August ArtsWalk Features Literary Celebrations, Gallery Debuts and Jazz by the Riverside Concert Band

I'm excited for all of the ArtsWalks, and there is so much going on at this August edition. As always, check out the vendors on Main. The kids' first day of school will be so much cooler with some handmade earrings or a keychain to decorate the backpack.

Riverside ArtsWalk – Aug. 7, 2025
6 to 9 p.m. | Downtown Riverside

Live Music

Benjamin Franklin Stage- Ninth and Main (by City Hall)

• Riverside Concert Band – Jazz band combo performs under the breezeway of the newly landmarked City Hall.

Galleries & Exhibitions

RCAA Arts Center – 3860 Lemon St.

Anniversary Show Opening Reception

• 6 to 9 p.m. opening reception
• Featured artists: Raymond Fernandez and Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja
• Show runs Aug. 6-30, 2025
• Celebrating RCAA's ongoing commitment to showcasing local artistic talent

Urge Palette / Pain Sugar Gallery – 3535 9th St.

Colectivo Subterráneos: Traveling Exhibition from Oaxaca

• 6 p.m. opening reception
• On view through Aug. 30
• Experience the vibrant artistic culture of Oaxaca through this international traveling exhibition

Division 9 Gallery – 3850 Lemon St.

YONKE (Cosme Cordova/Richie "dela deso" Velazquez)

• 6 to 9 p.m.
• Featuring works by artist YONKE

The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture

Rainbow Youth Collaborative Resource Walk and IE Closet Opening

• Resource Walk: Local vendors offering help and services to LGBTQ youth
• IE Closet Pop-Up: Clothing exchange where you can trade clothes or pick up something if you're in need — take up to three items
• Hosted by Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance (RPYA) and Rainbow Youth Collaborative organizations
• Part of a new clothing closet network across the Inland Empire
• Meet supporting organizations and sign up for future events

Literary Events

Riverside Main Library Community Room – 3900 Mission Inn Ave.

Inlandia's Indie Author Book Market

• 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Meet local indie authors and discover your next great read
• Support community writers in this biannual event that connects readers directly with authors
• Free admission

Special Debuts

Downtowne Bookstore "Chapter Two" – 3580 Main St.

Grand Opening

• The former Salvaged Treasures location becomes a curated bookstore concept
• Boutique-style shopping experience designed for book lovers
• Dr. Jungmiwha Bullock expands her beloved back-alley bookstore with this community-focused space

More information: All museums and galleries offer free admission during ArtsWalk hours.