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SUMMARY:The Movement Playground with Cantilever Collective
DESCRIPTION:Step into the spontaneous spirit of The Movement Playground\, a dance workshop series from Cantilever Collective. Each session is improvised\, ephemeral\, and open to all—no dance experience required. With live-mixed soundscapes\, playful prompts\, and space to move freely\, these workshops invite you to explore connection\, curiosity\, and joy through your own body’s language. \nOne day’s “play” will never be the same as the next. Come as you are. Move how you feel. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the garden gate from the parking lot. It will open approximately 30 minutes before the program begins. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission to the A-Frame Theater. Doors will open and seating will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. Please note that doors will close promptly at the program’s start time and late entry will not be permitted.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/the-movement-playground-with-cantilever-collective-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Community Flow Yoga with Kate O’ Neal
DESCRIPTION:Participants must bring their own yoga mat\, and are encouraged to also bring a towel to pad their knees and yoga blocks if desired. \nJoin our new weekly yoga session; all experience levels welcome! Yoga is a practice that builds strength\, flexibility\, and focus while calming the mind and restoring balance to the body. Through mindful movement and breathwork\, it supports physical health\, reduces stress\, and cultivates a deeper sense of well-being that carries into daily life. Each class offers a chance to reset\, recharge\, and reconnect. \nKate is a certified yoga instructor with teaching experience at Cliffs of Id\, Iconic Fitness\, Red Diamond Yoga\, Downtown Women’s Center\, and Stoneview Nature Center. Her classes combine gentle warm-ups\, smooth flow sequences of strength-building poses\, and restorative cool-downs\, creating an accessible practice that leaves students grounded\, energized\, and renewed. \nAs this event takes place during museum open hours\, guests may check in at the front of the museum. The garden side gate will open 15 minutes before the start time and is available for ADA access and alternative check-in. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. Seating is first come\, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/yoga/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Samizdat Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Samizdat Sundays—hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project\, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. \nWe encourage participants to bring an item each week—a T‑shirt\, a pair of jeans\, or any textile you’re ready to transform\, repair\, or experiment with. \nEach session is free\, open to all skill levels\, and guided by artists who delight in subversion and play. Come for one or come for all—together we’ll stitch\, alter\, repair\, and imagine new forms of expression. \nJoin us for Samizdat Sundays—hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project\, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. \nHOW TO WRITE A DADAIST POEM \nJune 7\, 2026 \nTo end our month of Dada fun\, we will follow Tristan Tzara’s instructions to construct a Dadaist cut-up poem using vintage and new materials. This poem may be made of words\, colors\, textures\, objects\, or ideas. The poem may be the impetus for a collage made of vintage magazines or discarded textiles\, or perhaps will be embroidered on a shirt or sealed up in an envelope. In true Dada fashion\, the options are endless. Join us! \nNECKLACE A LA AZAZELLO \nJune 14\, 2026 \nIn honor of the Soviet Hippie and nonconformist Azazello (Anatoly Kalabin)\, whose extensive archive is in the Wende Museum’s collection\, we will make a necklace made of discarded materials. We will begin the workshop with a slideshow of the archive to get a sense of the artistic vision of Azazello. His journals are full of drawings\, doodles\, and poetry. Perhaps your necklace will feature an Azazello-style image or poem\, or perhaps yours will appear blank and without decoration\, but will hold a secret decoration away from public view. \nSECRET MESSAGE BRACELET \nJune 21\, 2026 \nToday we will make a bracelet that contains a secret message. Perhaps this message is made of symbols or objects\, a cryptic message that only you understand; or perhaps it is made of embroidered or written words that are understandable\, but are on a part of the bracelet that isn’t immediately visible. The bracelet may be designed to be noticed or designed to be worn in secret. \nTURN AN OLD TEE INTO A SHOPPING BAG \nJune 28\, 2026 \nIn this workshop\, we will turn an old tee into a shopping bag\, modeled after the plastic bags that are ubiquitous in our Age of Plastic. This bag can be gusseted or have a simple hem or even be hem-less\, tied together in a fringe-like manner. Perhaps your bag will rock whatever message was on the tee originally\, or perhaps you’ll embellish the bag with patches and embroidery. The choice is yours! \nAbout the teaching artist \nKate Ingold is an LA-based artist and poet working with the discarded\, the damaged\, and the worn out. Materials and methods include textiles\, collage\, photography\, video\, ceramics\, and performative installation. She works in series driven by conceptual concerns and is currently making work in two interwoven projects: Relics for Future Rituals and Damaged Goods/Small Repairs. