Lectures Events in Los Angeles

Public talks, presentations, panel discussions, and seminars in Los Angeles.

Vorträge, Präsentationen, Podiumsdiskussionen und Seminare in Los Angeles.

100 upcoming lectures events

Roski Talks: Clarissa Tossin

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Roski Graduate Building

Roski Talks: Clarissa Tossin presents a thoughtful lecture in Los Angeles on her interdisciplinary practice rooted in ecological thinking and postcolonial geographies.

The Ethnography Studio: A Conversation with Dr. Paige West (Columbia University)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 02:30

University of Southern California

Join The Ethnography Studio for an in-person conversation with Dr. Paige West (Columbia University) at USC, exploring how ethnographers collaborate with family and balance thinking with responsibility in practice, in a lively interdisciplinary discussion.

DREAM Industry Mentorship speaker series- Justene Karimi and Edgar Vargas

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 03:00

Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH)

Join USC's DREAM Industry Mentorship speaker series at Ronald Tutor Hall as industry pros Justene Karimi and Edgar Vargas share perspectives on leadership, career growth, and reinvention in tech and engineering.

Lithospheric Dynamics Seminar: Alexis Saez Uribe

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 05:00

Zumberge Hall (ZHS)

Attend a lunchtime lithospheric dynamics seminar by Alexis Saez Uribe (Caltech) at Zumberge Hall, USC. This science talk explores mantle convection, plate tectonics, and cutting-edge geophysical modeling.

Foundations of Financial Wellness: Plan.Save.Grow Webinar Series

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 05:00

University of Southern California

USC hosts Foundations of Financial Wellness, a webinar series on budgeting, emergency savings, estate planning and retirement strategies. Join 12–1 p.m. on the second Wednesday each month (Feb–May) for practical, campus-guided guidance.

Entangled Histories of Tangier in World War II

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 05:00

Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall (VPD)

Public lecture tracing Tangier's wartime tapestry during WWII, examining Muslims, Jews, refugees, Spaniards, and Nazis in an international city. Natalie Bernstien (UCLA PhD candidate) discusses archival findings at USC Dornsife with in-person or Zoom access.

Kinship, Biocultural Sovereignty, and Ethical Collaboration in Papua New Guinea

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 05:30

WPH

An USC anthropology lecture by Dr. Paige West (Barnard/Columbia) exploring kinship, biocultural sovereignty, and Indigenous-led conservation in Papua New Guinea, drawing on two decades of fieldwork with Ailan Awareness at WPH B36.

Keys to Life

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 06:00

Office of Religious and Spirirtual Life

USC hosts a student-focused motivational discussion on life purpose and wellbeing, featuring guided conversations and Purpose Walks across campus to boost emotional intelligence, resilience, and ethical clarity for future professionals.

Algebra Seminar: TBA

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 07:00

Kaprielian Hall (KAP)

An academic algebra seminar featuring UCLA mathematician Mark Ebert, held in Kaprielian Hall in Los Angeles. The talk delves into current algebra research, inviting attendees to thoughtful discussion and potential collaboration within a formal campus setting.

Seminar: Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Dynamics

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 08:30

Irani Hall (RRI)

Scholarly seminar by Tobin Hammer (UCI) at Irani Hall (RRI), hosted by USC Dornsife's Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Dynamics, presenting current ecology and evolutionary research.

Periodic orbits of vector fields in three dimensions

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 08:30

Kaprielian Hall (KAP)

Explore when a vector field on a 3D manifold has periodic orbits, how many such orbits can exist, and recent results on Reeb vector fields in three dimensions, with insights from dynamics, topology, and geometry, in a Mathematics Colloquium by Michael Hutchings at Kaprielian Hall

Celebrating Solidarity: Weaving Together Struggles for Justice

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 11:00

Town and Gown (TGF)

An evening with movement leaders exploring solidarity across labor, racial justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and environmental justice, featuring reflection, dialogue, and practical steps for sustaining joy and democratic resilience in challenging times.

MEd in School Counseling Online - Information Webinar

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 05:00

University of Southern California

Join USC for an information webinar about the Master of Education in School Counseling online program, designed to help aspiring K-12 counselors explore curriculum, outcomes, and admissions from campus to your screen.

