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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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Paper Moon / The Argyle Secrets

The UCLA Film & Television Archive screens The Argyle Secrets and short film Paper Moon as part of its Festival of Preservation.

Sat May 21 9:30 PM

A man in a fedora holds a flashlight. A woman in a veil looks stunned.

Sinbad the Sailor / Topper Returns

The UCLA Film & Television Archive screens Topper Returns and short film Sinbad the Sailor as part of its Festival of Preservation.

Sun May 22 11:00 AM

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

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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

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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

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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