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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - los-angeles-ca BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Identification & Harvesting Using Traditional Ecological Knowledge - Class at California Botanic Garden DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T002100Z UID:10019583-1788602400-1788607800@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This class is designed for nature lovers and enthusiastic lear ners alike\, and offers an introduction to the amazing California native p lants growing right around us. Led by Seth Johnson\, an enrolled member of the Gabrieleño San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians\, we’ll open with a n engaging group discussion covering key Southern California plant species . Honoring the ecosystem is central to our time together\, so Seth will sh are Traditional Ecological Knowledge and teach ethical gathering protocols that ensure sustainable\, respectful foraging. Next\, we’ll step outsid e for a guided walk through the gardens. Here\, you’ll practice spot-on plant identification\, observe growth habits\, and discuss proper gatherin g techniques. To round out the experience\, we’ll head back to discuss r ecipes that you can take home to try in your own garden. \nSeth Johnson is an enrolled member of the Gabrieleño San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians . He is a graduate of UC Davis where he earned his MA in Native American S tudies. He is a certified Naturalist and Fire firefighter tier 2 certified . He has experience in cultural burning and prescribed fire behavior and h istory. Seth has served on restoration crews in Yosemite and in Los Angele s County preparing the land for fire including removal of dead and down de bris\, the removal and composting of invasive species\, junk removal\, and the reintroduction of Native plant species to urban and rural environment s. Seth also utilizes this knowledge to help his community through educati on of Gabrieleno Tongva people\, California Native plants\, and Traditiona l Ecological Knowledge. Seth is currently the program manager for the Gabr ieleno Tongva Stewardship Crew and serves as the crew captain. \n‍Pricin g:$45 Public | $35 Member \nContact: California Botanic GardenEmail: regis trar@calbg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767 \nVisit https://www.calbg.org/events-pr ograms/events for tickets and more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T002100Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden\, 1500 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA 9 1711\, USA URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/identification-harvesting-using-tr aditional-ecological-knowledge-class-at-california-botanic-garden/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Claremont Village Guided Walking Tour DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019382-1788602400-1788609600@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Guided Walking Tour of the historic Claremont Village led by a docent from Claremont Heritage |\nArrive before 10:00am in front of the C laremont Depot\, 200 W. First Street |\nExplore Claremont’s history incl uding the significance of the railroad\, citrus crops\, The Claremont Coll eges and the Village |\n$20/person |\nReservations required – Phone 909. 621.0848 |\nMake reservations online at:\nhttp://claremontheritage.bigcart el.com/product/walking-tour-of-historic-claremont-village \nContact: Clare mont Heritage\nEmail: info@claremontheritage.org\nPhone: 909.621.0848\nMor e Info: http://claremontheritage.bigcartel.com/product/walking-tour-of-his toric-claremont-village LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Meet at Claremont Depot 200 W. First St\, Claremont URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-village-guided-walking-t our-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron DTSTART:20260905T190000Z DTEND:20260905T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019383-1788609600-1788624000@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron\nAugust 15–November 15\, 2026\nClaremont Lewis Museum of Art\n200 W. First St.\, Claremont\nExhibit ion Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella Lewis \nThe Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer a nd Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. S amella Lewis as an art historian\, educator\, philanthropist\, and artist. Curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr\, the exhibition includes wo rks by Claude Lewis\, Harmon Outlaw\, Alison Saar\, Howard Smith and other s\, as well as drawings and prints by Samella Lewis. \nA seminal figure in 20th-century American art\, Samella Sanders Lewis (1923-2022) was a trail blazing art history professor at Scripps College and considered the first American woman polymath of African descent to receive a PhD in the history of art. Her life and global legacy celebrate and perpetuate the visual ar ts not only of African Americans and Africans but also of Asians\, Asian A mericans\, Austronesians\, and other indigenous peoples within and neighbo ring the Pacific Rim and Western Hemisphere. \nThe exhibition\, sponsored in part by Gould Asset Management LLC\, will open with a reception on Satu rday\, August 15 from 5-8 p.m.\, and remain on view through November 15\, 2026. \nThe Museum is open Thursday through Sunday in the historic Claremo nt Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station. For hours a nd more information visit clmoa.org.\n.\nContact: Claremont Lewis Museum o f Art\nMore Info: https://clmoa.org/exhibit/samella/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – Claremont Depot 200 W. First St reet\, Claremont CA 91711 US URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/exhibition-samella-black-as-lacque r-and-iron-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Walk: Stitching Our Stories DTSTART:20260906T000000Z DTEND:20260906T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019571-1788627600-1788638400@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Claremont Heritage presents:\nSTITCHING OUR STORIES – The As ian Perspective\nGinger Elliott Gallery / Free Admission |\nMemorial Park \, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd.