May 20, 2009

Hands-On 3rd Los Angeles

Nothing like a little wool felting or jewelry making to make you feel like you’re back at camp. But this time you get eat whatever you want and leave whenever you please.

  Beverly Center, Culture, Tea Party

February 9, 2009

The Urban Craft Center Los Angeles

What’s old is new again at the communal studio space where upcycling and ecofriendly projects share the calendar with toy making and crocheting.

  Ocean Park, Culture

December 2, 2008

WonderRoot Atlanta

A scruffy community arts center with a heart and plenty of indie eye candy. By day, they help needy kids and raise funds for cultural causes. By night, they host conceptual shows and basement concerts with dollar beers.

  Cabbagetown, Culture, Do-Gooder, Live Music

July 14, 2008

Lillstreet Art Center Kids Chicago

Awesome combo of artist studio space, cafe, and classrooms, where a plethora of arty classes are available (metalsmithing, jewelry making, screen printing).

  Ravenswood, Culture, Artsy, Birthday Parties

February 21, 2008

Alliance Francaise de Washington Washington, D.C.

The cultural center hosts movie screenings, celebrations of French cuisine, and lectures.

  Kalorama, Culture, Literary Maven

May 3, 2007

Boston Center for the Arts Boston

Sprawling South End space has been hosting visual and performance art since the ’60s.

  South End, Culture, Artsy

October 5, 2006

Machine Project Los Angeles

An array of offbeat events, workshops, and lectures. Turn a cardboard box into an Easy-Bake oven? Check. Jam fruit from your neighbor’s yard into tasty jelly? Double check.

  Angelino Heights, Culture

September 20, 2006

Chicago Cultural Center Chicago

City center for the arts offers free music, films, dance, exhibitions, and more.

  Downtown, Culture, Artsy, Dancing Queen