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.
Sunset Concerts
FREE live music under the stars!
A celebration of America250, honoring the uniquely American musical invention of jazz.
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Sunset Concerts: Annie and The Caldwells / The Campbell Brothers
Thursday, August 6, 7:00 pm
Our popular summertime music series is back for season 29 with a celebration of America250, honoring the uniquely American musical invention of jazz.
Annie and the Caldwells plays powerful disco soul, blending high-flying vocals with fuzzy, psychedelic riffs whose real troubles and experiences—as an intergenerational family run by women—are at the center of their music. Through every note, The Campbell Brothers celebrate a tradition born in praise and carried by passion, bringing the joy of the church to audiences everywhere while bridging the sacred and the secular through their extraordinary mastery of the sacred steel tradition.
DJ set by Sonrisita.
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It Starts with Anger: An Afternoon with James Spooner and Henry Rollins
Sunday, August 23, 2:00 pm
Honor the enduring legacy of punk's trailblazers while looking toward its vibrant future. This special event welcomes acclaimed novelist and filmmaker James Spooner, celebrating the release of his new book, It Starts with Anger: A Punk Beginning. An AFROPUNK Ending., featuring a documentary screening and conversation with special guest Henry Rollins.
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A Palace in Time: Welcoming Shabbat
Friday, August 28, 5:30 pm
Explore this exhibition, take part in an artist conversation with Lisa Edelstein and Robert Russell, and enjoy wine, challah, and light bites in a relaxed Kabbalat Shabbat–inspired gathering.
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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.
