Week 4
Monday October 20
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Mon 10/20 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Fireside Chat - Therapists Spill the Tea on Paths to Their Career
Mon 10/20 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Thinking about a career in therapy, but not sure what the path looks like? You're not alone; join us as we spill the tea.
CRPxRISE Workshop: Intro to Mental Health & Resilience Resources
Mon 10/20 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
SAC Conference Rooms 2-3
We're excited to be partnering with the RISE Center to host our Intro to Mental Health and Resilience Resources Workshop that introduces students to campus mental health services and support systems on Monday, October 20th from 4:00–5:00pm in SAC Conference Rooms 2–3. This is a great opportunity to learn about the resources available to support your well-being and resilience throughout the year. Light dinner will be provided! RSVP by Wednesday, October 15th to be counted for food.
After Hours Social
Mon 10/20 • 6PM - 8PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Games, Refreshments, & Fun!
Tuesday October 21
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How are Students Using AI?
Tue 10/21 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP
Join us as we explore data from the 2025 Senior Survey on how students are using AI, and take part in a discussion on ways we, as educators, can help guide students on developing AI literacy. Presenters: Elena Peterson and Wonki Lee, Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience, TLC. #generativeai, #howarestudentsusingai, #aiinlearning Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to edp@teaching.ucla.edu.
Ballot Breakdown: Prop 50 & California's Statewide Special Election
Tue 10/21 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
Join UCLA's Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement (CLDE) Network and the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles for a nonpartisan virtual event to help you prepare for California’s upcoming Statewide Special Election. We’ll break down the Pros and Cons of Proposition 50, provide key election dates and information, and answer your questions so you can head into the voting period with confidence. This event is open to all members of the UCLA community, and the Zoom link will be provided via email to those who RSVP.
Curator Talk: Coins Ritual and Cultural Exchange in Africa
Tue 10/21 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
What stories do coins carry beyond their economic value? In this online program, Ex-Change co-curator Carlee S. Forbes is joined by Professor Andrew Apter of UCLA Departments of History and Anthropology for a conversation about the role of coins, tokens, and counters in African cultural and ritual systems. Drawing on the Fowler’s African collections and Apter’s scholarship on Yoruba ritual economies, the discussion will explore coins as conduits of memory, belief, and power. These objects transcend monetary function as they participate in spiritual, aesthetic, and historical narratives. Together, Forbes and Apter will consider how these small, everyday forms reflect vast networks of exchange, colonial histories, and symbolic meanings across time.
Getting Started with Overleaf
Tue 10/21 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will introduce the basics of Overleaf, from creating an account to navigating the functionality and getting started with editing. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructors: Jason Burton, Director, Sciences User Engagement Shelby Hallman, Physical Science and Engineering Librarian
On the Unreasonable Ineffectiveness of Mathematics in Psychology
Tue 10/21 • 1PM - 2:30PM PDT RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Colin Allen, Distinguished Professor in the department of philosophy at the University of California, Santa Barbara Drawing on interviews and other work that is being done for a book about the history and philosophy of "mathematical psychology,” Colin Allen will characterize mathematical psychologists as a self-identified community within psychology, united by their approach to mathematical modeling, mentoring lineages and institutional structures such as a journal, and societies on three continents organizing conferences and summer schools. Mathematical psychologists have recently been vocal about the need for psychology to move in a more mathematical direction, inspired partly by the so-called “replication crisis” which many of them believe is actually a “theory crisis.” In this talk, Allen will at the arguments of three prominent mathematical psychologists and argue that while mathematical psychology does not lack small “t” theories, it has been arguably less successful in formulating big “T" Theories that have the kind of scope, generality, and predictive power that led Wigner to write of the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in physics. This talk is offered both in person and online. Light refreshments will be served.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Tue 10/21 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Undergraduate Virtual Drop-ins
Tue 10/21 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
Got a quick question about your finances? Pop in to chat with one of our team member--no prep, no pressure, just practical answers to help you feel more confident with money.
Movement and Meditation
Tue 10/21 • 1:15PM - 2PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).
Assignments and Grading for TAs
Tue 10/21 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
Colors and Connection
Tue 10/21 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come join RISE for a free, one-hour workshop from Project UnLonely that bridges creative expression with meaningful connection-building!
