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This page contains information on arts and special music/ performance-related events
and activities. Artwalk information and the listings of free museum
days have been carried over from the summer "Extras" page, along with a couple of other categories of other "freebies." Additional materials and the most current updates can be found
on the site's Facebook page. PLEASE REMEMBER: Although every attempt is made to bring you the most current event information possible, ALL SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CONFIRM ANY
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SPECIAL EVENTS/NOTICES
VARIOUS LOCATIONS - ADDITIONAL JANUARY ARTS/PERFORMANCE-RELATED EVENTS:
January 14 - UCLA Programs. "Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons." Book talk by Benjamin Barson, Asst. Professor of Music at Bucknell University. In his new book, Barson offers a fresh perspective on the origins of jazz in a journey through New Orleans, Haiti, Mexico and the broader U.S. South. The talk will take place at 1 p.m. in the Green Room (1230 Schoenberg Music Building) on the UCLA campus Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.
January 17, 22 and 23 - UCLA Lectures/Symposia. On January 17 - PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTONED. Half-day symposium on Sound and Hate Studies. The symposium will explore the intersection of sound and hate, focusing on how auditory experiences can propagate, resist and reflect social animosities. The program will take place beginning at 10 a.m. in Lani Hall. On January 22, the lecture "Leaving Harlem: Examining the Origins of the Blues in Basie's Swing and Parker's Bebop" will be presented via Zoom by Dr. Traci Lombre. Register online on the calendar event page. On January 23 - Day-long symposium on the "Intersections of Western and East Asian Music." The program will take place in Lani Hall beginning at 9 a.m. and also will be livestreamed. See agenda on website. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place on the UCLA campus. Information: www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
or https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/calendar.
January 18 - Colburn School Programs. Early Childhood Open House. Explore the Early Childhood Music Program at the Colburn Community School of Performing Arts, for children ages 7 months to 6 years. Take a sample class, meet faculty and attend an orientation at the family-friendly event. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - noon on the Colburn School Campus, 200 South Grand Avenue in downtown LA. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.
January 25 - USC Visions and Voices Programs. The Met in HD: - Aida. The delayed-transmission screening of Giuseppe Verde's Aida from the Metropolitan Opera in New York will take place at 10 a.m. in the Norris Center Theatre on the USC campus. Soprano Angel Blue will make her long-awaited Met role debut as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country. Reservations are required and can be made via the link on the event page. Information: http://visionsandvoices.usc.edu.
February 26 - Jim J's Jukebox at the Beverly Hills Library. This winter session of the lectures by American Songbook buff Jim Jimirro (founding president of The Disney Channel and current Chairman of the Board of National Lampoon) will be at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The "Discovering American's Music" lectures cover facts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and music from his collection. For additional information and reservations, contact the Beverly Hills Public Library at reference@beverlyhills.org or call the phone number listed. Information: (310) 288-2244 or www.bhpl.org.
ANAHEIM - NAMM SHOW. This is not a free event, but a reminder is being noted here because of the interest of so many site visitors. The NAMM Show is described by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) as "the industry's largest stage, uniting the global music, sound and entertainment technology communities." The event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center from January 21 - 25. Find more information at the website listed. Information: www.namm.org.
LONG BEACH - KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND (TURN)TABLE. Knights of the Round (Turn)Table is a monthly event modeled after a book club. Back in the day, people used to listen to the records while staring at the album artwork and liner notes. The programs seek to recreate this experience in the company of other music lovers. The January event will take place on January 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Beechwood Brewing, 3630 Atlantic Avenue. The featured album will be "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols." An RSVP IS REQUIRED at bixbyknollsinfo.com/knights using the link on the event page. No outside food allowed. Information: (562) 595-0081, www.facebook.com/knightsoftheroundturntable or www.bixbyknollsinfo.com, go to "events," and "knights."
