ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT


Geffen Playhouse
Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its world-renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays, provocative new works and second productions, the not-for-profit organization continues to present a body of work that has garnered national recognition. Affiliated with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, the Geffen is also an educational resource that provides students with master classes, internships, College Nights and other student tickets. Learn about the Geffen’s student engagement program, which boasts several ways for students to interact with the work being produced.
Shows and Tickets:
Geffen Playhouse Tickets
Location: 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Westwood Village
Phone: (310) 208-5454


Nimoy Theater
Located near the UCLA campus on Westwood Boulevard, the UCLA Nimoy Theater is a reimagining of the historic Crest Theatre as a flexible, state-of-the-art performance space. This dynamic and intimately scaled venue opened in fall 2023.
Shows and Tickets: Nimoy Theater Tickets
Location: 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 825-4401


Royce Hall
Royce Hall is an acoustically stunning 1,800-seat theater built in 1929. Modeled after Milan’s San Ambrogio Church, constructed in the tenth and eleventh centuries, Royce Hall was named for philosopher Josiah Royce. It was built in 1929 and was one of the first campus structures. The theater in Royce Hall has played host to a veritable who’s who of performing artists, from George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Jimmy Dorsey’s band to Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic, Twyla Tharp, Frank Zappa, Mikhail Baryshnikov, the Philip Glass Ensemble, and many more.
CAP UCLA brings the world’s most innovative and dynamic performing artists live to the stages of UCLA’s Royce Hall, Freud Playhouse, UCLA Little Theater, The Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater, The United Theater on Broadway and the new UCLA Nimoy Theater. We seek out excellence in dance, music, theater, spoken word and a broad spectrum of multidisciplinary collaborations.
Location: North campus, in Dickson Plaza
Phone: (310) 825-2101 (Central Ticket Office)


Powell Library
Powell Library provides support for the learning and research needs of UCLA undergraduate students and other library visitors. Its programs and collaborations foster students’ academic success and participation in UCLA research through services that include instructional and research consultations offered in multi-use teaching and learning spaces. Powell Library also offers exhibits and programs, including readings and concerts, organized in collaboration with partners campus-wide.
Location: Dickson Plaza, south of Royce Hall
Phone: (310) 825-1938
Hours: Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Subject to change. Please visit the Powell Library website for updated hours.
MUSEUMS AND GARDENS


Fowler Museum
The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores arts and cultures with an emphasis on works from Africa, the Pacific and the Americas, past and present. The Fowler enhances the understanding of world cultures through dynamic exhibitions, publications and public programs, informed by interdisciplinary approaches and the perspectives of the cultures represented. Contemporary artwork is presented within the complex frameworks of politics, culture and social action.
Exhibitions:
Please visit the museum website for a complete list of Current Exhibitions.
Location: North campus, west of Royce Hall
Phone: (310) 825-4361
Admission: Free
Hours: Friday and Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.


Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
The Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden is one of the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the nation, spanning more than five acres and showcasing more than 70 works by distinguished modern and contemporary artists including Jean Arp, Alexander Calder, Claire Falkenstein, Barbara Hepworth, Gaston Lachaise, Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Matisse, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, Auguste Rodin, David Smith and Francisco Zúñiga.
Location: Northeast campus
Admission: Free


Hammer Museum
A vibrant intellectual and creative nexus, the Hammer is fueled by dynamic exhibitions and programs—including lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances—that spark meaningful encounters with art and ideas.
Exhibitions:
Please visit the museum website for a list of Current Exhibitions.
Location: 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Westwood Village
Phone: (310) 443-7000
Admission: Free
Hours: Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.


UCLA Mathias Botanical Gardens
The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden is an urban oasis and outdoor classroom for Bruins to relax in, study and explore. The 7.5-acre garden is a living, breathing museum of plants — including desert, Mediterranean and tropical rainforest specimens from all around the world.
Location: Southeast campus, 707 Tiverton Drive
Phone: (310) 825-8260
Admission: Free
Hours: Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ATHLETICS, RECREATION AND SCHOOL SPIRIT


Jackie Robinson Monument
The Jackie Robinson Monument is a lasting memorial to one of UCLA’s most celebrated alumni and the first player to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. The 42-inch bronze “42” displays a plaque with one of Robinson’s most oft-quoted sayings: “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
Location: Central campus, in front of John Wooden Center
Admission: Free


UCLA Athletics
UCLA Athletics is synonymous with tradition and pride. For a list of events taking place during Bruin Family weekend, visit the UCLA Athletics website.
Friday, October 30 at 7:00 PM
UCLA vs Minnesota Women’s Volleyball Game
Pauley Pavilion
Friday, October 30 at 7:00 PM
UCLA vs Indiana Men’s Soccer Game
Wallis Annenberg Stadium
Admission: Pricing for Bruin Family Weekend does not include tickets to UCLA Athletics games. After registering for Bruin Family Weekend, you will receive a confirmation email that will include a special link to where you can purchase tickets for Volleyball, Soccer, and Football.


UCLA Recreation
UCLA Recreation is where Bruins “learn, move and excel” on their way to healthy, active lifestyles. Experience a part of student life by showing your Bruin Family Weekend badge at any of UCLA’s outstanding recreation facilities, where you can work out, swim, play tennis, climb the rock wall and more. Don’t miss the chance to visit the John Wooden Center, UCLA Recreation’s main facility featuring state-of-the-art fitness equipment, basketball courts and a variety of fitness classes and recreational programs.
Location: John Wooden Center
Phone: (310) 825-3701
Hours: Friday: 5:15 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Hours subject to change.


UCLA Store
UCLA Store, an enterprise of the Associated Students, has locations throughout campus and online. The flagship location in Ackerman Student Union carries one of the largest selections of UCLA gear and apparel along with books, technology, school supplies and a convenience market.
Location: Central campus, A-Level and B-Level of Ackerman Union
Phone: (310) 825-7711
Hours: Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hours subject to change.
CAMPUS RESTAURANTS


Ackerman Union
Ackerman Union is your destination for every appetite. In addition to commercial staples such as Panda Express, Taco Bell and Wetzel’s Pretzels, diners will find gourmet to-go sandwiches and salads at Greenhouse, a full-service coffee menu at Bruin Buzz, flavored boba teas at Lollicup, and organic acai bowls at Sambazon, among others.
Location: Central campus
Hours: Please visit the Student Union website for the complete list of campus restaurant hours.


Lu Valle Commons
Lu Valle Commons offers a variety of lunch choices: Burger Assembly: grilled burgers and chicken, veggie or turkey sandwiches served with crispy skinny and sweet potato fries. Epazote: build your own burrito, burrito bowls and tacos. Fusion: Ramen and Rice Bowls
Location: Northeast campus
Hours: Please visit the Student Union website for the complete list of campus restaurant hours.


Jimmy’s Coffeehouse
Stop by for all of your coffeehouse favorites and bakery items.
Location: Northeast Campus, next to Lu Valle Commons
Hours: Please visit the Student Union website for the complete list of campus restaurant hours.


Court of Sciences Student Center
At south campus you will find selections for both breakfast and lunch: Cafe Synapse: made-to-order breakfast omelets, specialty paninis, gourmet salads and fresh brewed Pete’s coffee. Blaze Pizza: fast fired, fresh, made-from-scratch pizza with your choice of toppings. Yoshinoya: chicken bowls, gyoza and udon noodles.
Location: South campus
Hours: Please visit the Student Union website for the complete list of campus restaurant hours.

