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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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Concert
Saturday, January 17, 7:30 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 Schapiro, PhD.
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What We Carry Workshop
Sunday, February 22, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
This special workshop offers you the chance to have your stories and object replicas incorporated into Jenny Yurshansky's upcoming exhibition, What We Carry, opening October 2026 at the Skirball.
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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.