LONG BEACH - VIRTUAL SHAKESPEARE AND FRIENDS ALOUD. "Shakespeare and Friends Aloud." This season of Shakespeare Aloud hosts readings of Shakespeare's plays and covers works of friends and contemporaries like Christopher Marlow, John Fletcher, Thomas Kyd and others. Community members are invited to participate as readers or audience members. Events will take place on Thursdays at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Register via the links on the Carpenter Arts/Arts for Life website. UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE - THIS PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED AND WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING PLACE. Information: (562) 985-7000 or www.carpenterarts.org/artsforlife.
LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY LA Opera Community Opera. The LA Opera's Community Opera production will once again be returning in the spring for two nights at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels. This year's production will take place on March 14 and 15 2025. Carla Lucero's "Las Mujeres de Jerualen" will be performed in Spanish with projected English translation. Applications and information are available now for community performers and student orchestras who would like to be part of the production. To learn more, call the number listed or visit the website listed. Information: (213) 972-3157 or https://laopera.org/community-learning/community-ensembles/community-opera.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - LACMA WINTER PROGRAMS The Los Angeles County Museum of Art makes available a publication called The Guide. The Guide includes information on LACMA's Education and Public Programs for Winter 2024/2025, including music programs. The Guide can be downloaded in pdf format. Information: (323) 857-6000, www.lacma.org/theguide or www.lacma.org.
ART WALKS
The following is a partial listing of art walks. It is recommended that you confirm the availability of all events prior to attending since days and times may change periodically.
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ANAHEIM - Downtown Anaheim ArtCrawl Experience. This event takes place quarterly on the second Saturday of the month from 5 - 8 p.m. The progressive art walk
will begin at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 Center Street. The date of the next event is TBA. Information: (714) 956-3586 or
www.downtownanaheim.com, go to "Events" or "ArtCrawl Experience."
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CLAREMONT - Art After Hours at Pomona College Museum of Art.
The event takes place most Thursdays at the Pomona College Museum of Art, 330 N. College Avenue, from 5 - 11 p.m. May include entertainment,
special exhibits, student presentations or other programs, and the event is usually during the school year. Information: (909) 621-8283 or www.collegescalendar.org
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COVINA - First Saturday Citrus Art Walk. The new First Saturday Citrus ArtWalk will take place on the first Saturday of each month from 3 - 7 p.m. on Citrus Avenue in
downtown Covina. There will be art displays and a variety of dance/music performances. Information: www.covinaca.gov
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FULLERTON - First Friday Art Walk.
Every first Friday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in Downtown Fullerton. Art events and exhibition openings; map available
on website. Information: (714) 879-1993 or http://www.fullertonartwalk.com
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HUNTINGTON BEACH - Third Wednesdays Art Walk. ArtWalk will take place every third Wednesday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Huntington Beach on Main Street,
Fifth Street and a number of individual locations. Maps will be available at each art stop. Information: (714) 536-8300 or http://www.hbdowntown.com
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LAGUNA BEACH - First Thursdays Art Walk.
Every first Thursday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Laguna. Information: (949) 683-6871 or http://www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com
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LONG BEACH - Second Saturday Art Walk in the East Village Arts District. Every second Saturday of the month at a new time, from noon - 5 p.m. Art, street performances, and music in the East Village Arts District area, Linden Ave., 1st Street, Broadway, Elm. Information: (562) 682-9735 or http://www.artwalklb.com
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LONG BEACH (BIXBY KNOLLS) - First Fridays on Atlantic Avenue. Art, a variety of entertainment and other exhibits
along Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls on the first Friday of each month. Information: (562) 595-0081 or www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
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LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - Downtown L.A.
Artwalk. Every second Thursday of the month from noon - 9 p.m.
Information: (213) 624-6212 or www.downtownartwalk.com
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LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - Leimert Park Village Art Walk. The Leimert Park Village Art Walk takes place every last Sunday of the
month along the streets of 43rd Place and Degnan Boulevard from 2 - 8 p.m. Local cultural spaces, art studios and storefronts will host art exhibits, spoken word and music programs, children's activities and more.
Information: www.leimertparkbeat.com/events.
