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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T193000
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SUMMARY:"American Agitators" Documentary Screening (Nights with the Museum)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the documentary film American Agitators\, which focuses on the legacy of labor organizers Fred Ross Sr. and his son\, Fred Ross Jr. The elder Ross is credited with helping to invent modern grassroots organizing techniques\, and the film covers his work with Dust Bowl migrants\, Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War III\, and his role in training leaders like Dolores Huerta of the United Farm Workers. The screening is presented by the Inland Empire Labor Council (IELC) and UC Riverside’s Inland Empire Labor & Community Center (IELCC). IELC Executive Secretary-Treasurer Ricardo Cisneros and IELCC Executive Director Cheylynda Barnard will introduce the documentary and answer questions about the broader labor movement. \n  \nRicardo Cisneros is the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Inland Empire Labor Council\, AFL-CIO. He got his start in the labor movement by educating his coworkers on their rights as a cook at UC Irvine & UC Riverside. After this\, he rose through the ranks of the labor movement with the American Federation of State\, County\, and Municipal Employees\, reinvigorating the local branch of United Domestic Workers\, and becoming the top officer at the IE Labor Council. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCheylynda Barnard is Executive Director of the Inland Empire Labor & Community Center and a lifelong advocate for working families and Inland Empire communities. An 18-year Moreno Valley resident and former Riverside County social worker\, Cheylynda has spent her career building stronger communities through labor organizing\, public service\, and civic engagement\, including as Vice President of SEIU Local 721\, a board member of the Inland Empire Labor Council\, and currently as Mayor Pro Tem of Moreno Valley. She is committed to creating a more just and thriving Inland Empire for working families and future generations. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis screening of documentary film American Agitators is scheduled for Thursday\, October 22\, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Riverside Main Library Community Room\, 3900 Mission Inn Avenue\, Riverside CA 92501. \n 
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/nights-with-the-museum-american-agitators-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Main Library Community Room\, 3900 Main Street\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Ours
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T170318Z
CREATED:20260722T173207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T170318Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Riverside for the Dark Carnival . . . not a midway fair\, but a gathering of curiosities and amusements as the Victorians knew them. Enjoy “Tea with the Undertaker.” Hear about the life and times of one of Riverside’s preeminent undertakers and funeral directors\, Stephen Squire\, as well as the skills of his wife\, Marion Mingo Squire\, as a “layer-outer” of the dead. Be swindled or amazed by a mermaid. Get cured or taken in by a cure-all. Consult with a tarot reader and see what the future holds. View oddities in jars and participate in a free activity! \nDark Carnival will be held on Saturday\, October 17\, from noon to 4 p.m. at Heritage House\, 8193 Magnolia Avenue\, Riverside\, CA 92504.
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/dark-carnival/
LOCATION:Heritage House\, 8193 Magnolia Avenue\, Riverside\, CA\, 92504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Ours
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260924T154804Z
CREATED:20260722T185336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T154804Z
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SUMMARY:Fossil Day
DESCRIPTION:Calling all fossil lovers! National Fossil Day is October 14\, 2026\, and we’re excited to talk fossils! Big fossils\, small fossils\, broken fossils\, perfect fossils – we love them all! Join us at La Sierra Library from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. as we talk about what fossils are\, why we love them\, what they tell us\, and why they’re useful! Free and family-friendly. \nThe La Sierra Library is located at 4600 La Sierra Avenue\, Riverside\, CA 92505.
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/fossil-day/
LOCATION:La Sierra Library\, 4600 La Sierra Avenue\, Riv\, 92505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Ours,Workshop & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T150825Z
CREATED:20260811T174851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T150825Z
UID:12407-1791118800-1791129600@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:Riverside’s First Labor Force: Highlighting Native American Labor (First Sundays)
DESCRIPTION:What did Riverside look like 250 years ago? Who helped build the Riverside we know today? This First Sundays we’ll explore the Native American labor that helped shape and build our city\, then try your hand at building your own mini-canal! Find us at the corner of Mission Inn Avenue and Main Street for this free\, family-friendly activity!
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/first-sundays-riversides-first-labor-force-highlighting-native-people-with-rosy-aranda-cahuilla-serrano/
LOCATION:Main Street and Mission Inn Avenue in Downtown Riverside
CATEGORIES:Events Ours,First Sundays
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T175108Z
CREATED:20260722T203429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T175108Z
UID:12291-1791021600-1791028800@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:250 (Million) Years of Riverside's Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of the natural history of Riverside! How was Riverside’s ecology different 250 years ago? Or 250 million years ago when Riverside was underwater?! As Bob Dylan sang\, “The Times They Are A-Changin’!” Join us as we discuss these changes and then explore our current ecology on a nature walk around the Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District’s LandUse Learning Center! \nThe Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District is located at 4500 Glenwood Drive\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501.
