May 15 to May 21

Friday, May 15

Special Events  |  RSVP  

At this leisurely guided walk through the newly constructed David Geffen Galleries with LACMA educators, you'll reflect on the sensory qualities of the space and engage with prompts for mindful observation.  

Co-presented with AIA Los Angeles.

Fri May 15 | 10 am PT
LACMA
Special Events  |  On Sale  

Step into the world of Impressionism and engage with movement, light, and shadow...

Fri May 15 | 12 pm PT
Resnick Pavilion  |  LACMA
Music  

Celebrate L.A.'s finest jazz musicians with Jazz at LACMA, presented Friday evenings from May through October. ...

Fri May 15 | 6 pm PT
Smidt Welcome Plaza  |  LACMA

Saturday, May 16

Films  |  RSVP  

Presented in conjunction with Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia, San Francisco–based artist and filmmaker Tenzin Phuntsog’s Next Life (2026) tells the story...

Sat May 16 | 11 am PT
Drop-in Workshops, Special Events  

Drop in for a self-guided drawing session and engage with light, texture, and space at your own pace. Prompts and materials will be provided by USC’s Mina Chow and educators from LACMA and AIA Los Angeles for all levels.

Co-presented with AIA Los Angeles.

Sat May 16 | 11 am PT
LACMA
Special Events  |  Standby  

Spend golden hour getting to know the new David Geffen Galleries and watch as members of the Lula Washington Dance Theatre move with and react to both the building’s changing light and the newly reinstalled artworks from LACMA’s permanent collection...

Sat May 16 | 5 pm PT
LACMA

Sunday, May 17

Drop-in Workshops  

Wander through the outdoor spaces surrounding the new David Geffen Galleries with LACMA educators and senior project manager and landscape designer Alexis SantaRomana and reflect on how plants, pathways, open spaces, and exterior views shape the museum experience...

Sun May 17 | 10 am PT
LACMA
Special Events  
Sun May 17 | 12 pm PT
Smidt Welcome Plaza  |  LACMA
Drop-in Workshops  
Talks  |  Standby  

Hear from artist Todd Gray about his newly commissioned work for LACMA, Octavia's Gaze, and public art projects across Los Angeles, including a new Metro Art commission for Wilshire/La Cienega Station, in conversation with scholar, curator, and critic Dr. Tiffany E...

Sun May 17 | 2 pm PT
LACMA
Films  

As we count down to the upcoming World Cup, this outdoor screening invites audiences to revisit iconic moments from soccer history. Bring friends, family, and a picnic and experience the beautiful game on the big screen in a communal, joyful setting...

Sun May 17 | 7:30 pm PT
Hancock Park  |  LACMA

Monday, May 18

Talks  |  RSVP  

LACMA continues to bring experiences with works of art to you! At this in-person gathering led by LACMA educators, we will explore works from LACMA’s permanent collection...

Mon May 18 | 4 pm PT
Online

Wednesday, May 20

Talks  |  On Sale  

Educators are invited to explore the art of block printing—the world's oldest and most versatile method of making multiple images—at the exhibition Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cult...

Wed May 20 | 4:30 pm PT
Smidt Welcome Plaza  |  LACMA