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the garden gate from the parking lot.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/samizdat-sundays-2/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Tea Dances:  Groove and Step with Ronnie Martin
DESCRIPTION:The Wende Museum’s Tea Dance series invites you to move\, mingle\, and unwind through the joyful rhythm of social dance. Hosted in the Glorya Kaufman Community Center\, each session features different dance traditions\, ranging from Argentine tango to vintage swing\, led by local artists and dance instructors. No experience or partner required. \nTea dances originated in early 20th-century Britain and America as daytime socials\, often held in hotels and ballrooms\, offering live music\, light refreshments\, and a welcoming space for community connection. Revived in the queer communities of mid-century America\, the tradition evolved into a vibrant celebration of expression and belonging. \nIn that spirit\, our Sunday Tea Dances offer a space to unplug\, connect\, and move together. These afternoons are for everyone: curious beginners\, practiced dancers\, and people just looking to enjoy good music and warm company. \nCome for the class\, stay for the social\, and rediscover the art of togetherness. \nFree and open to all. Comfortable shoes are encouraged. \nAbout the June 21 Session \nThis is an all levels dance class that captures certain elements of traditional southern line dance and hip hop choreography simultaneously! The class will involve choreography however\, there is still space for individual creativity and unique dance expression. Groove and Step cultivates energy\, connection\, and JOY! \nAbout the instructor: \nRonnie Martin is a professional dancer/choreographer from New Orleans\, Louisiana. He has been a part of two major dance companies\, So Real Dance Co. and Texas Southern Dance Co. and has been teaching all levels of hip hop choreography for the past 10 years. Once he relocated to LA he developed a love and passion for fitness which encouraged him to create his own fun and effective way to have the best of both worlds (Dance and Fitness). He has been teaching hip hop cardio classes for 7 years now and line dance classes for 5 years ! He believes that Dance fitness is great way to get active as well decompress. His goal is to constantly create spaces for the advancement of physical and mental health in a creative way! \nAs this event takes place during museum open hours\, guests may check in at the front of the museum. The garden side gate will open 15 minutes before the start time and is available for ADA access and check-in. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/tea-dances-groove-and-step-with-ronnie-martin/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Wellness,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join a warm and understanding space where you can share\, listen\, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein\, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are\, no judgments—just open hearts and support to navigate the ups and downs of loss side by side. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/living-with-loss-a-grief-support-circle/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday: Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:In June\, our regular Mindfulness session with Christiane Wolf will be replaced by a Sound Bath led by Kris Matsuoka. Christiane returns on Wednesday\, July 1. \nWhether you are new to meditation or already have experience\, we welcome you to this community sit in the beautiful A-Frame Theater of the Wende Museum’s Glorya Kaufman Community Center. Each session is followed by complimentary garden refreshments and an optional movement class. \nThis Sound Bath is designed as a continuation of Christiane Wolf’s regular Wellness Wednesday session. We will begin together with a visualization for inner peace\, followed by a guided relaxation of the body to help release tension\, and finish by relaxing together to sound from live instruments tuned specifically to help you find peace. Please wear comfortable clothes. Floor space is limited for those who wish to lie down for the full experience\, but you are welcome to bring a yoga mat\, pillow\, and blankets. \nTeacher Bio: \nKris Matsuoka is a Los Angeles