Contemporary Hard-Edge Explorations: Paintings by Mark Rush and Timothy Haerens
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761
These two artists from the Pomona Valley have developed sophisticated abstract styles using the precision of clean lines and precisely defined forms. They are innovators whose works display movement in exciting and dynamic compositions. The art of both Rush and Haerens is evidence of the legacy of Karl Benjamin on contemporary painters. Join us November 2nd for their opening reception, 2 PM to 4 PM!

Florence Arnold: Hard-Edge Innovator
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761
Florence Arnold (1900-1994) was a committed, original artist who employed a style of geometric abstraction drenched in powerful color combinations. She was mentored by Karl Benjamin and exhibited with the Claremont group of hard-edge abstractionists. The CCMA is delighted to exhibit Arnold’s series, Theme in a Square from our permanent collection. Join us November 2nd for its opening reception, November 2nd, 2 PM to 4 PM!

First Friday; Pay What You Can Day
2025-11-07 11:00 - 16:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Friday, November 7, 2025 • 11:00 AM–4:00 PM • In person • pay what you can
Thanks to generous support from AMOCA’s Board of Directors, Museum admission for First Fridays at AMOCA is pay what you can. Each month, visit the Museum and choose your own ticket prices!

Teen Wheel Lab
2025-11-07 16:30 - 18:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Friday, November 7, 2025 • 4:30–6:00 PM • In person • $10
Join one of AMOCA’s teaching artists for a 1.5-hour wheel throwing lab, where youth ages 12-16 are invited to try their hand at the wheel and learn the steps to make their own pottery. Advance registration required.

Second Saturday Docent Tour
2025-11-09 15:00 - 15:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Saturday, November 8, 2025 • 3:00 PM • In person • free w/admission
On the second Saturday of each month, AMOCA’s docents offer a guided look into one of our current exhibitions. November’s tour will focus on Making in Between: Indigenous Americans. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Exhibition Tour at AMOCA
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • 12:00 –1:00 PM • In Person • $15 / $0 (members)
Join us for a tour of AMOCA’s exhibition Making in Between: Indigenous Americans with Exhibitions Manager Pam Aliaga. This tour is complimentary for museum members. Advance registration required.

Member Clay Day
2025-11-14 17:30 - 18:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Friday, November 14, 2025 • 5:30–6:30PM • In Person
Learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel! We’ve set aside some complimentary seats in our hands-on November Introductory Clay Class just for members. Advance registration is required.

Introductory Clay Sessions
2025-11-14 19:30 - 20:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Friday, November 14, 2025 •5:30-6:30 PM or 7:30-8:30 PM • In person • $75
The perfect way to get your hands dirty, relax, and have fun! In this one-hour introductory class, you’ll learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Advance registration required.

Family Activity: Storytime in the Gallery
2025-11-15 11:30 - 12:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Saturday, November 15, 2025 • 11:30 AM –12:30PM • In Person • $0-10
Join us for storytime in the gallery in partnership with the Pomona Public Library! Children will enjoy a story and complementary age-appropriate art activity while viewing AMOCA’s exhibition Making in Between: indigenous Americans. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Storytime is free. Storytime + art activity is $10 per person for ages 4+.

Crisp Autumn Evening at CCMA during Ontario August Art Walk.
2025-11-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761
CCMA invites you all to our Crisp Autumn Evening event hosted during the Ontario August Art Walk.
Filled with fun activities such as photo opportunities, a special art sale, an opportunity drawing, and a Kids Corner for all families to enjoy. That’s not all; come visit our Artist Vendor, the wickedly talented Adorabeing, selling all her beautiful merchandise. As well as Retro Rentals, a great, nostalgic company, with their custom Blind Box Stickers.
You don’t want to miss this fun and free event.
Come visit the museum November 15, 6-9 PM to join all the fun, we all hope to see you there!

