5 things to do in Glendale, CA — Friday, September 4, 2026

1. Advanced Literacy Class

   Community at Glendale Central Library, starting 1 p.m.

   Students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills are encouraged to participate in this class covering American culture, current events, and reading comprehension.

   Details from the organizer

2. Free First Fridays at Norton Simon Museum

   Arts and culture at Norton Simon Museum, starting 11 a.m.

   Enjoy free admission for all visitors on the first Friday of the month from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends or family and enjoy free entrance to …

   Details from the organizer

3. Literacy Class (Intermediate to Advanced Levels)

   Community at Glendale Central Library — Reflectspace Annex, starting 1 p.m.

   Students with an Intermediate to Advanced level of English acquisition skills are encouraged to participate in this class covering American culture, current events, and reading comprehension.

   Details from the organizer

4. Recoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage Through Language

   Community at Glendale Central Library.

   Artists from Korea and the United States employ language through script, handwriting, archival materials, and text to examine collective memory, social justice, and cultural heritage.

   Details from the organizer

5. "Gentle Giants" by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry

   Community at Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station.

   "Gentle Giants" is a suspended installation of collaged paper figures all created from black paper and painted fragments.

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Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city