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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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The US Supreme Court building

Recent Supreme Court Rulings, with Erwin Chemerinsky

One of the nation's foremost constitutional scholars discusses the most recent Supreme Court term and its momentous decisions.

Sun Jan 22 3:00 PM

Part of the series Hammer Forum: Erwin Chemerinsky on the Supreme Court

Art piece made of wood and rope hangs

Lunchtime Art Talk on Eric-Paul Riege

Chief Curator Connie Butler leads an in-person discussion of Eric-Paul Riege's work.

Wed Jan 25 12:30 PM

Maggie Nelson and Michelle Tea Headshots

Maggie Nelson & Michelle Tea

Authors Maggie Nelson and Michelle Tea hold a conversation focused on the notion of freedom through four lenses: art, sex, drugs, and the climate.

Wed Jan 25 7:30 PM

Color photo portrait of writer Alice Elliot Dark

Some Favorite Writers: Alice Elliott Dark

The award-winning novelist and short story writer reads from work including her most recent novel Fellowship Point.

Thu Jan 26 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 Jan 28 1:00 PM

Child in a green shirt drawing with markers

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