Big Sunday happily welcomes you to Our Really Big Community Calendar

We try to include all kinds of volunteering and helping opportunities for all kinds of interests, talents, passions, and ages! As you’ll see, these include volunteering opportunities (one-time and long-term) as well as the chance to support a nonprofit by attending fundraising events. Plus, of course, we include all of Big Sunday’s homegrown events, too! Whoever you are, and whatever you do, there is someone out there who could use your help.

If you have questions about our calendar, or would like to add a listing, please contact calendar@bigsunday.org or submit your event/opportunity via the button below.

Big Sunday Event Giving Opportunity! One-time Volunteer Opportunity Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Jul
31
Mon
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
Jul 31 @ 9:30 am
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art | Los Angeles | California | United States

Students have the option for enrolling for the whole 4 weeks, or 2 weeks sessions, either Session 1 or Session 2.

Session 1: July 10th – July 21th
Students will learn how to depict the illusion of three-dimensional objects through the language of linear and tonal drawing. The subjects of the sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, egg and cylindrical ring are possible subjects that will serve as foundational elements for the later study of casts. This program will introduce the student to ideas of linear construction using complex cross-contour analysis of form. Students will also be introduced to the properties of light and shadow necessary in the depiction of form in the first week. In the second week of the program, students will proceed to linear and tonal investigation of more complex, hybrid geometric forms.

Session 2: July 24th – August 4th
Students will be focusing on the complexity of the human head, students will engage in portrait drawings with an emphasis on precision and capturing the idiosyncratic proportions, features, and likeness of the face. Lectures will focus on the structure of the features as derived from classical Greco/Roman aesthetics as well as the Italian Renaissance, and how to utilize structures in decoding/understanding more naturalized forms. During the end of the program students will be introduced to drawing the portrait from a live model.

Students will be treated to Special Guest Artists and LAAFA Faculty for Lectures, Demos and More…

*During the course of this program, students will receive individual projects ranging from simple objects, cast studies, still life and drawing from the live model. Students may also learn the principals of painting. This will be based on their drawing progress in the program.

Aug
1
Tue
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
Aug 1 @ 9:30 am
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art | Los Angeles | California | United States

Students have the option for enrolling for the whole 4 weeks, or 2 weeks sessions, either Session 1 or Session 2.

Session 1: July 10th – July 21th
Students will learn how to depict the illusion of three-dimensional objects through the language of linear and tonal drawing. The subjects of the sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, egg and cylindrical ring are possible subjects that will serve as foundational elements for the later study of casts. This program will introduce the student to ideas of linear construction using complex cross-contour analysis of form. Students will also be introduced to the properties of light and shadow necessary in the depiction of form in the first week. In the second week of the program, students will proceed to linear and tonal investigation of more complex, hybrid geometric forms.

Session 2: July 24th – August 4th
Students will be focusing on the complexity of the human head, students will engage in portrait drawings with an emphasis on precision and capturing the idiosyncratic proportions, features, and likeness of the face. Lectures will focus on the structure of the features as derived from classical Greco/Roman aesthetics as well as the Italian Renaissance, and how to utilize structures in decoding/understanding more naturalized forms. During the end of the program students will be introduced to drawing the portrait from a live model.

Students will be treated to Special Guest Artists and LAAFA Faculty for Lectures, Demos and More…

*During the course of this program, students will receive individual projects ranging from simple objects, cast studies, still life and drawing from the live model. Students may also learn the principals of painting. This will be based on their drawing progress in the program.

Aug
2
Wed
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
Aug 2 @ 9:30 am
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art | Los Angeles | California | United States

Students have the option for enrolling for the whole 4 weeks, or 2 weeks sessions, either Session 1 or Session 2.

Session 1: July 10th – July 21th
Students will learn how to depict the illusion of three-dimensional objects through the language of linear and tonal drawing. The subjects of the sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, egg and cylindrical ring are possible subjects that will serve as foundational elements for the later study of casts. This program will introduce the student to ideas of linear construction using complex cross-contour analysis of form. Students will also be introduced to the properties of light and shadow necessary in the depiction of form in the first week. In the second week of the program, students will proceed to linear and tonal investigation of more complex, hybrid geometric forms.

Session 2: July 24th – August 4th
Students will be focusing on the complexity of the human head, students will engage in portrait drawings with an emphasis on precision and capturing the idiosyncratic proportions, features, and likeness of the face. Lectures will focus on the structure of the features as derived from classical Greco/Roman aesthetics as well as the Italian Renaissance, and how to utilize structures in decoding/understanding more naturalized forms. During the end of the program students will be introduced to drawing the portrait from a live model.

