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Archaeology Dig at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, NOW - OCTOBER 31: Sift and sort to find replicas of ancient artifacts buried beneath the sand, weigh and examine your findings, and analyze clues. Join Skirball for Archaeology Month! Throughout October, junior archaeologists can participate in special projects such as making their own amulet, creating a personalized cuneiform clay tablet, and more.
Hanukkah Festival at Skirball Cultural Center
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2021: Watch Skirball Storytellers recount the age-old story of Hanukkah, create a one-of-a-kind art project, enjoy classic Hanukkah treats and holiday drinks, and celebrate community with a joyous sunset candle lighting.
Family Amphitheater Performances at Skirball Cultural Center
SUNDAYS, JULY 10-31: Celebrate the diversity of Los Angeles with a dazzling lineup of artists who use music, dance, and storytelling to keep their cultural traditions and family histories alive.
Hanukkah Festival at Skirball
DECEMBER 18: Enjoy live entertainment, theatrical performances about the story of Hanukkah, latkes and jelly donuts, holiday-themed photo booth, torch-making activity, and a community candle lighting at sundown.
Archaeology Month at the Skirball
WEEKENDS, OCTOBER 1-22: Sift and sort to find replicas of ancient artifacts buried beneath the sand, weigh and examine your findings, and analyze clues. On Sundays, enjoy live demos, hands-on activities, and special guests. Oct 1: Fiber Paintbrush Making / Oct 8: Basket Weaving / Oct 15: Artifact Preservation / Oct 21: Hand-Dyed Bandana / Oct 22: Soapstone Amulets
MLK Day at the Skirball – Free Museum Admission
JANUARY 15: Explore special exhibits and enjoy activities including tours, pop-up poetry and spoken-word performances, cooking demo, family lounge, and film screenings.
Skirball Puppet Festival in Los Angeles
April 27: During this fan-favorite festival, puppets of all shapes and sizes will be walking, soaring, and stomping about ready to meet you! See puppetry performances, dance to a live band, and make your own puppet friend to join in on the fun.
Hanukkah Festival | Skirball Cultural Center, LA
December 14: Enjoy live klezmer music, storytelling, crafts, and a community candle lighting to welcome the first night of Hanukkah.
MLK Jr. Concert | Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
January 17: Don't miss the return of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles—the largest Black majority orchestra in the nation—performing their MLK Jr. tribute concert.
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