\, Claremont (adjacent to Garner House)\nDesign er/Curator: Mia Li\nArtists:\nEunsoo Jeong / Seohee Choi / Mandy Tan / San dra Low / Jin Jin (Double S)\, Symin Adive / Yoon Lee / Liyao Liao /Tommy Lei / Dan Kwon / Alice Feng (Cordivay) / Audrey Chan\nOpening Night: Frida y Sept 4 / 5:30-8:30pm |\nClaremont Art Walk: Saturday Sept 5 / 5:00-8:00 pm |\nClosing Night: Sunday Sept 6 / 5:30-8:30pm |\nContact: Claremont He ritage\nEmail: info@claremontheritage.org\nPhone: 909.621.0848 LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Ginger Elliott Gallery – Memorial Park 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. \, Claremont CA 91711 US\, 301 Indiana Ave\, United States URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/art-walk-stitching-our-stories/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Claremont Village Art Walk DTSTART:20260906T010000Z DTEND:20260906T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T122010Z UID:10015874-1788631200-1788642000@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:First Saturday Art Walk in the Claremont Village\nStart your e vening at the Claremont Chamber Gallery & visit art exhibits found through out the downtown area\, participating Village businesses & organizations v ary month to month. \nworks by Sonia Sleeger & Forest Hill\nSonia Sleeger is self-taught multidisciplinary artist from SoCal artist who enjoys worki ng with acrylics\, alcohol inks and oils to create a unique style of conte mporary art. She is also an exhibiting member of the Pomona Valley Art Ass ociation located in downtown Claremont. \nForest Hill\, a California Nativ e\, paints colorful scenes of a variety of landscape\, seascapes and just about anything else that captures his imagination. His works are created i n oil and pastel mediums. His visions are created in a mixture of Realism and Impressionism. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T122010Z LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce Plaza\, 205 Yale. Ave. Claremont URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-village-art-walk-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Claremont Farmers Market DTSTART:20260906T150000Z DTEND:20260906T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T121117Z UID:10018479-1788681600-1788699600@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:A Market With A Mission — Every Sunday from 8 AM to 1 PM\, t he Claremont Village fills with fresh produce\, handmade goods\, flowers\, and friendly faces. It’s a place to shop local\, connect with neighbors \, and support small farms and businesses. \nBehind the booths and farm st ands is a bigger purpose. As a nonprofit program of the Claremont Forum\, the market helps fund the Prison Library Project\, a nationwide effort to send books and educational materials to incarcerated individuals. When you shop at the market\, you’re supporting literacy\, second chances\, and a stronger local community. \n​The Claremont Forum Farmers Market is loc ated on Harvard Avenue in the Claremont Village\, across the street from C ity Hall. Parking is available throughout the Village. \nSORRY\, NO ANIMAL S ALLOWED (EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS) LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T121117Z LOCATION:200 N. Harvard Ave\, Claremont Village\, Claremont CA 91711 US\, 200 block Harvard Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, United States URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-farmers-market-4/2026-09 -06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Sunday Family Friendly Bird Walks at California Botanic Gard en hosted by the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance DTSTART:20260906T150000Z DTEND:20260906T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060355Z UID:10019361-1788681600-1788688800@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:These free family-friendly walks will lead you through the bea utiful\, winding trails of California Botanic Garden showing how you can s pot and identify your local bird life. \nMeet Pomona Valley Bird Alliance hosts at the Garden entrance at 8:00 a.m. for free admission. This family- friendly bird walk is approximately 2 hours long and is perfect for beginn ers and experienced birders alike. No binoculars? No worries! Loaner binoc ulars are available (limited number so first come first served.) You will receive instructions on their use as well. \nPlease bring comfortable walk ing shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, plenty of water\, and any bird guides or binoculars you may have! \nWe are also offering a guided tram op tion for the bird walk this month. Please email registrar@calbg.org if you prefer to look at birds from the back of an open sided tram. Space is lim ited and available on a first-come\, first served basis. \nSpace is limite d\, so sign up early. \nContact: California Botanic GardenEmail: registrar @calbg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767 \nVisit https://www.calbg.org/events-progra ms/events for tickets and more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060355Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden\, 1500 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA 9 1711\, USA URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/first-sunday-family-friendly-bird- walks-at-california-botanic-garden-hosted-by-the-pomona-valley-bird-allian ce-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Sunday Bird Walk DTSTART:20260906T150000Z DTEND:20260906T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019406-1788681600-1788688800@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:First Sunday Family Friendly Bird Walks hosted by the Pomona V alley Bird Alliance |\nFirst Sundays Monthly / 8 am – 10 am |\nCaliforn ia Botanic Garden |\n1500 N. College Ave\, Claremont |\nThese free family -friendly walks will lead you through the beautiful\, winding trails of Ca lifornia Botanic Garden showing how you can spot and identify your local b ird life.\nMeet Pomona Valley Bird Alliance hosts at the Garden entrance a t 8:00 a.m. for free admission. This family-friendly bird walk is approxim ately 2 hours long and is perfect for beginners and experienced birders al ike. No binoculars? No worries! Loaner binoculars are available (limited n umber so first come first served.) You will receive instructions on their use as well. Based on your comfort level (and possible guideline changes) please have a face mask available.\nPlease bring comfortable walking shoes \, weather-appropriate clothing\, plenty of water\, and any bird guides or binoculars you may have!\nSpace is limited\, so sign up early online or a t the front kiosk.\nContact: California Botanic Garden\nEmail: info@calbg. org\nPhone: 909.625.8767\nMore Info: https://www.calbg.org/event/first-sun day-family-friendly-bird-walks-hosted-by-the-pomona-valley-audubon-society -0225ed-by-the-pomona-valley-audubon-society-010724 LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden 1500 N. College Ave.\, Claremont CA 91 711 US\, 101 N College Ave\, United States URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/first-sunday-bird-walk-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron DTSTART:20260906T170000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019407-1788688800-1788710400@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron\nAugust 15–November 15\, 2026\nClaremont Lewis Museum of Art\n200 W. First St.