Students will be treated to Special Guest Artists and LAAFA Faculty for Lectures, Demos and More…

*During the course of this program, students will receive individual projects ranging from simple objects, cast studies, still life and drawing from the live model. Students may also learn the principals of painting. This will be based on their drawing progress in the program.

Aug
3
Thu
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
Aug 3 @ 9:30 am
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art | Los Angeles | California | United States

Students have the option for enrolling for the whole 4 weeks, or 2 weeks sessions, either Session 1 or Session 2.

Session 1: July 10th – July 21th
Students will learn how to depict the illusion of three-dimensional objects through the language of linear and tonal drawing. The subjects of the sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, egg and cylindrical ring are possible subjects that will serve as foundational elements for the later study of casts. This program will introduce the student to ideas of linear construction using complex cross-contour analysis of form. Students will also be introduced to the properties of light and shadow necessary in the depiction of form in the first week. In the second week of the program, students will proceed to linear and tonal investigation of more complex, hybrid geometric forms.

Session 2: July 24th – August 4th
Students will be focusing on the complexity of the human head, students will engage in portrait drawings with an emphasis on precision and capturing the idiosyncratic proportions, features, and likeness of the face. Lectures will focus on the structure of the features as derived from classical Greco/Roman aesthetics as well as the Italian Renaissance, and how to utilize structures in decoding/understanding more naturalized forms. During the end of the program students will be introduced to drawing the portrait from a live model.

Students will be treated to Special Guest Artists and LAAFA Faculty for Lectures, Demos and More…

*During the course of this program, students will receive individual projects ranging from simple objects, cast studies, still life and drawing from the live model. Students may also learn the principals of painting. This will be based on their drawing progress in the program.

Aug
4
Fri
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
Aug 4 @ 9:30 am
Summer Art Program @ Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art | Los Angeles | California | United States

Students have the option for enrolling for the whole 4 weeks, or 2 weeks sessions, either Session 1 or Session 2.

Session 1: July 10th – July 21th
Students will learn how to depict the illusion of three-dimensional objects through the language of linear and tonal drawing. The subjects of the sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, egg and cylindrical ring are possible subjects that will serve as foundational elements for the later study of casts. This program will introduce the student to ideas of linear construction using complex cross-contour analysis of form. Students will also be introduced to the properties of light and shadow necessary in the depiction of form in the first week. In the second week of the program, students will proceed to linear and tonal investigation of more complex, hybrid geometric forms.

Session 2: July 24th – August 4th
Students will be focusing on the complexity of the human head, students will engage in portrait drawings with an emphasis on precision and capturing the idiosyncratic proportions, features, and likeness of the face. Lectures will focus on the structure of the features as derived from classical Greco/Roman aesthetics as well as the Italian Renaissance, and how to utilize structures in decoding/understanding more naturalized forms. During the end of the program students will be introduced to drawing the portrait from a live model.

Students will be treated to Special Guest Artists and LAAFA Faculty for Lectures, Demos and More…

*During the course of this program, students will receive individual projects ranging from simple objects, cast studies, still life and drawing from the live model. Students may also learn the principals of painting. This will be based on their drawing progress in the program.

Sep
13
Wed
Art + Home 2017 @ Helms Bakery
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy complimentary food and beverages and selected works of LA-based artists in a festive atmosphere of artistry, design, philanthropy, and musical entertainment hosted by Room & Board.

All art pieces will be priced at $400, with 50% of each sale donated to LA Family Housing, one of the leading providers of affordable housing and supportive services to homeless people in Los Angeles.

PET PORTRAIT RAFFLE

Should your prized pooch, capricious kitty, loving lizard, or beloved bunny be a work of art? Enter for a chance to win an original portrait of your beloved pet painted by Julie Arnoff (valued at $500) by making a donation of $20 to LA Family Housing by Friday, September 8th at 5 pm.

Winner will be drawn on September 8th at 5:01 pm and painted at the Art & Home event. Your donations will help move people home.

If you have any questions, please contact Events@lafh.org.

Oct
6
Fri
Catholic Charities’ 13th Annual Evening with Angeles Fundraiser @ The Reef on the Water
Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., San Pedro Region will be hosting its 13th annual Evening with the Angels fundraiser to benefit low-income families and homeless individuals.  The event will include a complimentary valet, open bar and silent auction in addition to dinner and an amazing awards ceremony!  For more info, please email Shanea Woods at shwoods@ccharities.org.