You Belong at UCLA
Tue 10/21 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Explore your sense of belonging and foster connection, self-awareness, and community.
Global Health LLC: Mentorship Matchup
Tue 10/21 • 5PM - 7PM PDT
De Neve Plaza Room
The Global Health Mentorship Matchup is where we invite both mentors and mentees to guide students along the pre-med journey and encourage free discussions as well as an informational period of time!
After Hours Social
Tue 10/21 • 6PM - 8PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Games, Refreshments, & Fun!
Plant It and They Will Come: Supporting California's 1,600 Native Bees
Tue 10/21 • 7:30PM PDT
Join National Geographic Explorer Krystle Hickman for a captivating talk on California’s native bee species and the plants they thrive on. California hosts over 1,600 native bee species, making it one of the world's most biodiverse regions. But our native bees—as distinct from honey bees—risk extinction from climate change and habitat loss. In her new book, The ABCs of California’s Native Bees, Hickman describes 26 critical bee species—from the Agile Longhorn Bee to the Zone-tailed Banded-Mining Bee—through stunning photography and expert insights on identification, habitats, and conservation. A conversation with Michelle Fullner, host of the popular Golden State Naturalist podcast, and a book signing follows the talk.
Wednesday October 22
Lunchtime Art Talk on Widline Cadet
Wed 10/22 • 12:30PM PDT
The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Made in L.A. 2025 artist Widline Cadet is led by curatorial assistant Juan Manuel Silverio. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/cadet-arttalk
How to Publish Open Access for Little to No Cost
Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Are you interested in publishing your scholarly writing so that anyone can read it? Would you like to make your work accessible to the greater research community? Publishing open access is a great option but it can be expensive for authors. Don’t let expensive APC’s (article processing charges) get in your way. The Library can help! Through UC agreements with scholarly publishers, the Library can cover most, if not all, of your publishing costs. From covering your APC to hosting your article in the University’s institutional scholarly repository, the Library can assist in finding ways to share your research openly and inexpensively. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructors: Gissel Rios, Open Science and Collections Librarian Hannah Sutherland, Open Science and Collections Librarian
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Undergraduate Virtual Drop-ins
Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 2PM PDT
Got a quick question about your finances? Pop in to chat with one of our team member--no prep, no pressure, just practical answers to help you feel more confident with money.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Games Pop-Up
Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
Science and Engineering Library, Boelter Learning Commons
Join UCLA Library for a games pop-up in the Boelter Learning Commons. Drop by to play board games, make personalized buttons and check out our collections! Games are a great way to meet and make connections with fellow Bruins, especially for those new to campus. We'll have staff available to help facilitate the games and all levels of experience are welcome.
Books & Bonding
Wed 10/22 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Love books? Care about mental health? Crave good convos with great people? You’re in the right place! Books and Bonding is a weekly club that meets to discuss ideas around various mental health topics and create a community of resilient Bruins.
Navigating your Graduate Journey: Identity & Advocacy
Wed 10/22 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
Student Activities Center, Conference Room 4 (Basement Level)
Discover tools and strategies to advocate for yourself in graduate school and build community!
Annual Convocation - CELEBRATING BLACK LIFE at UCLA
Wed 10/22 • 5PM - 7PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Covel Commons
The Annual Convocation is designed to welcome UCLA students (both new and recurring) to the start of the Fall Quarter.
Fowler Out Loud: Ella Gibson
Wed 10/22 • 6PM - 7PM PDT RSVP
Fowler Museum
Join us for a special Fowler Out Loud performance by UCLA third-year singer-songwriter Ella Gibson, whose soulful indie folk-pop sound and emotionally resonant lyrics have made her a standout voice on campus. A music industry major, Gibson draws inspiration from artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzy McAlpine, and Taylor Swift, blending introspective storytelling with acoustic-driven melodies. Gibson recently won Best Overall Act and the Bruin Choice Award at Spring Sing 2025 for her original song Patch; she continues to gain recognition for her heartfelt performances and raw, expressive songwriting. At the Fowler, she’ll share acoustic versions of her original music, inviting listeners into her creative journey of growth, uncertainty, and self-discovery. Fowler Out Loud is an evening concert series that invites UCLA students from various disciplines to perform at the museum.
