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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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Special Programs

Bonsai: The Art of Growing and Shaping Miniature Trees, with Jordan Farar

In this hands-on workshop, Bonsai Saikei master Jordan Farar will briefly cover the history of bonsai, discuss what type of trees are ideal for this art form, and explain how to care for bonsai plants.

Sun Nov 10 2:00 PM

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

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Screenings UCLA Film & TV Archive

Giant Robots!: Johnny Sokko, Voyage Into Space and Gigantor

Join us for this special screening of the Japanese cult TV classic that inspired the name of Giant Robot magazine.

Sun Nov 10 7:00 PM

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Special Programs

Minh H. Phan: GOOD FIRE

Created by artist and Michelin star-winning chef Minh H. Phan, GOOD FIRE is an immersive performance and installation where attendees will share fire torched mochis and poetry accompanied by music.

Tue Nov 12 5:30 PM

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

In the Impact Zone

Artist Michael Joo joins Scott Atkinson, Chad Nelsen, and Breath(e) co-curator Glenn Kaino for a discussion of how the surf community’s deep connection to the ocean can be harnessed for innovative approaches to ocean conservation.

Tue Nov 12 7:30 PM

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

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Christina Ramberg

Curatorial assistant Jennifer Buonocore-Nedrelow leads an in-person discussion of Christina Ramberg's work.

Wed Nov 13 12:30 PM

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Screenings UCLA Film & TV Archive

Seeing Is Not Believing: Tribulation 99 / Save the Green Planet!

Screening of five filmsthat feature aliens, as part of the UCLA Film & Television Archive screening series Science Fiction Against the Margins.

Fri Nov 15 7:30 PM

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Exhibition Tour: Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice

Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice.

Sat Nov 16 1:00 PM

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Screenings UCLA Film & TV Archive

Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe

Actor Ayako Fujitani will be on hand for this screening of her big screen debut as the daughter of a Coast Guard officer who becomes psychically bonded with the giant rocket turtle Gamera in this wildly fun reboot of the famed kaiju series.

Sat Nov 16 7:30 PM

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Screenings Kids UCLA Film & TV Archive

Family Flicks: Chasing Coral

With stunning underwater footage, this documentary follows a team of marine biologists and photographers as they race to document the rapid loss of coral reefs due to rising ocean temperatures caused by climate change.

Sun Nov 17 11:00 AM

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

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Special Programs

Mosaics, with Leigh Adams

Work with artist and educator Leigh Adams to learn to make mosaic hearts for your personal garden using glass, beads, and other embellishments in this mosaic workshop.

Sun Nov 17 2:00 PM

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