CalArts Events

Opening Reception: April 11 at 6 PM RSVP

Harmony Holiday: Spectacular Brooding investigates the spectacles and secrets of black grief. Read more...

Between thunder and breath, between court and sky—The Half God of Rainfall is a visceral, movement-driven performance exploring power, identity, and the cost of becoming something the world doesn’t yet understand.

Faultlines is an installation probing the interaction between the tangible and intangible, on both social and geologic scales.

Travel the globe through sound with an electrifying lineup of musicians bringing international rhythm, culture, and groove to the stage! FREE admission, though tickets required for some performances.

Queer performance artist Jibz Cameron, best known for her multimedia alter ego Dynasty Handbag, returns to REDCAT for an evening of performance, film, and readings celebrating the debut of her memoir. Read more...

About:The School of Art cordially invites visitors to our annual open studios. CalArts students open their studios for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their work and creative process. Free and open to the public, but we kindly ask you to register!

Come hang out, make art, eat snacks, and connect with fellow alumni and current students. Whether you’re cutting, pasting, chatting, or just vibing—everyone’s welcome. Materials provided.

Browse and shop unique, handmade creations from CalArts’ own students and alumni artists and local SCV makers—art, jewelry, prints, while capturing the magic of MAYhem at the event photo booth! Free and open to the public.

Join us for a conversation with Rob Minkoff as he reflects on his time at CalArts, his journey in animation and film, and the experiences that shaped his career. From co-directing The Lion King to his current projects, Minkoff will share insights into his creative process and how he has used—and continues to use—new technologies in his work. 

The CalArts Creative Writing MFA program presents Left Blank, the first year performance showcase featuring Muriel Leung, Micaela Gerson, Bella Niforatos, and Jade E Welsh.

The 2026 Calarts Creative Writing MFA graduating class is proud to present Satelite Dreams, a Next Words Reading Series! 

Coyote Makes a World, an extramusical project between Chad Hamill/čnaq’ymi (lone eagle) and The Forest. As the central figure within Indigenous storytelling traditions of the Interior Northwest, Coyote navigates the tenuous and tumultuous present in Coyote Makes a World, a blend of storytelling, dynamic percussion, Native songs, and raga music.

What was the world to me (catch) reimagines Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale into an original interdisciplinary dance theater piece. 

Implied Machine Aesthetics presents a group exhibition of kinetic works exploring movement, behavior, and interaction through simple robotics and electronic systems.

Descanso Gardens is a story of plants and the people who loved them for their life-giving utility and their great natural beauty. 

Institute vans depart at 9:45am