. There are programs throughout the United States to celebrate the Park Service’s 100th birthday.

  • Now – 2017. Art Quilt Tour: 13 art quilts created in celebration the National Park Service Centennial are touring the National Parks they depict now through 2017.
  • Read on to find out about celebrations in Arizona, Hawaii, and Massachusetts!

Barn at Windmill Winery, Florence

+Arizona

Tucson Movies in the Park

Aug 19 at Reid Park, Demeester Performing Arts Pavilion, Tucson. Free admission.
>>Ongoing Phoenix-area movie events.

CraftHack

2nd Mondays, 6pm at Gangplank Chandler. Free monthly meet-up of artists and crafters. Learn something new or bring your own project to work on!

  • Sep 12: Project TBD

Road to flagstaff

National Park Service Parks in the Pines Birthday Bash

Aug 20, 10am-5pm at Flagstaff City Hall Parking Lot. Celebrate the National Park Service’s centennial with a free park fair, photo booths, and cake.

Blended Conference

Sep 15-16 at Windmill Winery, Florence. Blogging conference with workshops, speakers, and networking.

>>Our visit to Windmill Winery.

Pasadena

+California

Pasadena Summer Concert Series

Now – Sep 25 at Levitt Pavilion band shell in Memorial Park, Pasadena. Free concerts featuring both emerging and established musicians of many genres.

  • Thursday through Sunday evenings.
  • Thursdays are children’s nights.
  • Festival opens two hours before music starts.
  • You can picnic on the lawn.

>>Our drive to Pasadena in one minute.

Balboa Park San Diego Summer Events

  • Now – August 29, Mondays, 7:30pm at Spreckels Organ: 2016 International Summer Organ Festival. Free outdoor concert series.
  • Now – Sep 2, Fridays: Balboa Park After Dark. Extended musuem hours, food trucks, and entertainment.
  • Now – Sep 5, 3:30pm at San Diego Zoo: Nighttime Zoo. Artisan demonstrations, movies, live music and other performances to celebrate the San Diego Zoo’s centennial.
  • Now – March 3, Sundays, 2pm at Spreckels Organ: Sunday Organ Concerts. Free weekly concerts at one of the world’s largest outdoor pipe organs.

Junk Show, Los Angeles

The Junk Show

Aug 14, 8pm at Copper Still, Los Angeles. A monthly comedy-focused variety show at the bar inside Jaraguá Salvadoran restaurant.

sculpture by Ken Newman

+Colorado

Animalia exhibition

Now – August 21 at Loveland Museum/Gallery, Loveland. Art with animals as the subject, which explores their complex relationship with humans.

  • “The Rat Race” sculpture (and photo) above by Ken Newman will be included in the exhibit.

volcano art center

+Hawaii

Return of ‘Alalā: Restoring The Voice Of Hawaii’s Native Forests

Sep 3 – Oct 9 at Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park campus. Juried exhibition of multimedia artwork featuring depictions of the Alalā, Hawaii’s native crow, in anticipation of its reintroduction into the wild this September.

 

Sailboats on Lake Michigan.

+Illinois

Cuz I’m Fancy

Now – Aug 31 at The Arts of Life North Shore studio, Glenview. Exhibition of new work that examines the ways we interpret “fancy,” at the intersection between elegance and tack, refinement and kitsch.

+Massachusetts

Bring the Park to the People!

Aug 20, 1-4pm at Eagle Park, Lowell. Interactive pop-up museums with crafts and informational materials, neighborhood tours, and a community weaving project in celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday.

http://www.edibleeastend.com/event/great-food-truck-derby/

+New York

Point of Vision: Celebrating Women Artists in Fantasy and Science Fiction

Now – Aug 20 at Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, New York.

The Great Food Truck Derby

Aug 19, 4pm at Hayground School, Bridgehampton. At least 15 New York City and Long Island food trucks serve food and drink during the Community farmers market. Event benefits Hayground schoolyard projects providing culinary arts training for local kids. (Graphic via Edible East End.)

