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Lunar New Year Festival | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
February 1: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Dragon Dance, crafts, face painting, and treats at this free family festival. FREE!
International Winter Holidays | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
December 7: Around the world music, dance and art bring joy to families gathering to celebrate this special time of the year and performances like the Dickens carolers and Ballet Folklorica. This free family festival includes complimentary face painting, art projects, live performances, and more.
Mexican Day of the Dead Family Festival at Bowers Museum
November 2: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Bowers Museum
October 5: Celebrate with live performances, art making, and a taste of mooncake. FREE.
Mehregan Persian Festival at Bowers Museum
September 7: Celebrate Iranian culture with dance, music, food, and family activities at the Mehregan Festival.
KCRW Summer Nights at Bowers Museum
August 30: Enjoy live DJs, pop-up bars, and after-hours access to art and exhibits during this lively summer celebration.
Rock’n Blues Festival at Bowers Museum
August 3: Enjoy free art-making, face painting, and live music at Bowers Museum's First Sunday Festival.
Pacific Islands Festival at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana
July 13: Celebrate island culture with hula, Polynesian dance, art projects like fish printing and lei-making, and frozen tropical fruit bars. Free family fun at Bowers Museum.
Reggae Family Festival at Bowers Museum
June 1: Make a tie-dye kerchief, enjoy Caribbean treats, and watch dance performances, fire eating in the courtyard, and more.
Cinco de Mayo at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
May 4: Celebrate early with mariachi, folklorico, student art, crafts, and more at this Cinco de Mayo-themed family festival.
Storytime in the Galleries at Bowers Museum
April 26: Celebrate Earth Day with a kid-friendly reading about Yosemite’s endangered mountain frogs, conservation, and the power of resilience.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at Bowers Museum
April 6: Celebrate spring with Japanese dance, taiko drumming, candy sculpting, art projects, and mochi samples.
Sparkling Watercolor Creations at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana
March 16: Make your own art inspired by the colorful flowers and playful animals in The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen.
Celtic Festival at Bowers Museum
March 2: Experience live bagpipes, Irish dancing, Celtic music, and hands-on art activities at this free family festival!
Renaissance Chocolate Faire at Bowers Museum
February 2: Indulge in chocolate tastings from local chocolatiers while enjoying Renaissance-era entertainment, craft demonstrations, and live music.
Magic at Bowers Game Night
NOVEMBER 8: Walk through the the new "Fantasy: Realms of Imagination" exhibit and enjoy an evening of Commander games where you're surrounded by history and art. Featuring artist vendors and pizza for purchase.
“The Scary Night” Art Workshop at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 13: This Vincent van Gogh-inspired art project is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! Teaching artist Erna van Dyk will guide you through creating your own spooky masterpiece using watercolors and markers.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Wayang Indonesian Shadow Puppet Workshop with Is Yuniarto at Bowers Museum
AUGUST 18: Participants will learn to draw and make South East Asia's traditional decorative pattern, and explore their creativity in making the paper based shadow puppet.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
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