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.
Photo by Mercie Ghimire.
Puppet Festival
Let your imagination come to life with art, music, and some of SoCal’s favorite puppetry acts during this fan-favorite event.
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Sunday Music Brunch at the Skirball—Musical Crossroads
Sunday, May 10, 11:30 am
Listen as you relax serenely in our oasis, dining al fresco from Zeidler's special Mother's Day brunch menu. Blue skies, sweet sounds, and infinite possibilities await.
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Exhibition Opening—Spring 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 12:00–5:00 pm and 7:00–9:00 pm
Join us for opening day of our spring exhibitions! Whether you're visiting for daytime tours or evening fun, enjoy FREE admission to three new exhibitions, mingle with artists and curators, stroll through our oasis, and more.
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Late Night! Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos
Friday, May 29, 6:00–10:00 pm
Get loud, get weird, and get wild in the streets as we celebrate the exhibition opening of Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86. Special appearance by Keith Morris, legendary frontman of the hardcore punk bands Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and Off!.
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Common Ground Dinner: Pride
Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 pm
The next in our special series of shared meals, engaging conversations, and collaborative gatherings using tableware from the Common Ground installation, this evening celebrates LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
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L'Chaim America
Sunday, June 7, 2:30 pm
Experience poignant and humorous contemporary stories that illuminate inspiring, diverse Jewish experiences and speak to the America we know in our hearts. Happy Anniversary, USA—you're 250 years old!
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Sunday Music Brunch at the Skirball—Acoustic Fingerstyle: Across Traditions
Sunday, June 14, 11:30 am
Enter communion through a sonic experience that spellbinds via unparalleled musicianship.
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Tank and the Bangas: Live at the Skirball
Thursday, July 2, 7:00 pm
Kick off Fourth of July festivities with the electrifying sounds of New Orleans collective Tank and the Bangas, making their Skirball debut.