+Oregon

Native Fashion Now

Now – Sep 4 at Portland Art Museum. Exhibition of Native American fashion designers from the 1950s to today.

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+Virginia

Virginia Craft Brewers Fest

Aug 20 at Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows. Celebration of Virginia’s craft beer industry.

>>Over 60 participating breweries, including South Street, which we visited in Charlottesville.

seattle

+Washington

Graphic Masters: Dürer, Rembrandt, Hogarth, Goya, Picasso, R. Crumb

Now – Aug 28 at Seattle Art Musuem. Exploration of how six historical artists used prints and drawings to express personal sentiments.

National Mall, Washington DC

+Washington DC

Cooking Up History

Monthly at National Museum of American History Demonstration Kitchen in Coulter Performance Plaza. Food history demonstration and talk by a guest chef and a Smithsonian host. Each month they will prepare a different recipe that ties back to the Museum’s exhibitions, research, and collections.

  • Aug 12, 2pm. Julia Child in the 1970s
  • Sep 17, 2pm. Hispanic-American Culinary Heritage
  • Oct 15, 2pm. Harvest Season

Happenings List: July 2016+

Liberty Bell Philadelphia

This is our monthly curated roundup of maker/artist/explorer events!

Angle brackets (>>) point to related info on our site.

Liberty bell Philadelphia

U.S.

National Park Service Centennial

Aug 25. There are programs throughout the United States to celebrate the Park Service’s 100th birthday.

  • Now – 2017. Art Quilt Tour: 13 art quilts created in celebration the National Park Service Centennial are touring the National Parks they depict now through 2017.
  • Read on to find out about celebrations in Arizona, Hawaii, and Massachusetts!

Barn at Windmill Winery, Florence

+Arizona

Tucson Movies in the Park

Jul 22, Aug 5, Aug 19 at Reid Park, Demeester Performing Arts Pavilion, Tucson. Free admission.
>>Ongoing Phoenix-area movie events.

Sewing Classes with Oxford Dogma

Techshop Chandler

CraftHack

2nd Mondays, 6pm at Gangplank Chandler. Free monthly meet-up of artists and crafters. Learn something new or bring your own project to work on!

Hilton Indoor Fine Art Festival

Jul 16, 10am-6pm at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort.
Juried fine arts festival with artisan displays from around the region and live strolling acoustic violin, jazz and bluegrass performances.

Road to flagstaff

National Park Service Parks in the Pines Birthday Bash

Aug 20, 10am-5pm at Flagstaff City Hall Parking Lot. Celebrate the National Park Service’s centennial with a free park fair, photo booths, and cake.

Library

Maurice Sendak art exhibit

Now – Jul 17 at Burton Barr Central Library. 50 original pencil drawings and other early images from Where the Wild Things Are author and illustrator Maurice Sendak.

Blended Conference

Sep 15-16 at Windmill Winery, Florence. Blogging conference with workshops, speakers, and networking.

>>Our visit to Windmill Winery.

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+California

Pasadena Summer Concert Series

Now – Sep 25 at Levitt Pavilion band shell in Memorial Park, Pasadena. Free concerts featuring both emerging and established musicians of many genres.

  • Thursday through Sunday evenings.
  • Thursdays are children’s nights.
  • Festival opens two hours before music starts.
  • You can picnic on the lawn.

Balboa Park San Diego Summer Events

  • Now – August 29, Mondays, 7:30pm at Spreckels Organ: 2016 International Summer Organ Festival. Free outdoor concert series.
  • Now – Sep 2, Fridays: Balboa Park After Dark. Extended musuem hours, food trucks, and entertainment.
  • Now – Sep 5, 3:30pm at San Diego Zoo: Nighttime Zoo. Artisan demonstrations, movies, live music and other performances to celebrate the San Diego Zoo’s centennial.
  • Now – March 3, Sundays, 2pm at Spreckels Organ: Sunday Organ Concerts. Free weekly concerts at one of the world’s largest outdoor pipe organs.

