OLLI Course Schedule
OLLI Course Schedule
Upcoming Summer & Fall 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 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 |
| *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 |
| When the Movies Came to Los Angeles Mary Mallory | Saturday Sep. 26 | 10am-12pm | Lindbrook |
| *OLLI Fundraiser: Savoring L.A. with Bon Appétit’s Barbara Fairchild Sharon Boorstin | Monday Sep. 28 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Rhythm, Music, and the Aging Brain Markus Law | Saturday Oct. 3 | 10am-12pm | Lindbrook |
| The Films of Kevin Smith David Gati | Saturday Oct. 10 | 10am-12pm | Lindbrook |
| *Fresh Hacks to Access Your Creativity Henry Lien & Jerry Lee Davis | Friday Nov. 6 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Havana Good Time: A Journey Through Cuban Architecture Eleanor Schrader | Monday Nov. 16 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| From Operetta to Broadway: A Transatlantic Evolution Michael Miller | Thursday Nov. 19 | 1-3pm | Gayley |
| *Christine Brady and her School of Hope in Tijuana Sharon Boorstin | Friday Nov. 20 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The Glamour of Old Hollywood: Architecture of the Stars Eleanor Schrader | Monday Nov. 23 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *Democracy, Politics, and Human Rights Eyassu Gayim | Monday Nov. 30 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Teen Rebellion and Parental Fear in 1950s Cinema Patricia Schultz | Thursday Dec. 3 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Looking Forward from the 2026 Elections Ralph Begleiter | Thursday Dec. 3 | 1-4pm | Zoom |
| Let's Talk Chocolate: Tasting and Buying Lee Theisen | Tuesday Dec. 8 | 10am-12pm | Gayley |
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 | Zoom | ||
| *Book Talk with Jill Chalsty: The Journey That Changed Everything Jill Chalsty | Tuesday Sep. 22 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| Reading and Acting Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 1 Steven Moore | 8 Tuesdays Sep. 22 - November 10 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| Beginning Gentle Yoga Tami Ferreira | 10 Wednesday Sep. 23 – Dec. 2 (no mtg Nov. 11) | 1:30-3pm | Gayley |
| OLLI Movie Club Sharon Boorstin | 3 Wednesdays Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 | 3:30-4:30pm | Zoom |
| *Echoes in Paint: The Life, Legacy, and Vision of Artist Jack Boul David Boul | Wednesday Oct. 7 | 10-11:30am | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Building Brain-Healthy Habits Ryan Glatt | Monday Nov. 30 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| OLLI Holiday Party | Thursday Dec. 10 | 12-2pm | Gayley |
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 |
| 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 |
| *The Human Figure in Sculpture Katherine Zoraster | 6 Tuesdays Sep. 22 – Oct. 27 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *The Blues: How Three Chords Became Rock & Roll Andrew Muson | 8 Wednesdays Sep. 23 – Nov. 18 (no mtg Nov. 11) | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *The Baroque: St. Peter's to St. Paul's, Part 2 Katherine Zoraster | 6 Wednesdays Sep. 23 – Oct. 28 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *Civic Apathy and the Future of American Democracy Alan Perper | 5 Wednesdays Sep. 23 – Oct. 21 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the News Shelley Bonus | 8 Wednesdays Sep. 23 – Nov. 18 (no mtg Nov. 11) | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| *The Bebop Era JB Dyas | 8 Wednesdays Sep. 23 – Nov. 18 (no mtg Nov. 11) | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| *Introduction to Western Classical Music Anahit Rostomyan | 6 Thursdays Sep. 24 – Oct. 29 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| Lost Highways of Los Angeles Alex Pirolini | 6 Thursdays Sep. 24 – Oct. 29 | 1-3:30 or 4pm | Gayley |
| *The Music of Claude Debussy Ryan Shiotsuki | 8 Fridays Sep. 25 – Nov. 13 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| *The Music of Felix Mendelssohn Ryan Shiotsuki | 8 Fridays Sep. 25 – Nov. 13 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| *Coming to Terms with the Holocaust, Part 3: Nazis, Propaganda, and the Jews Steve Sohmer | 6 Mondays Sep. 28 – Nov. 2 | 10am -12pm | Zoom |
| *Botany for Gardeners Elliott Parivar | 5 Mondays Sep. 28 – Oct. 26 | 10am -12pm | Zoom |
| *Beyond the Headlines Jim Aldinger | 8 Tuesdays Sep. 29 – Nov. 17 | 10:30-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The Right to Overthrow: A Global History of Revolutions Peter Cipkowski | 7 Wednesdays Sep. 30 – Dec. 2 (no mtgs Oct. 21; Nov. 11, 25) | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| *The November 2026 Election Bob Stern | 6 Thursdays Oct. 1 – Nov. 5 | 1:30-3pm | Zoom |
