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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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Jane Fonda, Laura Flanders, Janet Valenzuela

Fire Drill Fridays: Jane Fonda, Laura Flanders & Janet Valenzuela

Jane Fonda is joined by broadcast journalist Laura Flanders and community organizer Janet Valenzuela to discuss the future of environmental justice.

Sun Feb 23 4:00 PM

Still from the first episode of the television show Canción de la Raza (Song of the People) (1968), showing a Chicanx family gathered around a table

Shot on Videotape: Social Issue Dramas Preserved by UCLA

The Archive screens two rare videotape productions from the late 1960s and early 1970s that examine social issues facing African American and Chicanx communities.

Sun Feb 23 7:00 PM

Jamaica Kincaid

Some Favorite Writers: Jamaica Kincaid

The internationally acclaimed American writer's essays, stories, and novels are evocative portrayals of family relationships and her native Antigua.

Tue Feb 25 7:30 PM

Paul McCarthy's self portrait is a line drawing of a monkey's face.

Lunchtime Art Talk on Paul McCarthy

Hammer curatorial staff members lead 15-minute discussions on a work of art.

Wed Feb 26 12:30 PM

The cover of Richard L. Hasen's Election Meltdown

Election Meltdown: Richard L. Hasen with Kristen Clarke

What will it take to restore trust in US elections before the democratic process is completely undermined?

Wed Feb 26 7:30 PM

Joy Harjo

Poetry: Joy Harjo

The first Native American to hold the title of US Poet Laureate, Harjo has authored nine books of poetry.

Thu Feb 27 7:30 PM

Still from the film Passion Fish (1992) showing a three people talking in a kitchen

Passion Fish

Mary McDonnell and Alfre Woodard star in this lauded update on the traditional women’s picture, screening as part of the Archive's series John Sayles: Independent.

Fri Feb 28 7:30 PM

the words "VOTE HERE" appear across a background that is blue on the ledt half and red on the right half.

Special Programs

Primary Election Polling Place

The Hammer is an official Vote Center for the presidential primary elections.

Sat Feb 29 8:00 AM

Still from the film Eight Men Out (1988) showing a baseball player slide into a base while another player, on the White Sox team, jumps and throws a ball to complete a double-play while a third player looks on

Eight Men Out

As part of the series John Sayles: Independent, the Archive screens the director’s retelling of the infamous Black Sox scandal, with an ensemble cast including John Cusack, Charlie Sheen, Christopher Lloyd, and Clifton James.

Sat Feb 29 7:30 PM

the words "VOTE HERE" appear across a background that is blue on the ledt half and red on the right half.

Special Programs

Primary Election Polling Place

The Hammer is an official Vote Center for the presidential primary elections.

Sun Mar 1 8:00 AM