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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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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Museums Free-for-All
Sunday, February 22, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Gain complimentary admission to the Skirball galleries as part of the annual Museums Free-for-All, a joint effort by over thirty local museums to present art and culture to the diverse communities of Southern California for FREE.
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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.
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From Iran to Los Angeles: A Community Celebration of Persian Jewish Culture
Sunday, March 8, 2:00–5:30 pm
In honor of Los Angeles’s vibrant Persian Jewish community, spend an afternoon at the Skirball enjoying live music, talks, artmaking, and food that celebrate centuries of Jewish life in Iran and the rich cultural traditions that continue to shape Persian LA today. All are welcome!
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DIY Haggadah: A Dis-orderly Workshop
Sunday, March 15, 11:00 am
Join artist Ari Salka and writer Rebecca Schultz for an intimate, hands-on workshop exploring the story of Passover through watercolor and creative writing.
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Common Ground Dinner: A Persian New Year Celebration
Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 pm
The next in our special series of shared meals and collaborative gatherings using tableware from the Common Ground installation, this evening celebrates the vibrant heritage of Nowruz (Persian New Year) through the shared flavors, symbols, and traditions that honor renewal, connection, and cultural continuity.
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Dis-order
Thu–Fri, March 19–20, 8:00 pm
Experience this immersive performance, communal ritual, and family drama which reimagines the Passover Seder through dance and puppetry from Volta dance company and Freak Nature Puppets.
