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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.

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Special Programs  |  Lecture Courses  |  Discussion Groups  |  Foreign LanguagesCreativity, 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.

(*) denotes this course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.
No refunds allowed.
 
Course Title / InstructorDay / DatesTimeCampus
Let's Talk Chocolate: Tasting and Buying 
Lee Theisen
Wednesday 
Jan. 28 
 
10am-12pmGayley
Female Silent Film Icons and the Birth of the Modern 
Mary Mallory
Saturday 
Feb. 28 
 
10am-12pmLindbrook
*The Two Bernsteins 
Emanuel Abramovits
Monday 
Mar. 2 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*Ancient Egyptian Design and Décor 
Eleanor Schrader
Monday 
Mar. 2 
 
1-3pmZoom
*Chateaux of the Loire Valley 
Eleanor Schrader
Monday 
Mar. 9 
 
10am-12pmZoom
And the Winner is…. OLLI Picks the Oscars 
Sharon Boorstin
Monday 
Mar. 9 
 
1-3:30pmGayley
*Paul Williams: Architect to the Stars (UCLAxOpen)
Eleanor Schrader
Monday 
Mar. 16 
 
1-3pmZoom
Eat Your Vegetables: A History and Tasting Experience 
Sharon Boorstin
Wednesday 
Mar. 18 
 
1-3pmGayley
*Julia Morgan, Part 2: Hearst Castle and Beyond 
Katherine Zoraster
Thursday 
Mar. 19 
 
1-3pmGayley/Zoom
Ancient Bagua meets Quantum Physics, Epigenetics & Neuroscience 
Samuel Barnes
Monday 
Mar. 30 
 
1-3pmGayley
*Network: The Film that Predicted the Future 
Patty Schultz
Monday 
Mar. 30 
 
1-3pmGayley/Zoom
*Celebrating an Endless Summer 
Patty Schultz
Friday 
Apr. 3 
 
1-3pmGayley/Zoom
*The American Revolution and the Fate of the World 
Richard Bell
Thursday 
Apr. 9 
 
6:30-8:30pmGayley/Zoom
*Understanding the Orchestra Conductor 
Mitch Glickman
Friday 
Apr. 10 
 
10-12pmGayley/Zoom
Ellis Island: The Immigrant Experience 
Bill Cellini, Jr.
Saturday 
May 9 
 
10 am-12pmLindbrook
*Opening your Photographer Eyes 
Henry Lien & Fong-Chi Lien
Monday 
May 11 
 
10 am-12pmGayley/Zoom
*The Music of Terezin: Tragedy, Hope and Legacy 
Emanuel Abromovits
Monday 
May 11 
 
6:30-8:30pmZoom
*Modern Art & America: Alfred Stieglitz’s New York Galleries 
Diane Levinson
Wednesday 
May 13 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*The Declaration of Independence: Origins, Purpose, and Legacy 
Richard Bell
Monday 
May 18 
 
1-4pmZoom
*Brain Boost: Tech Confidence for Better Memory 
Jessica Copen
Wednesday 
May 20 
 
1-3pmZoom
*April Showers Bring May Flowers 
Eleanor Schrader
Tuesday 
May 26 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*Journeying With Orangutans 
Rafaella Commitante
Wednesday 
May 27 
 
1-3pmGayley/Zoom
*The Political Power of Roman Women 
Edward Watts
Wednesday 
Jun. 3 
 
1-3pmZoom
The Worst Music of All Time 
David Misch
Wednesday 
Jun. 10 
 
1-2pmGayley

 

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 / InstructorDay / DatesTimeCampus
Art Deco Splendors of DTLA: Central library (Osher Exclusive) 
Eleanor Schrader
Friday 
Jan. 23 
 
10am-12pmDTLA
Stride with Confidence: Mastering High Heels Without the Pain 
Stacy Barrows
Thursday 
Feb. 26 
 
10am-12pmDTLA
In and About The Broad Museum 
Katherine Zoraster
Thursday 
Feb. 26 
 
1-3pmDTLA
African-American Pioneers of Los Angeles, Featuring Biddy Mason 
Eleanor Schrader
Friday 
Mar. 20 
 
10am-12:30pmDTLA
Echoes in Paint: The Life, Legacy, and Vision of Artist Jack Boul 
David Boul
Wednesday 
Mar. 25 
 
12-1:30DTLA
Artificial Intelligence & the News Media 
Ralph Begleiter
Friday 
Apr. 10 
 
1-3pmDTLA

 

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.

