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.
Photo by Mercie Ghimire
Hanukkah Festival
Sunday, December 14
Join us for music, storytelling, food, art making, and a community candle lighting.
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Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook
Sunday, December 14, 2:45 pm
This special book talk and food tasting celebrates the delicious fusion of Jewish and Mexican culinary traditions. Featuring authors Ilan Stavans and Margaret Boyle, moderated by LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Concert
Saturday, January 17, 7:00 pm
Don't miss the return of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles—the largest Black majority orchestra in the nation—performing their MLK Jr. tribute concert.
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TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on New York City Streets (2024)
Sunday, January 25, 2:00 pm
Featuring artists, activists, students, rabbis, and hostage families, TORN is an unflinching and deeply human portrait of empathy under siege. This documentary screening includes a live discussion with filmmaker Nim Shapira and TORN Project artist Susan Lerner, moderated by Skirball Curator and Collections Specialist, Alissa Shapiro, PhD.
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Jews, Comics, and the American Dream: The Origins of the Superhero
Sunday, February 22, 2:00 pm
Join comics scholars and other guest speakers for a conversation exploring how Jewish artists like Jack Kirby helped shape the American imagination through the birth of the modern superhero.
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Masters of Subversion: Confronting Cigar
Friday, February 27, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Imagine a story behind the story of Philip Guston’s seminal painting, Cigar, interpreted through spoken word, live music, and dance in the Draw Them In, Paint Them Out exhibition.
