2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema Please note: Registration does not guarantee entry if the event reaches capacity. Admission is granted on a first come, first served basis. Patrons who have registered will need to obtain their free tickets at the box office, where seating will be assigned. Any seats remaining 15 minutes before showtime will be released to standby patrons. In person: Q&A with writer-director Homayoun Ghanizadeh, moderated by producer, writer and actor Sara Seyed. Year: 2025 Country: Iran/U.S./France/Canada Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 107 min. Digital. Color. Family secrets and betrayals explode in the most riveting video call you’ve ever seen. Writer-director Homayoun Ghanizadeh transforms the familiar stacked boxes of talking heads we all live with these days into a dazzling, high-wire act of storytelling and performance when three generations of an Iranian family are confronted by the son of a former family servant over the fate of the stately family home back in Iran. Ghanizadeh’s riveting, all-star ensemble — Golshifteh Farahani, Payman Maadi, Navid Mohammadzadeh, Ali Nasirian, Shirin Neshat — delivers an acting tour de force that deliberately transcends the bounds of the film’s form. DCP. Director/Screenwriter: Homayoun Ghanizadeh. With: Golshifteh Farahani, Shirin Neshat, Navid Mohammadzadeh, Ali Nasirian, Payman Maadi.

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Cost: $36.80 per ticket (located in Section 104) Link to purchase discounted tickets provided upon RSVP. Deadline to purchase at our group price is June 19th at 11:59 PM PST. Calling all Sacramento Bruins, UC alumni, Big Ten alumni, students, and fans! You're invited to watch our first-place A's take on the Los Angeles Angels for a very special Father's Day matchup. All dads are encouraged to come show their Bruin pride and bring the whole family while you're at it! Game day promotions: Exclusive group giveaway + if we bring 20+ we will get recognized on the scoreboard | 50+ and we get to take a photo on the field after the game! Father's Day Hawaiian shirt giveaway (early arrival, while supplies last) Kids 2 years old and younger get in FREE, 14 & under can run the bases after the game! Wear your blue, green and gold. Family members and friends from other schools are welcome. See you at the ballpark!

Join the UCLA Alumni Arizona Network for a casual networking dinner! This is a great opportunity for UCLA alumni in the Flagstaff area to meet and connect. Get to know the Arizona Bruin community! If you cannot attend this specific dinner, please reach out to Chey Tor and let him know that you would be interested in attending a future event in the Flagstaff area. Chey can be reached at chey@cheytor.com or 602.487.3975.

2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema lease note: Registration does not guarantee entry if the event reaches capacity. Admission is granted on a first come, first served basis. Patrons who have registered will need to obtain their free tickets at the box office, where seating will be assigned. Any seats remaining 15 minutes before showtime will be released to standby patrons. Screening 1 of 2 The Granny and Fishes Year: 2025 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 27 min. Digital. Color. Farhang Short Film Festival 1st prize winner After ill-conceived irrigation projects and drought rendered Lake Hamun on the Iran-Afghanistan border a dust bowl, hundreds of villagers migrated away, except for an old woman whose solitary routine of gathering up dead fish is the subject of this quietly compelling documentary. DCP. PDirectors/Screenwriters: Maria Mavati, Ehsan Farokhi Fard. Screening 2 of 2 Woman and Child Year: 2025 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 131 min. Digital. Color. After the powerhouse family drama Leila’s Brothers (2023 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema) led to a jail sentence in Iran, writer-director Saeed Roustaee returned to Cannes last year with this more diffuse but still devastating story about a woman seemingly under siege from all sides. Parinaz Izadyar stars as Mahnaz, a nurse and widow with two children, including a rebellious teenage son, looking forward to starting over with new partner Hamid (Payman Maadi) until a sudden tragedy and a shocking betrayal sets Mahnaz on a desperate course of revenge against the school system, the courts and her own family. DCP. Director/Screenwriter: Saeed Roustaee. With: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi, Soha Niasti.

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Join us Monday, June 22, 2026, 7:00–8:30 AM at Santa Monica Hospital for a Staff Appreciation Week morning meet & mingle! Stop by for coffee, light snacks, and a swag give-away as we celebrate the everyday dedication of our UC Health team. We appreciate everything you do for UCLA Health. Drop in anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 AM — see you there! 7:00–8:30 AM | Santa Monica Hospital

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Join BP Encino Chapter for their monthly meeting! A Rainbow of Retirement Plan Options – IRAs to Qualified Retirement Plans to Non-Qualified Plans to Social Security.

UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships is offering virtual drop-in sessions for students who need to complete the 2026–2027 Identity Verification process and are unable to do so in person or through the notary option. Important Notes - Your government-issued photo ID must be clearly visible during the Zoom session. If we are unable to verify your identity, you will be required to complete the verification process either in person or through the notary option. - Due to limited capacity, students may be asked to attend a different drop-in session if there is a high volume of participants and we are unable to meet with everyone during the scheduled time.

Join the Conejo Valley Bruins at the Stonehaus in Westlake Village for a relaxed evening of connection and community. Your ticket includes pizza and salad—come spend time with other Bruins.

This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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This event is intended to help relaunch the UCLA alumni network in the Santa Clarita Valley through a casual happy hour mixer for local alumni. The goal is to create an easy, welcoming environment for Bruins living and working in the area to connect socially and professionally. The event will be held at Lucky Luke Brewing in Santa Clarita, which offers a relaxed setting with a covered outdoor space for mingling and conversation.

This is a virtual book club event to come together to discuss The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner.

Join Innercity Struggle and the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center for a discussion addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the Eastside of Los Angeles. CSRC Director Veronica Terriquez will moderate the discussion.

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This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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Join BP Silicon Beach for their Chapter Meeting!

Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships is offering virtual drop-in sessions for students who need to complete the 2026–2027 Identity Verification process and are unable to do so in person or through the notary option. Important Notes - Your government-issued photo ID must be clearly visible during the Zoom session. If we are unable to verify your identity, you will be required to complete the verification process either in person or through the notary option. - Due to limited capacity, students may be asked to attend a different drop-in session if there is a high volume of participants and we are unable to meet with everyone during the scheduled time.

Raise a glass! Staff Appreciation Week Happy Hour at LULU! Join us Thursday, June 25, 2026 at LULU (Hammer Museum) for a well-deserved unwind. The bar welcomes walk-ins all hours, and snag bites from the $12 menu between 3:00–6:00 PM. Bring colleagues, soak up the vibes, and toast to the team that makes UCLA Health amazing. Location: LULU Restaurant at Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024 See you there. Cheers to you!

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Join Bruin Professionals Orange County for a special Happy Hour event

Join OC Bruins for a finance and economics networking mixer designed for UCLA alumni whose work touches markets, capital, strategy, analysis or financial decision-making. Whether you work in banking, investment, corporate finance, financial planning, fintech, real estate finance, accounting, economics or a related field, this gathering is an opportunity to meet fellow Bruins with shared professional interests and relevant career experience. The evening will be relaxed and conversational, with no formal program, no pitch deck and no need to forecast interest rates at the door. Just good conversation, new connections and a chance to expand your professional network in a room where supply meets demand. Consider it a small investment in the relationship side of your balance sheet. Registration is $20 and includes light appetizers. Because food orders are part of the evening’s balance sheet, registrations are non-refundable. Bring your perspective, your curiosity and maybe a good market observation or two. The risk is low: a relaxed evening with fellow Bruins. The potential reward: fresh insights, stronger ties and a few contacts worth adding to your long-term portfolio.

A Gathering in the Garden: Staff Appreciation Week Happy Hour Take a deep breath and let the week fade away. In celebration of Staff Appreciation Week, we invite you to pause, unwind, and reconnect with the earth and each other. Join your colleagues for a mindful happy hour at the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, a tranquil sanctuary designed to foster community and deep connection with nature. Immerse yourself in global plant diversity, enjoy the soothing rustle of the canopy, and allow this peaceful respite to restore your energy. The Details When: Friday, June 26, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: Mathias Botanical Garden No agendas, no deadlines. Just a quiet space to gather, breathe, and celebrate the vital presence you bring to our community every day. We look forward to sharing this peaceful evening with you.

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Calling all staff and faculty! Join the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center on Friday, June 26th at Plateia Patio for a June Happy Hour celebration. Happy Pride! No RSVP required.

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In person: chef and restaurateur Alice Waters. Director Alfonso Arua’s Like Water for Chocolate was an arthouse sensation when first released and still defines the evocative power of food in film. Based on Laura Esquivel’s novel, its sensuous tale of forbidden love unfolds in early 20th-century Mexico when Tita is bound by family tradition to remain unmarried to care for her mother. Prevented from acting on her love for the handsome Pedro, she pours her passion and heartbreak into her cooking which has a magical, intoxicating effect on those who consume it. The intimacy of the heart and the intimacy of the kitchen transform culinary preparation into a powerful expression of desire, rebellion and yearning.—Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Director: Alfonso Arau. Screenwriter: Laura Esquivel. With: Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Regina Torné. 35mm print courtesy of the Sundance Collection at the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

