Drawing on Jewish values and tradition, the Skirball presents a wide array of public programs for people of all cultural backgrounds. Explore our upcoming offerings below and join us for experiences that promote hope, discovery, and connection.
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POSTPONED—Blitzkrieg Bop: One Song Podcast Live at the Skirball
POSTPONED—Sunday, September 6, 2:00 pm
Blake “Luxxury” Robin and Diallo Riddle break down the song that started it all: "Blitzkrieg Bop" by the Ramones. Hear the untold stories of this punk prophecy that launched punk in the United States. Hey ho, let’s go!
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More Than Just Talk with Jessie Kornberg, featuring Noel Massie
Wednesday, September 16, 9:45 am
Noel Massie, author of Congrats! You've Been Promoted, a practical guide for helping new leaders build trust, develop people, and create high-performing teams, joins us to share his unique insights about leading with wisdom and confidence.
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Harvest Days at the Skirball
Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 3
Harvest Days coincide with the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot which celebrates migration, gratitude, and community. This joyful festival encourages everyone to slow down, reconnect with nature, and embrace hospitality. It's a reminder to celebrate life, even in its fleeting moments.
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Beneath the Harvest Moon
Thursday, September 24, 7:00 pm
Join us for an immersive evening of live music, hands-on crafts, and cultural traditions in an outdoor gathering that connects us to the spirit of the Sukkot holiday.
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Common Ground Dinner—Sukkot: Many Paths, One Table
Wednesday, September 30, 6:30 pm
The next in our special series of shared meals, engaging conversations, and collaborative gatherings using tableware from the Common Ground installation this evening features invites us to reflect on what it means to create a place of belonging for all.
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The Story of Everything: A Documentary Series
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 pm
Preview three of six episodes of this documentary series narrated by Moana star Auliʻi Cravalho. Born from a single epic poem that resulted in a sold-out live stage performance, this immersive experience is designed for multi-generational audiences.
This is a members-only event. To join or renew, click here.
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New Taste Frontiers: Foods of La Frontera with Pati Jinich
Sunday, October 11, 2:00 pm
Pati Jinich, acclaimed chef, New York Times bestselling author, and star of the James Beard Award–winning PBS series La Frontera with Pati Jinich and Pati’s Mexican Table, shares recipes and stories from her new cookbook of 125 recipes, Foods of La Frontera, which celebrates the rich cultures and foods from where the US and Mexico meet.
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2026 Midterm Elections: Understanding California's Statewide Ballot Measures
Sunday, October 18, 1:00 pm
The Skirball welcomes the return of League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles and former League president, Mona Field, to examine statewide ballot measures in the upcoming November 2026 midterm general election. The League will unpack fourteen propositions, offering non-partisan insight on often perplexing propositions and ballot measures. Participants will join Mona as they master their understanding of ballot language and meaning.
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Exhibition Opening—Fall 2026
Thursday, October 22, 7:00–9:00 pm
Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at the Skirball featuring the work of three dynamic contemporary artists: The 1960s—A Generation on Fire: Judy Baca's Great Wall of Los Angeles, Jenny Yurshansky: What We Carry, and Patrisse Cullors: Wishes Made Material.
