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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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Music & Performance

In Remembrance: Treasures of Armenian Classical, Contemporary & Folk Music

In commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, UCLA VEM Ensemble and Armen Adamian perform works by Armenian masters new and old.

Wed Apr 21 7:00 PM

Frank B. Wilderson III: Afropessimism and the Status of the Subject

Wilderson discusses his work of literature, philosophy, and memoir, and joins UCLA professor Kenneth Reinhard for a Q&A.

Thu Apr 22 5:00 PM

A computer screen shot of a zoom meeting. On the right is a grid of 16 faces , and on the left is an image of a brightly covered artwork with graffitti-like imagery.

Art in Conversation: Made in L.A. 2020

Hammer educators lead online discussions about the work of artists from the Hammer’s biennial.

Fri Apr 23 12:00 AM

The book "Invisible Man" sits on a solid white background. The book cover depicts a graphic image of a face in 3/4 view using white and maroon, with two white perpendiular crossed lines superimposed. The words "a novel" and "BY RALPH ELLISON" also appear o the book cover.

Voice of the Invisible Man Group Discussion

This intimate seminar focuses on how Ellison establishes the theme of invisibility and develops the voice of his nameless protagonist.

Tue Apr 27 5:00 PM

Part of the series Revisiting Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man”

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Alexandra Noel

Associate curator Erin Christovale leads a live online discussion of Made in L.A. 2020 artist Alexandra Noel's work.

Wed Apr 28 12:30 PM

Two headshots of individuals are side by side. On the left is a black and white image of a person with a beard and short dark hair cut in a sculptural way. On the right is a color photograph of a person with light skin and shoulder length curly light brown hair.

Miguel & Christina Quarles

Musician Miguel and artist Christina Quarles talk about art, identity, and mental health.

Wed Apr 28 5:00 PM

Photo of neon light artworks installed on a brick wall. The neon artworks are signs with phrases in Spanish and English related to immigration.

We Are Here: Visionaries of Color Transforming the Art World

Author Jasmin Hernandez discusses her new book with artists Genevieve Gaignard, Essence Harden, and Patrick Martinez.

Thu Apr 29 5:00 PM

A computer screen shot of a zoom meeting. On the right is a grid of 16 faces , and on the left is an image of a brightly covered artwork with graffitti-like imagery.

Art in Conversation: Made in L.A. 2020

Hammer educators lead online discussions about the work of artists from the Hammer’s biennial.

Fri Apr 30 12:00 AM

The book "Invisible Man" sits on a solid maroon background. The book cover depicts a graphic image of a face in 3/4 view using white and maroon, with two white perpendiular crossed lines superimposed. The words "a novel" and "BY RALPH ELLISON" also appear o the book cover.

Journey of the Invisible Man Group Discussion

This intimate seminar follows the protagonist’s journey from South to North, focusing on the novel’s Harlem setting.

Tue May 4 5:00 PM

Part of the series Revisiting Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man”

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Beyond Baroque by Sabrina Tarasoff

Made in L.A. 2020 cocurator Lauren Mackler leads a live online discussion of the Made in L.A. 2020 artist work.

Wed May 5 12:30 PM