… Public Programs Words and Ideas Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 7:30–8:30 pm Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Now streaming on … a starting point, Lalami explores how marginalized groups—including immigrants, women, and people of color—are often blocked from many of the rights, liberties, and protections associated … with one arm and pushes away with the other. Signed books available for preorder on booksoup.com. “Probing, unflinching and fiercely intelligent, Conditional Citizens is a must-read for all …

… Public Programs Words and Ideas Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30–9:30 pm Friday, October 24, 2025 Hear from “the leading interpreter of our dark times,” Timothy Snyder , through a discussion on his 2017 book … is our great American challenge. What exactly is freedom and how do we keep it? Political commentator and historian Timothy Snyder , internationally renowned expert on the rise of …

… 1, 2021, 12:00 am Saturday, May 1, 2021 Now streaming on YouTube Skirball Stages—Season 1: Episode 6 About the Program Grab your dancing shoes for this spirited Skirball Stages performance! Cuban-born musician Yosmel Montejo , fresh from the release of his first album, Red Suitcase , delights from the Skirball's Ahmanson Hall with his band of accomplished Latin jazz musicians. Then, joining from his home in Montreal, Canada, is Vox Sambou …

… am Saturday, October 24, 2020 Now streaming on YouTube Skirball Stages—Season 1: Episode 3 About the Program LA darlings Dustbowl Revival joins forces with special guest Lashon Halley for a spirited and celebratory performance. Following the release of their ambitious 2020 … Audience Public Programs Category Music Aditya Prakash Ensemble and Rini Saturday, September 26, 2020 Now streaming on YouTube Past Audience Public Programs Category Music Las Cafeteras and …

… am Saturday, November 21, 2020 Now streaming on YouTube Skirball Stages—Season 1: Episode 4 About the Program Telling modern-day stories of Chicanx life in Southern California, LA … to kick off the final Skirball Stages presentation of 2020. Get down to their uplifting blend of Afro-Mexican beats, hip-hop, and rancheras . Then, greeting us from Brazil, Latin … and creative verve, França will have you grooving to a set filmed exclusively for the Skirball community. Also go behind the scenes with the artists for a look at their musical processes, …

… 12:00 am Saturday, February 27, 2021 Now streaming on YouTube Skirball Stages—Season 1: Episode 5 About the Program From Los Angeles to the hills of East Tennessee, join us for an evening of awe-inspiring American roots … and atmospheric performance alongside his legendary father, Ry Cooder . Playing both original compositions and modern arrangements of Uncle Dave Macon’s old-time country tunes, the two light …

… group Quetzal kicks off the 2021 Sunset Concerts season! Formed in the wake of the 1992 Los Angeles uprising and active in the East LA Chicano community, this relentlessly innovative ensemble creates music with a social and political point … R&B.   “A musical vision that inspires as much as it entertains.”—NPR | Sharing the Spotlight Deepening Sunset Concerts’ connection to Los Angeles and the Skirball’s core values of justice, …

… pm Thursday, August 19, 2021 Sunset Concerts at the Skirball About the Program Groove to The Delirians ’ vintage ska beat! This East LA band brings the revolutionary spirit of 1960s-era ska and reggae to modern audiences. Layering in elements of salsa, jazz, and roots music, The Delirians delight with rich vocal harmonies, warm … Deepening Sunset Concerts’ connection to Los Angeles and the Skirball’s core values of justice, community, and kindness, The Delirians have selected the following organization to share the …