Citrus park in Riverside, CA

Citrus Historic State Park

  • Most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm. Tour and Tastes: Learn about citrus trees, sample fruit, and pick some of your own.
  • Jul 16, 9am. Groves on Wheels: Wheelchair and stroller accessible guided tour through the Park’s citrus groves.

>>Our visit to Citrus Historic State Park.
 

dineLA Restaurant Week

Jul 18-31. Fixed-price menu at restaurants throughout Los Angeles.

BlogHer conference stage

#BlogHer16: Experts Among Us

Aug 4 – 6 at JW Marriott LA Live, Los Angeles. BlogHer annual conference.

  • Aug 6, 10:30am. Mobile-Readiness Blog Review Geek Lab: I’ll be leading this interactive small group session. (See online schedule.)

The Junk Show

Aug 14, 8pm at Copper Still, Los Angeles. A monthly comedy-focused variety show at the bar inside Jaraguá Salvadoran restaurant.

sculpture by Ken Newman

+Colorado

Animalia exhibition

Now – August 21 at Loveland Museum/Gallery, Loveland. Art with animals as the subject, which explores their complex relationship with humans.

  • “The Rat Race” sculpture (and photo) above by Ken Newman will be included in the exhibit.

volcano art center

+Hawaii

Volcano Art Center

“Where people, art, and nature meet.” Educational center and fine arts gallery with handcrafted work by over 300 local artists, as well as a performance series and rain forest tours in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

Return of ‘Alalā: Restoring The Voice Of Hawaii’s Native Forests

Sep 3 – Oct 9 at Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park campus. Juried exhibition of multimedia artwork featuring depictions of the Alalā, Hawaii’s native crow, in anticipation of its reintroduction into the wild this September.

Fountain Square Indianapolis

+Indiana

Outdoor Concerts in Indianapolis 

There’s a great round-up of free summer concerts on the Visit Indy blog.

>>Our visit to Fountain Square.

 

+Massachusetts

Bring the Park to the People!

Aug 20, 1-4pm at Eagle Park, Lowell. Interactive pop-up museums with crafts and informational materials, neighborhood tours, and a community weaving project in celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday.

http://www.edibleeastend.com/event/great-food-truck-derby/

+New York

Point of Vision: Celebrating Women Artists in Fantasy and Science Fiction

Now – Aug 20 at Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, New York.

The Great Food Truck Derby

Aug 19, 4pm at Hayground School, Bridgehampton. At least 15 New York City and Long Island food trucks serve food and drink during the Community farmers market. Event benefits Hayground schoolyard projects providing culinary arts training for local kids. (Graphic via Edible East End.)

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+Virginia

Virginia Craft Brewers Fest

Aug 20 at Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows. Celebration of Virginia’s craft beer industry.

>>Over 60 participating breweries, including South Street, which we visited in Charlottesville.

seattle

+Washington

Graphic Masters: Dürer, Rembrandt, Hogarth, Goya, Picasso, R. Crumb

Now – Aug 28 at Seattle Art Musuem. Exploration of how six historical artists used prints and drawings to express personal sentiments.

Shoe Camp with Jason Hovatter

Jul 21-24 at White Salmon Studio, White Salmon. Intensive 4-day shoe-making workshop. Finished shoes will be custom built to a casting of your foot and based on a classic 10th century Northern European design.

Narional Mall, Washington DC

+Washington DC

Objects Out of Storage

In conjunction with the ongoing Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Object Project, the Objects Out of Storage program temporarily displays related objects with talks from experts at National Museum of American History about once a month.

INTERNATIONAL

501st-stormtroopers

+UK

Star Wars Celebration

July 15 – 17 at London Excel Centre, London. Star Wars fan convention.
>>Things we saw at last year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim.

WORDfest on Beckenham Green

July 16, 12pm at Beckenham Green, Bromley. Free community festival of all things book-related – crafts, workshops, bands, groups, poets!

Happenings List: June 2016+

This is our monthly curated roundup of maker/artist/explorer events!

Angle brackets (>>) point to related info on our site.

National Park information

U.S.