(*) Denotes this course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.
 
Course Title / InstructorDay / DatesTimeCampus
OLLI Video Library 
 

Mar. 31 - June 16 
 
1:30-3pmZoom
Beginning Gentle Yoga 
Tami Ferreira
8 Wednesdays 
Apr. 1 - May 20 
 
3:30-4:30pmGayley
OLLI Movie Club 
Sharon Boorstin
3 Wednesdays 
Apr. 15, May 13, June 10 
 
1-3pmZoom
*Peace Corps Service Later in Life 
Jeffrey Janis
Tuesday 
Apr. 14 
 
1-3pmGayley/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.

(*) denotes this course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for the duration of the course.
 
Course Title / InstructorDay / DatesTimeCampus
Zoom   
*Coming to Terms with the Holocaust, Part 2: The Holocaust Begins 
Steve Sohmer
6 Mondays 
Mar. 30 – May 4 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*Broadway Musicals: From Ziegfeld to Hamilton 
Emanuel Abromovits
6 Mondays 
Mar. 30 – May 4 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*Propaganda and Public Diplomacy 
Ralph Begleiter
5 Mondays 
Mar. 30 – Apr. 27 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*The Rise and Fall of the Paris Salon 
Katherine Zoraster
6 Mondays 
Mar. 30 – May 4 
 
1-3pmGayley/Zoom
*Beyond the Headlines 
Jim Aldinger
8 Tuesdays 
Mar. 31 – May 19 
 
10:30-12pmGayley/Zoom
*The High Renaissance 
Katherine Zoraster
6 Tuesdays 
Mar. 31 – May 5 
 
1-3pmZoom
American Silent Film: Novelty to Art 
Mary Mallory
6 Tuesdays 
Mar. 31 – May 5 
 
1-3pmGayley
*Russian Opera: From Glinka to Shostakovich 
Anahit Rostomyan
6 Wednesdays 
Apr. 1 – May 6 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*The Life, Times, and Musical Innovations of Jazz Icon Miles Davis 
JB Dyas
4 Wednesdays 
Apr. 1 – 22 
 
6:30-8:30pmZoom
*The Music of Franz Joseph Haydn 
Ryan Shiotsuki
8 Fridays 
Apr. 3 – May 22 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*Piano Music in the 19th Century 
Ryan Shiotsuki
8 Fridays 
Apr. 3 – May 22 
 
1-3pmZoom
Pre-code Movies & Prohibition, Part 4: Devious Dames & Devilish Dudes 
Maria Siciliano
6 Mondays 
Apr. 6 – May 4 
 
1-3:30pmGayley
*The Map of American Music 
Andrew Muson
8 Wednesdays 
Apr. 8 – May 27 
 
9:30am-12pmZoom
*Musical Legends of Stage and Screen: Volume 1 
Steve Barri
6 Wednesdays 
Apr. 8 – May 13 
 
1-3pmGayley/Zoom
Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the News 
Shelley Bonus
8 Wednesdays 
Apr. 8 – May 27 
 
6:30-8:30pmZoom
*Bauhaus to Brutalism 
Eleanor Schrader
6 Thursdays 
Apr. 9 - May 14 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*Women in Religion 
Phyllis Herman
8 Wednesdays 
Apr. 9 – May 28 
 
1-3pmGayley/Zoom
Moonstruck Nation: How Italian became American 
Alex Pirolini
6 Thursdays 
Apr. 9 - May 14 
 
1-3:30pmGayley
Art Now: Virtual Visits with Working Artists 
Deborah Cohen
6 Thursdays 
Apr. 9 – May 14 
 
