Institute of the Arts and Sciences

Name: Lunar New Year First Friday with Santa Cruz Mahjong Club
Start: 2026-02-06T17:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-06T20:00:00-08:00
Location: Institute of the Arts and Sciences

The Institute of the Arts and Sciences is an interdisciplinary public forum located in the Arts Division at the University of California, Santa Cruz. With a wide-ranging program of speakers, exhibitions and events, the IAS showcases artists, scholars and activists who address the critical issues of our time.

Events from this organizer

January 2026
January 24 @ 2:00 pm Intersections of Climate Change

Like Water: A Participatory Walk from the Edge of the City to the Sea

Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

Inspired by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Bruce Lee, and the Hong Kong protestors, join artist A. Laurie Palmer, in collaboration with Cid Pearlman and Ilia Dolgov to practice moving together as a body of water, walking west from the Institute of the Arts and Sciences, along Delaware Ave., to the ocean. On the way, participants will […]

FREE and open to the public
January 25 @ 5:00 pm

Screening: Queering Movement, Stories Embodied Film Shorts

Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

The IAS, BBQueer Fest, and Motion Pacific invite you to attend “Queering Movement: Stories Embodied,” an evening celebrating short films by local Black, brown and queer artists and dancers. The screening and Q&A with filmmakers and participants showcases the interplay of activism, movement, and performance. Social hour to follow! Light snacks and (non-alcoholic) refreshments will be provided. Films are in […]
February 2026
February 6 @ 5:00 pm

Lunar New Year First Friday with Santa Cruz Mahjong Club

Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

Celebrate the Year of the Horse on Friday, February 6, at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences for a night of student-led craft activities and (beginner-friendly) mahjong play hosted by the Santa Cruz Mahjong Club. Craft materials and light refreshments will be provided at this family friendly event.