Events

THURSDAY, JULY 26, 6 – 9 PM
FREE FOR MEMBERS

FREE WITH ADMISSION FOR NONMEMBERS

Play and parlez! In honor of the exhibition Becoming a Woman in the Age of Enlightenment: French Art from The Horvitz Collection, Art/Play/Say – the Crocker’s game and poetry night – is going a wee French! Co-presented by Alliance Française of Sacramento, this will be an evening of games, scavenger hunts, gallery activities, and open-mic poetry. Bring poems by your favorite French poets, or share your own. Pub trivia, coloring, and a cash bar will round out the evening. Every attendee is entered into a free drawing to win fun prizes. Sign-ups for poetry begin at 6 PM, and the open mic will start at 7 PM.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 7 PM
$5 FOR MEMBERS

$12 NONMEMBERS

The paintings of Eduardo Carrillo are filled with imagery, symbolism, and evocative settings. Their meanings can be fluid and open to interpretation. Spend a relaxing evening in the gallery of the exhibition Testament of the Spirit: Paintings by Eduardo Carrillo and see what narratives and stories come to you. Light guidance will be provided, and time will be offered to for participants to share their ideas and writings from this evening of artistic and literary exploration. Paper and pencils will be provided. Arrive early to enjoy dinner or drinks at the Crocker Cafe by Supper Club before the program begins.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 6 – 9 PM
FREE FOR MEMBERS

FREE WITH ADMISSION FOR NONMEMBERS

Enjoy an evening of relaxing sketching at the Crocker with informal instruction provided by Museum educators. Enjoy a drink from the café, then let your creativity flow at three different Museum locales, or find your own favorite spot to sketch. Feel free to bring your own sketching pad; there will be a limited amount of basic supplies provided as well. Games and gallery hunts are also part of this fun evening. All ages and drawing levels are welcome. Limited supplies are provided.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2 PM

FREE FOR EVERYONE


Sound-healing yoga is a unique and unparalleled experience that combines two beautiful meditative elements. Gather in the Crocker’s ballroom and be guided through a gentle, 45-minute, flow yoga class by Angie Franklin, founder of Afro Yoga, while being enchanted by the vocals and healing sounds created by Niva Flor, Ph.D, an experienced sound meditation instructor. This program is open to all experience levels. Those who wish to participate in the yoga instruction should bring their own yoga mat. Participants who only want to enjoy the healing sound meditation are welcome. Registration is not required but space is limited, and registration is recommended.