Thursday, December 1, 2022 Riverside ArtsWalk Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Location: Downtown RiversideCost: FreeWebsite: riversideartswalk.com The Riverside Artswalk is a monthly community event that celebrates the diversity of arts and culture in Riverside and the Inland Empire. Visit over 22 downtown loc
The Riverside Artswalk is a monthly community event that celebrates the diversity of arts and culture in Riverside and the Inland Empire. Visit over 22 downtown locations, including museums, galleries and studios, presenting an eclectic mix of visual and performing arts.
Holiday Market Extravaganza
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Riverside, Mission Inn Ave & Lemon St Cost: Entry is free; $5 games and rides, or $25 unlimited all day wristband
As we welcome back the Festival of Lights for their 30th anniversary we are bringing back the fun and holiday spirit to Riverside with a Century Wheel, Carousel and other activities.
CBU Theatre Arts presents “Joyful Noise”! See all the drama, intrigue, and beautiful voices come to the stage December 1st – 3rd in this true story of the politics and passion that nearly prevented “The Messiah” from ever being performed!
Friday, December 2, 2022
The Other Side
Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: The Box, 3635 Market St. Cost: Free Website:eventbrite.com
The Riverside County NAACP Youth Council and Empower You Edutainment present a poignant and breathtaking drama by local playwright, Nia Sharron Campbell. The Other Side follows the interracial friendship of two best friends who are as close and devoted as sisters. When a devastating act of violence in their community directly affects them both, a rift forms in their friendship and racial tensions surge in their town
La Sierra University continues it’s much-loved holiday tradition with the 75th Candlelight Concert performance. This year’s event will feature a musical extravaganza of works by the university’s orchestra, choir, symphonic band and other groups and includes the premiere of a new work titled Brilla, Brilla!! (Shine, Shine!!) by music student and upcoming composer Ernesto Herrera Miranda.
Holiday Market Extravaganza
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Riverside, Mission Inn Ave & Lemon St Cost: Entry is free; $5 games and rides, or $25 unlimited all day wristband
As we welcome back the Festival of Lights for their 30th anniversary we are bringing back the fun and holiday spirit to Riverside with a Century Wheel, Carousel and other activities.
Nights with the Museum: “Rarest of the Rare – Hunting California’s Endemic Wildlife with Camera”
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: Back to the Grind Cost: Free
The Museum of Riverside welcomes Ivan Parr, Western Section of the Wildlife Society, BioMaAS. Join Ivan, a wildlife biologist and professional photographer will speak on his quest to record non-charismatic but incredibly rare species found only in California, with stories of scientific success and comedic failure along the way.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
The Other Side
Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: The Box, 3635 Market St. Cost: Free Website:eventbrite.com
The Riverside County NAACP Youth Council and Empower You Edutainment present a poignant and breathtaking drama by local playwright, Nia Sharron Campbell. The Other Side follows the interracial friendship of two best friends who are as close and devoted as sisters. When a devastating act of violence in their community directly affects them both, a rift forms in their friendship and racial tensions surge in their town
Arlington Library Writing Boxes with young author Lea Kang
Meet local youth Lea Kang, author of “The Forgotten Fairy,” at Arlington Library’s Writing Boxes program. Lea will discuss her book and writing process. Lea is a Chemawa Middle School student from Riverside who loves reading and has since found that writing allows her to express herself. In writing her first book, “The Forgotten Fairy,” Lea hadn’t expected to become a full-blown author at 8 years old, but thanks to the encouragement of friends and family, she’s grateful now for the achievement that’s since been made.
Join an in-person painting class and create your own version of Snowy Night with The Paint Sesh. The Paint Sesh instructor/entertainer will guide you through approx. 1.5 – 2 hours of lively creativity and laughs, with no experience needed to have a good time. Ages 21+.
Join the Old Riverside Foundation for a casual holiday open house at the Weber House. The whole family is welcome: tours will be free (and will include our new courtyard entry area). There will be mulled wine, light snacks, 1930s holiday music, and more! Bring two cans of food for a canned food drive to benefit Feeding America Inland Empire.
Las Posadas de Riverside
Time: 4:00 -6:00 p.m. Location: Arlanza Community Center, 7950 Philbin Ave. Cost: Free
The City of Riverside invites guests to join in the fun for Las Posadas de Riverside – a holiday celebration taking place on the west end of Riverside. This FREE community event will feature various fun children activities, warm holiday drinks, treats, piñatas, resource booths and traditional singing/ procession.
La Sierra University continues it’s much-loved holiday tradition with the 75th Candlelight Concert performance. This year’s event will feature a musical extravaganza of works by the university’s orchestra, choir, symphonic band and other groups and includes the premiere of a new work titled Brilla, Brilla!! (Shine, Shine!!) by music student and upcoming composer Ernesto Herrera Miranda.
Gloria: A CBU Christmas
Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Events Center, California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Ave. Cost: $25, Children 6 and younger free Website: music.calbaptist.edu/cbuchristmas
Experience unforgettable holiday music in a broad array of musical styles and celebrate the timeless message of the Christmas season. The performances will showcase world-class artists(including Alan Parson, Bruce Sledge and Paul Jackson, Jr.), accomplished CBU faculty and over 350 gifted CBU music students — joining together to present a magnificent holiday production. Come experience the glorious music of Christmas, and ring in the holiday season.
Holiday Market Extravaganza
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Riverside, Mission Inn Ave & Lemon St Cost: Entry is free; $5 games and rides, or $25 unlimited all day wristband
As we welcome back the Festival of Lights for their 30th anniversary we are bringing back the fun and holiday spirit to Riverside with a Century Wheel, Carousel and other activities.
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Gloria: A CBU Christmas
Time: 2:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Location: Events Center, California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Ave. Cost: $25, Children 6 and younger free Website: music.calbaptist.edu/cbuchristmas
Experience unforgettable holiday music in a broad array of musical styles and celebrate the timeless message of the Christmas season. The performances will showcase world-class artists, accomplished CBU faculty and over 350 gifted CBU music students — joining together to present a magnificent holiday production. Come experience the glorious music of Christmas, and ring in the holiday season.
Holiday Market Extravaganza
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Riverside, Mission Inn Ave & Lemon St Cost: Entry is free; $5 games and rides, or $25 unlimited all day wristband
As we welcome back the Festival of Lights for their 30th anniversary we are bringing back the fun and holiday spirit to Riverside with a Century Wheel, Carousel and other activities.
Fundraisers and Galas
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Riverside Unified School District: Empty Bowls
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave. Cost: $15
Enjoy a hot meal with a handmade artisan bowl for a donation of $15. This charity event features performances, a silent auction and live demonstrations. Proceeds benefit the Feeding America Food Bank of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Matt Richey has written previously for the Let’s Go! Podcast Network. He is a Riverside native, Matt studied music at California Baptist University, where he met his wife.
Riverside’s Alternative Gift Fair showcases handmade treasures that support local and global causes, blending creativity with compassion this holiday season.
