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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: Making Monster Manuals

Students create an illustrated manual for appropriate monster behavior in this workshop led by author and experienced monster tamer Kim Adelman.

Sun Jan 29 11:00 AM

Headshots of Lethem and Hannaham

James Hannaham & Jonathan Lethem

On the heels of his most recent book release, James Hannaham joins fellow author Jonathan Lethem in conversation.

Tue Jan 31 7:30 PM

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