National Park Service Centennial

Aug 25. There are programs throughout the United States to celebrate the Park Service’s 100th birthday.

  • Now – 2017. Art Quilt Tour: 13 art quilts created in celebration the National Park Service Centennial are touring the National Parks they depict now through 2017.
  • Read on to find out about celebrations in Arizona, Hawaii, and Massachusetts!

Mt Lemmon

+Arizona

>>June in Arizona is not the end of the world! Here are some events that show life goes on, even when it’s really hot outside…

Maurice Sendak art exhibit

Now – Jul 17 at Burton Barr Central Library. 50 original pencil drawings and other early images from Where the Wild Things Are author and illustrator Maurice Sendak.

Library

IN FLUX Cycle 6

Now – Dec at various Phoenix-area locations. Temporary, site-specific public art installations by local artists.

Meet an Astronomer

Jun 17, 7:30pm at Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff. Meet a Lowell astronomer and ask astronomy questions! There will also be real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects displayed on a large outdoor screen.

  • Part of new “Meet an Astronomer” series Friday and Saturday evenings in June, July and August.

Classic Saturdays

Jun 18, 10am at Heritage Library, Yuma. A free weekly event featuring classic movies and movies filmed in Yuma.
>>Our trip to Yuma.

The Tucson 23: A Mexican Food Festival

Jun 18, 6pm at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson.

Tucson Movies in the Park

Jun 24, Jul 8, Jul 22, Aug 5, Aug 19 at Reid Park, Demeester Performing Arts Pavilion, Tucson. Free admission.
>>Ongoing Phoenix-area movie events.

peixoto-coffee

Bites Donuts Pop-up

Jun 26, 8am at Peixoto Coffee, Chandler.
>>You’ll want coffee with that.

Sewing Classes with Oxford Dogma

Frida Kahlo painting

Frida Kahlo birthday celebration

Jul 9, 10am at Heard Museum. Art exhibition by the Phoenix Fridas, live mariachi music, and cake!
>>Last year we saw artwork by members of the Phoenix Fridas at Burton Barr Central Library (Phoenix).

CraftHack

2nd Mondays, 6pm at Gangplank Chandler. Free monthly meet-up of artists and crafters. Learn something new or bring your own project to work on!

Hilton Indoor Fine Art Festival

Jul 16, 10am-6pm at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort.
Juried fine arts festival with artisan displays from around the region and live strolling acoustic violin, jazz and bluegrass performances.

Road to flagstaff

National Park Service Parks in the Pines Birthday Bash

Aug 20, 10am-5pm at Flagstaff City Hall Parking Lot. Celebrate the National Park Service’s centennial with a free park fair, photo booths, and cake.

Yuma Jazz Company: Lutes Summer Jazz Series

Now – August 19 Friday nights at Lutes Casino, Yuma.
>>We saw YJC perform when we were in Yuma. We also had lunch at Lutes Casino.

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+California

The Junk Show

Jul 10, 8pm at Copper Still, Los Angeles. A monthly comedy-focused variety show at the bar inside Jaraguá Salvadoran restaurant.

#BlogHer16: Experts Among Us

Aug 4 – 6 at JW Marriott LA Live, Los Angeles. BlogHer annual conference.

  • Aug 6, 10:30am. Mobile-Readiness Blog Review Geek Lab: I’ll be leading this interactive small group session. (See online schedule.)
  • Watch for a BlogHer registration discount in our next newsletter!

sculpture by Ken Newman

+Colorado

Animalia exhibition

Now – August 21 at Loveland Museum/Gallery, Loveland. Art with animals as the subject, which explores their complex relationship with humans.

  • July 8, 5:30 pm. Thought to Finish: Natural Artist Laney will produce a wildlife painting in front of viewers from beginning to end.
  • “The Rat Race” sculpture (and photo) above by Ken Newman will be included in the exhibit.

volcano art center

+Hawaii

Volcano Art Center

“Where people, art, and nature meet.” Educational center and fine arts gallery with handcrafted work by over 300 local artists, as well as a performance series and rain forest tours in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

Free Ukulele Lessons

Now – Dec 26. Monday mornings at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Visitor Center. Learn to play basic cords on the ukulele!
Fountain Square Indianapolis

+Indiana

Outdoor Concerts in Indianapolis 

There’s a great round-up of free summer concerts on the Visit Indy blog.