native and a graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He lives and works in Culver City\, California. \nWhile working in the creative industry\, Kris was always asked the same question: “How do you come up with your ideas?” That led to an ongoing exploration of a second question: “Where do ideas even come from?” Looking into the lives of his favorite artists and mentors\, Kris found one common thread. They had all turned to meditation at some point\, and discovered that “not knowing” is a nice place to be. \nThrough the practice of meditation\, Kris has seen how it can sharpen our perception of the world and reconnect us with nature. Sound meditation has become his most recent area of focus. For the past decade\, he has hosted Sound Baths\, workshops\, and classes that use sound to invoke a sense of wonder and help people relax. Kris has found that in a relaxed\, free\, and peaceful state\, your best ideas come most clearly. \nPlease enter through the garden gate from the parking lot at 10858 Culver Blvd. Limited floor space is first come\, first served. Please arrive early as RSVP does not guarantee admission to this free program.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/wellness-wednesday-mindfulness-meditations-2-5/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Ivana Dama: A Performance and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live performance by artist Ivana Dama\, presented alongside her installation Breathing Alarms\, now on view in the East German guardhouse in the Wende Museum garden. \nAt the center of Breathing Alarms is a custom air-raid siren powered not by machinery but by human breath. Visitors’ inhalations and exhalations generate the siren’s sound and set in motion an animation of birds inside an aluminum zoetrope. The work transforms a device built for monitoring and protection into a responsive instrument\, one that only sounds through shared physical presence. \nFor this program\, Dama presents a live performance drawn from her ongoing research into air-raid sirens. The performance is followed by a conversation between the artist and Chief Curator Joes Segal. \nBorn and raised in Belgrade\, former Yugoslavia\, and now based in New York\, Dama investigates alarm signals across social and natural systems\, from the absence of birdsong as a warning sign to the role of sirens in marking ecological\, political\, and social concerns. \nBreathing Alarms is on view through October 11\, 2026. The installation is made possible by the generous support of the David Bermant Foundation\, and developed in collaboration with the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/ivana-dama/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum\, 10808 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T180000
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SUMMARY:Saved by a Story–Intergenerational Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Participants ages 14 and up welcomed. Please arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get settled\, as we start the group promptly at 4pm. \nWe are excited to come together in community\, to dive into our creativity and share our stories. \nWhat is Saved by a Story-Intergenerational Writing Workshop at the Wende Museum? Participants of all ages write to prompts to spark creativity\, share stories and build community. We write to surprise ourselves and discover the bounty of stories that lie within. \nWe come together and write\, choose to share (or not\, you decide)\, listen and write some more.We do this in the beautiful environs of the Wende Museum and its provocative and compelling collection. Some of our prompts will help us engage with the current exhibitions as well as engage with each other. \nIn later groups\, we will draft stories and workshop them. \nWe offer creativity and community in a non-judgmental environment. \nThe writing group meets in person on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. \nPlease arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get settled as we start punctually at 4pm. \nWhat you will need:– a note book–nothing fancy–a pen–if you prefer to write on a computer\, feel free to bring that. \nWhere: \nWende Museum\nin the Cotsen Learning Center\non 2nd Floor of the\nGlorya Kaufman Community Center\n10808 Culver Boulevard\nCulver City\, CA\, 90230 \n310-216-1600 \nPlease enter through the garden gate from the parking lot at 10858 Culver Blvd. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Doors will open and seating will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. Please note that doors will close promptly at the program’s start time and late entry will not be permitted.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/saved-by-a-story-intergenerational-writing-group-4/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T113000
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SUMMARY:Community Flow Yoga with Kate O’ Neal