Prep for ZOMICS festival
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737-3002, United States
Prep for Zomics Festival
Thursday, November 20, 2025
3:00 -4:30pm
CAA-210
Are you a local artist or author who creates zines or comics, or, who wants to create zines and/or comics?Interested in sharing your work at a vibrant, community-centered event?
Apply to be part of Zomics: A Festival of Zines and Comics at the Wignall Museum, coming April 2026!
Applications will open in the coming months — now’s the perfect time to start preparing. Whether you’re a seasoned zinester or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to showcase your work and connect with fellow creators.
Join us for an upcoming info session to learn more about the festival’s goals, how to apply, and how to get your work ready for the event. We’ll cover practical tips on:

Writing a compelling description of your work for your application
Basics of printing and production
Creative ideas for displaying your work and making your booth stand out

Presented by: Rebecca Ustrell — artist, publisher, and arts administrator; and, Crystal Rodriguez – artist, educator, and arts administrator.
Zomics is a collaboration between Curious Publishing, The Arts Area, and the Wignall Museum. Free and open to all — students, faculty, staff, student clubs, and community members of all ages are welcome!

Punk Rock Girl
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Chaffey College Theatre, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737-3002, United States
Punk Rock Girl! is a musical featuring a score of popular songs written and made famous by female artists and female-fronted bands, including Blondie, Pat Benatar, Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett, P!nk, Gwen Stefani, and more.

New Ways to Dream
2025-11-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Ophelia’s Jump, 2009 Porterfield Way, Unit i, Upland, California, 91786, United States
NEW WAYS TO DREAM is the perfect balance of music from Andrew Lloyd Webber, hilarious musical numbers, and heartfelt performances! You won’t want to miss it!
Our cabaret runs November 21st, 22nd, and 23rd at Ophelia’s Jump Productions in UPLAND. Tickets can be found at: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=304157

Black FriGlaze! A Family Workshop
2025-11-28 11:00 - 12:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Friday, November 28, 2025 • 11:00 AM –12:30PM or 1:00-2:30 PM • In Person • $35
Join AMOCA this Black Friday for a family-friendly glaze workshop, painting and decorating pottery on your choice of prepared bisqued bowls, cups, or plates. AMOCA’s family workshops are for all ages and everyone is welcome! Advance registration is required.

Museum Store Sunday
2025-11-30 11:00 - 16:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Shop AMOCA on November 30 and “Shop With Purpose” as part of Museum Store Sunday. Purchases made at our museum store on Museum Store Sunday–or any day–directly support individual artists as well as AMOCA’s mission: to champion the art, history, creation, and technology of ceramics.

AMOCA: Treasure Sale Weekend
2025-12-05 11:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, December 5, 6, & 7, 2025 • 11:00 AM –4:00 PM • In Person • free w/advance registration
Explore AMOCA’s current exhibitions, enjoy docent-led tours, and shop one-of-a-kind finds during our 2025 Treasure Sale Weekend. Admission to the museum during Treasure Sale Weekend is complimentary with advance registration.

For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California
2025-12-05 12:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00 | Ontario Museum of History & Art, 225 Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, 91762, United States
December 4, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Thursday–Friday: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Holiday Closures:
December, 25, 2025
January 1, 2025
For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California is based on the California African American Museum exhibition of the same name, curated by Susan D. Anderson. The exhibition’s title is derived from the inscription on a 1919 photographic portrait of Colonel Young, “Yours for Race and Country.” This double loyalty, to his people and his nation, exemplifies the conflicts faced by African American soldiers during a time of government-imposed racial segregation. The exhibition also reveals the role played by Black soldiers in the Army’s history of violence against Native American people, and it presents debates in the Black community over participation in imperialist wars. Today, Buffalo Soldiers are mainly known through legend and popular culture. For Race and Country goes beyond simplistic portrayals, providing a vehicle for the voices of the soldiers themselves.
For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California is based on the California African American Museum exhibition of the same name, curated by Susan D. Anderson, and tours through Exhibit Envoy.
Image credit: Buffalo Soldiers patrolling Yosemite National Park, 1899.
U.S. National Service, YOSE 77999.

Teen Wheel Lab
2025-12-05 16:30 - 18:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Join one of AMOCA’s teaching artists for a 1.5-hour wheel throwing lab, where youth ages 12-16 are invited to try their hand at the wheel and learn the steps to make their own pottery. Advance registration required.

Darkness and Light
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Chaffey College Theatre, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737-3002, United States
The Chaffey College Choirs explore the contrast and confluence of darkness and shine so prominent in the month of December. Come hear the burnish and shine of Chaffey’s finest choral singers.

