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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Common Ground Dinner: Pride
Tuesday, June 2, 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 celebrates the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
In partnership with JQ International.
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L'Chaim America!
Sunday, June 7, 2:30 pm
True stories of gratitude and possibility in American Jewish life — join us to honor the America in our hearts. Presented by The Braid and made possible in part with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Against the Rules: Jewish Counterculture in America
Thursday, June 11, 7:00 pm
In celebration of the exhibition Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86, join us for a fireside chat with the winner of the 2025–26 Howard I. Friedman Memorial Graduate Essay Prize to explore the role of counterculture in shaping the American Jewish experience.
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Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: The Punk Singer (2013)
Friday, June 12, 8:00 pm
Join us under the stars for a look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s, followed by a conversation with Hanna and Ms. magazine Executive Editor, Katherine Spillar, moderated by Skirball Chief Curator, Cate Thurston.
Opening DJ set from Allison Wolfe.
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Sunday Music Brunch at the Skirball—Acoustic Fingerstyle: Across Traditions
Sunday, June 14, 11:30 am
Enter communion through a sonic experience that spellbinds via unparalleled musicianship.
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Tank and the Bangas: Live at the Skirball
Thursday, July 2, 7:00 pm
Kick off Fourth of July festivities with the electrifying sounds of New Orleans collective Tank and the Bangas, making their Skirball debut.
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Sunset Concerts: Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles / Katalyst
Thursday, July 16, 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.
GRAMMY-winning artist Cory Henry blends funk, gospel, and jazz with his electrifying band The Funk Apostles. Inglewood’s own Katalyst, a nine-piece ensemble from the brainchild of world-renowned drummer/composer/producer Greg Paul, showcases an eclectic mix of experimental contemporary jazz.
DJ set by J.Period.
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Sunset Concerts: Terrace Martin Plays Miles / Brandee Younger
Thursday, July 23, 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.
One of the most versatile and freely collaborative artists of his generation, Terrace Martin honors Miles Davis's centennial with a stirring tribute. Harpist, composer, and bandleader Brandee Younger’s music connects spiritual jazz and classical training to the rhythmic soulfulness of R&B and hip-hop.
DJ set by Wyldeflower.
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Sunset Concerts: Tortoise / Kassa Overall
Thursday, July 30, 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.
The pacesetters of the then-emerging, so-called “post-rock” sound, Tortoise is widely considered one of the most influential music groups of the last forty years, with a wide-reaching impact on the contemporary music scene. Visionary drummer and producer Kassa Overall has established himself as a driving force on the international stage, with a band who’s garnered wide acclaim for their live performances.
DJ set by Dave Orlando aka Boss Harmz.
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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.
