Programs & Events | Hammer Museum

The museum and Lulu will be closed Friday, July 4.

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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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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

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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

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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

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.

Sun May 29 10:00 AM

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.

Mon May 30 10:00 AM

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.

Tue May 31 10:00 AM

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.

Wed Jun 1 10:00 AM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Kiyan Williams

Associate curator Erin Christovale leads an in-person discussion of the work of Kiyan Williams, in conjunction with the artist's Hammer Projects exhibition.

Wed Jun 1 12:30 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.

Thu Jun 2 10:00 AM