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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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826LA@Hammer: Party on the Moon!

We’re planning a party on the moon! Help create invitations, activities, and menus for our intergalactic guests.

Sun May 22 11:00 AM

Four men and one woman dance on a stage.

Hallmark Hall of Fame: “The Fantasticks”

As part of its Festival of Preservation, the UCLA Film & Television Archive screens the Ricardo Montalbán-starring adaptation of production of this off-Broadway play.

Sun May 22 1:30 PM

Several people sit on a green lawn in chairs.

Greetings from Washington, D.C. / Tricia's Wedding

The UCLA Film & Television Archive screens the short films Greetings from Washington, D.C. and Tricia's Wedding as part of its Festival of Preservation.

Sun May 22 3:00 PM

An Indian family stands on a street.

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

The UCLA Film & Television Archive screens a restoration of the participatory documentary as part of its Festival of Preservation.

Sun May 22 5:00 PM

Betty White with an NBC camera.

Betty White Tribute: U.S. Steel Hour: “Scene of the Crime”

As part of its Festival of Preservation, the UCLA Film & Television Archive screens a rare TV production in tribute to the unforgettable first lady of television, Betty White.

Sun May 22 7:45 PM

Three men surround a desk that has a lion on top of it.

The Sin of Harold Diddlebock

The UCLA Film & Television Archive screens The Sin of Harold Diddlebock as part of its Festival of Preservation.

Sun May 22 9:15 PM

Portrait of a man with a bicycle.

Some Favorite Writers: Geoff Dyer

Celebrated writer Geoff Dyer reads from his latest book, The Last Days of Roger Federer , among other works.

Tue May 24 7:30 PM

Image of several bodies floating above a city scape

Lunchtime Art Talk on François-Nicolas Chifflart

Cynthia Burlingham, deputy director for curatorial affairs and director of the Grunwald Center for Graphic Arts, leads an in-person discussion of François-Nicolas Chifflart's work.

Wed May 25 12:30 PM

Typographic illustration of the word "OMEN" on a purple gradient background

Special Programs Readings Music & Performance

Graphite XIII Launch

The launch for the 13th edition of the Hammer’s student-run interdisciplinary arts journal, with readings, lectures, and performances by contributors.

Fri May 27 7:00 PM

Vote at the Hammer

Special Programs

Primary Election Polling Place

The Hammer is an official Vote Center for the California Primary Election, including primaries for the state’s governor, US Senate, and other races.

Sat May 28 10:00 AM