DESCRIPTION:Participants must bring their own yoga mat\, and are encouraged to also bring a towel to pad their knees and yoga blocks if desired. \nJoin our new weekly yoga session; all experience levels welcome! Yoga is a practice that builds strength\, flexibility\, and focus while calming the mind and restoring balance to the body. Through mindful movement and breathwork\, it supports physical health\, reduces stress\, and cultivates a deeper sense of well-being that carries into daily life. Each class offers a chance to reset\, recharge\, and reconnect. \nKate is a certified yoga instructor with teaching experience at Cliffs of Id\, Iconic Fitness\, Red Diamond Yoga\, Downtown Women’s Center\, and Stoneview Nature Center. Her classes combine gentle warm-ups\, smooth flow sequences of strength-building poses\, and restorative cool-downs\, creating an accessible practice that leaves students grounded\, energized\, and renewed. \nAs this event takes place during museum open hours\, guests may check in at the front of the museum. The garden side gate will open 15 minutes before the start time and is available for ADA access and alternative check-in. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. Seating is first come\, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/yoga/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T110000
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Russian-English Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wende Museum for a special bilingual children’s storytime\, featuring captivating Russian tales from the Wende’s collection of Soviet Books. Hosted by Archives Assistant Anya Ponomareva\, stories will be presented in both English and Russian\, offering a fun and engaging experience for young listeners of all backgrounds. Perfect for children aged 4-8 and their families\, this event celebrates culture and language through the joy of storytelling!
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/storytime/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:The Wende Museum\, 10808 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T122614
CREATED:20260529T001217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T001217Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Summer ICEA Free Chess @ The Wende
DESCRIPTION:ICEA Chess\, proudly sponsored by The Wende Museum\, hosts a free quarterly one-day chess tournament open to players of all ages and skill levels. This event offers a fun\, competitive\, and welcoming chess experience in one of Culver City’s most unique and inspiring cultural venues. \nWhether you are an experienced tournament player or brand new to competitive chess\, this event is a wonderful opportunity to sharpen your skills\, meet fellow chess enthusiasts\, and enjoy a full day of strategy\, learning\, and community — all at no cost. \nTournament Sections \n– USCF-Rated Sections (A valid US Chess membership is required.) \n– OPEN\n– 1000+\n– U1000 \n– Non-Rated Section (US Chess membership is NOT required.) \n– Rising Stars \nTournament Format: 4SS\, G/30;+5\n(4 rounds — each player receives 30 minutes with a 5-second increment per move.) \nSchedule \n– Opening Ceremony / Rules Review: 8:45 AM\n– Round 1: 9:00 AM\n– Round 2: 10:30 AM\n– Round 3: 12:00 PM\n– Round 4: 2:00 PM\n– Awards Ceremony: Immediately after all games finish \nAwards \n– Trophies & Certificates for the Champion of each section\n– Medals & Certificates for 2nd and 3rd Place in each section\n– Free Entry to an upcoming ICEA Chess @ West LA Monthly Tournament for each section champion
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/2026-summer-icea-free-chess-the-wende/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T123000
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SUMMARY:Samizdat Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Samizdat Sundays—hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project\, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. \nWe encourage participants to bring an item each week—a T‑shirt\, a pair of jeans\, or any textile you’re ready to transform\, repair\, or experiment with. \nEach session is free\, open to all skill levels\, and guided by artists who delight in subversion and play. Come for one or come for all—together we’ll stitch\, alter\, repair\, and imagine new forms of expression. \nJoin us for Samizdat Sundays—hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions. Each week offers a different project\, connecting archival stories of subversion with contemporary making. \nHOW TO WRITE A DADAIST POEM \nJune 7\, 2026 \nTo end our month of Dada fun\, we will follow Tristan Tzara’s instructions to construct a Dadaist cut-up poem using vintage and new materials. This poem may be made of words\, colors\, textures\, objects\, or ideas. The poem may be the impetus for a collage made of vintage magazines or discarded textiles\, or perhaps will be embroidered on a shirt or sealed up in an envelope. In true Dada fashion\, the options