Programs • MOCA

Apr 29 — June 10 2021

SCREEN x KAF: Transpacific Stream

Screening, Virtual
Apr 29 — June 10 2021

Screening, Virtual

SCREEN x KAF: Transpacific Stream

During the months of May and early June, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) is partnering with the K11 Art Foundation to pair works from their respective collections on SCREEN.

Thursday
May 6, 2021

Creating the Compassionate City

Lecture, Virtual
Thursday
May 6, 2021

Lecture, Virtual

Creating the Compassionate City

Creating the Compassionate City is a conversation among arts and social change practitioners produced in conjunction with Los Angeles Poverty Department’s Art Rise performance, organized by MOCA.
Friday
May 7, 2021

Crenshaw Dairy Mart: Patrisse Cullors and Waunette Cullors

Lecture, Virtual
Friday
May 7, 2021

Lecture, Virtual

Crenshaw Dairy Mart: Patrisse Cullors and Waunette Cullors

The Crenshaw Dairy Mart along with MOCA has prepared a series of fireside chats with Abolitionists and Farmers, centering the intersections of abolitionist praxis, farming practices, and food justice within the lineage of FREE THE LAND.
Sunday
May 9, 2021

Dimitri Chamblas and Kim Gordon: Duet

Member Event, Performance, All Ages
Sunday
May 9, 2021

Member Event, Performance, All Ages

Dimitri Chamblas and Kim Gordon: Duet

MOCA members at the Contributing level and above are invited to an intimate and highly experimental in-person performance of improvisatory music and movement by acclaimed choreographer and dancer, Dimitri Chamblas and musician, songwriter, and visual artist Kim Gordon. To become a member or upgrade your…
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Monday
May 10, 2021

Mental Health Practices by John San Juan: Session 1

Virtual
Monday
May 10, 2021

Virtual

Mental Health Practices by John San Juan: Session 1

Mental Health Practices is a series lead by John San Juan. In the first of the mental health sessions, we will learn breathwork and meditation.
Wednesday
May 12, 2021

Black Farmer Meetup + Qigong

Wednesday
May 12, 2021

Black Farmer Meetup + Qigong

Come share your grow artistry and meet like-minded Los Angeles county Black farmers, gardeners, growers, and Master Gardeners.
Friday
May 14, 2021

Mental Health Practices by John San Juan: Session 2

Virtual
Friday
May 14, 2021

Virtual

Mental Health Practices by John San Juan: Session 2

Mental Health Practices is a series lead by John San Juan. The second of the mental health sessions will focus on cultivating social health.
Friday
May 14, 2021

Crenshaw Dairy Mart: Jamiah Hargins and Richie Reseda

Lecture, Virtual
Friday
May 14, 2021

Lecture, Virtual

Crenshaw Dairy Mart: Jamiah Hargins and Richie Reseda

The Crenshaw Dairy Mart along with MOCA has prepared a series of fireside chats with Abolitionists and Farmers, centering the intersections of abolitionist praxis, farming practices, and food justice within the lineage of FREE THE LAND.
Friday
May 14, 2021

Los Angeles Poverty Department: Performance 1

Performance, Virtual
Friday
May 14, 2021

Performance, Virtual

Los Angeles Poverty Department: Performance 1

Los Angeles Poverty Department’s "The New Compassionate Downtown", dares to imagine alternative marketing that draws people to Downtown who value the wisdom and compassionate practice exemplified by Skid Row residents and workers.
Saturday
May 15, 2021

Los Angeles Poverty Department: Performance 2

Performance, Virtual
Saturday
May 15, 2021

Performance, Virtual

Los Angeles Poverty Department: Performance 2

Los Angeles Poverty Department’s “The New Compassionate Downtown,” dares to imagine alternative marketing that draws people to Downtown who value the wisdom and compassionate practice exemplified by Skid Row residents and workers.
Monday
May 17, 2021

Mental Health Practices by John San Juan: Session 3

Monday
May 17, 2021

Mental Health Practices by John San Juan: Session 3

Mental Health Practices is a series lead by John San Juan. The third of the mental health sessions will focus on mindfulness.
Wednesday
May 19, 2021

Daring To Live Beyond Just Existing: Camille Langston

Virtual
Wednesday
May 19, 2021

Virtual

Daring To Live Beyond Just Existing: Camille Langston

Daring To Live Beyond Just Existing: The courageous journey to self-actualization. Camille Langston, Kismet Honey, and Markeith Royster will be leading interactive programs centered in wellness practices that can provide BIPOC citizens with a little pathway to living fully, instead of just existing under capitalism, in their daily lives.
May 20 — May 23 2021

Member Preview Days: Reopening

Member Event, All Ages
May 20 — May 23 2021

Member Event, All Ages

Member Preview Days: Reopening

Free timed-entry tickets are now available for MOCA Grand Avenue.
MOCA Grand Avenue
Friday
May 21, 2021

Mental Health Practices by John San Juan: Session 4

Friday
May 21, 2021

Mental Health Practices by John San Juan: Session 4

Mental Health Practices is a series lead by John San Juan. The last of the mental health sessions will be a guided soundbath.
Sunday
May 23, 2021

For Families

All Ages, Virtual
Sunday
May 23, 2021

All Ages, Virtual

For Families

Join MOCA on a Sunday for an inclusive and playful virtual program just FOR FAMILIES of all kinds, led by MOCA Education and Visitor Engagement.
Tuesday
May 25, 2021

Daring To Live Beyond Just Existing: Markeith Royster

Tuesday
May 25, 2021

Daring To Live Beyond Just Existing: Markeith Royster

Daring To Live Beyond Just Existing: The courageous journey to self-actualization. Camille Langston, Kismet Honey, and Markeith Royster will be leading interactive programs centered in wellness practices that can provide BIPOC citizens with a little pathway to living fully, instead of just existing under capitalism, in their daily lives.
Wednesday
May 26, 2021

Daring To Live Beyond Just Existing: Kismet Honey

Virtual
Wednesday
May 26, 2021

Virtual

Daring To Live Beyond Just Existing: Kismet Honey

Daring To Live Beyond Just Existing: The courageous journey to self-actualization. Camille Langston, Kismet Honey, and Markeith Royster will be leading interactive programs centered in wellness practices that can provide BIPOC citizens with a little pathway to living fully, instead of just existing under capitalism, in their daily lives.
May 27 — May 30 2021

Member Preview Days: Reopening

Member Event, All Ages
May 27 — May 30 2021

Member Event, All Ages

Member Preview Days: Reopening

Free timed-entry tickets are now available for MOCA Grand Avenue.
MOCA Grand Avenue
Thursday
May 27, 2021

Artist Walkthrough with Crenshaw Dairy Mart

Member Event, All Ages
Thursday
May 27, 2021

Member Event, All Ages

Artist Walkthrough with Crenshaw Dairy Mart

All MOCA members are invited to join the founders of Crenshaw Dairy Mart, artists Patrisse Cullors, Alexandre Dorriz, and noé olivas, for an in-person walkthrough of the group's current project outside of The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. Crenshaw Dairy Mart’s abolitionist pod (prototype)&n…
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Closed May 31 2021 – Opened May 7 2021

Closed May 31 2021 –
Opened May 7 2021

MOCA x Art Rise: Crenshaw Dairy Mart and Los Angeles Poverty Department

Closed May 31 2021 – Opened May 7 2021

MOCA x Art Rise: Crenshaw Dairy Mart and Los Angeles Poverty Department
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA