From Lime St to the library, and from the breezeway to the bookstore, the June edition of ArtsWalk covers a lot of ground. The new collection at the Cheech is a must see and the Oof Way event at Fifth and Main is packed with amazing music. This is a perfect way to start summer vacation, bring the family, support local artists, get your steps in.
Organized by Richie Deladeso Velasquez, the Oof Way Block Party kicks off at 6 p.m. at the corner of Fifth and Main with a lineup that includes Noa James, Mello Era, Brizzahh, Robert Sesma, and DJ Santo G.
Opening Reception: Lana Licata Manzo Residency | 3425 Mission Inn Ave.
Born in Placentia and now based in Riverside, artist Lana Licata Manzo creates vibrant, immersive works that blend fine art with craft-based practices including weaving, basketmaking, textiles, beading, and embroidery. Her colorful installations explore themes of connection, community, and shared creative experience.
The opening reception is June 4 during ArtsWalk hours. The residency is on view through August 30 in the Powell and DeVean Galleries. Open studio hours run Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We the People: Chicano Art in the U.S.A. | 3581 Mission Inn Ave.
Curated by Fort Worth-based, iconic Chicano artist and curator Benito Huerta, We the People: Chicano Art in the U.S.A. draws from The Cheech Collects, the museum's permanent collection. Among the works on view is CiCi Segura Gonzalez's Soy Chicana (2013), a horizontal mixed-media painting a tribute to PIcasso’s Guernica leaning on Pre-Columbian imagery, skeletal and masked figures, and the vivid earth tones and reds characteristic of the Chicano tradition. The painting is back on the gallery wall for the first time since it entered the collection.
Indie Authors Book Fair | 3900 Mission Inn Ave. | 5 to 7:30 p.m.
The Inlandia Institute is turning this month's ArtsWalk into a book fair, showcasing local indie authors across genres including comics, poetry, and romance. The fair opens at 5 p.m., a full hour before ArtsWalk begins. Authors interested in participating can sign up via the QR code on Inlandia's Instagram or the link in their bio.
Live Music Night & Revela Photobooth Launch | June 4th | 4:30–6:30 p.m. | The cafe is hosting a Live Music Night featuring good music, good people, good vibes, and the official launch day for Revela Photobooth, which will offer $5 prints and free digital downloads.
All museums and galleries offer free admission during ArtsWalk hours.
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