>>Our visit to Fountain Square.

+Massachusetts

Bring the Park to the People!

Aug 20, 1-4pm at Eagle Park, Lowell. Interactive pop-up museums with crafts and informational materials, neighborhood tours, and a community weaving project in celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday.

http://www.edibleeastend.com/event/great-food-truck-derby/

+New York

Point of Vision: Celebrating Women Artists in Fantasy and Science Fiction

Now – Aug 20 at Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, New York.

The Great Food Truck Derby

Aug 19, 4pm at Hayground School, Bridgehampton. At least 15 New York City and Long Island food trucks serve food and drink during the Community farmers market. Event benefits Hayground schoolyard projects providing culinary arts training for local kids. (Graphic via Edible East End.)

image

+Virginia

Virginia Craft Brewers Fest

Aug 20 at Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows. Celebration of Virginia’s craft beer industry.

>>Over 60 participating breweries, including South Street, which we visited in Charlottesville.

+Washington

Graphic Masters: Dürer, Rembrandt, Hogarth, Goya, Picasso, R. Crumb

Now – Aug 28 at Seattle Art Musuem. Exploration of how six historical artists used prints and drawings to express personal sentiments.

+Washington DC

Objects Out of Storage

In conjunction with the ongoing Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Object Project, the Objects Out of Storage program temporarily displays related objects with talks from experts at National Museum of American History about once a month.

INTERNATIONAL

501st-stormtroopers

+UK

Star Wars Celebration

July 15 – 17 at London Excel Centre, London. Star Wars fan convention.
>>Things we saw at last year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim.

WORDfest on Beckenham Green

July 16, 12pm at Beckenham Green, Bromley. Free community festival of all things book-related – crafts, workshops, bands, groups, poets!

Happenings List: May 2016

This is our monthly curated roundup of maker/artist/explorer events!

Angle brackets (>>) point to related info on our site.

Yuma Jazz

+Arizona

>>Check out our post on free movie events around the state!

Latino Cultural Festival

May 14, 10AM-8PM at Altadena Main Library, Phoenix.
Book readings and signings, art market, live music, Latin American food and beverages.

Elstree 1976 presented by Phoenix Comicon

May 19, 7:30pm at FilmBar, Phoenix.
Documentary about the bit-part actors and extras who were in scenes filmed in suburban London in 1976.

Yuma Jazz Company: Lutes Summer Jazz Series

Starting May 27, 7pm at Lutes Casino, Yuma.

>>We saw YJC perform when we were in Yuma.

Sewing Classes with Oxford Dogma

phxcc-crowd

Phoenix Comicon

Jun 2 – 5 at Phoenix Convention Center.
Convention for fans of pop culture.

>>Check out our guide for newbies!

CraftHack

June 13, 6pm at Gangplank Chandler.
Meet other artists and crafters and learn something new or bring your own project to work on!

Hilton Indoor Fine Art Festival

Jul 16, 10a-6p at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort.
Juried fine arts festival with artisan displays from around the region and live strolling acoustic violin, jazz and bluegrass performances.

swca-anaheim-walk

+California

Maker Costume Expo

May 21-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center

>>Where to eat in and around the Convention Center.

#BlogHer16: Experts Among Us

Aug 4 – 6 at JW Marriott LA Live, Los Angeles.
BlogHer annual conference.

sculpture by Ken Newman

+Colorado

V for Vegetables art exhibit

Now – May 15 at Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street, Gates Garden Court Gallery.
Explore the historical and contemporary graphic traditions surrounding the victory gardening movement and celebrate the virtue of growing food in your own backyard.
>>Denver Botanic Gardens.

