Programs & Events | Hammer Museum

The museum and Lulu will be closed Friday, July 4.

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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 Report

The Report, with director Scott Z. Burns

Adam Driver stars as the Senate staffer charged with leading the investigation into the CIA’s post-9/11 detention and interrogation programs.

Tue Dec 3 7:30 PM

Part of the series MoMA Contenders 2019

Lunchtime Art Talk on Max Hooper Schneider

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

Wed Dec 4 12:30 PM

Parasite

Parasite, with director Bong Joon-ho, actor Song Kang-ho, and translator Sharon Choi

Director Bong Joon-ho appears for a Q&A following a screening of his Palme d'Or winner, a breathtaking parable of late-stage capitalism.

Wed Dec 4 7:30 PM

Part of the series MoMA Contenders 2019

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Members-Only Walk-through

Experience the exhibition with assistant curator Vanessa Arizmendi. Members only.

Thu Dec 5 11:00 AM

Lari Pittman Artist Walk-throughs: Catherine Opie

In these informal, 45-minute gallery talks, artists and scholars discuss specific works in the exhibition.

Thu Dec 5 6:00 PM

One Child Nation

One Child Nation, with director Nanfu Wang

A documentary investigation of China’s one-child policy. Q&A with the director follows.

Thu Dec 5 7:30 PM

Part of the series MoMA Contenders 2019

Special Programs

Constitution Happy Hour 2019

Guided, topical conversations about the US Constitution and its role in our democracy—with drinks!

Fri Dec 6 6:00 PM

Film still from They Live

First Blood / They Live

The Archive presents a double-feature of They Live and First Blood as part of the film series Make My Day: Movie Culture in the Age of Reagan.

Fri Dec 6 7:30 PM

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Special Programs

Hammer Study Hall, Fall 2019

Students are invited to study at the museum, sustained by boosted Wi-Fi, free snacks, soothing music, and art breaks led by student educators.

Sat Dec 7 11:00 AM

Visitor in a gallery stands, looking down at a device embedded in a table. A very large teal book is also on the table. In the background is a wall-sized painting with geometric designs, red and blue background with black lines.circles,

Exhibition Tours: Lari Pittman: Declaration of Independence

Hammer educators lead a 45-minute tour of the exhibition every Saturday at 1 p.m.

Sat Dec 7 1:00 PM