Family Festivals Past Events
2017 Oshogatsu Family Festival - Year of the Rooster
FREE ALL DAY!
Ring in the Year of the Rooster with food, crafts, cultural activities, and performances!
…and so much more!
Check for janm.org/oshogatsufest2017 for complete schedule.
Sponsored by NHK World and Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
JANM Free Family Days: Incredible Inks
FREE ALL DAY
In conjunction with our current exhibition Tatau: Marks of Polynesia, join us for a day of crafts, workshops, and performances that celebrate Polynesian culture and the art of tattoos.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES:
11 a.m.–2 p.m.: Face Painting Station
Before getting your cool temporary tattoo, be sure to stop by our face painting station for a complete “inked” look, courtesy of Party Face Magic. Line ends at 1:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.: Story Time with Tasi’s Gift: A Tale of Samoa
Join us for an entertaining reading of the children’s book, Tasi’s Gift: A Tale of Samoa. Set on Samoa’s Upolu Island in the distant past, Tasi’s Gift is a touching story about Tuala, a young girl who learns the value of selfless giving from her grandfather Tasi, with the help of a surprising assortment of creative animals.
12 p.m.–12:30 p.m.: Samoan Slap Dance Workshop
Learn fa‘ataupati (Samoan slap dance) in a workshop with performer Diamond. This energetic dance is traditionally done by boys only, but the workshop is open to everyone.
1 p.m.–2 p.m.: Hula Dance and Fire Knife Workshops
Join Lopati for beginning lessons in hula dance and fire knife dance.
*Please note we will NOT be using actual fire or knives.
2 p.m.: Samoan Cultural Performance
Kanana Fou Church Youth Group will perform traditional Samoan dances.
3:15 p.m.: Samoan Siva Dance Workshop
Learn to do the Siva (the Samoan word for “dance”) with Moana Sulu‘ape. This slow dance is traditionally for girls only, but the workshop is open to everyone.
Plus, free admission all day to see Tatau: Marks of Polynesia, Uprooted: Japanese American Farm Labor Camps During World War II, and Common Ground: The Heart of Community.
Natsumatsuri Family Festival
FREE ALL DAY!
Join us for our annual summer celebration featuring Japanese and Japanese American performances, crafts, and activities.
…and so much more!
Check janm.org/natsumatsuri2016 for complete schedule.
Supported by Los Angeles County Arts Commission and The Bandai Foundation.
JANM Free Family Days: Handy Crafts
FREE ALL DAY
Inspired by Above the Fold, this Family Day will explore origami and other fun handmade crafts.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES:
11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Andantino String Duo
Relax and listen to classical and pop music by the Andantino string duo while you work on your craft projects.
3:30 p.m.: Decades of Rock
Join 2015 Nisei Week Court Princess Veronica Ota as she rocks out with her band, Decades of Rock. Enjoy their renditions of classic rock and R&B hits from the 1960s through today.
| Sponsored by |
|
JANM Free Family Days: Celebrating Family
FREE ALL DAY
In conjunction with the Mixed Remixed Festival, JANM presents a day of activities that explore the meaning of family.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES:
11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Name Art Souvenirs
Names often hold fun or important family stories. Let one of our artists make a souvenir artwork out of your family name or given name, which you can then take home.
11:30 a.m.: Reading by Maria Leonard Olsen
In collaboration with the Mixed Remixed Festival, JANM hosts author Maria Leonard Olsen, who will read from her book, Mommy, Why’s Your Skin So Brown? The book was written for her bi-racial children as a response to people’s confusion over her skin being darker than theirs.
1 p.m.: Reading by Katrina Goldsaito
In collaboration with the Mixed Remixed Festival, JANM hosts author Katrina Goldsaito, who will read from The Sound of Silence, her forthcoming book about a child’s experiences with the many sounds that can be heard in the bustling city of Tokyo.
2:15 p.m.: Luce Puppet Co. Presents The Wizard of Oz
Enjoy a puppet version of this classic story about a girl who finds herself in a faraway land and then comes home to learn the real meaning of family.
3 p.m.: Family Scrapbooking Workshop
It’s time to get going on that scrapbook of family memories! Bring your own family photographs or mementos and we’ll help you decorate a starter page.
| Sponsored by |
|
JANM Free Family Days: Fantastic Photography
FREE ALL DAY
Strike a pose, take a selfie, or snap a shot! This day is all about photography.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES:
11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Making Waves Photo Contest
With the images in Making Waves as inspiration, create your own abstract photos using materials that we will have available at the end of the exhibition. Visit our printing station to take home a copy of your best composition and enter it in our contest to win a special prize at the end of the day. Prize courtesy of Bandai.
12 p.m. and 2 p.m.: Photography 101
Bring your favorite picture-taking device (camera, phone, tablet) and learn the basics of photo composition from JANM’s knowledgeable volunteer photographers. Children only, maximum 10 kids per session, must be accompanied by an adult.
| Sponsored by |
|
NOTE: In addition to street closures in the area, there is a large event in Little Tokyo on the evening of May 14 which may impact parking availability throughout the day. We encourage visitors to the JANM Free Family Day to consider public transportation and/or allow additional time to locate parking.