MHL Online Program Information Webinar

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 05:00

University of Southern California

Join USC for an information webinar on the Doctor of Education in Mental Health Leadership (MHL online). Learn about the curriculum, flexible online format, and how graduates drive social-justice oriented leadership in mental health services.

Levan Book Chat— Ann Marie Yasin, Rebuilding Histories in the Roman World

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 06:00

University of Southern California

An academic book talk at USC where historian Ann Marie Yasin discusses Rebuilding Histories in the Roman World, in conversation with Darlene Hedstrom and Felipe Rojas Silva, moderated by Frederic Clark, exploring architectural restoration from Augustus to Justinian.

Paul Brach Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Paul Martineau

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 09:30

California Institute of the Arts

EMSI European History with Kate Norberg, UCLA

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 05:00

Huntington Library

Public EMSI lecture at the Huntington Library features Kathryn Norberg (UCLA) exploring patronage of brothels in eighteenth-century Europe, with a brown-bag lunch and free admission for history enthusiasts.

Theory Today w/ Todd McGowan

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 05:00

THH 309

An academic reading-and-discussion session at THH 309 in Los Angeles exploring contemporary theory—from psychoanalysis to Marxism, postcolonial thought, and media/gender studies—with Todd McGowan guiding close analysis of recent monographs.

Aesthetic & Politics: Gabrielle Civil Lecture on Solidarity

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 06:00

California Institute of the Arts

CalArts presents the Aesthetic & Politics Spring Lecture Series featuring Gabrielle Civil, a Black feminist performance artist, poet, and writer. This talk probes solidarity through aesthetics and politics within contemporary performance at the School of Critical Studies.

CCMB Seminar: Qiong Mao & Guanchen Ye

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 06:00

Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology

Science seminar at USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology in Los Angeles, featuring researchers Qiong Mao and Guanchen Ye, presenting latest findings in craniofacial molecular biology.

Theory Today: An Evening w/ Todd McGowan

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 09:00

TCC 450

A scholarly evening at TCC 450 in Los Angeles with Todd McGowan, pairing close readings of contemporary theory—from psychoanalysis to Marxism and gender studies—with discussion of recent monographs and essays shaping the field.

Tidepool Bioblitz with UCLA

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Join Heal the Bay and UCLA researchers for a hands-on tidepool bioblitz to observe intertidal ecology, contribute to community science, and learn field methods along the coastal rocks of Los Angeles.

EMSI Renaissance Literature with Martine van Elk, California State University, Long Beach

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 03:00

Huntington Library

The EMSI Renaissance Literature seminar at Huntington Library features Martine van Elk of CSULB, discussing publishing women playwrights in London, Amsterdam, and Paris; a free, scholarly look at early modern drama and Shakespeare.

LA2026: History of Los Angeles Through Food

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 07:00

LA Cocina de Gloria Molina

An academic panel at LA Cocina de Gloria Molina exploring how food shapes Los Angeles' regional identity, with professors from Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies and chef Dominica Rice-Cisneros discussing culinary history and cultural identity.

Monuments: Talking Tours at MOCA (2pm)

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 07:00

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Take part in a 2pm MONUMENTS Talking Tours session at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles, where curator-led talks explore monumental themes through historical context and architectural insight.

Personal Connections

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 at 04:00

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Join LACMA on March 16, 2026 at 11:00 for a thoughtful lecture exploring how personal connections shape art, memory, and society in a museum setting. An engaging, idea-driven discussion with experts, framed by the gallery's atmosphere.

Doing Business with the City Webinar

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 04:00

Long Beach

Join Long Beach's city procurement webinar to learn about what the city buys, the contracting process, and how to register your business on the online procurement platform—Zoom details provided after registration.

All Space Considered – March 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Griffith Observatory

Join a public evening lecture at Griffith Observatory for insights into current space missions, celestial phenomena, and the latest astronomical discoveries, presented in an engaging, accessible format with iconic LA skyline views.

JANM Public Programs – Virtual & In-Person

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Japanese American National Museum

The Japanese American National Museum hosts virtual and in-person public programs that inspire and educate visitors about Japanese American history and culture in Los Angeles, blending scholarly talks with engaging community programming.

