LACMA in 1965, opened to the public in its new Wilshire Boulevard location, with the permanent collection in the Ahmanson Building, special exhibitions in the Hammer Building, and the 600-seat Bing Theater for public programs. And if you loved this contemporary museum and free events as much as I do, you’ll love all these free events open to the public without having to buy an admission ticket.
FILMS
Film Independent, LACMA Film Club, and The New York Times Film Club members can reserve tickets starting at 12 pm on Thursday, May 19. | Free; limit two tickets per membership. | Proof of member status is required to reserve tickets during advance reservation period. | Reserve Tickets
LACMA member and general-admission tickets can be reserved starting at 12 pm on Thursday, May 26. | Free; limit two tickets. | Reserve Tickets
Free Screening: Bloodline
Thu Jun 23, 2016 | Bing Theater | 7:30 PM
From the creative team responsible for the FX spinning-wheel-legal-drama Damages—Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and Daniel Zelman—comes this family-with-a-secret suspense drama returning for its second season on Netflix.
MUSIC
Fridays 6:00 pm, Jazz at LACMA features the art of jazz as practiced by leading Southern California artists. Celebrating over twenty years at LACMA, the program continues to be one of the museum’s most recognizable offerings. Jazz at LACMA is a celebration of L.A.’s finest jazz musicians
Saturdays 5:00 pm, Latin Sounds presents world-renowned artists playing the latest sounds from Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, and Los Angeles on Saturday afternoons
Sundays 6:00 pm, LACMA’s weekly chamber music series, Sundays Live, features the best of national, international, Los Angeles and emerging artists. These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public at 6 pm each Sunday in the Leo S. Bing Theater.
Barbara Morrison
Fri Jun 24, 2016 | BP Grand Entrance | 6:00 PM
Legendary vocalist Barbara Morrison returns to LACMA with her quartet. Over the years she has performed with a virtual “who’s who” of the jazz and blues worlds.
Quetzal
Sat Jun 25, 2016 | Hancock Park | 5:00 PM
They play a mix of Mexican and Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock music, supercharged by the dynamic vocals of lead singer and composer Martha Gonzalez.
Pianist Inna Faliks
Sun Jun 26, 2016 | Bing Theater | 6:00 PM
Called “adventurous” and “passionate” by The New Yorker, pianist Inna Faliks has established herself as one of the most passionately committed, exciting, and poetic artists of her generation.
FAMILIES
Boone Children’s Gallery
Located next to the Korean and Chinese galleries, the Boone Children’s Gallery is a free creative space where visitors of all ages are invited to learn the art of East Asian brush painting. No prior art-making experience is necessary. Friendly and helpful staff introduce painting techniques, offer tips, and even provide high chairs for very young artists. Visitors sit at communal tables in this fun, family-friendly, and resourceful place to relax, create, and make new friends.
Ticketing information:
To ensure a safe and pleasant visitor experience to the Boone Children’s Gallery on Labor Day, New Year’s Day, and all Target Free Holiday Mondays, tickets will be timed and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up your free, timed ticket in the Boone Children’s Gallery on the day of the event. Timed tickets allow for entry for 30 minutes.
Free and open to the public until 5 pm
Note:The Boone Children’s Gallery is closed on Wednesdays. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Mon Jun 20, 2016 | Hammer Building | 11:00 AM
Tue Jun 21, 2016 | Hammer Building | 11:00 AM
Thu Jun 23, 2016 | Hammer Building | 11:00 AM
Fri Jun 24, 2016 | Hammer Building | 11:00 AM
Sat Jun 25, 2016 | Hammer Building | 10:00 AM
Sun Jun 26, 2016 | Hammer Building | 10:00 AM
Mon Jun 27, 2016 | Hammer Building | 11:00 AM
Tue Jun 28, 2016 | Hammer Building | 11:00 AM
Thu Jun 30, 2016 | Hammer Building | 11:00 AM
Story Time in the Galleries
Ever wonder why dragons love tacos and why crayons decided to quit one day? Join Boone Gallery staff every Monday and Friday at 2 pm in the Korean art galleries as they take us on a reading journey into a world of folk tales and colors. Relate the stories to the art in the Chinese and Korean galleries in a comfortable space suitable for families and children of all ages. Admission is free!
Free and open to the public
Mon Jun 20, 2016 | Hammer Building | 2:00 PM
Fri Jun 24, 2016 | Hammer Building | 2:00 PM
Mon Jun 27, 2016 | Hammer Building | 2:00 PM
