Introductory Clay Sessions
2025-11-14 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Studio Saturdays: Storytime in the Galleries The Buffalo Soldier
2025-12-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Ontario Museum of History & Art, 225 Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, 91762, United States
Step into the galleries for a special reading of The Buffalo Soldier by Sherry Garland, illustrated by Ronald Himler. Follow the powerful story of a young man who, after gaining his freedom, joins an all-Black cavalry regiment and helps shape American history. After the reading, visitors are invited to participate in a hands-on art activity and guided reflection inspired by the themes of resilience, land, and identity. This program is open to all ages, with content designed especially for those ages 8 and up.
The program begins promptly at the stated time. Please plan to attend the full duration of the program. Registration is recommended but not required. All materials are provided.

Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91739, United States
2 Performances Only!

Delight in the sounds of the Nutcracker with the flair that only Sir Duke Ellington could orchestrate. You will be enthralled with the sounds of a live Big Band Orchestra and the sights of delightful dancers swinging their way into the holiday season. Join us for a celebration of this signature holiday piece of music arranged by an American treasure, Duke Ellington.

First Friday; Pay What You Can Day
2026-01-02 11:00 - 2026-01-03 16:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Thanks to generous support from AMOCA’s Board of Directors, Museum admission for First Fridays at AMOCA is pay what you can. On the First Friday of each month, visit the Museum and choose your own ticket prices!

Butcher Paper Zines
2026-01-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Pomona Valley Pride, 235 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, California, 91766, United States
Big, bold, and unapologetically lo-fi—this zine explores the art of creating with butcher paper. From wall-sized posters to spontaneous street publications, learn how to turn cheap rolls into powerful, large-format storytelling tools.

Film Night: Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
2026-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario Museum of History & Art, 225 Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, 91762, United States
Experience an evening screening of Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts, presented in conjunction with the exhibition For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California. The film examines Black soldiers’ service, segregation, and identity, highlighting their lasting impact on California and the nation. A facilitated discussion will follow the screening to explore the film’s themes and their connection to the current exhibition.
Light refreshments provided.

Introductory Clay Class: Wheel Throwing
2026-01-09 17:30 - 18:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Friday, January 9, 2026 •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.

Nature’s Way Fine Silver Pendant with Despina “Espie” Buoncristiani
2026-01-10 11:00 - 15:30 | The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft, 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91701, United States
Discover the beauty of the natural world and learn how to capture it in fine silver. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create reusable molds from organic materials that reveal extraordinary detail. Once your mold has cured, you’ll use it to form your own unique pendant with Art Clay Fine Silver. Each piece will be kiln-fired and finished with a patina to bring out every delicate feature.
We’ll explore the extensive Maloof Gardens for inspiring organic forms, or you may choose from a curated selection of botanicals provided by the instructor. Your workshop fee includes tool use, a two-part mold compound (enough for one impression), 7g of Art Clay Silver, a sterling silver jump ring, and a leather cord for your finished pendant—plus a detailed instruction sheet to support continued exploration at home. Please bring a sack lunch. For more information, www.malooffoundation.org