Claudia Rankine on MONUMENTS

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 08:00

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Poet and thinker Claudia Rankine discusses the cultural making and meaning of monuments during a focused talk at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles, blending art, memory, and public history into a thought-provoking evening.

Sara Goldman (en español)

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

Museum of Tolerance

Join Sara Goldman for a Sunday Speaker Series talk at the Hertz Theater in the Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles. This Spanish-language lecture promises a thoughtful exploration of tolerance, history, and social issues in a formal, engaging setting.

In Gallery: Bennett Simpson Walkthrough of MONUMENTS

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 07:00

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Join Bennett Simpson for an in-gallery walkthrough of MONUMENTS at MOCA's Geffen Contemporary in Los Angeles, offering fresh insights, close-up views of the works, and a guided discussion about the show's themes.

The Women of Flower Drum Song

Sat, 28 Mar 2026

Japanese American National Museum

A lecture at the Japanese American National Museum on March 29, 2026, exploring the women of Flower Drum Song—how female characters illuminate culture, identity, and representation in mid-20th-century Asian American storytelling.

Night of Ideas

Fri, 3 Apr 2026

An evening of ideas at the Wende Museum in Los Angeles, presenting cross-disciplinary talks and engaging conversations for curious minds, with LAist coverage and a public, accessible vibe.

The Cultural Politics of Eddie Murphy: Coming to America

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Hammer Museum

An insightful Hammer Museum talk examining how Eddie Murphy’s Coming to America frames race, representation, and cultural politics in American cinema, with scholars offering fresh, accessible analysis in a lively discussion.

Anna Sew Hoy Lecture

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Hammer Museum

An academic-style lecture by artist Anna Sew Hoy, hosted by UCLA's Department of Art at the Hammer Museum. Explore her contemporary practice, materials, and sculpture in a concise, insightful evening in Los Angeles.

“Defining Courage” at University of Washington (Seattle, WA)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Japanese American National Museum

An insightful lecture titled Defining Courage, pairing UW Seattle scholarship with JANM's Los Angeles venue to explore courage across history, ethics, and identity, featuring scholars, a Q&A, and a thoughtful museum audience.

Yuri’s Night Los Angeles

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 03:00

Griffith Observatory

Celebrate Yuri's Night at Griffith Observatory with space-history talks, astronomy demos for all ages, and telescope viewing under Los Angeles skies as we honor humanity's first voyage to space.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver Live

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 12:00

The Wiltern

Dr. Mary Claire Haver takes the stage at The Wiltern in Los Angeles for a health-focused lecture, sharing science-based nutrition insights from her Galveston Diet and practical wellness strategies to empower everyday living.

The Last Laugh: Harlem Nights and the Legacy of Comedy as Resistance

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Hammer Museum

A thought-provoking evening at the Hammer Museum exploring how Harlem's comedic traditions fueled resistance and social critique, tracing the arc from classic stage nights to contemporary satire.

Gabrielle Bernstein: Time to Trust

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 12:30

The Wiltern

Renowned spiritual author Gabrielle Bernstein brings Time to Trust to The Wiltern in Los Angeles for a motivational evening exploring trust, intuition, and personal growth through Bernstein's mindfulness approach.

Monuments Talking Tours at MOCA (11:30am & 2pm)

Mon, 1 Mar 2027 at 03:30

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Beckman Lecture

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts the Beckman Lecture, a science-focused talk by leading researchers on campus in Los Angeles, inviting audiences to explore frontier topics in physics, biology, and engineering.

Noche de Estrellas

Aquarium of the Pacific

An evening of stargazing and science at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles, offering Spanish-language insights into the night sky, interactive celestial displays, and family-friendly activities within a marine-themed venue.

The Ultimate Preservation Gift Guide of Los Angeles

LA Conservancy

Discover The Ultimate Preservation Gift Guide of Los Angeles by the LA Conservancy, a thoughtful peek at gifts and experiences that celebrate historic architecture, preservation, tours, and LA’s landmark heritage.

Marine Meadows: Exploring Seagrass Habitats

Aquarium of the Pacific

Join a family-friendly, science-focused tour at Aquarium of the Pacific to explore seagrass meadows, their ecological role, and how these underwater habitats sustain marine life along California's coast.

