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Arts & Culture Community Events

From art exhibitions to cultural festivals, Southern California has it all. Here are some of the best public and free events in the region.

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Upcoming Events
Date
Making History: Building the National Museum of the American Latino Community Night- woman working with kids
La Plaza De Cultura y Artes
501 N Main St.
Los Angeles , California 90012
Friday, May 16, 6:00 PM
Free

Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for a FREE, fun-filled evening to celebrate community storytelling and the preservation of family histories.

Roundtable: Contemporary Art and Society in Brazil- image of three women speakers
The Fowler Museum at UCLA
308 Charles E Young Dr N
Los Angeles , California 90024
Friday, May 16, 7:00 PM
Free

Join guest co-curator Alex Ungprateeb Flynn and scholars of contemporary Brazilian art—Abigail Lapin Dardashti, Alice Heeren, and Paulina Pardo—as they discuss contemporary art and society in Brazil.

California Strawberry Festival- Hand holding a strawberry
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W Harbor Blvd
Ventura , California 93001
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM - May 18
$15

The California Strawberry Festival is back at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on May 17-18, 2025!

Clarkia Flower Festival- Poster
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
707 Tiverton Drive
Los Angeles , California 90095
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM
Free

This inaugural annual event is more than just a festival; it represents a significant step toward fostering community spirit, celebrating nature, and supporting local organizations.

Temecula CultureFest 
Civic Center
41000 Main St
Temecula , California 92590
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM
Free

This free, community-wide, special event will include live music, dancing, special performances, and fun activities for the entire family.

Heritage of Aloha Festival 
Heritage Park
12100 Mora Drive
Santa Fe Springs , California 90670
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM - May 18
Free

Heritage of Aloha (HOA) is a 2-day Festival showcasing the heritage of Hawai'i & Polynesia with island cuisine, an outdoor marketplace, cultural workshops, and continuous music and dance on a big stage.

Fish Printing Craft
The Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Dr,
Ventura , California 93001
Saturday, May 17, 1:30 PM
Free

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Celebrate with a free “Gyotaku” or fish printing craft at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, May 17th, 1:30-3:30pm.

The Ontario Museum, Arts & Culture Department presents, Culture Fest: Film & Food Festival
Ontario Museum of History and Art
225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario , California 91762
Saturday, May 17, 5:00 PM
Free

Culture Fest is an annual celebration of the different cultural experiences that exist within Ontario’s diverse community.

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