A Christmas Carol: Radio Hour
2025-12-05 19:30 - 20:45 | The Annex Blackbox, 7888 Cherry Avenue Unit E, Fontana, California, 92336, United States
Get ready to be transported to a world of magic and transformation! Join us for Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” performed live at the Valverde Annex on December 5th and 6th! Experience the story like never before, as it unfolds on stage in the captivating style of a live radio broadcast. Our dynamic actors will bring all the beloved characters to life, ensuring an unforgettable evening for all ages. Don’t miss out on this enchanting event—mark your calendars and be part of the holiday spirit!

Holiday Band Concert
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:30 | Chaffey College Theatre, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737-3002, United States
Celebrate the holiday season with a stunning performance by the Chaffey Community Concert Band & swinging music by the Chaffey College Jazz Ensemble.

Family Workshop: Holiday Ornaments
2025-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Fun for the whole family! AMOCA invites you to join us for a one-day holiday ornament decorating workshop where you’ll craft rustic holiday ornaments. Advance registration is required.

Getty Marrow Curatorial Tour: Mata Ortiz
2025-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Join us for a tour of AMOCA’s exhibition In Their Hands: The Evolution of Mata Ortiz Pottery with 2025 Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern Nico Kossakowaski. This tour is free with museum admission.

Introductory Clay Class
2025-12-12 17:30 - 18:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
The perfect way to get your hands dirty, relax, and have fun! In this one-hour introductory class, you’ll learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Advance registration required.

Studio Saturdays: That’s A Wrap
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Ontario Museum of History & Art, 225 Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, 91762, United States
Add a creative, personal touch to your holiday gifts and design your own custom wrapping paper and gift bags! This festive, all-ages workshop invites participants to decorate using pre-made stamps featuring local icons like the Frankish Fountain, Armstrong roses, and Nugent’s Park horseshoes. Attendees ages 15 and up will have an opportunity to carve their own linocut stamps for a truly one-of-a-kind print.
All materials are provided for this drop-in workshop.

The Nutcracker - Inland Pacific Ballet
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, 91711
A Holiday Tradition Your Family Will Treasure!

Experience the magic of the holidays with family and friends at southern California’s most spectacular production of The Nutcracker from critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet. This annual production tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets.

The Nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent ballet with beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, Tchaikovsky’s classic score, and more than 80 dancers on stage. Toy soldiers, life-sized dancing dolls, falling snow, a fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, gingerbread characters, and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the imagination. This is family entertainment at its best!

Additional performances Dec 19-21 at Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside

It's a Wonderful Life
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Ophelias Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way unit i, Upland, 91786
Only 4 Performances!
A fun adaptation of the holiday classic featuring live Foley sound, music, and audience participation, and cameo performances by friendly, well-known faces.
Holiday sing-along 20 minutes before each performance.
OJP Yule Lounge opens one hour before each performance for holiday cocktails, hot cocoa, Santa’s cookies, and other delicious snacks.
December 18-21 at OJP Theater. Tickets can be found at: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=304148

DIY: Decoupage Serving Dish
2025-12-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Pomona Valley Pride, 235 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, California, 91766, United States
Add a touch of charm to your home with this hands-on D.I.Y. craft! In this creative workshop, you’ll design your very own serving dish using the art of decoupage—layering beautiful paper designs, patterns, or images onto a surface for a polished, decorative finish. Whether you prefer elegant florals, vintage vibes, or modern flair, this is your chance to craft a piece that’s uniquely yours.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.

The Nutcracker - Inland Pacific Ballet
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn ave., Riverside, California, 92501, United States
A Holiday Tradition Your Family Will Treasure!

Experience the magic of the holidays with family and friends at southern California’s most spectacular production of The Nutcracker from critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet. This annual production tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets.

The Nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent ballet with beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, Tchaikovsky’s classic score, and more than 80 dancers on stage. Toy soldiers, life-sized dancing dolls, falling snow, a fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, gingerbread characters, and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the imagination. This is family entertainment at its best!

Additional performances Dec 13-14 at Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College in Claremont.

Family Activity: Storytime in the Gallery
2025-12-20 11:30 - 12:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Join us for storytime in the gallery in partnership with the Pomona Public Library! Children will enjoy a story and complementary age-appropriate art activity while viewing AMOCA’s exhibition In Their Hands: The Evolution of Mata Ortiz Pottery. Pre-registration is encouraged.