are endless. Join us! \nNECKLACE A LA AZAZELLO \nJune 14\, 2026 \nIn honor of the Soviet Hippie and nonconformist Azazello (Anatoly Kalabin)\, whose extensive archive is in the Wende Museum’s collection\, we will make a necklace made of discarded materials. We will begin the workshop with a slideshow of the archive to get a sense of the artistic vision of Azazello. His journals are full of drawings\, doodles\, and poetry. Perhaps your necklace will feature an Azazello-style image or poem\, or perhaps yours will appear blank and without decoration\, but will hold a secret decoration away from public view. \nSECRET MESSAGE BRACELET \nJune 21\, 2026 \nToday we will make a bracelet that contains a secret message. Perhaps this message is made of symbols or objects\, a cryptic message that only you understand; or perhaps it is made of embroidered or written words that are understandable\, but are on a part of the bracelet that isn’t immediately visible. The bracelet may be designed to be noticed or designed to be worn in secret. \nTURN AN OLD TEE INTO A SHOPPING BAG \nJune 28\, 2026 \nIn this workshop\, we will turn an old tee into a shopping bag\, modeled after the plastic bags that are ubiquitous in our Age of Plastic. This bag can be gusseted or have a simple hem or even be hem-less\, tied together in a fringe-like manner. Perhaps your bag will rock whatever message was on the tee originally\, or perhaps you’ll embellish the bag with patches and embroidery. The choice is yours! \nAbout the teaching artist \nKate Ingold is an LA-based artist and poet working with the discarded\, the damaged\, and the worn out. Materials and methods include textiles\, collage\, photography\, video\, ceramics\, and performative installation. She works in series driven by conceptual concerns and is currently making work in two interwoven projects: Relics for Future Rituals and Damaged Goods/Small Repairs. \nRSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Limited seating is available on a first come\, first served basis. \nAn ADA-accessible entrance to the Glorya Kaufman Community Center is available through the garden gate from the parking lot.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/samizdat-sundays-2/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We are a low-pressure community of readers who read silently\, but together. There is no assigned reading—bring whatever is in your TBR pile and join us. \nThe first half hour of our meetup is dedicated to socializing and getting comfortable\, then we head into our silent reading hour\, followed by another half hour to discuss what you read or just hang out and get to know the other readers. \nAll formats are welcome: physical books\, e-readers\, or audiobooks (with headphones of course!). Stay updated and learn about our other meetups and locations at instagram.com/silentbookclubla. \nNo RSVP needed\, just show up ready to read!
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/los-angeles-silent-book-club/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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SUMMARY:Living with Loss: A Grief Support Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join a warm and understanding space where you can share\, listen\, and heal. Led by Dr. Barry Goldstein\, this grief support circle is all about connecting with others who get what you’re going through. Come as you are\, no judgments—just open hearts and support to navigate the ups and downs of loss side by side. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/living-with-loss-a-grief-support-circle/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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CREATED:20260617T180010Z
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SUMMARY:Black Music Month: A Celebration with Cliff Beach (R&B)
DESCRIPTION:Black Music Month: A Live Celebration with Cliff Beach is a free community concert honoring the legacy\, innovation\, and enduring influence of Black music through an evening of soul\, funk\, jazz\, and R&B. Award-winning musician\, radio host\, and author Cliff Beach\, joined by a four-piece band\, will take audiences on a musical journey that celebrates the artists and traditions that have shaped American culture while highlighting the continued impact of Black creativity today. Through live performance and storytelling\, the program is designed to educate\, inspire\, and bring people together across generations in a welcoming and accessible setting. Open to audiences of all ages\, this special Black Music Month event reflects the Glorya Kaufman Community Center and Wende Museum’s commitment to fostering community\, creativity\, and cultural connection through the arts.
URL:https://wendemuseum.org/event/black-music-month-a-celebration-with-cliff-beach-rb/
LOCATION:The Community Center at the Wende Museum\, 10858 Culver Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner
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