I tend to focus on the institutional events in these ArtsWalk guides. I’d like to make sure that I let you all know that the vendors on Main are what keep it going. Take the opportunity to buy something made and crafted by a local artist—a small painting, a keychain, or some earrings. Visit the Downtowne Bookstore or Urge Palette and buy something for yourself or as a gift. The sun goes down late, and the weather should be nice!
Riverside ArtsWalk – May 1, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Downtown Riverside
Special Performance
Tropicaleiza Dance + Drum Co. & Salt Dance Studios
13th annual dance flashmob
Starting at Salt Studios
Ending at the Benjamin Franklin Stage
Riverside Art Museum (RAM)
3425 Mission Inn Avenue
Free admission during ArtsWalk (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
ArtsWalk at RAM (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
Featuring: Poly High School Photography Club and CBU Photography students
Special preview: "To Rise Above Ruins" (7:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Artist: Tamara Cedré
No RSVP needed
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
3581 Mission Inn Avenue
RCC La Casa at The Cheech (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
Tabling fair with student organizations and clubs in the Jose Medina Sala
Activities in The Cheech classroom
Inlandia Institute at Riverside Main Library
3900 Mission Inn Avenue (Upstairs)
AAPI Month Celebration (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Featured speakers:
Jocelyn Yow – Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem of Eastvale, author of Voting with Mommy
Eugene Moy – Member of the Save Our Chinatown Committee
Judy Lee – Board member for the Harada House Foundation
Topic: Cultural heritage and civic engagement in the AAPI community
Riverside Community Arts Association (RCAA)
3870 Lemon Street
"Before & After Members Exhibit & Asian Pacific American Heritage Month"
Special exhibition celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Featuring works from RCAA members
Exhibition runs May 1 – May 31
Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties
3855 Market Street
"The Body of Freedom" exhibition closing reception (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
