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.
Photo by Mercie Ghimire
Hanukkah Festival
Sunday, December 6
Join us for music, storytelling, food, art making, and a community candle lighting.
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2026 US Midterm General Election: Vote at the Skirball
Saturday–Tuesday, October 31–November 3
Early Voting (10/31–11/2) 10:00 am–7:00 pm
Election Day (11/3) 7:00 am–8:00 pmExercise your most precious constitutional right by casting your ballot for the 2026 US Midterm General Election at the Skirball. Polls will be open, or drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at Skirball's secure ballot box.
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Sigd Holiday Experience with Beejhy Barhany and Jonah Platt
Sunday, November 8, 4:00 pm
Celebrate the ancient Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd through ritual, food, music, storytelling, and community, hosted by Beejhy Barhany and Jonah Platt.
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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, joined in conversation with advocate Ashley Jackson.
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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.
