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.
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Exhibition Opening—Fall 2026
Thursday, October 22, 7:00–9:00 pm
Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at the Skirball featuring the work of three dynamic contemporary artists: The 1960s—A Generation on Fire: Judy Baca's Great Wall of Los Angeles, Jenny Yurshansky: What We Carry, and Patrisse Cullors: Wishes Made Material.
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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) 8:00 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.