\, Claremont\nExhibit ion Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella Lewis \nThe Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer a nd Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. S amella Lewis as an art historian\, educator\, philanthropist\, and artist. Curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr\, the exhibition includes wo rks by Claude Lewis\, Harmon Outlaw\, Alison Saar\, Howard Smith and other s\, as well as drawings and prints by Samella Lewis. \nA seminal figure in 20th-century American art\, Samella Sanders Lewis (1923-2022) was a trail blazing art history professor at Scripps College and considered the first American woman polymath of African descent to receive a PhD in the history of art. Her life and global legacy celebrate and perpetuate the visual ar ts not only of African Americans and Africans but also of Asians\, Asian A mericans\, Austronesians\, and other indigenous peoples within and neighbo ring the Pacific Rim and Western Hemisphere. \nThe exhibition\, sponsored in part by Gould Asset Management LLC\, will open with a reception on Satu rday\, August 15 from 5-8 p.m.\, and remain on view through November 15\, 2026. \nThe Museum is open Thursday through Sunday in the historic Claremo nt Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station. For hours a nd more information visit clmoa.org.\n.\nContact: Claremont Lewis Museum o f Art\nMore Info: https://clmoa.org/exhibit/samella/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – Claremont Depot 200 W. First St reet\, Claremont CA 91711 US URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/exhibition-samella-black-as-lacque r-and-iron-8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Closing Night: Stitching Our Stories DTSTART:20260907T003000Z DTEND:20260907T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019572-1788715800-1788726600@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Claremont Heritage presents:\nSTITCHING OUR STORIES – The As ian Perspective\nGinger Elliott Gallery / Free Admission |\nMemorial Park \, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd.\, Claremont (adjacent to Garner House)\nDesign er/Curator: Mia Li\nArtists:\nEunsoo Jeong / Seohee Choi / Mandy Tan / San dra Low / Jin Jin (Double S)\, Symin Adive / Yoon Lee / Liyao Liao /Tommy Lei / Dan Kwon / Alice Feng (Cordivay) / Audrey Chan\nOpening Night: Frida y Sept 4 / 5:30-8:30pm |\nClaremont Art Walk: Saturday Sept 5 / 5:00-8:00 pm |\nClosing Night: Sunday Sept 6 / 5:30-8:30pm |\nContact: Claremont He ritage\nEmail: info@claremontheritage.org\nPhone: 909.621.0848 LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Ginger Elliott Gallery – Memorial Park 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. \, Claremont CA 91711 US\, 301 Indiana Ave\, United States URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/closing-night-stitching-our-storie s/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga in the Garden - Morning Flow at California Botanic Garden DTSTART:20260909T163000Z DTEND:20260909T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002050Z UID:10019616-1788946200-1788949800@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to reconnect with the beauty of nature while you connect with your mind and body with Yoga in the Garden as Sarah Sawyer\, certified yoga instructor\, guides you through a peaceful\, gentle flow. \nSarah Sawyer is a certified yoga instructor based in the Inland Empire a nd is the founder of The Yoga Stream yoga studio. Sarah has been practicin g yoga for over 16 years and has led more than 1\,000 yoga classes. She lo ves practicing yoga in nature as it helps bring mindfulness and awareness beyond oneself and creates connection and community. \nYoga in the Garden – Wednesday at 9:30 am \nSpend a peaceful hour\, surrounded by nature as you begin to move\, flow\, and connect with your breath\, body\, and mind . This class will start with a gentle warm-up\, flow through deeper stretc hes\, balances\, and sculpting exercises\, and will end with grounding res torative poses to relax from head to toe. Connect with nature as you incre ase your flexibility and improve your balance and strength. \nPlease bring an outdoor friendly yoga mat\, water\, and an optional blanket or towel. Participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver form upon registrati on of the class. Space is limited so sign up today! \nWeather Policy: This class takes place outdoors and will be subject to cancellation and/or pos tponement due to weather forecasts. Participants will be notified of any c lass changes 24 hours in advance. \nPricing: \n$19 Public | $10 CalBG Memb ers (Member September Special Pricing!*) \n*For the month of September\, C alBG Members receive an additional discount on yoga classes. Not a member ? Learn more on how to sign up to become a member here. \nContact: Califo rnia Botanic GardenEmail: registrar@calbg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767 \nVisit  https://www.calbg.org/events-programs/events for tickets and more informa tion. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002050Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden\, 1500 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA 9 1711\, USA URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/yoga-in-the-garden-morning-flow-at -california-botanic-garden/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron DTSTART:20260910T190000Z DTEND:20260910T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019408-1789041600-1789056000@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron\nAugust 15–November 15\, 2026\nClaremont Lewis Museum of Art\n200 W. First St.\, Claremont\nExhibit ion Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella Lewis \nThe Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer a nd Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. S amella Lewis as an art historian\, educator\, philanthropist\, and artist. Curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr\, the exhibition includes wo rks by Claude Lewis\, Harmon Outlaw\, Alison Saar\, Howard Smith and other s\, as well as drawings and prints by Samella Lewis. \nA seminal figure in 20th-century American art\, Samella Sanders Lewis (1923-2022) was a trail blazing art history professor at Scripps College and considered the first American woman polymath of African descent to receive a PhD in the history of art. Her life and global legacy celebrate and perpetuate the visual ar ts not only of African Americans and Africans but also of Asians\, Asian A mericans\, Austronesians\, and other indigenous peoples within and neighbo ring the Pacific Rim and Western Hemisphere. \nThe exhibition\, sponsored in part by Gould Asset Management LLC\, will open with a reception on Satu rday\, August 15 from 5-8 p.m.