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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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Wayne Koestenbaum

Special Programs

Ultramarine

Writer and artist Wayne Koestenbaum offers a series of improvisational musical performances within the galleries of the exhibition Lifes.

Sun Apr 24 11:53 AM

Text "Johnny Staccato" overlaid on a black and white image of a man.

Noir Television: “Johnny Staccato—Directed by John Cassavetes”

The UCLA Film & Television Archive screens three episodes of crime series Johnny Staccato as part of the Archive Television Treasures series.

Sun Apr 24 7:00 PM

Portrait of a woman with a yellow background.

Some Favorite Writers: Danielle Evans

Reading by Danielle Evans, author of award-winning story collections The Office of Historical Corrections and Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self.

Tue Apr 26 7:30 PM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Piero Gilardi

Curatorial assistant Nicholas Barlow leads an in-person discussion of Piero Gilardi's work.

Wed Apr 27 12:30 PM

The words "Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize" in a script-like font appear over a solid maroon background.

CANCELED: Vijay Seshadri & Danielle Blau: Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize Reading

Readings from prize winner Danielle Blau alongside the judge of this year’s contest, poet Vijay Seshadri.

Wed Apr 27 7:30 PM

A man leans out of a car and a woman stands next to him.

Hit the Road

Writer-director Panah Panahi spins something wonderful from an activity best known for its exacerbations: the family road trip.

Fri Apr 29 7:30 PM

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Special Programs

Teachers Reception

Connect with other teachers and learn arts-integration techniques with educators from the Hammer Museum and UCLA during this free, drop-in event.

Sat Apr 30 10:00 AM

Exhibition tour

Exhibition Tours

One-hour tours of selected works in special exhibitions are facilitated by educators and take place Saturdays at 1 p.m.

Sat Apr 30 1:00 PM

A woman and a man speak to each other

Absence

A middle-aged son journeys from Tehran to Prague to trace his father’s path through a tumultuous history only to find himself even more unmoored in the present.

Sat Apr 30 3:00 PM

A woman holds a rabbit.

Titi

The UCLA Film & Television Archive presents the California premiere of Titi alongside the short film Exam as part of the Celebration of Iranian Cinema.

Sat Apr 30 7:30 PM