OLLI Course Schedule
OLLI Course Schedule
Upcoming Spring & Summer 2026 Courses
The OLLI at UCLA program offers an ever-changing array of non-credit courses geared to those seeking a high-quality and enjoyable adventure in learning. There are no tests, grades, or homework – just learning for the sheer joy of learning!
OLLI at UCLA Membership
You must be 50 years or older to become a member of OLLI at UCLA. Membership is required to participate in all OLLI courses, special programs, partnerships, leadership & volunteer opportunities. Membership is good for one year beginning the quarter you join. Learn more about membership.
To join OLLI, begin by selecting your courses from the list below. Courses are listed chronologically per category. For help with online enrollment, view our registration guide.
Jump to Courses:
Special Programs | Lecture Courses | Discussion Groups | Foreign Languages | Creativity, Games & Movement
Taste of Osher
No membership required. These 2-hour seminars offer a "taste" of the programming we offer throughout the year. Taste of Osher courses are open to non-members and members alike, and are just $15 each. OLLI Plus members can enroll at no cost.
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| Course Title / Instructor | Day / Dates | Time | Campus |
| Ellis Island: The Immigrant Experience Bill Cellini, Jr. | Saturday May 9 | 10am-12pm | Lindbrook |
| *Opening your Photographer Eyes Henry Lien & Fong-Chi Lien | Monday May 11 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The Music of Terezin: Tragedy, Hope and Legacy Emanuel Abromovits | Monday May 11 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| *The Declaration of Independence: Origins, Purpose, and Legacy Richard Bell | Monday May 18 | 1-4pm | Zoom |
| *Brain Boost: Tech Confidence for Better Memory Jessica Copen | Wednesday May 20 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *April Showers Bring May Flowers Eleanor Schrader | Tuesday May 26 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Journeying With Orangutans Rafaella Commitante | Wednesday May 27 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The Political Power of Roman Women Edward Watts | Wednesday Jun. 3 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| The Worst Music of All Time David Misch | Wednesday Jun. 10 | 1-2pm | Gayley |
| The Taste of Dark Chocolate Lee Theisen | Wednesday June 24 | 10am-12pm | Gayley |
| *Leadership Through the Jazz Paradigm JB Dyas | Saturday June 27 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Neurodivergence and Creativity: Rethinking Genius Kevin Snyder | Wednesday July 1 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The Newman Dynasty in Film Music Emanuel Abramovits | Wednesday July 8 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Cartilage: Giving Our Joints the Gift of Glide Roy Meals | Thursday July 9 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Justinian: Genius, Demon, or Rome's Most Consequential Emperor Ed Watts | Friday July 10 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders in Late Life Dominique Elston | Thursday July 30 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Vienna’s Golden Boy: Gustav Klimt Eleanor Schrader | Monday Aug 3 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *Dangerous Curves Ahead: French Art Nouveau Eleanor Schrader | Monday Aug 10 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *The Art Legacies of Helen Clay Frick and Electra Webb Katherine Zoraster | Thursday Aug 20 | 1-4pm | Zoom |
Bruin Collaborative - Downtown Los Angeles
We are excited to announce the Bruin Collaborative, a vibrant, versatile space in the historic core of DTLA. UCLA Extension is building a learning destination that the people of Los Angeles deserve. Attend a workshop, take a course, network and connect with fellow Angelenos. No membership required. All courses take place at: UCLA Extension DTLA, 433 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013.
| Course Title / Instructor | Day / Dates | Time | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stride with Confidence: Mastering High Heels Without the Pain Stacy Barrows | Thursday Feb. 26 | 10am-12pm | DTLA |
| In and About The Broad Museum Katherine Zoraster | Thursday Feb. 26 | 1-3pm | DTLA |
| African-American Pioneers of Los Angeles, Featuring Biddy Mason Eleanor Schrader | Friday Mar. 20 | 10am-12:30pm | DTLA |
| The Historical Jesus: Beyond Religious Tradition Vincent Coppola | Friday 20-Mar | 1-3pm | DTLA |
| Art Deco Splendors of DTLA: L.A. City Hall Eleanor Schrader | Friday Apr. 10 | 10am-12pm | DTLA |
| Artificial Intelligence & the News Media Ralph Begleiter | Friday Apr. 10 | 1-3pm | DTLA |
Special Programs
These events, courses, and other unique offerings are available exclusively to OLLI at UCLA members as part of their membership benefits. All special programs are offered at no cost to members. Registration is required.