Weekly Bible Study
Wed 10/22 • 6:30PM - 7:50PM PDT
Powell Library Group Study Room A
Join us for the UCLA Wednesday Bible Study.
Thursday October 23
Introduction to Document Accessibility (Hosted by Disabilities and Computing Program)
Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
This event is from our partner Disabilities and Computing Program This session provides an introduction to creating accessible documents in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and PDFs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility, including how to use proper heading structure, write effective alt-text for images, create descriptive links, and ensure sufficient color contrast. The training will also demonstrate how to use built-in and automated accessibility checkers to identify and correct common issues. By the end of the session, attendees will have practical tools to make their documents more inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.
Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network
Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
Grab your lunch and join us on zoom to engage in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.
Bruin Love Station
Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 2PM PDT
Bruin Plaza
The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. Students are free to stop by to pick up any of our supplies
Special Election Soiree
Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 2:30PM PDT
Kerckhoff Coffee House Patio
Join BruinsVote and ASUCLA Presents for a "Special Election Soirée" ahead of California's upcoming Statewide Special Election! Enjoy tasty food, hear live music, and learn helpful and nonpartisan information about Proposition 50 from trusted community partners.
SwD Virtual Career Drop-Ins (10/23)
Thu 10/23 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT
Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation. Open for both Undergrad, Grad, and Post Doc SwDs
Utilizing Census Data in Your Research
Thu 10/23 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
There’s more to the US Census than meets the eye. Want to learn how you can access and use census data in your research? Join librarians Maggie Tarmey and Kelsey Brown to explore reports, data profiles and datasets on data.census.gov. This lecture-based workshop is designed for researchers of any experience level and will not be recorded. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day before the workshop Led by Maggie Tarmey, librarian for Geography, Maps, and Economics, and Kelsey Brown, librarian for Archaeology, Public Policy and Urban Planning.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Thu 10/23 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Preparing to Teach: Active Learning (In-person workshop)
Thu 10/23 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
Please join us for a foundational pedagogical training on active learning, a tried-and-true approach to inclusively engaging students as agents in their learning. After reviewing the benefits and principles of active learning, we will explore classroom activities and active learning tools suitable for a range of disciplines, course sizes, and modalities. Following a demonstration of strategies such as in-class polling and think-pair-share, participants will complete an activity to discern active learning strategies suitable for their context and work to identify equity and accessibility considerations for classroom implementation. This workshop will be hosted in-person and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Instructors, TAs, and postdocs are all welcome to attend. The event will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2pm-3pm in Powell 190. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
How Chemists Investigate Cultural Heritage: A Look at the Science and Ethics
Thu 10/23 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT
UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library & Livestream
Third Annual Spotlight Talk by Thiago Sevilhano Puglieri, Assistant Professor of Technical Art History, Conservation Science, and Indigenous Cultural Heritage, UCLA Department of Art History. This talk will explore how and why chemists investigate cultural heritage, examining the diverse ethical considerations that arise with different types of cultural items. The session will also feature an in-person demonstration of chemical analysis of objects from the Clark collection.
Let's Go Lesbians
Thu 10/23 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Join us for our first Let's Go Lesbians of the year on Thursday, October 23rd from 4-6pm at the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center! Come hang out, destress, meet other lesbians, and learn about lesbian identities and lived experiences at UCLA. We will be having sapphic karaoke, board games, crafts, and a costume/fit contest for all!
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First-Year Essentials
Thu 10/23 • 4:30PM - 5:30PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Starting at UCLA can feel overwhelming. Join us at this 3-event series to find your footing and thrive in your first year at UCLA!
Writing a Literature Review (Introduction and Overview)
Thu 10/23 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will describe literature reviews across multiple contexts and genres. The workshop will also cover strategies and best practices for note-taking, preparatory steps, writing process issues, and organization.
Legal Bites and Insights!
