Los Angeles, CA (January 8, 2019)—SoCal Museums announces the 14th Annual Museums Free-for-All on Saturday, February 2 and Sunday, February 3, 2019. Over forty museums—presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science—will open their doors and invite visitors to attend free of charge. “For fourteen…
On Thursday, January 28, the Skirball Cultural Center will present FOOD CHAINS, a documentary film followed by an insightful panel discussion. With more interest in the food industry these days than ever, this documentary directs our attention to the hands that pick it. Narrated by…
Visitors to the Skirball Cultural Center on Sunday, July 26, have a unique opportunity to recall the tumultuous rise of FM radio as told by pioneers in the field, including Raechel Donahue, Ben Fong-Torres, and Bonnie Simmons. Moderated by KPCC’s Alex Cohen. The explosion of…
Featuring bands Avi Buffalo and People Get Ready, and a site-specific dance performance by Jmy James Kidd and The Sunland Dancers Friday, December 6, 2013, 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. $15 Advance | $20 Day of Show/Door FREE parking; carpooling strongly encouraged Tickets available at www.skirball.org or…
On April 25, the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles will be premiering the career survey exhibition of artist, illustrator and toy designer Gary Baseman. Titled GARY BASEMAN: THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN, this first major museum survey of the artist’s life and work features…
It has been said that bread is the staff of life. However for those who follow a gluten-free diet or observe bread avoidance for weight maintenance or celiac disease, this is not the post for you! Saturday, January 19 was the first day that handmade…
Something to consider, just 24 hours of unplugging and learn about 10 Principles to observe at least once a week. Visit the Skirball Cultural Center for your very own Cell Phone Sleeping Bag on Saturday, March 24. https://blog.skirball.org/2012/03/manifesto-a-no-go-or-a-manifestivus-for-the-rest-of-us/#more-1566
NURIYA Thursday, August 11, 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.) ADMISSION FREE; no reservations Limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking: $10 per car (cash only) Carpooling encouraged • Street parking strictly prohibited Or take Metro Rapid 761 ——————————————————————————– ABOUT THE PROGRAM Nuriya…
Thursday, August 4 Limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis YEMEN BLUES Be dazzled by this band’s groundbreaking revitalization of Yemenite Jewish musical traditions. Founded by rising star and charismatic Yemenite Israeli vocalist Ravid Kahalani and arranger/bassist Omer Avital, the nine-member Yemen Blues plays an…
Starting tonight, the Skirball Cultural Center kicks off its fifteenth annual Sunset Concerts series. It takes place over six consecutive Thursday evenings from July 21 through August 25, at 8:00 p.m., free of charge, in the Skirball’s festive outdoor courtyard. The 2011 Sunset Concerts season…