The Legacy of Clarence Muse New Pop-Up Exhibition
2026-02-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 4 more dates | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
On view now! Come visit CRIISC and check out our new pop-up exhibition The Legacy of Clarence Muse. Viewing through Wednesday, February 4 through Friday, March 13. Learn about onscreen legend Clarence Muse, a pillar of the Perris Valley community, by exploring artifacts from the collection of Dr. Norman Towels. Then, join us Thursday, February 19 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for a special showcase of his collection led by Dr. Towels himself!

Out in the I.E.
2026-02-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 12:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Out in the IE is a thematic survey exhibition covering 10 central themes: Art, AIDS, Community Care, Political Representation, Student Movements, Drag and Nightlife, Safety, Faith, Pride and Representation, and Queer Futures.

Riverside East Rotary Club
2026-02-11 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-02-18 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-02-25 07:00 - 08:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Dedicated to making positive, lasting change in both our local community and in communities abroad. We pride ourselves on being a “fun” club that gets things done. We meet every Wednesday morning at the Bank of America Diversity Center in Downtown Riverside at 3933 Mission Inn Avenue.

Dr. Towels Showcase - The Legacy of Clarence Muse Pop-Up
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
During Black History Month learn about onscreen legend Clarence Muse, a pillar of Perris Valley community, by exploring artifacts from the collection of Dr. Norman Towels. Dr. Towels will provide a showcase of his collection.

Brick by Brick: Black Innovators Who Built the I.E.
2026-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
In recognition of Black History Month, CRIISC, in collaboration with Empower You Edutainment, is highlighting Black trailblazers of the Inland Southern California region. Brick by Brick: Black Innovators Who Built the I.E. is a theatrical spoken word performance that brings to life the stories of Black historical figures from the Inland Empire.

Books & Belonging: A Reading Circle for Black Children's Book Week
2026-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Black Children’s Book Week is a shared community celebration designed to uplift Black stories, Black creators, and Black youth. This collaborative program brings together local leaders, educators, artists, and partner organizations to highlight books by Black authors and illustrators across the Inland Empire and beyond.
As part of this special collaboration, Melanin in Every Page will feature two new books, read and signed in ASL by the authors themselves, providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all participants. Throughout the event, children will engage in interactive read-alouds, guided conversations, and hands-on creative activities inspired by the featured books. Families are invited to participate, connect, and celebrate the brilliance of Black children’s literacy.

Calling all IE teachers and educators
2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Visit us on Saturday, February 28 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM to learn about local history lesson plans and resources for K-12 Ethnic Studies and History-Social Studies Classrooms created by the IE Stories Team. Join us for this FREE educational event, meet with the teachers who created these lessons, and explore local archival materials that you can incorporate into your lessons.