Thu 10/23 • 6:45PM - 10PM PDT
Join us for our upcoming Legal Bites and Insights event, an evening of engaging conversation, valuable networking, and real world legal perspective. We are excited to present our featured speaker, Samuel Djahanbani, attorney at law, an associate at Venable LLP who advises clients across entertainment, business, and media. From joint ventures to equity financings and brand deals, Sam brings firsthand insight into legal strategy at the intersection of business, law, and media. The event will include dinner provided by Dylan, Navid, and Kaden, and will be hosted at the Emein residence. Please follow the attached link to see the event details, spots will fill soon!
Concerts On The Hill
Thu 10/23 • 8PM - 10PM PDT
Sunset Plaza Stage
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, vibes, and community at Concerts on the Hill! Gather your friends and enjoy live performances from talented musicians from all backgrounds.
Reflect with RISE: Visualizing Healthy Habits
Thu 10/23 • 11PM - 11:30PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us for a beginner friendly guided meditation. Take some time to breathe, meet community, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and stillness.
Friday October 24
From Postdoc to Professor: Teaching Readiness Intensive
Fri 10/24 • 10AM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Join the Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement unit of the TLC and colleagues from CIRTL@UCLA for this multi-session program that supports postdoctoral scholars preparing for teaching-focused academic careers. Participants will deepen their understanding of evidence-based, student-centered, and inclusive teaching practices; gain experience with core elements of course design; and develop materials such as a teaching philosophy. This program also creates opportunities to connect with peers and mentors committed to teaching excellence. Join us for one or both of the following workshops: Course Design Fundamentals (10-11:30am led by GSPSE and CIRTL) and Developing Your Teaching Philosophy (12:30-2:00pm led by GSPSE). GSPSE will host a networking lunch between sessions. View workshop descriptions and register using the link below.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Fri 10/24 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Oral History Information Session
Fri 10/24 • 2PM - 3:30PM PDT
Join the UCLA Library’s Center for Oral History Research for an introduction to the basics of conducting an oral history interview. Topics will include: Overview of the field Legal and ethical concerns Planning an interview Interviewing technique Information Session Host: Jane Collings, Project Manager and Interviewer, UCLA Library’s Center for Oral History Research
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Visions of the Future: Then and Now
Fri 10/24 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
In-person: Q&A with filmmaker Allison de Fren, filmmakers and programmers Evelyn Kreutzer and Kevin B. Lee, Professor Kriss Ravetto-Biagioli, vice chair of UCLA Cinema and Media Studies, and Professor Amy Villarejo, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. A selection from the Hearst Metrotone News Collections of early conceptions of automation and “robots” in the home, office and night club will play interspersed throughout the program. Latencies of the Statistical Image Catalunya, 2024 The essay explores the genealogies that link today’s computer vision and artificial intelligence imaging systems to 19th-century scientific research's use of photography. Using the work of Étienne-Jules Marey and Francis Galton as case studies, the essay encourages an analysis of the latencies or cultural mutations manifest in the operative images of both periods.—Roc Albalat DCP, color, 9 min. Director: Roc Albalat. The Twilight Zone: “From Agnes — With Love” U.S., 2/14/1964 A simple task for a computer engineer becomes an all-encompassing problem when emotions get involved in this tale of man vs. technology.—Programming Coordinator Nicole Ucedo DCP, b&w, 25 min. CBS/Cayuga. Producers: William Froug, Rod Serling. Director: Richard Donner. Writer: Bernard C. Schoenfeld. With: Wally Cox, Ralph Taeger, Sue Randall. Fembot in a Red Dress U.S., 2015 Fembot in a Red Dress analyzes the cultural trope of the “lady in red” as it evolved from the genre of film noir to science fiction and from the human to the artificial female in a variety of film and television texts. Through juxtaposed sequences of fembots, “ladies in red,” and a combination of the two, the work attempts to mine the potential of the “critical supercut” not only for laying bare gendered patterns of representation, but also for uncovering subtle variations in meaning across cinematic texts and contexts.—Allison de Fren DCP, color, 13 min. Director: Allison de Fren. Not Exactly a Still Life Switzerland, 2024 Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo is a film about the drive to repeat and reproduce lost things, and the failure to do so. What would it mean to repeat the images of this repetitious film with the help of AI — but as disturbing (failed) dreams rather than an exact replica? We begin to imagine a new film within the one we know. AI gives us back the history of cinema — as an uncanny double.