\, and remain on view through November 15\, 2026. \nThe Museum is open Thursday through Sunday in the historic Claremo nt Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station. For hours a nd more information visit clmoa.org.\n.\nContact: Claremont Lewis Museum o f Art\nMore Info: https://clmoa.org/exhibit/samella/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – Claremont Depot 200 W. First St reet\, Claremont CA 91711 US URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/exhibition-samella-black-as-lacque r-and-iron-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron DTSTART:20260911T190000Z DTEND:20260912T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019410-1789128000-1789153200@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron\nAugust 15–November 15\, 2026\nClaremont Lewis Museum of Art\n200 W. First St.\, Claremont\nExhibit ion Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella Lewis \nThe Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer a nd Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. S amella Lewis as an art historian\, educator\, philanthropist\, and artist. Curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr\, the exhibition includes wo rks by Claude Lewis\, Harmon Outlaw\, Alison Saar\, Howard Smith and other s\, as well as drawings and prints by Samella Lewis. \nA seminal figure in 20th-century American art\, Samella Sanders Lewis (1923-2022) was a trail blazing art history professor at Scripps College and considered the first American woman polymath of African descent to receive a PhD in the history of art. Her life and global legacy celebrate and perpetuate the visual ar ts not only of African Americans and Africans but also of Asians\, Asian A mericans\, Austronesians\, and other indigenous peoples within and neighbo ring the Pacific Rim and Western Hemisphere. \nThe exhibition\, sponsored in part by Gould Asset Management LLC\, will open with a reception on Satu rday\, August 15 from 5-8 p.m.\, and remain on view through November 15\, 2026. \nThe Museum is open Thursday through Sunday in the historic Claremo nt Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station. For hours a nd more information visit clmoa.org.\n.\nContact: Claremont Lewis Museum o f Art\nMore Info: https://clmoa.org/exhibit/samella/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – Claremont Depot 200 W. First St reet\, Claremont CA 91711 US URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/exhibition-samella-black-as-lacque r-and-iron-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Nights Live DTSTART:20260912T010000Z DTEND:20260912T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019396-1789149600-1789160400@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights Live is free live music open to the public.\nDin e and shop the local businesses in the Claremont Village\, after drop by t o listen to great tunes!\n Friday Nights Live is almost here!\nDepot / Cl aremont Lewis Museum of Art is the new location for Friday Nights Live. Ma ke sure to drop by the @claremont_lmoa\nMay’s Schedule:\nFriday\, May 1\ nPlaza – Pride of Cucamonga – 60?s psychedelia\nShelton – Arrow Hwy. – blues rock\nDepot / Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – The Claremont V oodoo Society – Americana\nFriday\, May 8\nPlaza – Cougar Estrada & Fr iends – jazz pop\nShelton – Ian Ballard & Silver Wings – rock\nDepot / Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – ?Solid? Ray Woods\nFriday\, May 15\nP laza – KROQodiles – 80s Hits\nShelton – Coyote Moon – Americana\nD epot / Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – KolekonaUke – Hawaiian standard s\nFriday\, May 22\nPlaza – The Country Squires – deep covers\nShelton – The Swingin? Doors – country pop\nDepot / Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – Claremont Community School of Music Jazz Ensemble\nFriday\, May 2 9\nPlaza – Dynamite Dawson – acoustic rock\nShelton – Blue Doom – surf rock\nDepot / Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – Jasmine\nThank you to our sponsors\, your sponsorship makes Friday Nights Live possible:\n@city ofclaremont\n@claremontvillagesquare\n@uniononyale\n@petiscosclaremont\n@t hebackabbey\nClick here to Sponsor Friday Nights Live Today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:In front of Claremont Lewis Museum of Art 200 W 1st St\, Claremon t\, CA 91711 Village Plaza 101 N Indian Hill\, Claremont\, CA 91711 Shelto n Park W. Bonita & N. Harvard Ave.\, CA 91711 URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/friday-nights-live-44/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Claremont Gallery DTSTART:20260912T010000Z DTEND:20260912T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019409-1789149600-1789160400@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Claremont Gallery Market at the Packing House\nEvery Friday | 6:00pm – 9:00pm\nClaremont Packing House Atrium\n532 W. First St\, Clare mont\, CA\nFREE Admission \nNew Contemporary Art\, Makers\, and Craftsmen every week! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Packing House – Atrium 532 W. First St\, Claremont CA 91711 URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-gallery-44/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Claremont Colleges Walking Tour DTSTART:20260912T163000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019411-1789205400-1789214400@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Guided Walking Tour of The Claremont Colleges led by a experie nced docent from Claremont Heritage |\nArrive before 9:30am in front of hi storic Seaver House\, 305 N. College Ave\, Claremont |\nExplore much of th e campus’ History | Art | Architecture (Not intended for potential stude nts) |\n$20/person |\nReservations required – Phone 909.621.0848 |\nMake reservations online at:\nhttps://claremontheritage.bigcartel.com/product/ public-art-walking-tour-of-the-claremont-colleges \nContact: Claremont Her itage\nEmail: info@claremontheritage.org\nPhone: 909.621.0848\nMore Info: https://claremontheritage.bigcartel.com/product/public-art-walking-tour-of -the-claremont-colleges LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Meet at Seaver House 305 N. College Ave\, Claremont URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/the-claremont-colleges-walking-tou r-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ink in the Garden Art Class at California Botanic Garden DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060355Z UID:10019362-1789207200-1789214400@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:‍Class Description:Step into the garden and let it inspire y ou. In this class we’ll use ink and watercolor\, a timeless combination that brings nature to life on the page. \nWith your instructor\, you’ll learn the fundamentals of both mediums while sketching wildlife. We’ll s tart with graceful branches\, leaves\, and flowers\, then move on to