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/250-million-years-of-riversides-ecology/
LOCATION:Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District\, 4500 Glenwood Dr A\, Riverside\, California\, 92501
CATEGORIES:Events Ours,Workshop & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T211012Z
CREATED:20260810T233949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T211012Z
UID:12397-1790877600-1790888400@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:Artswalk: Victorian Afterlife Rituals
DESCRIPTION:Spooky season is upon us\, and the Museum of Riverside wants to invite you to learn about Victorian rituals surrounding the afterlife. Join us at our booth at the corner of Main Street and University Avenue this Artswalk\, Thursday\, October 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. as we dive into the world of Victorian practices and beliefs.
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Corner of Main Street and University Avenue in Downtown Riverside\, Main Street and University Avenue\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Events Ours
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T235512Z
CREATED:20260722T194123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T235512Z
UID:12286-1790359200-1790366400@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:Moon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Asian cultures under a full moon! Moon festivals are celebrated throughout Asia with moon cakes\, lanterns\, and gratitude for friends and family. These celebrations originated with the ancient tradition of honoring the moon in autumn for the harvest. The Moon Festival at Heritage House marks the importance of Chinese Americans in building Riverside’s citrus industry. \nhttps://museumofriverside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Moon-Festival-Reel_no-sound.mp4\nJoin us for an evening of storytelling by Barbara Wong\, performances by Gió Nam Múa Lân (Southern Wind Lion Dance\, 南風醒獅團)\, and Chinese calligraphy demonstrations by Riverside’s Hua Xia Chinese School. The festival will also feature moon viewing with the UC Riverside astronomy department and Astronomy Club outreach members\, demonstrations\, and a fun craft for all ages. Moon cakes will be available for purchase. Hope to see you there! This event is free! \nParking is available across the street from Heritage House at the Family Service Association parking lot at 8172 Magnolia Avenue. Street parking is available. \nHeritage House is located at 8193 Magnolia Avenue\, Riverside\, California\, 92504. \n  \nMoon Festival collage
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/moon-festival-2/
LOCATION:Heritage House\, 8193 Magnolia Avenue\, Riverside\, CA\, 92504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Ours
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T160854Z
CREATED:20260729T214521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T160854Z
UID:12331-1790272800-1790278200@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:Nights with the Museum - Surviving Remnants of a Century-Old Japantown: Historic Wintersburg\, Huntington Beach
DESCRIPTION:Historic Wintersburg on the coast in Huntington Beach embodies three generations of the Japanese American experience\, from immigration in the late nineteenth century to the return from the federal incarceration camps following World War II. It is a very rare surviving remnant of a century-old Japantown. Find out about this fascinating site\, its recent challenges\, and its path forward. \nH. Ernie Nishii\, an attorney\, is president of the Historic Wintersburg Conservancy in Huntington Beach and involved with many community and educational organizations. \nMr. Nishii states that “History is not a textbook. It is lived.” He will discuss Historic Wintersburg\, a historic site key to Southern California’s Japanese American history. His talk will dispel myths and stereotypes about Huntington Beach and describe how the area welcomed and supported immigrant farmworkers. His talk will also be a precautionary tale regarding how national prejudices weakened and even destroyed communities after World War II and how our country can thrive through understanding of the past. \nSurviving Remnants of a Century-Old Japantown: Historic Wintersburg\, Huntington Beach is scheduled for Thursday\, September 24\, from 6 to 7:00 p.m. at the Riverside Main Library Community Room\, 3900 Mission Inn Avenue\, Riverside CA 92501.
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/nights-with-the-museum-historic-wintersburg-huntington-beach-a-coastal-monument-to-the-japanese-american-experience/
LOCATION:Main Library Community Room\, 3900 Main Street\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Ours
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T224242Z
CREATED:20260811T215808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T224242Z
UID:12445-1789214400-1789228800@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:Art in the Victorian Era (A "Gilded: The Art of Heritage House" Exhibition Program)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of Victorian arts! Create your own mini-masterpiece in our artist-guided painting workshops\, explore the art of gilding\, and enjoy a tour of Gilded: The Art of Heritage House led by a curator of this exhibition\, Museum Director Robyn G. Peterson. A local artist will lead the painting workshops and offer sessions at 12:30 p.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, and 3:30 p.m. Space is limited and the sessions are best for those ages 14+. Other activities include creating a magnet with a “gilded” frame and a large\, community paint-by-number session. The curator-led tour of the Gilded exhibition will be held from 2:15 to 3 p.m. \n“Art in the Victorian Era” is one of three programs accompanying the Gilded: The Art of Heritage House exhibition\, which will be on view September 11 through November 29\, 2026. Two other programs are “Dying for Art” (October 24\, noon to 4 p.m.) and “Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp” (November 15\, 2 to 3:30 p.m.)
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/art-in-the-victorian-era/
LOCATION:Heritage House\, 8193 Magnolia Avenue\, Riverside\, CA\, 92504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Ours,Workshop & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T184328Z
CREATED:20260810T233223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T184328Z
UID:12394-1788458400-1788469200@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:Artswalk: Mid-Autumn Festival
DESCRIPTION:This year the Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as Moon Festival) is in September! Stop by the Museum of Riverside’s booth at the corner of Main Street and University Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m. to make your own lantern in preparation for this time-honored festival. \nDon’t forget to attend the Museum’s Moon Festival on Friday\, September 25\, at Heritage House (8193 Magnolia Avenue\, Riverside) from 6 to 8 p.m.
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/artswalk/
LOCATION:Corner of Main Street and University Avenue in Downtown Riverside\, Main Street and University Avenue\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Events Ours
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260807T162305Z
CREATED:20260805T193037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T162305Z
UID:12366-1788458400-1788469200@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:Orange Street Mural Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Riverside is partnering with Division 9 Gallery to install a mural along the Orange Street Pedestrian Walkway outside of our construction site. Gallery owner Cosme Cordova has assembled a group of artists\, skilled in mural design\, to create nine distinct panels with their own artistic style and vision. The mural will be up until the Museum’s construction project is complete. Artists include: Cosme himself\, Adam Aguilar (More Leaders)\, Amparo Chi\, ELIDÉ\, Man One\, Zufos Muchas Salamat\, and more! Have a conversation with the artists during the unveiling and learn more about the Museum’s construction project. Light refreshments available\, first come\, first served. This event is free and family-friendly!
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/orange-street-mural-unveiling/
LOCATION:Main Museum Pedestrian Walkway\, 3580 Mission Inn Avenue\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Events Ours
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Riverside":MAILTO:museuminfo@riversideca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260804T231810Z
CREATED:20260804T231136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T231810Z
UID:12361-1787853600-1787859000@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:Nights with the Museum: Past\, Present\, and Future - Bridging Memory and Modernity at the Museum of Riverside
DESCRIPTION:Are there really tunnels under the downtown Museum site? How do you demolish old additions without collapsing a historic building? Bring all your questions about the main Museum construction project to our experts! The Museum’s architects will look at the evolution of the current home of the Museum of Riverside\, and share interesting discoveries made during the design and ongoing construction processes. Find out about the process of preserving beloved features of the historic building and revealing features you didn’t know were there. The architects at Perkins Eastman have many historic preservation successes to their credit\, including the major rehabilitation of the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles. Their work is laying the foundation for the Museum of Riverside’s future! \nStephanie Kingsnorth is Principal and Executive Director at Perkins Eastman\, a global design firm. She has a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Washington and is FAIA\, NCARB-certified and LEED-accredited. \nMelissa Boudreau is an Associate at Perkins Eastman. She has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Virginia Tech.
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/nights-with-the-museum-past-present-and-future-bridging-memory-and-modernity-at-the-museum-of-riverside/
LOCATION:Main Library Community Room\, 3900 Main Street\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Ours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T203555Z
CREATED:20260707T153249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T203555Z
UID:12239-1784829600-1784835000@museumofriverside.org
SUMMARY:Archiving Inland Empire Black History: Stories and Maps That Bring the Past to Life
DESCRIPTION:Community storytellers and historians have collaborated over the last decade to build vibrant archives of Black history in the Inland Empire. We will share our work collecting oral histories\, photos and stories\, and present some of the poems\, stories and maps we created to bring to life the rich history of San Bernardino’s and Riverside’s Black communities. \nParticipants will include:\nRichard “Buddy” Jones\, a former Riverside resident and founder of Buddy Jones and Friends\, a cultural preservation group with a focus on Eastside Black history \nAlyce Smith Cooper\, a poet and storyteller originally from Riverside \nCarolyn Tillman\, a Bridges Project volunteer and editor of an anthology of San Bernardino Black history \nRomaine Washington\, a poet\, Bridges Project volunteer\, and editor of an anthology of San Bernardino Black history \nDr. Jennifer Tilton\, a professor of race and ethnic studies\, University of Redlands \nDr. Catherine Gudis\, a professor of history/public history\, University of California. Riverside \n 
URL:https://museumofriverside.org/calendar/archiving-inland-empire-black-history-stories-and-maps-that-bring-the-past-to-life/
LOCATION:Main Library Community Room\, 3900 Main Street\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Ours
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