Join us on Saturday, May 3 for Free Comic Book Day.
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is a single day on the first Saturday in May when participating comic book specialty shops, libraries, and educational centers across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes to their event. Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love, the annual event offers a selection of free titles.
FREE COMICS for FCBD provided Keith’s Comics.
Artists Bestu Friendo, Eucalyptus Season/M Kuvet, Chelsea Akpan, Owen Curtsinger, and Thoele will be on site with art prints, comics, zines and merch available.
Sequential Self: Gender and Identity in Comics, a pop-up exhibit
Sequential Self: Gender and Identity in Comics featuring work by Ree Artemisa, Trinidad Escobar, Ashanti Fortson, Melanie Gillman, Levi Hastings, Christine Mari, Erin Nations, Kosmo X. Parker, Jules Scheele, Christine Suggs, Sunmi, and Antoinette Thomas co-curated by Iris Bechtol & Lynne Bowman-Cravens
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Join the Oak Cliff Cultural Center for a conversation with artist Aliyah Cydonia. In our twenty-seventh episode, we talk to Aliyah about her work, process, and family connection to the themes we see in her exhibition “donia”. OCCC is a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. The views and opinions expressed here are of the individuals only and do not necessarily reflect views or positions of the City of Dallas, the Office of Arts and Culture, or the Oak Cliff Cultural Center. Intro + Outro royalty free music prod. by Danya Vodovoz of VMP.
LISTEN HERE
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Beyond the Canvas:
A look at the stories, inspirations, and processes of the Adamson AP Art students
April 19-26, 2025 at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center
Reception: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 4:00-6:00 PM
This exhibit showcases the work of the students enrolled at Adamson in AP Art. Some students are working on a Drawing Portfolio while others are working on a 3-Dimensional portfolio. The topics of the student’s portfolios range from personal experiences and frustrations that come from being a young adult today, to showing growth and change, and exploring human emotion in a non-traditional way.
Artists:
Natalie Davila
Sophia Gonzalez
Emily Lopez
Areli Benitez
Samantha Diaz de Leon
Vanessa Gallegos
Brisa Gonazlez
Stephanie Guerrero
Natalie Herrera
Harley Hooper
Abigail Lopez
Katherine Ochoa
Natalia Perez
Yudinich Pineda
Ismael Rangel
Perla Tovar
Roberto Villa
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Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5 PM
April 15-May 22, 2025, at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250691163427861
For 6 weeks, it’s Spring First Steps with Avant Chamber Ballet for ages 5-6 at 4:00-5:00 PM.
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214Selena: Celebrating 10 Years of Love for La Reina!
Dallas, it’s time to honor the Queen of Tejano like never before! Join us for a 4-day celebration filled with music, art, film, markets, and community love. This year marks 10 years of 214Selena, and we’re bringing you an unforgettable 4-day celebration filled with music, art, film, markets, and community love.
So grab your friends, put on your best Selena-inspired fit, and let’s celebrate her legacy together! Here’s what’s happening:
March 27 – Lotería Night @ Olmo Market at 6:00 PM
March 28 – Art Show @ Oak Cliff Cultural Center at 6:00 PM
March 28 – Selena film screening @ Texas Theatre at 8:00 PM
March 28 – Official After Party @ Texas Theatre at 10:00 PM
March 29 – Market + Selena Contest + Live Music @ Four Corners Brewing at 1:00 PM
March 30 – 214Selena Sunday Closing Reception @ Oak Cliff Cultural Center at 3:00 PM
Let’s come together to celebrate Selena’s impact, music, and everlasting spirit! Share this with your friends, and get ready for a weekend full of amor y música!
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MORTAR AND PESTLE CLASS
with James Beard Nominated Chef Reyna Duong
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 7:30-8:30 PM
Location change to: Oak Cliff Cultural Center
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250496185318160
Join us for the first class in our Mortar and Pestle series with James Beard nominated and founder/executive chef of Sandwich Hag and chimlanh, Reyna Duong, in collaboration with artist, educator and founder of Break Bread, Break Borders, Jin-Ya Huang. Open to the general public.
A mortar and pestle improves the quality of your meals and taps into the primal joys of cooking. Learn proper mixing, grinding, smashing, pulverizing, and pounding techniques for both wet and dry ingredients using a mortar and pestle in this no-cook, demonstration class with Chef Reyna Duong. All materials provided.
INTRO TO SALSA EVERY FRIDAY IN APRIL (4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25)
at 7:00 PM at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center
Sign up here: Salsa Class – Mudanzamovementhttps://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLW0180VSJ2MX/checkout/SYBCHJ5BSIWKXN6B5Y4TDQXJ
Join us for a series of dance classes and step into the world of Latin rhythm, movement, and joy. Designed for all skill levels, this class will guide you through the vibrant movements and steps of Salsa. Come learn about the roots of this popular dance style to understand, participate and take pride in Latin/Afro Caribbean rhythms.
What to Expect:
- Warm-Up: We’ll start with a lively warm-up to get your body moving and in the groove.
- Basic Steps: Learn fundamental Salsa steps, including the forward and back basic, side
- steps, and turns.
- Partner Work: If you come with a partner, great! If not, we’ll rotate partners so
- everyone can enjoy the experience.
- Styling & Technique: Discover how to add flair to your movements with arm styling
- and body isolation.
- Social Dancing: At the end of the class, we’ll have a mini social dance session to
- practice what you’ve learned in a fun, supportive atmosphere.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable shoes (preferably with a smooth sole)
- A water bottle to stay hydrated
GLUE PAPER SCISSORS
presented by DSGN FOR US
Every Wednesday in April (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30)
at 4:00 PM at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250705191117147
Learn various cutting techniques and explore shapes as a fundamental element of design using only glue, paper and scissors. In this one-hour session—or a five-session series—you’ll create a single flower or a vibrant bouquet. All materials are included.
For adults and their children ages 5-7.
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One Line at a Time: An interactive Workshop Exploring Line as an Element of Art
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2 PM
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250645668856169
In this interactive workshop guests will review the Elements of Art, with a specific focus on line as an integral role in art making and communication. Traditionally, the elements of art are the visual components that artists use to create art, and are important in fostering aesthetics, professionalism, and appreciation for art. During this in-person session, filmed live and offered online simultaneously, participants will practice various techniques regarding value, form, and texture, as well as creative activities for shape, space, color, and design. We will explore artistic tools, trades, careers, and practices, as well as review canonical artists with exceptional line works and designs. Understanding these foundational aspects of art is greatly beneficial for AP college portfolio preparation, art educators, self-taught artists, curators, and art appreciators of all ages.
Bring your sketchbook, paper, pencil, and eraser. Rulers, black ballpoint pen, black ultra fine Sharpie markers welcomed.
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