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LOS ANGELES (NORTHEAST) - Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) Artwalk. When there are Artwalks, they take place in the Highland Park area of Northeast Los Angeles. Check website for current events and other information. Information: www.nelaart.org
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ONTARIO - Ontario Emporia Arts District ArtWalk and Studio Tour. The ArtWalk and Studio Tour takes place the third Saturday of every other month from 6 - 10 p.m. at
211 - 223 Emporia Street and 119 W. Transit Street in Ontario. No information yet on upcoming dates. Information: (909) 437-6962
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POMONA - Metro Pomona Art Walk. Music, food and art every second Saturday of the month in the Pomona Arts Colony off Garey Avenue between Holt and Mission Boulevard. Hours are from 6 - 9 p.m. Information: (909) 261-5004 or www.metropomona.com
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RIVERSIDE - First Thursdays Arts Walk. Arts Walk is from 6 - 9 p.m. in the downtown Riverside area; includes Riverside Museum.
Information: (951) 682-6737, (951) 826-5273, www.riversideculturalconsortium.org or
www.riversideca.gov/museum
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SAN CLEMENTE - Village Art Fair. First Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. along Avenida Del Mar. Information: (949) 218-5378 or
www.villagesanclemente.com.
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SANTA ANA - Downtown Santa Ana Artists
Village Open House. Every first Saturday of the month from 7 - 10
p.m., Second and Broadway area. Exhibits and occasional performances vary from
month to month. Information: (714) 564-5625, www.aplaceforart.org
www.santaanaartsdistrict.com, www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us
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SAN PEDRO - First Thursday ArtWalk. On the first Thursday of each month, open galleries and studios, street vendors and entertainment in the downtown San
Pedro arts district. Event is from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown San Pedro between 4th and 8th Streets. There also are periodic Third Saturday artwalks from 2 - 6 p.m., with more than 30 galleries and studios plus guided
tours. Information: www.1stthursday.net
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TEMECULA - Art Off the Walls. First Friday programs in 2022 will take place on Oct. 7 and Nov. 4. The events showcase art from a variety of area artists, including a reception for the featured artists inside The Merc, 42051 Main Street, with live music and refreshments. Other portions of the event take place at The Lot on Main, 42051 Main Street. Information: (951) 694-6480 or www.temeculaca.gov
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UPLAND - Artists on "A" Street. Over 20 different types of art for show and sale every last Saturday of the month at the corner of "A" Street and 3rd Avenue. No times or current dates listed. Information: (909) 931-4100, (909) 204-4465 or www.ci.upland.ca.us
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VENICE - Venice Art Crawl. The Venice Art Crawl takes place quarterly on the third Thursday of month from 6 - 10 p.m. at locations north and south of Windward Avenue. Visit site for
current locations and upcoming dates. Information: www.veniceartcrawl.com.
WHITTIER - Whittier Art Stroll Uptown. No current dates listed. The Whittier Art Stroll Uptown takes place from 5 - 9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The event includes art from more than 40 artists, plus live music, treats, a variety of vendors and more. A variety of events are hosted primarily at local businesses. The event takes place in Historic Uptown Whittier, Greenleaf Avenue and vicinity (a map is available on the Facebook page). Information: www.artstrolluptown.com or
www.facebook.com/artstrolluptown.
If your city has a monthly or regularly-scheduled arts open
house/art walk you'd like listed, please send an
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FREE MUSEUM DAYS
The following is a partial listing of free museum days. It is recommended that you confirm the availability of all events/open days prior to visiting the museum since free entry days and times may change periodically.