| Course Title / Instructor | Day / Dates | Time | Campus |
| OLLI Video Library | Mar. 31 - June 16 | Zoom | |
| OLLI Movie Club Sharon Boorstin | 3 Wednesdays Apr. 15, May 13, June 10 | 3:30-4:30pm | Zoom |
| OLLI Video Library | Mar 30 - June 14 | Zoom | |
| Beginning Gentle Yoga Tami Ferreira | 8 Wednesdays June 24 - Aug 12 | 1:30-3pm | Gayley |
| UCLA Tour: Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden | Thursday June 2 | 11am-12pm | UCLA Campus |
| OLLI Movie Club Sharon Boorstin | 3 Wednesdays June 24, July 22, Aug 26 | 3:30-4:30pm | Zoom |
Lecture Courses
OLLI’s Instructor-Led courses are taught by the high-caliber instructors and guest speakers for which UCLA Extension is world-renown. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.
| Course Title / Instructor | Day / Dates | Time | Campus |
| Zoom | |||
| *The Map of American Music Andrew Muson | 8 Wednesdays Apr. 8 – May 27 | 9:30am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Musical Legends of Stage and Screen: Volume 1 Steve Barri | 6 Wednesdays Apr. 8 – May 13 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the News Shelley Bonus | 8 Wednesdays Apr. 8 – May 27 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| *Bauhaus to Brutalism Eleanor Schrader | 6 Thursdays Apr. 9 - May 14 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Women in Religion Phyllis Herman | 8 Wednesdays Apr. 9 – May 28 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Moonstruck Nation: How Italian became American Alex Pirolini | 6 Thursdays Apr. 9 - May 14 | 1-3:30pm | Gayley |
| Art Now: Virtual Visits with Working Artists Deborah Cohen | 6 Thursdays Apr. 9 – May 14 | 1-3:30pm | Zoom |
| *Captivating Clips from Classic Courtroom Movies, Part 3 Paul Bergman | 5 Tuesdays May 12 – June 9 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The History, Architecture and Attractions of Wilshire Boulevard Sharon Boorstin | 2 Mondays June 1 – 8 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Shakespeare’s Greatest Comedies Steve Sohmer | 6 Mondays June 22 – July 27 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Women Architects and Designers Who Defined 20th Century Design Eleanor Schrader | 6 Mondays June 22 – July 27 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *Scandals and Controversies in Pop and Rock Music Emanuel Abramovits | 6 Tuesdays June 23 – July 28 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *The Baroque: St. Peter's to St. Paul's, Part 1 Katherine Zoraster | 6 Tuesdays June 23 – July 28 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Jazz History, Appreciation, and Significance J.B. Dyas | 8 Wednesdays June 24 – Aug 12 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| *American Civil Religion Phyllis Herman | 6 Wednesdays June 24 – July 29 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Abstract Expressionism: The New York School Katherine Zoraster | 6 Wednesdays June 24 – July 29 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the News Shelley Bonus | 6 Wednesdays June 24 – July 29 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| Six Singers in Search of a Voice Alex Pirolini | 6 Thursdays June 25 – Aug 6 (no meeting July 2) | 1-3:30 or 4pm | Gayley |
| Looking at Contemporary Art Deborah Cohen | 5 Thursdays June 25 - July 23 | 1-3:30pm | Zoom |
| *The Music of Edvard Grieg Ryan Shiotsuki | 8 Fridays June 26 - Aug 21 (no meeting July 3) | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Mozart, Part 2 Ryan Shiotsuki | 8 Fridays June 26 - Aug 21 (no meeting July 3) | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *Knowing the Score: How Music Makes Movies Come Alive Andrew Muson | 5 Wednesdays July 1 - 29 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *The Surprising Intersection of Art and Science Marc Olevin | 3 Fridays July 17 - 31 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Silent Film Comedy: From Slapstick to Sophistication Mary Mallory | 4 Tuesdays Aug 4-25 | 1-3 pm | Gayley |
| Unholy Wedlock: Marriage and Divorce Hollywood Style Paul Boorstin | 5 Wednesdays Aug 5 - Sep 2 | 1-4pm | Gayley |
Discussion Groups
Established instructors act as facilitators to create an environment in which participants explore subjects in an atmosphere of intellectual stimulation, creative self-expression, and socializing, without the expectation of tests or grades. Depending on the nature of the course, there could be a modest amount of preparation or readings required, and you may be called upon for your insights–members should be ready to participate. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.
