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Mindful Awareness Meditation

Thursdays, 12:30–1 PM PDT

Free weekly drop-in sessions are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.

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After-Hours Tour: Richard Meyer on David Medalla: In Conversation with the Cosmos

Join Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor in Art History at Stanford University Richard Meyer for a tour of the exhibition.

Thu Aug 22 6:00 PM

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True (Short) Stories

A night of the best recent documentary shorts, including 14 Paintings, Alok, Ekbeh, Merman, Salone Love, The Smallest Power, and Winding Path.

Thu Aug 22 7:30 PM

Part of the series Summer Night Cinema: True Stories

Sheet of paper with the message "THE MANILA CHRONICLE AS A FORCE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE"

Lunchtime Art Talk on David Medalla

Interim chief curator Aram Moshayedi leads an in-person discussion of the work of David Medalla.

Wed Sep 4 12:30 PM

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Presidential Debate

Join us and your fellow voters for a live screening of the Harris/Trump debate on ABC.

Tue Sep 10 5:00 PM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Zarina

Deputy Director, Curatorial Affairs Cindy Burlingham leads an in-person discussion of the work of Zarina.

Wed Sep 11 12:30 PM

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After-Hours Tour: Patrick Flores on David Medalla: In Conversation with the Cosmos

Join Professor of Art Studies at the University of the Philippines and Deputy Director of National Gallery Singapore Patrick Flores for a tour of the exhibition.

Wed Sep 11 6:00 PM

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Special Programs

Mindful Awareness Meditation

Free weekly drop-in sessions are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.

Thu Sep 12 12:30 PM

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Breath(e) Member Preview

Members can bring up to four guests for early access to the Hammer’s PST ART exhibition Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice

Fri Sep 13 11:00 AM

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Special Programs

Breath(e) Opening Celebration

Celebrate the opening of Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice at the Hammer with free admission, late-night galleries, and cocktails for purchase.

Fri Sep 13 8:00 PM

The artist Yangkura wearing a costume made of trash, standing on a beach

Music & Performance

Yangkura

Artist Yangkura performs as the Forgotten Messenger in his monumental trash costume, accompanied by contemporary musician and composer Kyungso Park on the gayageum, a traditional Korean stringed instrument.

Sat Sep 14 2:00 PM

Part of the series Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice: Programs & Performances