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BOWERS MUSEUM - First Sunday of the month - family programs are generally from
about 12:30 - 3 p.m. (see concert pages). Museum address is 2002 N. Main Street in Santa Ana. Please note: museum admission is no longer free during the first Sunday programs. Information: (714) 567-3100 or
www.bowers.org
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BROAD MUSEUM - The Broad is LA's new contemporary art museum. It is located in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Avenue next to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The museum is closed on Monday; hours vary on other days of the week. Advanced tickets may be reserved online,
or there is an onsite standby line each day for admission on a first-come basis. See website for additional details. Information: (213) 232-6250 or
www.thebroad.org
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CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM - Target Sundays are every second Sunday of the month. Hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Live programs
generally begin about 1 p.m. General admission to the museum is also free. Museum address is 600 State Drive in Exposition Park (Los Angeles Coliseum area). Information: (213) 744-2132, (213) 744-7432 or www.caamuseum.org
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CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER - There is free admission to all permanent exhibition galleries at the California Science Center (excludes IMAX and special exhibits). The museum address is 700 Exposition Park
Drive (Los Angeles Colisum area). Information: (323) 724-3623 or
www.californiasciencecenter.org
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CHINO YOUTH MUSEUM - The Chino Youth Museum offers Free First Friday programs from 3 - 5 p.m. Programs include art projects, snacks, time to explore the museum,
exhibits and entertainment. Also for July, first 1000 people at Museum get in free. The museum is located at 13191 6th Street in Chino, one block north of the Chino Transit Center. Information: (909) 464-0499.
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FIRE STATION/MUSEUM OPEN HOUSES - Two area historical fire stations offer free tours on Saturdays. In San Pedro, Old Fire Station 36 (located at 638 Beacon Street) is open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. In
Hollywood, Old Fire Station 27 is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Both offer a variety of artifacts and exhibits. Information: (323) 464-2727 or www.lafdmuseum.org.
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THE GETTY CENTER - Free admission;
parking is $15, but $10 after 5 p.m. The museum does not require parking reservations. Off
the 405 Freeway at Getty Center Drive. There are a variety of art-related and storytelling activities for children and families, free programs, lectures and movies, and more. See the museum's calendar for
listing of events and programs. Information: (310)
440-7300 or www.getty.edu
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GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY - There is no admission charge to enter the observatory, but a fee for planetarium shows. Monthly public star parties offer the public a chance to try out
telescopes and talk with amateur astronomers from 2 - 9:45 p.m. Check for upcoming star party dates. Information: (213) 473-0800 or
www.griffithobservatory.org
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HOMESTEAD MUSEUM - Free admissions and programs like behind-the-Scenes tours and children's storytelling hours. Some programs require reservations. The museum
is at 15415 East Don Julian Road in the City of Industry. Information: (626) 968-8492 or www.homesteadmuseum.org.
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HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS - Free admission the first Thursday of every month. Tickets are
required and reservations become available on the first date of the month prior to the visit (i.e. reservations for the first Thursday in August become available
starting July 1). Reservations for free days fill up quickly. Also, check monthly schedules for free lectures and other
presentations. Information: (626) 405-2100 or www.huntington.org
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THE IRVINE MUSEUM OF ART - The Irvine
Museum of Art is a small OC museum dedicated to the preservation and
display of California art of the Impressionist period (1890 - 1930).
18881 Von Karman Street, Irvine, Ground Level. Admission policy had changed; admission is free now only for seniors, students and children. Information: (714)
476-2565 or http://www.irvinemuseum.org/
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LA HABRA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - The Children's Museum at La Habra offers free admission on the first Saturday of each month for the Target
Free Saturdays program. Check website for upcoming dates. Information: (562) 905-9793 or
www.lahabracity.com/section.cfm?id=41.
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LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART - Admission to the Long Beach
Museum of Art is free every Friday. Museum address is 2300 East Ocean Boulevard. Information: (562) 439-2119 or www.lbma.org
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA)
- Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is free every second Tuesday of the month and to LA County residents with ID
after 5 p.m., 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. A schedule of Target Free Holiday Mondays can also be found on the museum website, as well as information on other free lectures
and performances. Information: (323) 857-6000 or www.lacma.org
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - BANK OF AMERICA "MUSEUMS ON US" PROGRAM
- Over 70 museums nationwide are now offering free
admission on the first weekend of every month for anyone showing a Bank of America check, ATM or credit card. Visit website for list of museums. Information:
www.bankofamerica.com/museums.