LA Conservancy History Lecture

LA Conservancy

Join the LA Conservancy for a history-focused lecture exploring Los Angeles' architectural landscape, preservation challenges, and landmark buildings. An engaging evening at the Conservancy venue for architecture lovers and local historians.

Astronomy on Tap

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Join Caltech for Astronomy on Tap, a casual public science talk series where researchers share bite-sized discoveries about the cosmos in a lively campus venue in Los Angeles, blending accessible astronomy with real insights.

Inorganic-Electrochemistry Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts the Inorganic-Electrochemistry Seminar on campus, presenting cutting-edge inorganic electrochemistry research with talks from the chemistry department, highlighting advances in energy storage, catalysis, and materials design.

TAPIR Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts the TAPIR Seminar in Los Angeles, a scholarly lecture by a TAPIR researcher on theoretical astrophysics. Attendees will hear cutting-edge ideas and current research presented to students and professionals in a lively academic setting.

You and Your Thesis

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Join a concise campus lecture at Caltech on You and Your Thesis, offering practical guidance on planning, structuring, and defending your graduate thesis with resources and tips for finishing strong.

First Wednesdays: Lecture, Cocktail Hour, and Music

Aquarium of the Pacific

Join First Wednesdays at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Los Angeles for a science-focused lecture, cocktail hour, and live music in an intimate evening setting. Sold out, with virtual access available, blending learning, drinks, and relaxed socializing.

Talks and Workshops

California African American Museum

Join expert-led talks and hands-on workshops at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles, exploring African American history and culture through engaging discussions and practical activities in a welcoming museum setting.

Shi Heng Yi Discusses Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery

Vroman's Bookstore

Join Shi Heng Yi at Vroman's Bookstore in Los Angeles for a ticketed discussion of Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery. The talk explores Shaolin philosophy, discipline, and practical self-mastery insights in an intimate bookstore setting.

Social Science History Seminar Series

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

An ongoing Social Science History Seminar Series hosted at Caltech in Los Angeles, bringing scholars together for in-depth discussions on the tools, methods, and stories of social science history in a formal academic setting.

Anti-Racism Work and Commitments

Odyssey Theatre

Odyssey Theatre presents a thoughtful session on anti-racism commitments, exploring inclusive practices, accountability, and community engagement in the arts. Aimed at theatre practitioners and audiences in Los Angeles.

Collective Knowledge from Our Changing World

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Explore how collective knowledge helps interpret our changing world in this science lecture at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, featuring experts on climate, biodiversity, and citizen science, and illustrating how data from diverse voices informs public understanding.

Chemical Physics Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Join Caltech for a Chemical Physics Seminar exploring the intersections of chemistry and physics, featuring expert researchers in a formal academic setting at Caltech Campus. An insightful session for students and professionals interested in cutting-edge science.

Special Chemistry Seminar w/Scott K. Cushing

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts a Special Chemistry Seminar with Scott K. Cushing, presenting advanced chemical research in a university lecture setting. The session promises rigorous insights into contemporary chemistry, ideal for students and professionals at the Caltech campus in Los Angeles.

Environmental Science and Engineering Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

An on-campus lecture at Caltech exploring environmental science and engineering topics, with researchers presenting on sustainability, climate modeling, and innovative remediation approaches in a formal academic setting.

CMX Lunch Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Join fellow researchers for the CMX Lunch Seminar at Caltech, a lunchtime lecture in science and technology held on campus in Los Angeles. Expect a concise, insightful talk, networking over lunch, and a glimpse into cutting-edge research with a casual yet professional vibe.

Biology Seminar - Blaise Agüera y Arcas

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Biology Seminar at Caltech featuring Blaise Agüera y Arcas, presenting current biology research and interdisciplinary insights in a formal campus lecture setting at the California Institute of Technology.

Seminar on History and Philosophy of Science

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Academic seminar at Caltech exploring the history and philosophy of science, examining how scientific ideas develop, how theory and method evolve, and the epistemology of scientific knowledge in a rigorous campus setting.

