Bloomsday 2023
- This is a past program
Now in its 14th year at the Hammer, Bloomsday is a worldwide annual celebration of James Joyce and his landmark book Ulysses. This lively celebration features a cast of veteran actors delivering dramatic readings from the novel interspersed with songs. Followed by festivities in the museum’s courtyard with live music and Guinness on tap.
Schedule
6:30 p.m. - Cash bar with Guinness on tap in the courtyard, plus live traditional Irish music by Rattle the Knee
7:30 p.m. - Staged reading inside the Billy Wilder Theater
9 p.m. - Cash bar with Guinness on tap in the courtyard, plus live traditional Irish music by Rattle the Knee
ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM?
Ticketing: Admission is free. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis, limit one per visitor. Box office opens one hour before the event.
Member Benefit: Subject to availability, Hammer Members can choose their preferred seats and pick up tickets for one additional guest. Members receive priority ticketing until 15 minutes before the program. Learn more about membership.
Parking: Self-parking is available under the museum. Rates are $8 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $3 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $22 daily maximum. There is an $8 flat rate after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends.
Press: If you are a member of the press and are interested in attending and covering the program, please email Scott Tennent at stennent@hammer.ucla.edu for accommodations.
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