Programs & Events | Hammer Museum

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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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Lunchtime Art Talk on Kara Walker

Curator Erin Christovale leads an in-person discussion of Kara Walker's work.

Wed Aug 30 12:30 PM

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Amerikatsi

A universal tale about one’s search for a homeland, Amerikatsi is a remarkable story of the will to find connection and humor in the darkest of circumstances.

Wed Aug 30 7:00 PM

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826LA@Hammer: Channel ME News

In this workshop facilitated by Katherine Biskupic, a comedy writer based in Los Angeles, kids write comedic news segments about their daily life for Channel ME News.

Sun Sep 17 11:00 AM

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Flux, Fall 2023

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.

Tue Sep 19 7:30 PM

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My Name is Andrea

A hybrid feature documentary about one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century, Andrea Dworkin, featuring performances by Ashley Judd, Soko, Amandla Stenberg, Andrea Riseborough, and Christine Lahti.

Wed Sep 20 7:30 PM

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Screenings Kids

Family Flicks: Inventing Tomorrow

Meet passionate teenage innovators who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world's environmental threats, while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence.

Sun Sep 24 11:00 AM

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Mondrian: Dutch Landscape Painter

Art historian and curator John Walsh discusses Piet Mondrian's beginnings as a painter of Dutch scenes appealing to conventional tastes.

Sun Sep 24 3:00 PM

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

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Made in L.A. Member Preview

Members can bring up to four guests for early access to the exhibition Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living

Sat Sep 30 11:00 AM

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Special Programs

Made in L.A. Opening Celebration

Be among the first to see the biennial during Saturday night’s party, with galleries open late and live music in the courtyard. Cash bar all night.

Sat Sep 30 8:00 PM

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826LA@Hammer: A Hero's Journey

In this workshop, kids explore different genres and learn how story structure can expand your understanding of who can be a hero.

Sun Oct 1 11:00 AM