CNS Seminar - Shih-Chii Liu

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts a CNS science seminar featuring Shih-Chii Liu, delving into neural circuitry and brain-inspired computation within the university's research-focused lecture series. Aimed at students and professionals, the talk promises fresh insights into cognition and neural model

Quantum Matter/Materials Science Research Lecture

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Explore cutting-edge quantum matter and materials science at Caltech in Los Angeles. This research lecture spotlights recent breakthroughs in quantum materials, experimental methods, and their potential impact on future technologies.

Ask a Scientist: Marine Mammals

Aquarium of the Pacific

Join scientists at the Aquarium of the Pacific for an engaging science talk about marine mammals, with insights into behavior, conservation, and adaptations, plus Q&A in a family-friendly, intellectually stimulating session.

Watching for Whales

Aquarium of the Pacific

An educational talk at the Aquarium of the Pacific exploring whale behavior, migration, and conservation. Learn from marine scientists, see whale displays, and discover how ocean health affects whales in this family-friendly session.

Birds - From Penguins to Puffins

Aquarium of the Pacific

An engaging Aquarium of the Pacific program guiding guests through the lives of penguins and puffins, exploring seabird biology, habitats, and conservation in a vivid, accessible lecture for families and bird lovers.

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

An authoritative lecture in Caltech's Frontiers in Chemical Engineering series, presenting cutting-edge research and emerging technologies in chemical engineering, hosted on the Caltech campus in Los Angeles for students, researchers, and professionals.

Environmental Science and Engineering Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts an Environmental Science and Engineering Seminar on its campus, featuring researchers who present recent advances in environmental science and engineering, with a focus on sustainability, climate challenges, and innovative solutions in a formal academic setting.

QCSA Speaker Event: Dolev Bluvstein @ Caltech

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts a campus lecture featuring Dolev Bluvstein as part of the QCSA Speaker Event. An accessible science talk in a formal campus setting, spotlighting advancing research in quantum information and computation at California Institute of Technology.

CTLO - Winter Faculty Lunch Series

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

CTLO's Winter Faculty Lunch Series at Caltech offers brief, informal lectures over lunch on campus, featuring faculty researchers sharing interdisciplinary advances in science and technology, with time for discussion and networking.

Chemical Engineering Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts a Chemical Engineering Seminar on its campus in Los Angeles, featuring presentations on current research and industry applications in chemical engineering, with invited faculty and scholars.

Lunch with keynote speaker Dr. Sarah Reisman

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

A lunch event at Caltech in Los Angeles for Women’s History Month, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Sarah Reisman. Attendees enjoy a light meal while hearing a cutting-edge chemistry talk and networking with fellow researchers.

2026 McConnell Lecture

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

The 2026 McConnell Lecture at Caltech in Los Angeles offers a formal, intellectually driven science talk by a leading researcher, exploring breakthroughs and their societal impact on a prestigious campus.

Spring Equinox, 2026 - Sunset

Griffith Observatory

Public Spring Equinox sunset program at Griffith Observatory with telescope viewing, a short astronomy talk, and seasonal sky insights, inviting families and science fans to watch day blend into night over Los Angeles.

L.A.'s Legacy Businesses

LA Conservancy

An engaging lecture by the LA Conservancy exploring how legacy businesses shape Los Angeles’ urban fabric, with preservation insights, history of iconic storefronts, and strategies to safeguard local heritage.

Professor Brian Cox – Emergence

Dolby Theatre

Renowned physicist Brian Cox presents Emergence at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, a captivating science lecture exploring how complex systems arise from simple interactions and what this means for our understanding of the universe.

Featured Stories

LA Conservancy

Explore featured stories from Los Angeles’ historic landmarks with insights from preservationists of the LA Conservancy; a thoughtful history lecture weaving architecture, culture, and community.

The Heritage Project

LA Conservancy

Explore Los Angeles's heritage through The Heritage Project at the LA Conservancy. This history-focused lecture delves into preservation efforts, landmark sites, and the stories behind the city’s historic architecture.

International Women's Day & Women's History Month

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts an on-campus event for International Women's Day and Women's History Month, featuring talks and discussions on gender equity, the contributions of women in science, and campus initiatives promoting women's leadership.

TAPIR Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Attend the TAPIR Seminar at Caltech in Pasadena, a campus lecture presenting researchers' latest advances in theory and computation from the TAPIR group. A focused, scholarly on-campus event ideal for students and professionals.

Inorganic-Organometallics Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Join Caltech for the Inorganic-Organometallics Seminar, a scholarly lecture exploring recent advances in inorganic chemistry and organometallics, including catalysis and metal–ligand mechanisms, presented by researchers on campus in a formal setting.

Los Angeles Conservancy Events

LA Conservancy

Discover Los Angeles' architectural and cultural heritage through LA Conservancy updates on Facebook. This listing points to talks, tours, and preservation events around LA, highlighting historic sites and local history.

Beckman Lecture

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Public Beckman Lecture at the California Institute of Technology in Los Angeles, a high-level science talk by a guest researcher, blending accessible explanations with insights into cutting-edge research and its societal impact.

Pillar Society & Planned Giving

LA Conservancy

Join the LA Conservancy for Pillar Society & Planned Giving, a donor-focused lecture exploring giving strategies, stewardship, and how planned gifts sustain preservation work in Los Angeles. Invitation-only event with insights from fundraising professionals and preservation leade

Biology Seminar - Sohini Ramachandran

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Join Caltech for a Biology Seminar with Sohini Ramachandran. An insightful talk at the campus on recent advances in biology, data-driven approaches, and Ramachandran’s research highlights—ideal for students and researchers.

Coral Reefs

Aquarium of the Pacific

Explore the colorful world of coral reefs at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. This immersive exhibit highlights reef ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation through vibrant displays and hands-on interpretive experiences.

Architect Biographies

LA Conservancy

Discover the personal stories of influential architects and how their biographies shaped iconic Los Angeles landmarks in this insightful lecture by the LA Conservancy, weaving history with preservation context and city-building narratives.

Biology Seminar - Itai Yanai

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Attend a Biology Seminar with Itai Yanai at Caltech in Los Angeles. This university lecture presents cutting-edge biology research, featuring a renowned speaker in a formal campus setting, offering insights for students and professionals.

CNS Seminar - Shih-Chii Liu

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts a CNS Seminar with Shih-Chii Liu, presenting cutting-edge insights in computational neuroscience and neural systems in an on-campus academic talk, inviting students and researchers to discuss recent advances.

Policies for L.A. City Neighborhoods

LA Conservancy

An expert-led lecture hosted by the LA Conservancy examining how neighborhood policies shape historic preservation, zoning, and community character across Los Angeles, with highlights on policy changes, preservation priorities, and civic engagement.

In Memoriam

LA Conservancy

In Memoriam: a formal memorial program by the LA Conservancy in Los Angeles, honoring preservation pioneers with reflections, archival materials, and a brief lecture in a historic venue.

Land Acknowledgment

LA Conservancy

A guided discussion hosted by the LA Conservancy examining the history and importance of land acknowledgment, its role in Indigenous rights, and how preservation work honors native lands in Los Angeles.

PhD Thesis Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

PhD Thesis Seminar at Caltech features a doctoral candidate presenting their research in a formal academic setting, inviting students and professionals to engage with pioneering science on the Caltech campus in Los Angeles.

Leimert Park National Register Nomination Fund

LA Conservancy

Fundraising event hosted by the LA Conservancy to support Leimert Park's nomination to the National Register, featuring a community discussion on local history, preservation, and neighborhood identity in Los Angeles.

The ’70s Turn 50

LA Conservancy

Join the LA Conservancy for a thoughtful history lecture as the 1970s turn 50, tracing landmark preservation efforts, architectural trends, and the decade's lasting influence on Los Angeles' built environment.

Seismo Lab Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Join Caltech’s Seismo Lab Seminar for a deep dive into seismic research, featuring latest geophysics methods, data from recent earthquakes, and insights from Caltech researchers in a campus lecture setting.

Historic Places of Los Angeles

LA Conservancy

Explore historic places in Los Angeles with the LA Conservancy in a compelling lecture that highlights landmark architecture, preservation efforts, and the city’s evolving urban landscape through engaging stories and visuals.

High Energy Physics Seminar

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech hosts a High Energy Physics Seminar on its Los Angeles campus, delivering insightful talks on particle physics, quantum field theory, and recent experimental results in high-energy collisions, ideal for students and researchers.