| Course Title / Instructor | Day / Dates | Time | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Events: Understanding Our World Myrna Hant | 8 Thursdays Apr. 9 – May 28 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| The Historical Jesus and the Aftermath Vincent Coppola | 8 Thursdays Apr. 9 - May 28 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Short Story Collections, Part 4:John Cheever Leonard Koff | 8 Mondays June 22 - Aug 17 (no meeting July 6) | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Lao Tzu and Eastern Philosophy Vincent Coppola | 8 Wednesdays June 24 – Aug 12 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Current Events: Understanding Our World Myrna Hant | 8 Thursdays June 25 - Aug 13 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Two Great Scripts: The Conversation and Godfather II Vincent Coppola | 8 Thursdays June 25 - Aug 13 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Dangerous Liaisons: The Novel Leonard Koff | 8 Fridays June 26 - Aug 21 (no meeting July 3) | 1-3pm | Zoom |
Foreign Languages
OLLI at UCLA offers courses in French and Spanish at several levels. Language courses are discussion-heavy and members should be ready to participate. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.
| Course Title / Instructor | Day / Dates | Time | Campus |
| French Conversation 1: French for Travelers Samuel Blank | 8 Mondays June 22 - Aug 10 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| Spanish I for Everyday Life Emilia Chuquin | 8 Tuesdays June 23 - Aug 11 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| High-Level Spanish Conversation Emilia Chuquin | 8 Tuesdays June 23 - Aug 11 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| French Conversation 2: High Intermediate Ruth Gooley | 8 Tuesdays June 23 - Aug 11 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| French Conversation 2: Low Intermediate Ruth Gooley | 8 Wednesdays June 24 - Aug 12 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| Real Life Spanish Conversation 1 Susan Villar | 8 Thursdays June 25 - Aug 13 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| Beginning Yiddish Zach Golden | 8 Thursdays June 25 - Aug 13 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| Real Life Spanish Conversation 2 Susan Villar | 8 Thursdays June 25 - Aug 13 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| French Conversation 1: Music and Poetry Samuel Blank | 8 Thursdays June 25 - Aug 13 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
Creativity, Games & Movement
The following courses are interactive, and members are able to practice or apply what they learn in class. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.
| Course Title / Instructor | Day / Dates | Time | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sketching and Drawing Shanna Lim | 4 Wednesdays May. 13 - June 10 (no mtg. May 20) | 1-3pm | Gayley |
| Qigong for a Healthy Body and Peaceful Mind Samuel Barnes | 6 Tuesdays Mar. 31 - May 5 | 1:30-3pm | Gayley |
| Tai Chi for Anxiety and Better Balance Samuel Barnes | 5 Thursdays Apr. 9 - May 7 | 1:30-3pm | Gayley |
| Life Stories that Stir the Soul Shelley Bonus | 8 Wednesdays Apr. 8 – May 27 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Beginning Canasta Caroline Dann | 6 Mondays June 22 - July 27 | 10am-12pm | Gayley |
| Intermediate Canasta Caroline Dann | 6 Mondays June 22 - July 27 | 1-3pm | Gayley |
| Gentle Chair Pilates Bonnie Cahoon | 8 Tuesdays June 23 - Aug 11 | 1-2pm | Zoom |
| Qigong for a Healthy Body and Peaceful Mind Samuel Barnes | 6 Tuesdays June 23 - Aug 11 | 1:30-3pm | Gayley |
| Tai Chi for Wellness: Part 2 Angie Sierra | 8 Wednesdays June 23 – July 28 | 10-11am | Zoom |
| Watercolor Journaling Shanna Lim | 5 Wednesdays June 24 - Aug 12 | 1-3pm | Gayley |
| Intermediate Mah-Jongg Orna Manavi | 6 Wednesdays June 24 - July 22 | 1-3:30pm | Gayley |
| Life Stories that Stir the Soul Shelley Bonus | 6 Wednesdays June 24 - July 29 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Tai Chi for Anxiety and Better Balance Samuel Barnes | 6 Thursdays June 24 – July 29 | 1:30-3pm | Gayley |