Calendar Highlights
Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare opens May 4!
FILM
Outdoor Movies at the Skirball
Discounted for Members
Kick back with friends for a night of movie magic under the stars! Featuring three beloved films, this year’s series is inspired by the exhibition Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare
Arrive early to check out the exhibitions, grab drinks and popcorn, and watch the sunset over the Santa Monica mountains.
Roman Holiday (1953)
Fri, Jun 9, 8:30 pm
Audrey Hepburn delivers an Oscar-winning performance as Princess Ann in this rom-com classic penned by Blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo.
High Noon (1952)
Fri, Jun 23, 8:30 pm
Watch from the edge of your seat as a town marshal comes up against a band of outlaws in this masterful Western written as an allegory for the Hollywood Red Scare.
Includes Museum admission! Doors at 7:00 pm.
The Way We Were (1973)
Fri, Jul 7, 8:30 pm
Fiftieth-anniversary screening! Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford shine in this drama that follows a leftist activist and her screenwriter husband as the Blacklist looms.
Film buff? Join us for our daytime double-feature series, Behind the Blacklist! Dig into this period of history with special guests, including children of the Blacklist. Learn more inside and online.
Take Part in Our Essential Jewish Values
Jewish history and culture meet American democratic ideals at the Skirball Cultural Center. Join us to participate in offerings that spark curiosity and illuminate our values: Welcome the Stranger Seek Learning Build Community Honor Memory Pursue Justice Show Kindness
We are so grateful for the Donors and Members who make the Skirball’s exhibitions and programs possible. Thank you for your support!
Exhibitions
Always FREE to Members
Peter Krasnow:
Breathing Joy and Light
May 4–Sep 3
Get lost in the organic forms and vibrant colors of Ukrainian American artist Peter Krasnow, whose paintings from our collection are inspired by Jewish heritage and the optimism of Southern California.
Chloë Bass: Wayfinding
Extended through Sep 3
Explore our lush outdoor campus and engage with artwork that poses questions about human relationships.
Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America
Ongoing
Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare
May 4–Sep 3
West Coast debut! Explore the history and impact of the Hollywood Red Scare and its implications for civil liberties, propaganda, and shifting definitions of American patriotism today.
Engage with four thousand years of Jewish history and discover how ancestral visions shape modern values.
FREE docent tours for Blacklist begin May 19! Plus enrich your visit with our audio guide.
How have you been a good friend or community member lately? Stop by the entrance to Visions and Values to submit your response before Yom HaTzedek, or “Day of Justice,” on May 5!
Classes
Always discounted for Members
ONLINE
Sparkling Newness: The Life of Ukrainian American Artist Peter Krasnow
Wed, May 3–24, 10:30 am–12:00 pm
4 sessions
Journey through California’s Modernist art scene to understand how Peter Krasnow developed his signature visual language of color, movement, and joy.
IN PERSON
From Cabarets to Kibbutzim: Dance and Modern Jewish Communal Life
Wed, May 3–Jun 7, 1:00–2:30 pm
6 sessions
Explore how Jewishness—as a culture, religion, ethnicity, and nationality—has been produced, sustained, and complicated through dance and choreography.
Peter Krasnow in his studio Casa Verdugo by Peter Krasnow Above: Peter Krasnow, Casa Verdugo (1923, repainted 1963). Oil on board. Collection of the Skirball Cultural Center, gift of Peter and Rose Krasnow. Right: Tobi Kahn, ZAHRYZ: Tzedek Box (2021). Acrylic on wood. Made possible by the generosity of Martin and Susan Solomon and Ben Z. Post and Debbie Laites.Kids and Families
AMPHITHEATER HAPPENINGS
Story Time
Every Thu, 2:15 pm
Enjoy live performances of flood stories based on folklore from around the world.
Music Jam
Every Sun, 11:15 am
Move to the rhythm! Grab a drum, shaker, or scraper and work with others to create music in the moment.
FAMILY ART STUDIO
Playful Puppets
Thu, Sat, Sun through May 28
ON VIEW
Noah’s Ark at the Skirball
Thu–Sun
Aboard Noah’s Ark, YOU make the story come to life! Build a storm, care for hundreds of handcrafted animals, and celebrate a safe return to land.
Archaeology Dig
Weekends until 4:15 pm
Unearth replicas of ancient artifacts and analyze clues to discover connections to people of the past.
Discovery Center
Ongoing
Examine artifacts, trade routes, and methods of communication from the ancient Near East.
Members
Create your very own puppet inspired by Noah’s Ark and engage in imaginative play with friends and family.
Striking Sculptures
Thu, Sat, Sun, Jun 1–Jul 30
Make a sculpture inspired by the vibrant colors and striking shapes found in Peter Krasnow: Breathing Joy and Light
Schedules vary. Find details for Noah’s Ark and Kids and Families activities online.
skirball.org/noahs-ark
MEMBER PROGRAM
Member Preview Day—
Blacklist and Peter Krasnow
Wed, May 3, 12:00–5:00 pm
Be among the first to experience the spring exhibitions, hear from the curators at 2:00 pm (reservations required), and make a day of it with dining and shopping.
You Belong at the Skirball
Join a warm and welcoming community! Members enjoy FREE Museum admission, the chance to meet our curators, program and store discounts, and much more.
skirball.org/join membership@skirball.org (310) 440-4599
Chloë Bass: Wayfinding