Animalia exhibition

June 10 – August 21 at Loveland Museum/Gallery, Loveland.
Art with animals as the subject, which explores their complex relationship with humans.

  • Strings in the Gallery: June 10, 6 – 8 pm. Performance by the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra.
  • Thought to Finish: Natural Artist Demo: July 8, 5:30 pm
    Natural artist Laney will produce a wildlife painting in front of viewers from beginning to end.
  • “The Rat Race” sculpture (and photo) above by Ken Newman will be included in the exhibit.

+New York

NYCxDESIGN: Brooklyn

May 7 – 17 at Industry City, Brooklyn.

  • May 15, 5pm: Visual Magnetics X The Sill – Exhibition by Instagrammer @PlantsOnPink and materials innovation company Visual Magnetics. RSVP mandatory

+Oregon

Mexican Folk Embroidery, 4-Week Course

Starting May 25 at WildCraft West Portland Studio.

 Monticello

+Virginia

Devils Backbone Oyster Roast

May 14, 12pm at Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows, Roseland.
Fresh oysters from Rappahannock Oyster Co., special beer and live music at Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows.

Events at Monticello

INTERNATIONAL

+Mexico

Festival de la paella

May 28-29 at Finca Sala Vivé, Ezequiel Montes.

Rosarito Art Fest

May 28-29 at Hotel Festival Plaza, Rosarito.
Family-friendly festival featuring fine art, live music, crafts and food. Free admission.

501st-stormtroopers

+UK

Star Wars Celebration

July 15 – 17 at London Excel Centre, London.
Star Wars fan convention.
>>Things we saw at last year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim.

WORDfest on Beckenham Green

July 16, 12pm at Beckenham Green, Bromley.
Free community festival of all things book-related – crafts, workshops, bands, groups, poets!

 

Happenings List: April 2016

This is our monthly curated roundup of upcoming maker/artist/explorer events!

Angle brackets (>>) point to related info on our site.

 

peixoto

+Arizona

ASU Art Museum fundraiser

April 16, 5:30pm at Macayo’s Mexican Grill & Cantina’s Scottsdale and Shea location, 11107 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Dine with Mexico City-based artist Tania Candiani and ASU Art Museum curator Julio Cesar Morales. Cocktail hour, four-course menu with Tequila Ocho pairings.
>>Macayo’s Mexican Grill & Cantina’s Scottsdale.

Yuma Jazz Company’s Village Jazz Series

April 21 + 28, 6pm in the Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center, Yuma.
Free outdoor jazz performances by Yuma Jazz Company and other musicians.

Chef’s Kitchen Dinner Series: Tastes of the World

April 22, 7pm at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale.
Customized meal pairing with liquors and wines from around the world. Dishes prepared and served using sustainable cooking techniques and methods.
>>Our visit to the Omni Charlottesville Hotel.

Community Pancakes with Ennoble Arizona

April 24, 8am – 1pm at Peixoto Coffee 11 W Boston St, Ste 6, Chandler.
Pop-up pancakes in a downtown Chandler coffee shop.
>>Peixoto and other great coffee spots.

Arcosanti Resident Art Show

Now – April 30 at Arcosanti, near Cordes Junction.
Art by Arcosanti residents and alumni for sale.
>>The day we had breakfast at Arcosanti was also during an art show. Work for sale included jewelry, photography, and mixed media pieces.

Crafthack

CraftHack

May 9, 6pm at Gangplank Chandler.
Meet other artists and crafters and learn something new or bring your own project to work on!

>>A past CraftHack.

Latino Cultural Festival

May 14, 10AM-8PM at Altadena Main Library, Phoenix.
Book readings and signings, art market, live music, Latin American food and beverages.

Elstree 1976 presented by Phoenix Comicon

May 19, 7:30pm at FilmBar, Phoenix.
Documentary about the bit-part actors and extras who were in scenes filmed in suburban London in 1976.

Phoenix Comicon

Jun 2 – 5 at Phoenix Convention Center.
Convention for fans of pop culture.