a woo lly bluecurls branch\, a hummingbird\, and the delicate shimmer of a drago nfly. Simple subjects\, beautifully rendered. No experience needed and no anatomy lessons here. This class is relaxed\, approachable\, and fun. You ’ll leave with four finished sketches and a new appreciation for the wor ld right outside your door. \n‍Important Note About Materials:All suppli es needed will be provided for you. However\, if you have beloved tools or materials of your own\, you are always welcome to bring them along — mo re options only means more creative possibilities! We will be using waterc olor paper\, micron pens\, watercolor paint\, and pencils. \nAbout the ins tructor:Aleta Jacobson is a working artist\, instructor\, and designer who specializes in creating powerful collage\, mixed media\, watercolors\, an d acrylic paintings using a variety of tools and materials. Aleta is inspi red by life events\, current events\, nature\, and the environment. Learn more about Aleta’s beautiful work by visiting her website aletajacobson artist.com. \n‍ \nPricing:Member | $55Public | $60 \nContact: California Botanic GardenEmail: registrar@calbg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767 \nVisit http s://www.calbg.org/events-programs/events for tickets and more information . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060355Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden\, 1500 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA 9 1711\, USA URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/ink-in-the-garden-art-class-at-cal ifornia-botanic-garden/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron DTSTART:20260912T190000Z DTEND:20260912T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019412-1789214400-1789228800@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron\nAugust 15–November 15\, 2026\nClaremont Lewis Museum of Art\n200 W. First St.\, Claremont\nExhibit ion Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella Lewis \nThe Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer a nd Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. S amella Lewis as an art historian\, educator\, philanthropist\, and artist. Curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr\, the exhibition includes wo rks by Claude Lewis\, Harmon Outlaw\, Alison Saar\, Howard Smith and other s\, as well as drawings and prints by Samella Lewis. \nA seminal figure in 20th-century American art\, Samella Sanders Lewis (1923-2022) was a trail blazing art history professor at Scripps College and considered the first American woman polymath of African descent to receive a PhD in the history of art. Her life and global legacy celebrate and perpetuate the visual ar ts not only of African Americans and Africans but also of Asians\, Asian A mericans\, Austronesians\, and other indigenous peoples within and neighbo ring the Pacific Rim and Western Hemisphere. \nThe exhibition\, sponsored in part by Gould Asset Management LLC\, will open with a reception on Satu rday\, August 15 from 5-8 p.m.\, and remain on view through November 15\, 2026. \nThe Museum is open Thursday through Sunday in the historic Claremo nt Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station. For hours a nd more information visit clmoa.org.\n.\nContact: Claremont Lewis Museum o f Art\nMore Info: https://clmoa.org/exhibit/samella/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – Claremont Depot 200 W. First St reet\, Claremont CA 91711 US URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/exhibition-samella-black-as-lacque r-and-iron-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Claremont Farmers Market DTSTART:20260913T150000Z DTEND:20260913T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T181119Z UID:10018480-1789286400-1789304400@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:A Market With A Mission — Every Sunday from 8 AM to 1 PM\, t he Claremont Village fills with fresh produce\, handmade goods\, flowers\, and friendly faces. It’s a place to shop local\, connect with neighbors \, and support small farms and businesses. \nBehind the booths and farm st ands is a bigger purpose. As a nonprofit program of the Claremont Forum\, the market helps fund the Prison Library Project\, a nationwide effort to send books and educational materials to incarcerated individuals. When you shop at the market\, you’re supporting literacy\, second chances\, and a stronger local community. \n​The Claremont Forum Farmers Market is loc ated on Harvard Avenue in the Claremont Village\, across the street from C ity Hall. Parking is available throughout the Village. \nSORRY\, NO ANIMAL S ALLOWED (EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS) LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T181119Z LOCATION:200 N. Harvard Ave\, Claremont Village\, Claremont CA 91711 US\, 200 block Harvard Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, United States URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-farmers-market-4/2026-09 -13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Claremont Farmers and Artisans Market DTSTART:20260913T150000Z DTEND:20260913T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019413-1789286400-1789304400@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Sundays / 8am-1pm / 100-200 blocks of Harvard Ave / Claremont Village\nThe Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market is located on Harvard Ave . in the Claremont Village. (Just across the street from City Hall.) Parki ng is available throughout the Village.\nWe are a Certified Farmers Market —\nCalifornia Certified Farmers’ Markets are the “real thing\,” w hich means that they are places where the farmers sell their crops directl y to the public. Before a farmer can sell at a certified market\, the gove rnment checks to make sure that the farmer grows the produce they are sell ing and that they abide by state agricultural guidelines.\nElimination of packing\, shipping and wholesale costs means both the farmer and consumer save money (and help the environment!) Come enjoy the safe\, nutritious\, vine and tree-ripened fruit and vegetables that are California-grown and c ertified by the State of California.