Lamorinda Arts Council

May 31 Submission Deadline Youth Ambassadors Program Spring 2026
2026-05-31 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Chicken Pot Pie Shop, 1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek
Re:Imagine Lit Publication and Open Mic, 6:30 p.m. to 8::00 p.m. at the Chicken Pot Pie Shop, 1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek.

Artist Reception | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library
2026-06-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Join us for an Artist Reception celebrating our June exhibit from 2:30 – 4:30. Meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments and celebrate the arts!

Fun Art Class w/ Julie Cohn | ON ZOOM
2026-06-23 19:30 - 20:45 | Zoom
Blooming from Within – Art as a Vehicle for Expressing Feelings. Tuesday Evening, June 23- 7:30-8:45. Join me for a talk about my art journey and hands-on experience with making art.
In combination with sharing my exhibit Blooming from Within online with you, I will demonstrate art exercises. I invite you to participate while on Zoom. You will not need to show your art to anyone. Here are some of my art pages wherein I express feelings about one of my healing journeys.
ZOOM LINK:
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R.S.V.P. is appreciated!

July Artist Reception
2026-07-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our July Artist Reception
July 11, 2:30-4:30pm
Meet the Oakland Art Association Artist and view their amazing art.

Opera in the Park {Free Event)
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
A special treat is in store for music lovers on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m. in Orinda Community Park!
Gather your friends, bring a picnic and a bottle of wine (or enjoy selections from the food trucks), and experience a delightful evening with Festival Opera as they present a hilarious comic opera, Donizetti’s Elixir, featuring outstanding singers and captivating performances.

August Artist Reception
2026-08-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our August Artist Reception
August 8, 2:30-4:30pm
Various Art including Abstract Paintings, Ceramics, and Collage.

Lamorinda Idol 2026 | Finals & Awards
2026-08-16 11:00 - 20:00 | Orinda Theatre, 2 Orinda Theater Square, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Join us at the historic Orinda Theatre for the Lamorinda Idol 2026 Finals and Awards
Sunday, August 16th Performance Schedule…Come for one session or stay all day!

11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Grades K – 2 and 3 – 5 Soloists
1:30 – 3:00 pm: Grades K – 5, 6 – 8, and 9 – 12 Groups
3:45 – 5:30 pm: Grades 6 – 8 Soloists
6:00 – 8:00 pm: Grades 9 – 12 Soloists

September Artist Reception
2026-09-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our September Artist Reception
September 5, 2:30-4:30pm
Various Art featuring a themed art exhibit

Art Embraces Poetry
2026-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School Street, Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States
On Sunday, September 13 2-4, (Town Hall Theatre Main Stage) poets paint images with words; Artists tell stories with color; together they enrich our community!
Questions? Email info@Lamorindaarts.org, visit https://lamorindaarts.org/art-embraces-poetry/ or call 925.359.9940.

October Artist Reception
2026-10-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our October Artist Reception
October 10, 2:30-4:30pm
Uganda Art

Art of Mixology 2026 | Our Annual FUNdraising Event, a celebration of craft cocktails and mocktails, too!
2026-10-10 16:30 - 19:00 | Orinda Theatre Square, 2 Theatre Square, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Raise a glass and toast the Arts in Lamorinda! Art of Mixology is Lamorinda Arts Council’s annual fundraising event that celebrates craft cocktails + mock-tails…

Gather your friends for the 12th Annual Art of Mixology event that hosts up to 18 bartenders creating luscious craft cocktails and mocktails to compete for the Mixologist of the Year, Top Amateur, Audience Favorite, and the Art of Staging Awards.
Friends, food, music, dancing, FUN! What could be better?
Art of Mixology is Lamorinda Arts Council’s premier fundraising event of the year, providing crucial support for our programming. We can’t wait to see you there!
Tickets are on sale now through October 10th!

$85 Standard Tickets
$135 Patron Tickets (includes a Cocktail kit valued at $59)

Click here to purchase.

Art Embraces Words - Halloween Costume Event with Prizes
2026-10-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Lafayette Library & Learning Center, 3941 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States
ART EMBRACES WORDS | Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Arts & Science Room
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549

Saturday, October 31st | Halloween Costume Event with Prizes
We invite everyone to dress up as their favorite literary or artistic character for a chance to win exciting prizes. Don’t miss out on the fun!
The program is 2:00 – 3:30 pm followed by a Reception & Costume Prizes on the terrace.

November Artist Reception
2026-11-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our November Artist Reception
November 7, 2:30-4:30pm
East Bay Print Makers

December Artist Reception
2026-12-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We hope to you see you at our November Artist Reception
December 5, 2:30-4:30pm
Various Artists
