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# Raincross Weekend: May 21-22
- URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/raincross-weekend-may-21-22/
- Published: 2022-05-20T00:45:41.000Z
- Updated: 2023-03-29T16:01:23.000Z
- Description: Visit the new CARB headquarters, hear renowned Riverside author Susan Straight read from her latest book, and tour Frida Kahlo's Mexico City house this weekend.
- Author: Molly Dougherty
- Tags: Community, Events, #bulk-2023-03-29

### ***Saturday, March 21***

#### **CARB Southern California Headquarters Open House**

**Time: 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.**

**Location: CARB Southern California Headquarters**

**Cost: Free**

Followers of Atkins can relax – CARB is short for the California Air Resources Board, and it’s celebrating its new headquarters with an Open House. Touted as one of the most advanced vehicle emissions testing and air quality research sites in the world, the headquarters houses 400 employees and combines five existing CARB facilities previously spread across Southern California into one location. More information can be found on their [website](https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/southern-california-headquarters-mary-d-nichols-campus?ref=raincrossgazette.com).

#### **Riverside Author Susan Straight at the Riverside Main Library**

**Time: 1:00 p.m.**

**Location: Riverside Main Library**

**Cost: Free**

Acclaimed Riverside author Susan Straight will read from her new novel, *Mecca¸* at an event sponsored by the Friends of the Riverside Public Library on Saturday. Come enjoy refreshments, participate in a silent auction, and learn more about the Friends of the Library. For more information, visit the Inlandia Institute [website](https://inlandiainstitute.org/reading-5-21/?ref=raincrossgazette.com).

#### Love Has No Limits Foster Care Event

**Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon**

**Location: The Grove Community Church**

**Cost: Free**

Learn about fostering or adopting a child, ask questions about the foster care process, and hear the experiences of other foster families. Organizations including Voices for Children, For the Children and others will discuss volunteer opportunities and other ways to help. Refreshments will be served. Register[ here.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-has-no-limits-foster-care-event-in-person-tickets-304328714377?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&ref=raincrossgazette.com)

#### **Murder on the Orient Express**

**Dates: Runs May 13–May 29\. See [website](http://www.riversidecommunityplayers.com/?ref=raincrossgazette.com) for dates and times**

**Location: Riverside Community Players Theatre**

**Cost: $16**

A man lies dead behind a locked door with a dozen stab wounds in his chest, but Hercule Poirot is on the case at the Riverside Community Players’ production of “Murder on the Orient Express.” Ken Ludwig’s adaption of the classic Agatha Christie tale of a mysterious murder on a luxurious train full of mysterious people runs through May 29.

#### Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul Mexico City Livestream Tour

**Time: 12:00 noon–1:30 p.m. (PDT)**

**Location: Virtual Livestream**

**Cost: Free**

This free virtual tour of artist Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul (Blue House) in Mexico City, now a museum dedicated to her life and work, will be live-streamed for participants. The museum is one of the most popular in Mexico City, housing a collection of artwork by Kahlo, her husband artist Diego Rivera, and others along with the couple’s collection of Mexican folk art, pre-Hispanic artifacts, photographs, memorabilia, personal items, and more. Register[ here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frida-kahlos-casa-azul-blue-house-mexico-city-livestream-tour-tickets-322493054407?ref=raincrossgazette.com).

#### **Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Event**

**Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.**

**Location: DCH** **Subaru of Riverside**

**Cost: Free**

Sponsor DCH Subaru of Riverside will host a pet adoption event on behalf of Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, featuring food, giveaways of pet-themed items, and of course, lots of adoptable pets looking for homes. To view the pets available for adoption, please visit the Mary S. Roberts [website](http://www.petsadoption.org/?ref=raincrossgazette.com).

## *Sunday, May 22*

#### **Sunday Meditati**on Meet-up

**Time: 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.**

**Location: Dhammawood Meditation Center**

**Cost: Free (donations are accepted)**

Experience the spiritual, emotional, and physical benefits of Buddhist meditation. Monks will provide an introduction to meditation and awareness, and teach ways to relax the mind and body. Tea will be served after the session. Attendees are asked to wear masks. For more information, visit their [website](http://www.dhammawoodmeditation.org/?ref=raincrossgazette.com).