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An audience sitting in a darkened theater, watching a woman on stage

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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Weaved artwork

Lunchtime Art Talk on Elaine Reichek

Curatorial assistant Jennie Waldow leads an in-person discussion of Elaine Reichek's work.

Wed Feb 1 12:30 PM

Robert Pinsky; photography by Eric Antoniou

Robert Pinsky

The celebrated poet reads from his new memoir, Jersey Breaks: Becoming an American Poet

Thu Feb 2 7:30 PM

Porch light illuminates a 70s style home at night

Exhibition Tour: Joan Didion: What She Means

Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Joan Didion: What She Means.

Sat Feb 4 1:00 PM

Sundown, by Suzanne Jackson, 1974

Lunchtime Art Talk on Suzanne Jackson

Curatorial assistant Ashton Cooper leads an in-person discussion of Suzanne Jackson's work.

Wed Feb 8 12:30 PM

Men skate down hill

Flux

The Flux screening series brings the creative community together to celebrate outstanding short films and music videos from around the globe, with wildly inventive filmmaker presentations and performances.

Thu Feb 9 7:30 PM

Porch light illuminates a 70s style home at night

Exhibition Tour: Joan Didion: What She Means

Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Joan Didion: What She Means.

Sat Feb 11 1:00 PM

Still from Ponyo, showing two animated characters, one floating in the air. Credit: Photofest/Walt Disney Pictures

Screenings Kids

Family Flicks: Ponyo

This enduring classic from Studio Ghibli blends childhood wonder, high adventure, and a compelling appeal for the environment.

Sun Feb 12 11:00 AM

Gallery view

Curator Walk-through: Bridget Riley

Exhibition curator Cynthia Burlingham leads a walk-through of Bridget Riley Drawings: From the Artist's Studio.

Sun Feb 12 1:00 PM

Color photo portrait of Liz Goldwyn in recline with a green hedge and pink flowers in the background

Conversations Special Programs

Liz Goldwyn

On Valentine’s Day, join a guided meditation with live sound bowl, designed to drop you into your body and expand your sense of love.

Tue Feb 14 7:30 PM

Warped checkerboard

Lunchtime Art Talk on Bridget Riley

Deputy director for curatorial affairs Cynthia Burlingham leads an in-person discussion of Bridget Riley's work.

Wed Feb 15 12:30 PM