Nov
16
Thu
2017 Gala for the Children @ The Beverly Hilton
Nov 16 @ 5:30 pm

The Beverly Hilton

9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

5:30 PM • Gala Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 PM • Dinner, Awards and Entertainment

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Honoring

Children's Inspiration Award
• Stephen Bruno •
Vice President, Global Creative Marketing, Netflix

As the Vice President of Global Creative Marketing at Netflix, Stephen Bruno oversees the global positioning and creative execution for all of Netflix Originals marketing campaigns. This encompasses series (e.g. Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Narcos, Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why), documentaries (e.g. Making a Murderer, 13th, Amanda Knox, Chef’s Table), comedy specials (e.g. Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, Louis CK) and feature films (e.g. Beasts of No Nation, Okja, War Machine, Bright). He arrived at Netflix in January 2015 after relocating to Los Angeles from New York City.  

A veteran entertainment marketing executive, Stephen had previously been with The Weinstein Company and Miramax Films for a combined total of over 11 years.  Most recently as the President of Marketing, Stephen successfully supervised the execution of theatrical releases including Django Unchained, Silver Linings Playbook, Lee Daniel’s The Butler, The Artist, and Fruitvale Station.Between his two tours at The Weinstein Company, Stephen worked at HBO as a Director of Consumer Marketing. He helped to generate record ratings for returning seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Eastbound and Down.  

Stephen Bruno graduated from Boston University and currently lives in Santa Monica with his wife, Melissa, and three young children: Rex, Lila, and Greta. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Stephen is a lifelong Eagles fan, and he prefers his cheesesteaks from Jim’s.

Exemplary Corporate Citizenship Award
• Latham & Watkins LLP •

Since 1934 Latham & Watkins has served clients based on an ethic of hard work and a commitment to quality, values which continue to guide the firm today.  Today, Latham has more than 2,400 lawyers in the world's major financial, business, and regulatory centers, and over 60 internationally recognized practices across a number of industries. 

Latham & Watkins is committed to helping clients achieve their business goals and providing outstanding legal services around the world.  Latham & Watkins has performed well over $1 million worth of corporate, real estate, land use, employment, and tax pro bono services for A Place Called Home. 

May
19
Sat
Path of Life’s 2nd Annual Pub & Grub Challenge @ Riverside Medical Clinic
May 19 all-day

This family friendly event showcases the delicious diversity of Riverside along with a little competition. Food and drink vendors from all levels of experience come together to share their tastings, compete for several category prizes like Best Pro Dish or Best Home Brew, all while raising awareness and support for the work Path of Life does both here in the City of Riverside and across the county. 

We encourage you to share your (or your company's) talent with the community by registering as a cook, brewer, or vintner, signing up as a sponsor, donating a basket for silent auction, or becoming a retail vendor. Use the links below to easily choose your participation area or contact Path of Life for more information.

All proceeds from this event go to support homeless services and programs at Path of Life. Supplies, fees, and other donations are tax deductible; please contact us for more information. Thank you for your support in helping to end homelessness.

Oct
9
Tue
“Chefs to the Rescue” Fall Fundraiser @ Los Cerritos Lodge Free & Accepted Masons #674
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Us for a Unique Culinary Experience!

Annual Fall Fundraiser
Tickets $45 per person

Small Plates & Farm-to-Glass Cocktails from:

Chef Raquel Jubran, Lasher’s Kitchen – Long Beach
Chef Austin Harrell, Parkers’ Lighthouse / Queensview Steakhouse – Long Beach
Chef Genio Mostajo, Tortilla Jo’s – Downtown Disney
Chef  Alfonso Ramirez, Catal, Downtown Disney
Chef AC Boral, RICE & SHINE Pop-up Brunch – Long Beach
Chef Tia Baker, The Federal Bar – Long Beach
Chef Maralyn DiPiazza, DiPiazza – Long Beach
Chef “T” Visoth Ouk, Rising Phoenix Catering Group
Chef Rafael Franco, Kaiser Permanente
Chef Philip Pretty, Restauration – Long Beach
Chef Jason Mercado, Salvation Army Hospitality House & Sweet Mission Cookie Company 
Chef Kyle Johnson, MarketLOVr
Pejmon Noori, Proper’s Pickles

All dishes are deliciously created from edible extras or overages!

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