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Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living

RSVP – Celebrate the opening of Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living, the Hammer’s biennial exhibition showcasing artists from across Los Angeles. Be among the first to see the exhibition, and dance in the courtyard to music from Made in L.A. artist collective Mas Exitos.

Hammer Museum: Fall Exhibitions Celebration

RSVP – Celebrate the Hammer’s fall exhibitions—featuring Picasso, Joan Didion, and Bob Thompson—with food trucks, cash bars, free admission, and music in the courtyard by DJ Iesha Irene.

KCRW Summer Nights with Hana Vue

RSVP – Summer concerts continue in the Hammer courtyard with L.A. bedroom-pop star Hana Vu. Come early and stay late for sets from KCRW DJs Dan Wilcox and Valida. Plus food trucks, bars, and extended gallery hours.

Hammer Museum’s Gala in the Garden

Invite Only – An annual highlight of the Los Angeles cultural calendar, the Hammer Museum’s Gala in the Garden celebrates artists and icons who have made profound contributions to society through their work. Their sixteenth annual Gala in the Garden honoring Judy Chicago and Jordan Peele will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

2018 Hammer Museum Gala

Invite Only – The Hammer Museum announced today that Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Leon Bridges will perform at its annual Gala in the Garden, which will take place on Sunday, October 14. Solange Ferguson, Elizabeth Segerstrom, and Darren Star will serve as co-chairs for the event honoring award-winning author Margaret Atwood and acclaimed artist Glenn Ligon. Also participating in this year’s program are Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon and social

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Our Favorite LA Events: The Week Of December 3rd – December 10th featuring Die Hard, James Blake and Much More!

Hey, we get it – Los Angeles is a big city. Not only are there endless opportunities for coffee stops, beach visits, and celebrity sightings, but the metropolis also boasts an absolutely massive catalogue of events. Even on a daily basis, the list of things to do can certainly seem a little overwhelming at times. Somewhere, among the hazy smog that engulfs the city, lies a hotbed of culture and

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the Hammer Museum Honored Ava Duvernay and Hilton Als at their Annual Gala with Support from Bottega Veneta

On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Hammer Museum welcomed cultural and civic leaders, artists, collectors, patrons of the arts, and entertainment world notables to the 15th annual Gala in the Garden. The Gala raised $2.4 million to support the Hammer’s dynamic and internationally acclaimed exhibitions and public programs, which are free to the public. Returning for the fifth year, Bottega Veneta partnered with the Hammer Museum to present this year’s

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Elton John’s 70th Birthday, Bernie & Elton’s 50th & EJAF’s 25th

Invite Only – On Saturday, March 25, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Hammer Museum at UCLA will present a special celebration honoring Elton’s 70th birthday and the 50th anniversary of his songwriting collaboration with Bernie Taupin. The event is also a special fundraising benefit to support EJAF’s lifesaving work and cultural programs at the Hammer Museum. Presenting Sponsors are Neuro Drinks and Diana Jenkins and AEG Presents.

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Disappear Here: Music Made in L.A. with TOKIMONSTA

Open – KCRW and the Hammer Museum present Disappear Here: Music Made in L.A., four free nights of live concerts by Los Angeles musicians in the Hammer’s courtyard. A happy hour with food and cash bar starts at 6:30 p.m., KCRW DJ sets start at 7:30 p.m., and live music starts at 8:15 p.m. The museum’s gallery hours will be extended to 9 p.m. so guests can enjoy Made in

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‘The Martian’ Screening

Ticketed – In space, no one can hear you vlog. The great Ridley Scott (Alien) has his lead character alone in space again, and this time it’s Matt Damon as an American astronaut who has been accidently left behind on Mars after a mission disaster. Witty and well researched—the script is based on the popular 2011 novel by Andy Weir—the film plays like a survivalist Western conceived of by the

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