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Join OC Bruins for a team-based scavenger hunt through this iconic historic district in search of remarkable details hiding in plain sight. Teams will solve clues, complete photo missions, uncover hidden landmarks, and discover fun facts as they make their way through one of SoCal's most distinctive downtowns. The final destination will be revealed through the last clue. Attending solo? Prepare to make some new friends. Teams will be formed at the start, creating a great opportunity to meet fellow Bruins while exploring. No special knowledge is required. Just bring comfortable shoes, curiosity, and a willingness to work together. Teams are encouraged to move at a friendly pace, respect local businesses and residents, and make sure everyone has a chance to participate. The scavenger hunt begins at 9:30 AM at the fountain in Plaza Park (the Orange Circle). Specific clues and challenges will be revealed on event day. Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Expect approximately 1 to 1.5 miles of walking on mostly flat sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly streets. Free parking is available, more details to come with confirmation email. Participants are welcome to attend only the scavenger hunt or make a fuller morning of it with optional coffee, brunch, and a visit to the Hilbert Museum. Need to fuel up before the hunt? You can meet us at Caffe In Coffee by 9:00 AM, before the official 9:30 AM start at the Circle. Coffee is optional, but highly compatible with clue-solving. Questions? Contact Eden Tsai at east.of.eden@alumni.ucla.edu.

Looking for a reason to get out of the house and spend a Saturday in Old Towne Orange? Join Bruins from across Orange County for a relaxed Saturday gathering at Culinary Dropout, one of Old Towne Orange’s most popular new destinations. Located just steps from the Orange Circle, Culinary Dropout offers a lively atmosphere, expansive indoor-outdoor space, and a menu built around elevated comfort food. Come hungry. House favorites include the famous Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue, Fried Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit, Prime Rib Dip, House-Made Onion Dip & Chips, and Deviled Eggs. Pair it with a craft cocktail, local beer, coffee, or whatever fuels your perfect Saturday. Whether you're reconnecting with old friends, meeting new Bruins, or simply looking for a great excuse to spend a Saturday in Old Towne Orange, you'll find a welcoming table filled with good conversation, curiosity, generosity, and plenty of reasons to linger a little longer. Food and beverages are self-pay. Participants are welcome to attend only the brunch or combine it with the scavenger hunt and Hilbert Museum visit for the full Old Towne Orange experience.

Join OC Bruins at the Hilbert Museum in Orange! There’s something for everyone on display, including Pueblo pottery, rock posters, classic radios, viewing stone meditation, maritime prints, an Emigdio Vasquez retrospective, and work by Disney/Pixar artist Jørgen Klubien. We will meet at 12:30pm, Saturday June 27th. Stay tuned for our other coordinating events in Orange on the same day, including a scavenger hunt and brunch! Admission is free and there are free parking options. Please visit Hilbertmuseum.org for more information.

Join the Grupo Folklórico de UCLA Alumni Association for a fun evening of food, good conversation and Lotería! Whether you're a recent grad or looking to reconnect with old friends, this is the perfect chance to gather, share stories and celebrate. Enjoy a lively night filled with delicious bites, friendly competition and the chance to win fun prizes. Come for the game and leave with new memories — and maybe a full card!

In person: Q&A with actor David Selby and historian Jim Pierson, editor of Dark Shadows Noir: Classic Black and White Photography From the Dan Curtis Productions Archive. Book signing with Pierson before the screening. Guest speaker Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment. Premiering on June 27, 1966, on ABC-TV, Dark Shadows (1966–71) represented an outré experiment in daytime television that became an unexpected breakout hit and evergreen cult classic. Created by horror-maestro Dan Curtis (The Night Stalker, Trilogy of Terror), the innovative soap opera, which initially struggled in the ratings, expanded greatly in popularity in its second year with the addition of a 175-year-old charismatic vampire character named Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid). As the eerily atmospheric series evolved to fuse gothic supernatural elements and romance into complex storylines, it developed a passionate youth following and became a pop culture phenomenon. In the process, the videotaped series earned the distinction of being the first soap to spawn a theatrical motion picture spin-off, House of Dark Shadows (1970), and several additional feature films and reboots. The beloved original series ran for over 1,200 episodes before its abrupt cancellation in 1971. In the ensuing decades, the aura surrounding Dark Shadows has only intensified, with the influential program enjoying nearly constant reruns in syndication, luring an influx of new viewers into the mysterious, shadow-drenched world of the wealthy Collins family of fictional Collinsport, Maine. Join us for a celebration of Dark Shadows, exactly 60 years to the day of its premiere, including the debut episode and rare archival footage. Before the screening, historian Jim Pierson will sign copies of Dark Shadows Noir: Classic Black and White Photography from the Dan Curtis Productions Archive. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Dark Shadows star, actor David Selby, and Jim Pierson. Programmed and note written by John H. Mitchell Television Curator Mark Quigley.

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