>>Check out our guide for newbies!

 swca-anaheim-walk

+California

Class: Modern Needlework Tapestry

April 16, 3-6p at Parallel Print Shop, San Anselmo.
Modern needlework as home decor.

Maker Costume Expo

May 21-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center

>>Where to eat in and around the Convention Center.

#BlogHer16: Experts Among Us

Aug 4 – 6 at JW Marriott LA Live, Los Angeles.
BlogHer annual conference.

denver-botanic-gardens-sunflower

+Colorado

V for Vegetables art exhibit

Now – May 15 at Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street, Gates Garden Court Gallery.
Explore the historical and contemporary graphic traditions surrounding the victory gardening movement and celebrate the virtue of growing food in your own backyard.

>>Denver Botanic Gardens.

Mounds park

+Indiana

Monroe Lake nature events

  • Lunch with Nature: Ferns. Apr 25, 11am at Paynetown SRA, Activity Center. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy during the main presentation. Afterwards, there is a short hike/activity that highlights the topic.
  • Flora Field Day. May 3, 9:30am at Salt Creek SRA. Work on your flora identification skills with a naturalist! Free.

>>Also check out Mounds State Park in Anderson.

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+New York

Rochester Film Fest

Apr 14 – 16 in Rochester.
The World’s Oldest, Continuously Held Short Film Festival. Free admission.

Artistic Furniture of the Gilded Age

Now – May 1 at Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.
Rockefeller-Worsham Dressing Room now open in Gallery 742 of The American Wing. While you’re there, listen to the “Gallery 742” episode of the Memory Palace commissioned for the exhibition.

+Ohio

Arc of Appalachia Wildflower Pilgrimage

April 15 – 17 at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary, Bainbridge, Ohio.
Hikes to wildflower displays and talks by naturalists.
paper-boat-parthenon

+Tennessee

The Legendary Deconstructed Songwriters Showcase

April 19 7pm at Kimbros Cafe.
Free-form open mic night for musicians and writers of all types – weekly on Tuesdays.

Spring Tennessee Craft Fair

May 6 – 8 at Centennial Park, Nashville.
Craft, food from local vendors, kid-friendly activities, and demonstrations from artisans.

Downtown Charlottesville

+Virginia

Tom Tom Founders Festival

April 17 in Downtown Charlottesville.
Community-led festival with concerts, competitions, talks, workshops, local food, and public art.

>>Charlottesville.

Devils Backbone Oyster Roast

May 14, 12pm at Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows, Roseland.
Fresh oysters from Rappahannock Oyster Co., special beer and live music at Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows.

+Washington DC

Now – TBA Life in One Cubic Foot

Natural History Museum. Interactive exhibition about the marine life that can be found in one cubic foot of water during a 24-hour period.

>>Monuments on the National Mall.
fremont-art-2

+Washington

Artisan Chocolate Tasting & Scotch Pairing

April 16, 2-4pm at Barrel Thief Wine & Whiskey Bar, 3417 Evanston Ave N., Fremont.
Taste and learn about chocolate with optional Scotch tasting flights for purchase.

>>Public art in Fremont.

Sourdough 101 Cooking Class

April 17, 9:30am – 12:00pm at Book Larder.
The team behind Sea Wolf Bakers will teach the key points of bread baking in this hands-on class. Everyone will leave with their own jar of starter, a recipe for Sea Wolf’s white sourdough bread, and a Book Larder tea towel for proofing your lovely new loaf. Class is limited to 8 students and includes light dinner.

>>Fremont Sunday Market.

+Spain

Workshops at Duduá, Barcelona

  • Introduction to Paper Cutting. April 16, 10:30am.
  • Introduction to Weaving. April 16 + 17, 4pm.
  • Spinning by Hand. April 23, 5pm.
  • Lettering with Watercolors. April 30, 10am.

+UK

Star Wars Celebration

July 15 – 17 at London Excel Centre, London.
Star Wars fan convention.
>>Things we saw at last year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim.

Photo credits:

Gilded Age chair via Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tennessee paper boat by my friend Michelle.

Other photos by me.