This is our monthly curated roundup of maker/artist/explorer events!
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+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
- Sew a Dog Walking Bag: May 28, 10am at 35th Ave Sew & Vac, Chandler.
- UPDATE: Project changed to Simple Zipper Pouch
Sew a Waxed Canvas Shave Kit:June 1, 6pm at TechShop Chandler
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.
- Artist Application Deadline: July 10
+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.
+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.
+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
- Wine and Roses Open House: May 28, 10am at Tufton Farm
- Botanical Painting & Sketching: June 11, 9:30am at Monticello
- Seed Saving Workshop: June 11, 9:30am 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.
+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!
