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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Harvest Days at the Skirball
Thursday, September 24–Saturday, October 4
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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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 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.
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We Make the World: Guided Aesthetics Practices for Art, Power, and Healing
Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 pm
This transformative guide features unique practices to harness creativity as a tool for healing, justice, and liberation from visionary artist, activist, and New York Times bestselling author Patrisse Cullors.
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More Than Just Talk with Jessie Kornberg, featuring Kurt Petersen
Tuesday, November 17, 9:45 am
Longtime union activist Kurt Petersen joins us to discuss how he finds common ground, the values that guide him, and his perspective on the Los Angeles of the future.
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This Friday: A Sabbath Reading Series
Friday, December 11, 7:00 pm
Slow down, reflect, and engage with local writers and poets for musings on the seventh night of Hanukkah, hosted by Ruby Zuckerman and Evan Laffer.