—Johannes Binotto DCP, color, 4 min. Director: Johannes Binotto. Toute la data du monde Switzerland, 2025 An experimental short essay film that reimagines Alain Resnais’ iconic 1956 essay film Toute la mémoire du monde (1956) for the AI age. Resnais’ film, on the surface a documentary portrait of the National Library of France, has commonly been understood as a meditation on the crisis of memory, knowledge and ethics after the horrors of World War II. Toute la data du monde takes some of Resnais’ images and questions as inspiration and applies them to this new current crisis of memory, knowledge and archivization in the age of AI. Through surreal, meditative and entirely AI-generated images, it suggests what the libraries of artificial intelligence and data might look like.—Evelyn Kreutzer DCP, b&w, in French with English subtitles, 4 min. Director: Evelyn Kreutzer Afterlives (excerpt) Germany/Belgium/France, 2025 Afterlives is a desktop documentary that critically engages with the historical and digital traces of extremist propaganda, questioning how images of violence circulate, mutate and persist. This excerpt explores how online platforms, including generative AI models, facilitate the disappearance and reappearance of extremist media.—Kevin B. Lee DCP, color, 7 min. Director: Kevin B. Lee. Part of: The Future of Reality: From Locarno to L.A.
Saturday October 25
November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election
Sat 10/25 - Tue 11/4
Kerckhoff Hall's Grand Salon
Vote in person or drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at the Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon Vote Center! Hours: 10am-7pm and 7am-8pm on Election Day (November 4th). For more information about the Statewide Special Election, visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-special-nov-4-2025.
Special Program: Living Threads: Ancestral Textile Knowledge from the Peruvian Andes
Sat 10/25 • 2:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
Fowler Museum
This program is co-presented by the Fowler Museum at UCLA, the CMRS Center for Early Global Studies through the “Race in the Global Past through Native Lenses” research initiative, and the Consulate General of Peru in Los Angeles. Exploring Indigenous knowledge and material heritage, Living Threads will feature three master weavers from the community of San Miguel de Cajamarca in Peru. The program will highlight the ancestral textile traditions of the northern Andes, emphasizing the essential role of women in preserving, transmitting, and evolving cultural heritage through the art of weaving. Join us for an afternoon of conversation, live weaving demonstration, a community weaving workshop, and a trunk show. Program Schedule 2:00–2:15 PM: Welcome and offering Opening remarks by Professor María Luz De La Torre of UCLA, followed by a traditional offering to the land or “pago a la tierra”—a gesture of gratitude to the land, Pachamama, and the weaving tradition. 2:15–2:45 PM: Conversation with master weavers The program will begin with an introduction to the visiting master weavers and their work. In a moderated conversation, the artisans will share the cultural meanings embedded in their textiles, their weaving techniques, and how knowledge is passed down generations. This dialogue will center Indigenous voices, highlighting memory, resistance, and creativity, and emphasizing the Andean world’s transmission of knowledge and its contributions to global artistic practices. 2:45–3:30 PM: Live weaving demonstration Attendees will witness a live demonstration of traditional Andean weaving practices, including the use of backstrap looms, natural dyes, and regional iconography. This session will offer an opportunity to glimpse the technical, symbolic, and historical richness of northern Andean textile art. 3:30–4:30 PM: Community weaving workshop Participants will be invited to engage in a hands-on workshop led by the weavers. This session will introduce basic techniques and foster learning, intergenerational exchange, and meaningful dialogue across cultures. 4:30–6:00 PM: Trunk show A marketplace will close the day, offering the public a chance to purchase textiles directly from the artisans. This trunk show will help support the economic livelihood of the weavers while creating space for deeper connections to the stories woven into each piece. Co-presented by CMRS Center for Early Global Studies through the Race in the Global Past through Native Lenses research initiative, Cancillería Cajamarca, and the Consulate General of Peru in Los Angeles
Trunk or Treat at University Village
Sat 10/25 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
UAS - Sepulveda Child Care Parking Lot
Join us over at UAS' Annual Trunk or Treat! Enjoy crafts, trick or treating, and community. Bruins and Little Bruins, don't forget to come dressed in your costume - we'll have a costume contest and parade! See you there Have questions? Reach out to swd@saonet.ucla.edu
Real
Sat 10/25 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
In-person: Q&A with filmmaker Adele Tulli, moderated by guest programmer Kevin B. Lee. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Real Italy, 2024 Adele Tulli’s Real is a hypnotic and rhythmic journey via close encounters with AI, the internet and avatars. The observational documentary examines how and what people are using the internet for, as well as newer technologies that are emerging daily. As more communities form online, less human to human interaction is witnessed. This haunting portrait of human engagement with technologies focuses on influencers, children and everyone in between who is learning and adapting to AI and new tech at a rapid rate, from Korea to Italy and the U.S.—Programming Coordinator Nicole Ucedo DCP, color, in Korean, English, Italian and German with English subtitles, 83 min. Director/Screenwriter: Adele Tulli. Part of: The Future of Reality: From Locarno to L.A.