\nContact: The Claremont Forum\nEmail: claremontforum@gmail.com\nPhone: 909.626.3066\nMore Info: http://www.clar emontforum.org/claremont-farmers-market-2/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:Claremont Village at Harvard Ave Claremont CA 91711 US URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-farmers-and-artisans-mar ket-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:California Biodiversity Day Free Day 2026 DTSTART:20260913T150000Z DTEND:20260914T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002135Z UID:10019611-1789286400-1789326000@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Celebrate California’s unique biodiversity on September 13th with free admission to the Garden and discover why our incredible nativ e plants make our state so special. \nIn addition to free admission\, we ’re kicking off our celebration of Latino Conservation Week with bilingu al Spanish/English activities. \n8:00am – 4:00pm Grab coffee and baked treats from Marigold Coffee Collective \n9:00am\, 10:00am\, 11:00am\, & 1 2:00pm Bilingual behind-the-scenes tours of the CalBG Production Nursery (limited availability\; first come\, first served) \n10:30am\, 11:30am Bi lingual behind-the-scenes tours of the CalBG Herbarium\, the third largest herbarium in California (limited availability\, first come\, first served ) \n10am\, 11:15am Native Plant Lotería game with our friends from the  Chino Basin Water Conservation District \n9am – 1pm Visit the cooling station east of the administration building to meet exhibitors from Chin o Basin Water Conservation District\, Lopez Urban Farm\, Growing Roots\, and Bloom Wild Bookshop as well as hands-on activities for all ages. Pi ck up a scavenger hunt about the different water features in the Garden on your way in for some fun for the whole family! \nA limited number of free tickets are available for public general admission so reserve your ticket s ahead of time! \nAdmission tickets for the public (non-members) are vali d for the entire day during our opening hours (8 AM to 7 PM): there is no specific entry time or duration of your visit.   \nMembers may enter fre e at any time\, without a reservation. \n_________________________________ \nEl Jardín Botánico de California celebra la Semana de la Biodiversida d de California con entrada gratuita el domingo 13 de septiembre. También celebraremos la Semana Latina de la Conservación (Latino Conservation We ek) con actividades bilingües en español e inglés: \n8:00am – 4:00 pm  Disfruta de café\, agua fresca\, y productos horneados de Marigold Cof fee Collective \n‍9:00am\, 10:00am\, 11:00am\, & 12:00pm Recorridos bil ingües de nuestro vivero de producción (capacidad limitada\; por orden d e llegada) \n10:30am\, 11:30am Recorridos bilingües detrás de escena po r el Herbario de CalBG\, el tercero más grande de California (capacidad l imitada\; por orden de llegada) \n10am\, 11:15am ¡Juega Lotería de Plan tas Nativas con nuestros amigos del Chino Basin Water Conservation Distric t! \n9am – 1pm Visita la estación de enfriamiento al este del edificio administrativo para conocer a los expositores de Chino Basin Water Conse rvation District\, Lopez Urban Farm\, Growing Roots\, y Bloom Wild Book shop\, y disfruta de actividades prácticas para todas las edades. Al entr ar\, recoge una actividad de búsqueda sobre las diferentes fuentes de agu a del jardín y disfruta de un momento divertido para toda la familia! \nH ay un número limitado de entradas gratuitas disponibles\, ¡así que aseg úrate de reservar tu entrada con antelación! \nLa entrada general es vá lida durante todo el día (8am – 7pm) y no hay una hora específica de e ntrada ni una duración determinada para la visita. Los miembros pueden en trar sin reserva previa. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002135Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden\, 1500 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, United States URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/california-biodiversity-day-free-d ay-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE ADMISSION DAY at California Botanic Garden\, California Biodi versity Day 2026 DTSTART:20260913T150000Z DTEND:20260914T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002050Z UID:10019617-1789286400-1789326000@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Celebrate California’s unique biodiversity on September 13th with free admission to the Garden and discover why our incredible nativ e plants make our state so special. \nIn addition to free admission\, we ’re kicking off our celebration of Latino Conservation Week with bilingu al Spanish/English activities. \n8:00am – 4:00pm Grab coffee and baked treats from Marigold Coffee Collective \n9:00am\, 10:00am\, 11:00am\, & 1 2:00pm Bilingual behind-the-scenes tours of the CalBG Production Nursery (limited availability\; first come\, first served) \n10:30am\, 11:30am Bi lingual behind-the-scenes tours of the CalBG Herbarium\, the third largest herbarium in California (limited availability\, first come\, first served ) \n10am\, 11:15am Native Plant Lotería game with our friends from the  Chino Basin Water Conservation District \n9am – 1pm Visit the cooling station east of the administration building to meet exhibitors from Chin o Basin Water Conservation District\, Lopez Urban Farm\, Growing Roots\, and Bloom Wild Bookshop as well as hands-on activities for all ages. Pi ck up a scavenger hunt about the different water features in the Garden on your way in for some fun for the whole family! \nA limited number of free tickets are available for public general admission so reserve your ticket s ahead of time! \nAdmission tickets for the public (non-members) are vali d for the entire day during our opening hours (8 AM to 7 PM): there is no specific entry time or duration of your visit.   \nMembers may enter fre e at any time\, without a reservation. \n_________________________________ \nEl Jardín Botánico de California celebra la Semana de la Biodiversida d de California con entrada gratuita el domingo 13 de septiembre. También celebraremos la Semana Latina de la Conservación (Latino Conservation We ek) con actividades bilingües en español e inglés: \n8:00am – 4:00 pm  Disfruta de café\, agua fresca\, y productos horneados de Marigold Cof fee Collective \n‍9:00am\, 10:00am\, 11:00am\, & 12:00pm Recorridos bil ingües de nuestro vivero de producción (capacidad limitada\; por orden d e llegada) \n10:30am\, 11:30am Recorridos bilingües detrás de escena po r el Herbario de CalBG\, el tercero más grande de California (capacidad l imitada\; por orden de llegada) \n10am\, 11:15am ¡Juega Lotería de Plan tas Nativas con nuestros amigos del Chino Basin Water Conservation Distric t! \n9am – 1pm Visita la estación de enfriamiento al este del edificio administrativo para conocer a los expositores de Chino Basin Water Conse rvation District\, Lopez Urban Farm\, Growing Roots\, y Bloom Wild Book shop\, y disfruta de actividades prácticas para todas las edades. Al entr ar\, recoge una actividad de búsqueda sobre las diferentes fuentes de agu a del jardín y disfruta de un momento divertido para toda la familia! \nH ay un número limitado de entradas gratuitas disponibles\, ¡así que aseg úrate de reservar tu entrada con antelación! \nLa entrada general es vá lida durante todo el día (8am – 7pm) y no hay una hora específica de e ntrada ni una duración determinada para la visita. Los miembros pueden en trar sin reserva previa. \nContact: California Botanic GardenEmail: info@c albg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767 \nVisit https://www.calbg.org/events-programs /events for tickets and more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002050Z URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/free-admission-day-at-california-b otanic-garden-california-biodiversity-day-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Run for Fun Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden DTSTART:20260913T151500Z DTEND:20260913T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002050Z UID:10019618-1789287300-1789290900@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:The Run for Fun Meetup has moved to a new time! Now scheduled for select Sunday mornings each month. \nRunning is usually not allowed i n the Garden\, but we’re making an exception! Join CalBG staff for a mon thly group running meetup on the Communities Loop Trail. We’ll meet at t he Outdoor Classroom to stretch and warm up before heading out for a run t hrough the different plant communities of California. All levels and paces are welcome\, rain or shine (barring extreme weather conditions). \nThe R un for Fun Monthly Meet Up group is free with garden admission. We welcome walk-ins\, but you can help us plan by RSVPing ahead of time. If you nee d to purchase a garden admission ticket\, click here. \nImportant Notes:Ru n for Fun start time will change throughout the year\, so please check eac h month's web page before attending. \nRunning at CalBG is only allowed o n the Communities Loop Trail while participating in the Run for Fun Meetup . Please do not run to or from the Meetup location or while otherwise enjo ying the Garden. \nContact: California Botanic GardenEmail: info@calbg.org Phone: 909.625.8767 \nVisit https://www.calbg.org/events-programs/events  for tickets and more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002050Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden\, 1500 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA 9 1711\, USA URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/run-for-fun-monthly-meetup-at-cali fornia-botanic-garden-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Reading Club Monthly MeetUp at California Botanic Garden DTSTART:20260913T170000Z DTEND:20260913T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T061932Z UID:10019363-1789293600-1789299000@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Calling all book lovers! Come read with fellow friends of natu re in the Garden. No assigned books\, no forced chit-chat: each Meetup wil l feature c. 20 mins for optional informal discussion of current book choi ces and recommendations\, followed by silent reading in community. Reading location will change each month (indoor spaces provided in case of rain). CalBG will provide folding chairs\, but we highly recommended that reader s bring their own comfy camp chair if possible. \nThe Silent Reading Club Meetup is free with garden admission. We welcome walk-ins\, but you can he lp us plan by RSVPing ahead of time. \nRegister: https://www.calbg.org/ev ents-programs/events  \n If you need to purchase a garden admission tick et\, click here. \nContact: California Botanic GardenEmail: info@calbg.org Phone: 909.625.8767 \nVisit https://www.calbg.org/events-programs/events  for tickets and more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T061932Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden\, 1500 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA 9 1711\, USA URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/silent-reading-club-monthly-meetup -at-california-botanic-garden-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron DTSTART:20260913T170000Z DTEND:20260913T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T061932Z UID:10019414-1789293600-1789315200@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron\nAugust 15–November 15\, 2026\nClaremont Lewis Museum of Art\n200 W. First St.\, Claremont\nExhibit ion Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella Lewis \nThe Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer a nd Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. S amella Lewis as an art historian\, educator\, philanthropist\, and artist. Curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr\, the exhibition includes wo rks by Claude Lewis\, Harmon Outlaw\, Alison Saar\, Howard Smith and other s\, as well as drawings and prints by Samella Lewis. \nA seminal figure in 20th-century American art\, Samella Sanders Lewis (1923-2022) was a trail blazing art history professor at Scripps College and considered the first American woman polymath of African descent to receive a PhD in the history of art. Her life and global legacy celebrate and perpetuate the visual ar ts not only of African Americans and Africans but also of Asians\, Asian A mericans\, Austronesians\, and other indigenous peoples within and neighbo ring the Pacific Rim and Western Hemisphere. \nThe exhibition\, sponsored in part by Gould Asset Management LLC\, will open with a reception on Satu rday\, August 15 from 5-8 p.m.\, and remain on view through November 15\, 2026. \nThe Museum is open Thursday through Sunday in the historic Claremo nt Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station. For hours a nd more information visit clmoa.org.\n.\nContact: Claremont Lewis Museum o f Art\nMore Info: https://clmoa.org/exhibit/samella/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T061932Z LOCATION:Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – Claremont Depot 200 W. First St reet\, Claremont CA 91711 US URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/exhibition-samella-black-as-lacque r-and-iron-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Story Time Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden DTSTART:20260915T160000Z DTEND:20260915T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002139Z UID:10019364-1789462800-1789465500@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow nature lovers for Family Story Time in the Garden! During this monthly meetup CalBG staff and volunteers will selec t nature themed picture books to share with young garden visitors and thei r caregivers. Each month Story Time will be followed by an optional short walk or easy activity for participants. Children of all ages are welcome b ut story content will be geared towards preschool and early elementary age s. \nThe Family Story Time Meetup is free with garden admission. We welcom e walk-ins\, but you can help us plan by RSVPing ahead of time. If you ne ed to purchase a garden admission ticket\, click here. \nContact: Californ ia Botanic GardenEmail: info@calbg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767 \nVisit https:/ /www.calbg.org/events-programs/events for tickets and more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002139Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden\, 1500 