OLLI Course Schedule
OLLI Course Schedule
Upcoming Winter & Spring 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.
| Course Title / Instructor | Day / Dates | Time | Campus |
| Let's Talk Chocolate: Tasting and Buying Lee Theisen | Wednesday Jan. 28 | 10am-12pm | Gayley |
| Female Silent Film Icons and the Birth of the Modern Mary Mallory | Saturday Feb. 28 | 10am-12pm | Lindbrook |
| *The Two Bernsteins Emanuel Abramovits | Monday Mar. 2 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Ancient Egyptian Design and Décor Eleanor Schrader | Monday Mar. 2 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *Chateaux of the Loire Valley Eleanor Schrader | Monday Mar. 9 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| And the Winner is…. OLLI Picks the Oscars Sharon Boorstin | Monday Mar. 9 | 1-3:30pm | Gayley |
| *Paul Williams: Architect to the Stars (UCLAxOpen) Eleanor Schrader | Monday Mar. 16 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Eat Your Vegetables: A History and Tasting Experience Sharon Boorstin | Wednesday Mar. 18 | 1-3pm | Gayley |
| *Julia Morgan, Part 2: Hearst Castle and Beyond Katherine Zoraster | Thursday Mar. 19 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Ancient Bagua meets Quantum Physics, Epigenetics & Neuroscience Samuel Barnes | Monday Mar. 30 | 1-3pm | Gayley |
| *Network: The Film that Predicted the Future Patty Schultz | Monday Mar. 30 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Celebrating an Endless Summer Patty Schultz | Friday Apr. 3 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The American Revolution and the Fate of the World Richard Bell | Thursday Apr. 9 | 6:30-8:30pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Understanding the Orchestra Conductor Mitch Glickman | Friday Apr. 10 | 10-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Ellis Island: The Immigrant Experience Bill Cellini, Jr. | Saturday May 9 | 10 am-12pm | Lindbrook |
| *Opening your Photographer Eyes Henry Lien & Fong-Chi Lien | Monday May 11 | 10 am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The Music of Terezin: Tragedy, Hope and Legacy Emanuel Abromovits | Monday May 11 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| *Modern Art & America: Alfred Stieglitz’s New York Galleries Diane Levinson | Wednesday May 13 | 10am-12pm | 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 |
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. These courses are open to lifelong learners of all ages. All courses take place at: UCLA Extension DTLA, 433 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013.
| Course Title / Instructor | Day / Dates | Time | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Deco Splendors of DTLA: Central library (Osher Exclusive) Eleanor Schrader | Friday Jan. 23 | 10am-12pm | DTLA |
| 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 |
| Echoes in Paint: The Life, Legacy, and Vision of Artist Jack Boul David Boul | Wednesday Mar. 25 | 12-1:30 | 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 | 1:30-3pm | Zoom |
| Beginning Gentle Yoga Tami Ferreira | 8 Wednesdays Apr. 1 - May 20 | 3:30-4:30pm | Gayley |
| OLLI Movie Club Sharon Boorstin | 3 Wednesdays Apr. 15, May 13, June 10 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *Peace Corps Service Later in Life Jeffrey Janis | Tuesday Apr. 14 | 1-3pm | Gayley/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 |
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| *Coming to Terms with the Holocaust, Part 2: The Holocaust Begins Steve Sohmer | 6 Mondays Mar. 30 – May 4 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Broadway Musicals: From Ziegfeld to Hamilton Emanuel Abromovits | 6 Mondays Mar. 30 – May 4 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Propaganda and Public Diplomacy Ralph Begleiter | 5 Mondays Mar. 30 – Apr. 27 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *The Rise and Fall of the Paris Salon Katherine Zoraster | 6 Mondays Mar. 30 – May 4 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Beyond the Headlines Jim Aldinger | 8 Tuesdays Mar. 31 – May 19 | 10:30-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The High Renaissance Katherine Zoraster | 6 Tuesdays Mar. 31 – May 5 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| American Silent Film: Novelty to Art Mary Mallory | 6 Tuesdays Mar. 31 – May 5 | 1-3pm | Gayley |
| *Russian Opera: From Glinka to Shostakovich Anahit Rostomyan | 6 Wednesdays Apr. 1 – May 6 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *The Life, Times, and Musical Innovations of Jazz Icon Miles Davis JB Dyas | 4 Wednesdays Apr. 1 – 22 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| *The Music of Franz Joseph Haydn Ryan Shiotsuki | 8 Fridays Apr. 3 – May 22 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *Piano Music in the 19th Century Ryan Shiotsuki | 8 Fridays Apr. 3 – May 22 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Pre-code Movies & Prohibition, Part 4: Devious Dames & Devilish Dudes Maria Siciliano | 6 Mondays Apr. 6 – May 4 | 1-3:30pm | Gayley |
| *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 |
| *Bay Area Figurative Art Movement Diane Levinson | 2 Wednesdays May 20 – 27 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *The History, Architecture and Attractions of Wilshire Boulevard Sharon Boorstin | 2 Mondays June 1 – 8 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Age Fiction Leonard Koff | 8 Mondays Mar. 30; Apr. 13, 27, May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| After the Unimaginable: Five American Works Shaped by Catastrophe Peter Cipkowski | 5 Wednesdays Apr. 1 - 29 | 10am-12pm | Gayley |
| Current Events and Ethical Considerations Vincent Coppola | 8 Wednesdays Apr. 1-May 20 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Boccaccio’s Satiric Mirror Leonard Koff | 8 Fridays Apr. 3 - June 5 (no mtg. May 22) | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| 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 | 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 Mar. 30 - May 18 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| Spanish 4 for Everyday Life Emilia Chuquin | 8 Tuesdays Mar. 31 - May 19 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| High-Level Spanish Conversation Emilia Chuquin | 8 Tuesdays Mar. 31 - May 19 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| French Conversation 2: Grammar and Vocabulary Samuel Blank | 8 Tuesdays Mar. 31 - May 19 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| French Conversation 1: Grammar and Vocabulary Samuel Blank | 8 Wednesdays Apr. 1 - May 20 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| Real Life Spanish Conversation 1 Susan Villar | 8 Thursdays Apr. 9 – May 28 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| Real Life Spanish Conversation 2 Susan Villar | 8 Thursdays Apr. 9 – May 28 | 1-3pm | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Mah-Jongg Ronni Rice | 6 Mondays Mar. 30 - May 4 | 9:30am-12pm | Gayley |
| iPhone Photowalk: In and Around Santa Monica Ellen Demsky | 8 Mondays Mar. 30 - May 18 | 10am-12pm | Gayley |
| Poker Fundamentals 2 Duncan Palamourdas | 6 Mondays Mar. 30 - May 4 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Intermediate Mah-Jongg Ronni Rice | 6 Mondays Mar. 30 - May 4 | 1-3:30pm | Gayley |
| Gentle Chair Pilates Bonnie Cahoon | 8 Tuesdays Mar. 31 - May 19 | 1-2pm | Zoom |
| Introduction to Sketching and Drawing Shanna Lim | 5 Wednesdays May. 13 - June 10 | 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 |