Sunday October 26
November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election
Sat 10/25 - Tue 11/4
Kerckhoff Hall's Grand Salon
Vote in person or drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at the Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon Vote Center! Hours: 10am-7pm and 7am-8pm on Election Day (November 4th). For more information about the Statewide Special Election, visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-special-nov-4-2025.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Sun 10/26 • 11AM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum All Family Flicks screenings are free admission. Seating is first come, first served. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory U.S., 1971 A golden ticket found in a chocolate bar leads young Charlie Bucket and four other lucky children on a marvelous adventure through the wondrous world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Along with chocolate rivers, Oompa-Loompas and a chance to win a lifetime supply of chocolate comes a few life lessons along the way in this musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s classic. DCP, color, 100 min. Director: Mel Stuart. Screenwriter: Roald Dahl. With: Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson. Recommended for ages 8+ Part of: Family Flicks
Esme Quartet, Chamber Music at the Clark
Sun 10/26 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Stand-by tickets will be available for purchase at the Clark Library at 1:00 p.m. on the date of the concert. Ticket prices: General $55; Senior (age 55+) $45; UCLA student (valid student ID required for each ticket) $15. Program features Dutilleux's Ainsi la nuit; Ravel's String Quartet in F Major; Beethoven's String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, op. 131. Full details can be found on the event webpage.
Itty Bitty Titty Committee
Sun 10/26 • 7PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. “Listen Asshole” performed on Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry, Season 1, Episode 2 (excerpt) U.S., 2001 Michelle Myers and Catzie Vilayphonh — founding members of the Philadelphia-based spoken word duo Yellow Rage — made history in 2001 as the first Asian American women featured on HBO’s Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry, more commonly known as Def Poetry Jam. Part slam poem, part manifesto, their searing group piece “Listen Asshole” was born of frustration and a desire to “shatter stereotypes of Asian American women as passive, quiet, and demure,” and earned a standing ovation for its unapologetic anger, sharp wit and fierce reclamation of voice. Hosted by rapper Mos Def, the first season of Def Poetry Jam was taped at New York City’s Supper Club. DCP, color, 5 min. Director: With: Michelle Myers, Catzie Vilayphonh. Itty Bitty Titty Committee U.S., 2007 From director Jamie Babbit (But I’m a Cheerleader), Itty Bitty Titty Committee is a sharp, funny and affirming story of Anna (Melonie Diaz), a shy young lesbian whose life transforms when she joins the radical feminist art collective C(i)A — Clits in Action — inspired by the real-life radical feminist art collective Guerrilla Girls. Shot in gritty, guerrilla style on Super 8 and Super 16, this SXSW Jury Prize winner is an edgy, rare depiction of a young woman’s political awakening. The film pulses with a punk soundtrack featuring Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. As critic B. Ruby Rich wrote, “This posse of revolting dykes delivers a megadose of hope.” DCP, color, 87 min. Director: Jamie Babbit. Screenwriters: Tina Mabry, Abigail Shafran. With: Melonie Diaz, Nicole Vicius, Daniel Sea. —Public Programmer Beandrea July Part of: A Place of Rage: Women and Anger on Screen