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MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MOCA). Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art is free on Thursdays from
5 - 8 p.m., 250 S. Grand Avenue. Information: www.moca.org.
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THE MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART - LONG BEACH Free Target Sundays programs include special activities each month with a variety of family-oriented art workshops and/or music. Address is 628
Alamitos Avenue. Information: (562) 437-1689 or www.molaa.org/
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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM - The Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Boulevard at Exposition Park in the downtown Los Angeles/USC campus
vicinity, offers free museum admission every first Tuesday of the month. Information: (213) 763-3466 or www.nhm.org
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NORTON SIMON MUSEUM - The Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, offers free admission from 6 - 9 p.m. on every first Friday of the month.
Information: (626) 449-6840 or www.nortonsimon.org
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ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART - The Museum is located in the Historic Old City Hall Building, 225 South Euclid. Hours are noon - 4 p.m., Wednesday through
Sunday, and admission is free. Also a variety of art and public programs. Information: (909) 983-3198 or www.ci.ontario.ca.us
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ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART - The Orange County Museum of Art offers free admission and is closed on Mondays. The Museum is now located in Costa Mesa at 3333 Avenue of the Arts. Information: (714) 780-2130 or www.ocma.art
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PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS - The Page Museum allows visitors to watch fossil excavation and assembly and has interactive displays of the Tar Pits and
Southern California during the Ice Age. Free admission day is the first Tuesday of the month (except July and August). The museum is located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Information: (323) 934-7243 or
www.tarpits.org
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SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER - The Skirball Cultural Center is open with free admission every Thursday, and also a variety of both
free and fee performances and activities. Includes Passport Screenings of films one Saturday per month. The Center is located off the 405 Freeway at the
Skirball Drive exit. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.org
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SOUTHWEST MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN - The Southwest Museum of the American Indian, part of the Autry Museum system, is open to the public from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m on Saturdays. The
Museum is located in the Mt. Washington area at 234 Museum Drive. Information: (323) 667-2000 or www.theautry.org
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UCLA FOWLER MUSEUM - The museum regularly offers free admission and a variety of free music, film and art-related programs. The Fowler Museum is located
on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or http://www.fowler.ucla.edu
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UCLA HAMMER MUSEUM The museum offers a wide selection of lectures, poetry readings, music and other programs and performances. See the event calendar on museum website for a full
schedule of events. 10899 Wilshire Boulevard at Westwood. Information: (310) 443-7000 or http://www.hammer.ucla.edu
OTHER CATEGORIES
LECTURES/LECTURE SERIES
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"ALOUD" AT THE LOS ANGELES CENTRAL LIBRARY - Lecture series. Most programs begin at 7 p.m. in the Central
Library's Mark Taper Auditorium. Wide variety of topics. Reservations required. Fall listings are now available. Information: (213) 228-7025, www.lfla.org or www.aloudla.org.
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CALARTS "AESTHETICS AND POLITICS" LECTURE SERIES - The series lineup ranges from political debates to film screenings and performances, as well as conversations about art, architecture and philosophy. Info on Winter 2025 events TBA. Information: http://criticalstudies.calarts.edu/programs/aesthetics-and-politics/lecture-series or
www.youtube.com/c/AestheticsandPolitics.
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"DISTINCTIVE VOICES AT THE BECKMAN CENTER" AT UC IRVINE - Insights on Science, Technology and Medicine lectures. Events usually run September through
June. Lectures are at 7 p.m. in the Beckman Center on the UCI campus and open to the public. Programs are by reservation only and fill up quickly. Visit the website listed
and join the e-mail list to receive notices for each session. In-person seating is limited but opportunities also exist to view the programs online. Information: (949) 721-2266 or
www.voicesatbeckman.org.
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ZOCALO PUBLIC SQUARE LECTURE SERIES - Series of public lectures in a variety of locations throughout the Los Angeles area and on a variety of topics. Reservations
are required for most events. Information: www.zocalopublicsquare.org.
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