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Joachim Cooder and Amythyst Kiah

Saturday, February 27, 2021
Now streaming on YouTube

… 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 music. Performing from the Skirball’s Taper … 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 … Audience Public Programs Category Music Aditya Prakash Ensemble and Rini Saturday, September 26, 2020 Now streaming on YouTube Past Audience Public Programs Category Music Dustbowl Revival …
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Quetzal

Thursday, August 5, 2021

… the Program Grammy Award–winning rock 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 … August 19, 2021 Past Audience Public Programs Category Music Extra Ancestral Thursday, August 26, 2021 Prev Next …
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The Delirians

Thursday, August 19, 2021

… rhythms to create a sound that Billboard describes as both “infectious” and “solidly Californian.” “Soaring harmonies, true-to-the-era melodies, and an energetic live show.”— LA … 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 … August 12, 2021 Past Audience Public Programs Category Music Extra Ancestral Thursday, August 26, 2021 Prev Next …
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This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement

October 19, 2023–February 25, 2024

… people whose collective action changed America. About the Exhibition Find hope in our capacity for collective action. This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement … the work of nine photographers primarily affiliated with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the 1960s: Bob Adelman, George “Elfie” Ballis, Bob Fitch, Bob Fletcher, Matt … She teaches about SNCC's organizing methods and legacies at Colorado College, where she is a visiting professor. She contributed to the collection Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal …
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Gavin Turek and ADG7

Saturday, August 29, 2020
Now streaming on YouTube

… 29, 2020 Now streaming on YouTube Skirball Stages—Season 1: Episode 1 About the Program Known for her funky, soul-driven pop and commanding vocals, Gavin Turek takes the stage in the Skirball’s spectacular Taper Courtyard—a … Audience Public Programs Category Music Aditya Prakash Ensemble and Rini Saturday, September 26, 2020 Now streaming on YouTube Past Audience Public Programs Category Music Dustbowl Revival …
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Run River North

Thursday, August 12, 2021

… with dreamy melodies and an alt-rock edge. Be among the first to see this energetic group perform songs from their long-awaited third album, Creatures in Your Head , recorded during last … Deepening Sunset Concerts’ connection to Los Angeles and the Skirball’s core values of justice, community, and kindness, Run River North has selected the following organization to share the … August 19, 2021 Past Audience Public Programs Category Music Extra Ancestral Thursday, August 26, 2021 Prev Next …
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The Golden Age of Variety TV

Thursdays, March 5–April 16, 1:00–3:00 pm

… Classes Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm|Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm|Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1:00–3:00 … Drawing on Vaudeville roots, early television gave us laughs and thrills from such iconic performers as Milton Berle, Jackie Gleason, Sid Caesar, Lucille Ball, Groucho Marx, Phil Silvers, and the comedy duo of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. This trip down memory lane will focus on the variety …
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Sunset Concerts: IAN SWEET

Thursday, August 17, 2023

… 8:00–10:00 pm Thursday, August 17, 2023 Feat. DJ The Witching Hours Get cathartic with Pitchfork-endorsed, Valley-raised musician IAN SWEET ! This LA indie rocker sings self-probing songs … lyrics that express vulnerability and confusion with emotional honesty. The artist released her latest full-length Show Me How You Disappear (2021) at an acute juncture in her life, charting … DJ The Witching Hours . “Catharsis doesn’t get more satisfying than this.”—Pitchfork | Just for Visitors 13 to 19! Talk music, make art, and have a SWEET treat at The Loft! The Loft is an …
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Common Ground Dinner: A Community Meal for Civil Rights

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

… in our special series of shared meals and collaborative gatherings using tableware from the Common Ground installation, this evening of food and conversation celebrates the enduring power … artist Adam Silverman ; Joumana Silyan-Saba , Director of Civic Participation and Human Rights for the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department for the City of Los Angeles; and music and … young voices around the globe using the power of Spoken Word, technology, and community. His latest EP, The Rest is History , is available on all streaming platforms. For more on Common …
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Short Films by Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg

Sunday, December 8, 2024

… 8, 2024, 7:00–9:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 Featuring an Artists' Tour of Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology Join Emmy-nominated filmmakers and artists Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg … the Sundance Award–winning film The Tribe takes audiences on an electric ride through the complex history of the Jewish people—from Biblical times to present day—through the story of … with brains that are undergoing rapid and significant remodeling and development. Based on the latest research on adolescence, and showcasing both teens and doctors and psychologists, The …