1-3:30pmZoom
*Captivating Clips from Classic Courtroom Movies, Part 3 
Paul Bergman
5 Tuesdays 
May 12 – June 9 
 
1-3pmGayley/Zoom
*Bay Area Figurative Art Movement 
Diane Levinson
2 Wednesdays 
May 20 – 27 
 
10am-12pmZoom
*The History, Architecture and Attractions of Wilshire Boulevard 
Sharon Boorstin
2 Mondays 
June 1 – 8 
 
1-3pmGayley/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 / InstructorDay / DatesTimeCampus
Jazz Age Fiction 
Leonard Koff
8 Mondays 
Mar. 30; Apr. 13, 27, May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8 
 
1-3pmZoom
After the Unimaginable: Five American Works Shaped by Catastrophe 
Peter Cipkowski
5 Wednesdays 
Apr. 1 - 29 
 
10am-12pmGayley
Current Events and Ethical Considerations 
Vincent Coppola
8 Wednesdays 
Apr. 1-May 20 
 
1-3pmGayley/Zoom
Boccaccio’s Satiric Mirror 
Leonard Koff
8 Fridays 
Apr. 3 - June 5 
(no mtg. May 22)
1-3pmZoom
Current Events: Understanding Our World 
Myrna Hant
8 Thursdays 
Apr. 9 – May 28 
 
10am-12pmZoom
The Historical Jesus and the Aftermath 
Vincent Coppola
8 Thursdays 
Apr. 9 - May 28 
 
1-3pmZoom

 

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 / InstructorDay / DatesTimeCampus
French Conversation 1: French for Travelers 
Samuel Blank
8 Mondays 
Mar. 30 - May 18 
 
6:30-8:30pmZoom
Spanish 4 for Everyday Life 
Emilia Chuquin
8 Tuesdays 
Mar. 31 - May 19 
 
10am-12pmZoom
High-Level Spanish Conversation 
Emilia Chuquin
8 Tuesdays 
Mar. 31 - May 19 
 
1-3pmZoom
French Conversation 2: Grammar and Vocabulary 
Samuel Blank
8 Tuesdays 
Mar. 31 - May 19 
 
6:30-8:30pmZoom
French Conversation 1: Grammar and Vocabulary 
Samuel Blank
8 Wednesdays 
Apr. 1 - May 20 
 
6:30-8:30pmZoom
Real Life Spanish Conversation 1 
Susan Villar
8 Thursdays 
Apr. 9 – May 28 
 
10am-12pmZoom
Real Life Spanish Conversation 2 
Susan Villar
8 Thursdays 
Apr. 9 – May 28 
 
1-3pmZoom

 

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 / InstructorDay / DatesTimeCampus
Beginning Mah-Jongg 
Ronni Rice
6 Mondays 
Mar. 30 - May 4 
 
9:30am-12pmGayley
iPhone Photowalk: In and Around Santa Monica 
Ellen Demsky
8 Mondays 
Mar. 30 - May 18 
 
10am-12pmGayley
Poker Fundamentals 2 
Duncan Palamourdas
6 Mondays 
Mar. 30 - May 4 
 
1-3pmZoom
Intermediate Mah-Jongg 
Ronni Rice
6 Mondays 
Mar. 30 - May 4 
 
1-3:30pmGayley
Gentle Chair Pilates 
Bonnie Cahoon
8 Tuesdays 
Mar. 31 - May 19 
 
1-2pmZoom
Introduction to Sketching and Drawing 
Shanna Lim
5 Wednesdays 
May. 13 - June 10 
 
1-3pmGayley
Qigong for a Healthy Body and Peaceful Mind 
Samuel Barnes
6 Tuesdays 
Mar. 31 - May 5 
 
1:30-3pmGayley
Tai Chi for Anxiety and Better Balance 
Samuel Barnes
5 Thursdays 
Apr. 9 - May 7 
 
1:30-3pmGayley
Life Stories that Stir the Soul 
Shelley Bonus
8 Wednesdays 
Apr. 8 – May 27 
 
1-3pmZoom