| Movies about Hotels: The Silents to the Sixties Maria Siciliano | 6 Mondays Oct. 5 – Nov. 9 | 1-3:30 or 4pm | Gayley |
| *Treasures of Asian Decorative Arts Eleanor Schrader | 6 Mondays Oct. 5 – Nov. 9 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Looking at Contemporary Art Deborah Cohen | 5 Thursday Oct. 1 – 29 | 1-3:30pm | Field Trips/Zoom |
| *Media & Public Opinion in the 2026 Elections Ralph Begleiter | 5 Mondays Oct.19 – Nov. 16 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Beyond Hitchcock: Suspense Films that Rival the Master Paul Boorstin | 5 Wednesdays Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 (no mtgs Nov. 11, 25) | 1-4pm | Gayley |
| The Evolution of the Western: Mythic Heroes to Gritty Realism Patty Schultz | 4 Mondays Nov. 2 – 23 | 10am-12pm | Gayley |
| *Captivating Clips from Classic Courtroom Movies Paul Bergman | 5 Tuesdays Nov. 3 – Dec. 8 (no mtg Nov. 24) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Empowerment, Part 3: A Literary Journey Katya Williamson | 6 Tuesdays Sep. 22 – Oct. 27 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| Film as Philosophy, Philosophy as Film Vincent Coppola | 5 Wednesdays Sep. 23 – Oct. 21 | 1-4pm or 4:30pm | Gayley |
| Current Events: Understanding Our World Myrna Hant | 8 Thursdays Sep. 24 – Nov. 12 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Philosophy through the Ages, Part 1 Vincent Coppola | 8 Thursdays Sep. 24 – Nov. 12 | 1-3pm | Gayley/Zoom |
| Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude Leonard Koff | 8 Fridays Sep. 25 – Nov. 20 (no mtg Oct. 30) | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| William Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury Leonard Koff | 8 Mondays Sep. 28 – Dec. 7 (no mtgs Oct. 12, 26; Nov. 30) | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Hidden Gems 3: More Buried Treasures and Guilty Pleasures Mark Richman | 7 Tuesdays Oct. 6 – Nov. 17 | 1-3:15pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, or 4:30pm | Gayley |
| Letters from Artists: How Artists’ Words Change What We See Aleesha Nash | 6 Thursdays Oct. 15 – Nov. 19 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| The Hero's Journey Jacqueline Zambrano | 6 Mondays Oct. 26 – Nov. 30 | 6:30-8:30pm | 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 |
| Spanish 2 for Everyday Life Emilia Chuquin | 8 Tuesdays Sep. 22 – Nov. 10 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| High-Level Spanish Conversation Emilia Chuquin | 8 Tuesdays Sep. 22 – Nov. 10 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| French Conversation 2: Grammar & Vocabulary Samuel Blank | 8 Tuesdays Sep. 22 – Nov. 10 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| Real Life Spanish Conversation I Susan Villar | 8 Thursdays Sep. 24 – Nov. 12 | 10am-12pm | Zoom |
| Real Life Spanish Conversation II Susan Villar | 8 Thursdays Sep. 24 – Nov. 12 | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| French Conversation 2: French Cinema for Conversation Samuel Blank | 8 Thursdays Sep. 24 – Nov. 12 | 6:30-8:30pm | Zoom |
| French Conversation 1: Grammar & Vocabulary Samuel Blank | 8 Mondays Sep. 28 – Nov. 16 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Photowalk: In and Around West L.A. Ellen Demsky | 8 Tuesdays Sep. 22 – Nov. 10 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Field Trips |
| Beginning Canasta Caroline Dann | 6 Tuesdays Sep. 22 - Oct. 27 | 1-3pm | Gayley |
| Intermediate Canasta Caroline Dann | 6 Tuesdays Sep. 22 - Oct. 27 | 10am-12pm | Gayley |
| Therapeutic Qigong Samuel Barnes | 7 Tuesdays Sep. 22 – Nov. 10 (no mtg Oct. 27) | 1:30-3pm | Gayley |
| Landscape Painting with Gouache and Plein-Air Sketching Shanna Lim | 6 Wednesdays Sep. 23- Oct. 28 | 1-3pm | Gayley |
| Life Stories that Stir the Soul Shelley Bonus | 8 Wednesdays Sep. 23 – Nov. 18 (no mtg Nov. 11) | 1-3pm | Zoom |
| Attending to Your Attention: the Feldenkrais Method Stacy Barrows | 6 Thursdays Sep. 24 - Oct. 29 | 10-11am | Zoom |
| Tai Chi for Anxiety and Better Balance Samuel Barnes | 7 Thursdays Sep. 24 – Nov. 12 (no mtgs Oct. 22 & 29) | 1:30-3pm | Gayley |
| Shui-Mo Hua: The Art of Chinese Ink-Wash Painting Mayee Futterman | 6 Wednesdays Sep. 30 - Nov. 4 | 10am-12pm | Gayley |
| Beginning Mah-Jongg Ronni Rice | 6 Mondays Oct. 5 - Nov. 9 | 9:30am-12pm | Gayley |
| Expanding your Photographer Eyes Henry Lien & Fong-Chi Lien | 4 Mondays Oct. 5 - 26 | 10am-12pm | Gayley/Field Trips |
| Intermediate Mah-Jongg Ronni Rice | 6 Mondays Oct. 5 - Nov. 9 | 1-3:30pm | Gayley |