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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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Brenda E. Stevenson alongside her book cover

A History of the Enslaved Black Family

Dr. Brenda Stevenson and Dr. Daina Ramey Berry examine themes detailed in Stevenson’s new book, which centers on the desire of African and African-descended people to experience family life despite their enslavement.

Wed Oct 11 7:30 PM

Still from Finding Christa

The Films of Camille Billops and James Hatch: Part 1

Thu Oct 12 7:30 PM

PHotos of artists Sula Bermúdez-Silverman, Maria Maea, and Chiffon Thomas

An Expanded Legacy of Assemblage

Made in L.A. artists Sula Bermúdez-Silverman, Maria Maea, and Chiffon Thomas discuss how their work expands the material vocabularies and cultural touchstones of assemblage.

Thu Oct 12 7:30 PM

Part of the series Made in L.A. 2023: Programs and Performances

Still from The KKK Boutique Ain't Just Rednecks

The Films of Camille Billops and James Hatch: Part 2

Screening of three films by partners in life and work Camille Billops and James Hatch: Older Women and Love, Take Your Bags, and The KKK Boutique Ain't Just Rednecks

Fri Oct 13 7:30 PM

Colorful painting of a family looking out of their window at a wildfire

Exhibition Tour: Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living

Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living.

Sat Oct 14 1:00 PM

Gallery view of Becoming Van Leo

Becoming Van Leo Artist Walkthrough: Reynaldo Rivera with Lauren Mackler

In this unique gallery talk, artist Reynaldo Rivera discusses specific works from Becoming Van Leo that inspire and provoke him with curator Lauren Mackler.

Sat Oct 14 6:00 PM

Graphic with Jibz Cameron as Dynasty Handbag on a pink background

Music & Performance

Weirdo Night with Dynasty Handbag

Weirdo Night is a popular long-running freak forward variety show hosted and curated by Dynasty Handbag (alter ego of Made in L.A. artist Jibz Cameron).

Sat Oct 14 7:30 PM

Part of the series Made in L.A. 2023: Programs and Performances

Piet Mondrian in his studio

Mondrian’s Experiments

Art historian and curator John Walsh discusses Piet Mondrian's experiments with formats and composition in the 1920s and 30s.

Sun Oct 15 3:00 PM

Part of the series Mondrian Re-Examined, with John Walsh

Still from Naked City

Noir Television: Naked City

Watch episodes of innovative police drama Naked City, which boasted gritty location photography and a host of New York actors in thoughtful, original teleplays that emphasized character over action.

Sun Oct 15 7:00 PM

Akinsanya Kambon

Artist Talk: Akinsanya Kambon

Made in L.A. artist Akinsanya Kambon speaks with Dr. Bridget Cooks, professor of Art History and African American Studies at the University of California, Irvine, about his practice.

Tue Oct 17 7:30 PM

Part of the series Made in L.A. 2023: Programs and Performances