UCLA Events & Destinations

Discover the vibrant tapestry of public events and cultural experiences UCLA has to offer in Los Angeles! This resource highlights an array of lectures, performances, exhibitions and enriching activities hosted by UCLA, showcasing our commitment to fostering creativity, dialogue and community engagement. Whether your passion lies in the arts, academia, or local happenings, this platform connects you to the incredible cultural offerings that UCLA brings to life in the city and beyond. Join us and experience the excitement firsthand!

A stylized painting shows a person’s face centered within a large orange flower, with warm tones of yellow, amber, and deep orange blending across the petals and the figure’s clothing. The portrait has a symmetrical, contemplative expression, with the flower framing the head like a radiant halo. To the right, bright pink text reads “PST ART” above the phrase “Art & Science Collide,” accompanied by a small sun-like icon.

January 22, 2026 - April 12, 2026

Fire Kinship: Southern CA Native Ecology & Art

Before Southern California’s 18th-century colonization, Native communities used controlled burns to nurture ecosystems, promote healthy plant growth and reduce fuel loads. Fire Kinship challenges modern fear and stigma around fire, advocating a return to these traditional practices as essential to land care, community wellbeing and tribal sovereignty. The Fowler Museum at UCLA exhibition presents a living history that centers the expertise of Tongva, Cahuilla, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay communities.

Happenings for February

A guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA curated by UCLA Magazine.

Gabriela Jaquez and teammate scream in success on the court.

That Road to the Final Four

The Bruins have always been apt to basketball dynasties and Gabriela Jaquez knows it. You may remember the point guard’s legendary 2024-2025 season, where she led the Bruins to the Final Four. As she plays through her senior year — and her final year as a Bruin — she reflects on how it felt to make history for UCLA basketball: “Other people may have been surprised, but I wasn’t. My teammates weren’t, either.” Right now, Jaquez is leading the Bruins to another spectacular season as the #2 team in the NCAA. She’s not letting anything, even the former glory of a Final Four appearance, distract her. Read more about Jaquez’s 2025 Final Four run in UCLA Magazine’s Winter issue and look out for women’s basketball during their 2026 March Madness run. We’ll see you in Pauley.

GO ARTS UCLA

GO ARTS UCLA brings together an array of cultural offerings at the nation’s number one public research university.

GO ARTS Calendar

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Destinations

UCLA is home to an array of vibrant destinations that enrich the campus experience and invite exploration. Whether you’re seeking artistic expression, live performances or a peaceful escape, UCLA’s destinations offer a unique blend of culture, creativity and tranquility for everyone to enjoy. Dive into the dynamic spirit of our campus and discover a world of inspiration waiting at every turn.

Hammer Museum

Discover the cultural heartbeat of Los Angeles at the Hammer Museum, where UCLA brings the arts to life. Discover an eclectic array of thought-provoking exhibitions, engaging talks, and dynamic events that reflect the diverse voices and cutting-edge creativity of our community.

UCLA Nimoy Theater

Step into the Nimoy Theater at UCLA and embrace the power of storytelling through film, lectures, and performances. Located just steps from the Hammer Museum in the heart of Los Angeles, this intimate space provides a platform for contemporary artists from around the globe to showcase new and diverse works.

Mathias Botanical Garden

Visit our lush 7.5 acre oasis nestled within UCLA campus - an inviting public garden, outdoor classroom, and research hub. Specializing in curated collections that showcase botanical diversity, emphasizing biogeography, conservation, and natural history - our garden promotes community well-being and provides a tranquil space for all to enjoy.