Festivales y eventos

Winter Music Festival: David Rocha Jazz: a free program at San Mateo County Libraries, Atherton (2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton, CA 94027). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. David Rocha Jazz plays an eclectic mix of modern jazz compositions, drawing from over three hundred tunes in our library. For: Adults (19+), Adults (55+). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Holiday Concert Featuring the Hillsdale Middle School Music Department: a free program at San Diego County Library, Rancho San Diego (11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM. Join us for an evening of festive holiday tunes with the Hillsdale Middle School Music Department, showcasing performances by the orchestra, band, and choir. For: Adults, Birth to Five, Kids, Older Adults 55+, Teens. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Petite Concerts: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Webber Park (4440 Humboldt Ave. N., Minneapolis,, MN 55412). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Join us for a fun-filled musical experience and discover instruments! For: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers. Full details on the library's page.

Seed Sorting Party: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Nokomis (5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis,, MN 55417). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Help sort and label donated seeds for the Nokomis Community Seed Library! For: Adults, All Ages, Seniors. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Movie Day! (Can't Buy Me Love): a free program at Pima County Public Library, Richard Elías-Mission Library (3770 S. Mission Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Are you a movie fanatic? For: Adults (18+), Teens (14-18 years). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Crafts & Laughs: Weekly crafts for ages 9-18(ish): MAGIC SHOW!: a free program at Pima County Public Library, Martha Cooper Library (1377 N. Catalina Ave., Tucson, AZ 85712). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Join us every Wednesday for arts, crafts, and games! For: Teens (14-18 years), Tweens (9-13 years). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Movie, Chicago: a free program at Harris County Public Library, Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library (16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Start the middle of your week by watching a great movie and enjoying a snack! For: Teens, Tweens. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

WU Film Appreciation Club: a free program at Harris County Public Library, West University Branch Library (6108 Auden Street, Houston, TX 77005). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us for a fun film discussion the 3 rd Wednesday of each month from 6-7pm. For: Adults. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

The Magic of Color: Watercolor Painting for Adults: a free program at Harris County Public Library, High Meadows Branch Library (4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX 77039). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. De-stress, unwind, and enjoy the almost-magical calm that comes from painting with watercolors . For: Adults, Senior Adults. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Наука и магия: интерактивная лекция-квест | Science Meets Magic: a free program at King County Library System, Bothell (18215 98th Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Мероприятие пройдёт на русском языке. For: Kids (Ages 6 to 8), Tweens (Ages 9 to 11). Full details on the library's page.

Short Documentary Screening: Smoke Songs (2011): a free program at Chicago Public Library, Lozano (1805 S. Loomis Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Smoke Songs (2011) A Native American punk-rock band with a message. For: Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Family Film Night: Toy Story 5 (2026): a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for a screening of the Disney/Pixar film, Toy Story 5 (2026). For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.