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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Ancestors' Voices
Tuesday, April 29, 8:00 pm
Thursday, May 1, 8:00 pmA dance theater project that explores the field of epigenetics and generational inherited trauma, including in the Jewish community, followed by a Q&A.
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Exhibition Opening—Spring 2025
Opening Eve: Wednesday, April 30, 7:00–9:00 pm
Opening Day: Thursday, May 1, 12:00–5:00 pmGet a sneak peek or join us for opening day of our spring exhibitions! Enjoy FREE admission to two new exhibitions, mingle with artists and curators, stroll through our oasis, and more.
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The Friedman Prize: "Superman's Jaw" by Andrew Fogel
Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 pm
In celebration of Jewish American Heritage month and the exhibition Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity, join us for a fireside chat with Andrew Fogel, winner of the 2024–25 Howard I. Friedman Memorial Graduate Essay Prize, to explore the relationship between popular culture, Jewish values, and the American Jewish experience.
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Camp: A Conversation with Michael Eisner
Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 pm
Join the legendary former Walt Disney Company chairman and CEO Michael Eisner for a trip down memory lane about his time in summer camp and the indispensable lessons he learned there that continue to influence him today. Moderated by Turner Classic Movies (TCM) host and CBS News Sunday Morning contributor, Ben Mankiewicz.
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Common Ground Dinner: A Sephardic Experience
Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 pm
The next in our special series of shared meals and collaborative gatherings using tableware from the Common Ground installation, this interactive culinary and musical journey celebrates Sephardic culture through song and cuisine, where participants will taste, sing, and explore the deep connections between food and tradition.
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Late Night! Dirty Dancing
Friday, June 6, 6:00–10:30 pm
The Santa Monica Mountains transform into the Catskills with food trucks, dance lessons, late-night access to our exhibitions, and a screening of the classic film Dirty Dancing. Retro-inspired '50s and '60s resort wear encouraged!
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Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: Black Panther (2018)
Friday, June 13, 8:30 pm
Wakanda Forever! Experience the cultural phenomenon starring the first Black superhero to appear in a mainstream American comic book.
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Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Friday, June 27, 8:30 pm
Join us under the stars for a battle of good vs. evil with the iconically progressive, all-American super-soldier.
