1 | Get slimy with science at the library, April 9
Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade can get hands-on with slime and its chemistry at Richmond’s Bayview Branch library. The STEM Exploration: Slime Chemistry class is part of the library’s Scientific Adventures for Families program.
STEM Exploration: Slime Chemistry, Thur., April 9, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Bayview Branch Library, 5100 Hartnett Ave. Free
2 | Three art openings headline spring exhibitions at Richmond Art Center, April 11
A trio of art shows kicks off the Spring Exhibition season at the Richmond Art Center, with works spanning contemporary fiber art, mixed media landscapes, and multifaceted sculpture. “Weaving Between the Lines” features contemporary fiber artwork from more than 30 artists. “A Turbulent Landscape” showcases mixed media works by Randy Jayne Rosenberg that evoke landscapes in motion. “Embracing the Edges of Time” highlights the multi-faceted projects of Susan Almazol. All three exhibitions run April 11 through June 5.
Spring exhibition opening reception, Sat., April 11, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave. Free
3 | 45 local artists on view at NIAD, April 11
NIAD Art Center opens its “Convergence” exhibit on Fri., April 11, showcasing paintings, printmaking, sculpture, fiber, performance art and sound art from 45 staff members and studio artists in Richmond’s art community.
“Convergence” opening reception, Sat., April 11, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., NIAD Art Center, 551 23rd St. Show runs through June 26.
4 | Build your own miniature Japanese rock garden at the library, April 11
Curious about Japanese rock gardens? The main library branch, temporarily at the city auditorium, is hosting a hands-on class, where participants learn the elements of rock garden design before building their own miniature version using sand, stones and moss.
Miniature Japanese Rock Garden class, Sat., April 11, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., auditorium branch library, 403 Civic Center Plaza. Free
5 | Meet the artists behind ‘Can’t We All Just Get Along’ in Point Richmond, April 11-12
Ar-t-fact in Point Richmond is hosting an opening reception for “Can’t We All Just Get Along,” a two-person exhibit featuring works by Bonnie Leonard and Wendy Walker. The community is invited to meet the artists and mingle with neighbors at the opening this weekend. .
“Can’t We All Just Get Along” reception, Sat. April 11, and Sun., April 12, noon to 5 p.m. ar-ti-fact gallery, 109 W. Richmond Ave. Free
6 | Spot woodpeckers, raptors and more on a bird watching hike at Hilltop Lake, April 15
You can enjoy an easy one-mile jaunt around Hilltop Lake while searching the sky and landscape for birds. The Golden Gate Bird Alliance has organized a bird watching hike at the small urban Richmond lake, where you might find woodpeckers, wrens, waders, shorebirds, hummingbirds and raptors. Those joining the hike are urged to park near the southwest corner of the lake along Lakeside Drive or Research Drive. Registration closes at 11 p.m. on Mon., April 13.
Bird watching hike, Wed., April 15, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Hilltop Lake, Richmond Parkway and Lakeside Drive. Free
7 | Richmond High students among artists showing at Berkeley exhibit
Artwork from 83 students at Richmond High School, Berkeley High School and Skyline High School in Oakland is now on display at the David Brower Center in Berkeley. The 2026 Art/Act Youth exhibit is part of the center’s For Your Planet environmental programs that encourage students to “reflect on the importance of cultivating grounded optimism in the face of the climate crisis” and to produce inspiring climate success stories.
Art/Act Youth exhibit, Mondays-Thursdays., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through May 15. David Brower Center, 2150 Alston Way, Berkeley. Free
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