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA 9 1711\, USA URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/family-story-time-monthly-meetup-a t-california-botanic-garden-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Story Time at California Botanic Garden DTSTART:20260915T160000Z DTEND:20260915T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062056Z UID:10019397-1789462800-1789465500@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow nature lovers for Family Story Time in the Garden! During this monthly meetup CalBG staff and volunteers will select nature themed picture books to share with young garden visitors and their caregivers. Each month Story Time will be followed by an optional short wa lk or easy activity for participants. Children of all ages are welcome but story content will be geared towards preschool and early elementary ages. \nThe Family Story Time Meetup is free with garden admission. We welcome w alk-ins\, but you can help us plan by RSVPing ahead of time. If you need t o purchase a garden admission ticket\, click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062056Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Ave Claremont\, CA 91711 URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/family-story-time-at-california-bo tanic-garden-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga in the Garden - Evening Flow at California Botanic Garden DTSTART:20260916T010000Z DTEND:20260916T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062056Z UID:10019619-1789495200-1789498800@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to reconnect with the beauty of nature while you connect with your mind and body with Yoga in the Garden as Sarah Sawyer\, certified yoga instructor\, guides you through a peaceful\, gentle flow. \nSarah Sawyer is a certified yoga instructor based in the Inland Empire a nd is the founder of The Yoga Stream yoga studio. Sarah has been practicin g yoga for over 16 years and has led more than 1\,000 yoga classes. She lo ves practicing yoga in nature as it helps bring mindfulness and awareness beyond oneself and creates connection and community. \nYoga in the Garden – Tuesday at 6:00 pm \nSpend a peaceful hour\, surrounded by nature as y ou begin to move\, flow\, and connect with your breath\, body\, and mind. This class will start with a gentle warm-up\, flow through deeper stretche s\, balances\, and sculpting exercises\, and will end with grounding resto rative poses to relax from head to toe. Connect with nature as you increas e your flexibility and improve your balance and strength. \nPlease bring a n outdoor friendly yoga mat\, water\, and an optional blanket or towel. Pa rticipants will be asked to sign a liability waiver form upon registration of the class. Space is limited so sign up today! \nWeather Policy: This c lass takes place outdoors and will be subject to cancellation and/or postp onement due to weather forecasts. Participants will be notified of any cla ss changes 24 hours in advance. \nPricing: \n$19 Public | $10 CalBG Member s (Member September Special Pricing!*) \n*For the month of September\, Cal BG Members receive an additional discount on yoga classes. Not a member? Learn more on how to sign up to become a member here. \nContact: Californ ia Botanic GardenEmail: registrar@calbg.orgPhone: 909.625.8767 \nVisit ht tps://www.calbg.org/events-programs/events for tickets and more informati on. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062056Z LOCATION:California Botanic Garden\, 1500 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA 9 1711\, USA URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/yoga-in-the-garden-evening-flow-at -california-botanic-garden-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition: Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062056Z UID:10019435-1789646400-1789660800@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Samella! Black as Lacquer and Iron\nAugust 15–November 15\, 2026\nClaremont Lewis Museum of Art\n200 W. First St.\, Claremont\nExhibit ion Illuminates the Legacy of Scripps Art History Professor Samella Lewis \nThe Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibition Samella! Black as Lacquer a nd Iron illuminates the extraordinary life and profound influence of Dr. S amella Lewis as an art historian\, educator\, philanthropist\, and artist. Curated by her Scripps student Francine Farr\, the exhibition includes wo rks by Claude Lewis\, Harmon Outlaw\, Alison Saar\, Howard Smith and other s\, as well as drawings and prints by Samella Lewis. \nA seminal figure in 20th-century American art\, Samella Sanders Lewis (1923-2022) was a trail blazing art history professor at Scripps College and considered the first American woman polymath of African descent to receive a PhD in the history of art. Her life and global legacy celebrate and perpetuate the visual ar ts not only of African Americans and Africans but also of Asians\, Asian A mericans\, Austronesians\, and other indigenous peoples within and neighbo ring the Pacific Rim and Western Hemisphere. \nThe exhibition\, sponsored in part by Gould Asset Management LLC\, will open with a reception on Satu rday\, August 15 from 5-8 p.m.\, and remain on view through November 15\, 2026. \nThe Museum is open Thursday through Sunday in the historic Claremo nt Depot at 200 W. First Street next to the Metrolink Station. For hours a nd more information visit clmoa.org.\n.\nContact: Claremont Lewis Museum o f Art\nMore Info: https://clmoa.org/exhibit/samella/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062056Z LOCATION:Claremont Lewis Museum of Art – Claremont Depot 200 W. First St reet\, Claremont CA 91711 US URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/exhibition-samella-black-as-lacque r-and-iron-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:McKinley's Starlight Soiree DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062056Z UID:10019400-1789664400-1789678800@discoverclaremont.com CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:This year’s event will take place on Thursday\, September 17 \, at 5 PM at the Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont. The evening brings tog ether community leaders\, partners\, and supporters to celebrate the impac t made possible through compassionate\, trauma-informed care and the gener osity of our community. The evening will include a beautiful sunset toast\ , Dinner in the olive grove\, raffles\, auctions and limitless fun. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062056Z LOCATION:Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/mckinleys-starlight-soiree/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Discover Claremont X-SOURCE-URL:https://discoverclaremont.com/event/claremont-chamber-of-comm erce-annual-village-venture-arts-crafts-faire/2028-10-28 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR