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JANM Skate Park Pop-Up

2024年02月11日

Bring your board and join us for a pop-up skate park on JANM’s plaza to celebrate the special edition skateboard deck designed by the artist in collaboration with The Berrics. Once an “off-brand skateboard kid,” Kaino’s experiences on the board helped shape his art career and worldview. Combining the artist’s childhood love for skateboarding with the influential imagery of Katsuhiro Otomo’s animated film Akira, th...

Member Appreciation Days

2016年05月06日 - 2016年05月08日

Friday–Sunday, May 6–8, 2016 JANM members always enjoy a 10% store discount and free admission to JANM. On this special weekend, take advantage of a 20% discount at the JANM Store and janmstore.com, plus free admission and a 20% store discount at 20 other participating Southern California institutions. Participants this season include FIDM Museum and Galleries, Heritage Square Museum, Kidspace Children’s ...

"The Karate Kid" 30th Anniversary Celebration

2014年09月09日

If you missed the program, you can watch the post-screening discussion online on JANM’s YouTube channel. 6 p.m.: Reception with Light Refreshments 7 p.m.: Screening 9 p.m.: Panel Discussion Join us as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved film The Karate Kid, starring Pat Morita as the wise Mr. Miyagi and Ralph Macchio as his devoted karate student. JANM’s special guests this...

KRISTI YAMAGUCHI TO READ LATEST CHILDREN'S BOOK AT MUSEUM MARCH 18

2012年03月08日

Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic figure skating Gold Medalist and 2008 "Dancing with the Stars" Champion, will read from her latest children’s book, It’s a Big World, Little Pig! on Sunday, March 18, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum. The book will be available for sale at the Museum and Yamaguchi will sign books after the program. Yamaguchi came to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s as an ice s...

Members Appreciation Day!

2009年11月29日

Members Appreciation Day is in its 7th year! It's one of two times of year when several of the Southland's cultural institutions reward their members with free admission and 20%* discount at each institution's gift store. And if you are a JANM member your membership card will get you these member privileges at a host of partnering museums, libraries, and other cultural sites. Make sure you have a current membership ...

Members Appreciation Day!

2009年11月28日

Members Appreciation Day is in its 7th year! It's one of two times of year when several of the Southland's cultural institutions reward their members with free admission and 20%* discount at each institution's gift store. And if you are a JANM member your membership card will get you these member privileges at a host of partnering museums, libraries, and other cultural sites. Make sure you have a current membership ...

"We Do, Too": APIs and the Marriage Equality Debate

2007年05月17日

A panel of experts discuss the historical, political, religious, and legal implications of the debate on equal marriage rights for lesbians and gays. Presenters include Reverend Mark Nakagawa, senior minister of Centenary United Methodist Church in Little Tokyo, attorney Karin Wang of the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, and author/activist Helen Zia, who in 2005 married her long-time partner in San Francisco. Mo...

Kinnara Taiko

2005年07月28日

Since its founding in 1969 by members of Senshin Buddhist Temple, Kinnara Taiko has delighted audiences around the world with its powerful presence, stunning artistry, and exquisite collection of handcrafted percussion instruments. Come early for a 6:30 DJ set of world music by some of the city's best. Food from Mama's Hot Tamales Cafe and a no-host bar will also be available. This series is presented in associ...

Eastside Revue: 1932-2002, A Musical Homage to Boyle Heights

2002年10月12日

Free concert in conjunction with the exhibition Boyle Heights: The Power of Place Join us for a special concert celebrating over half a century of musical history with legendary artists of the past and present who have placed their community and their music on top of the world's musical map. The rich and glorious tradition of Boyle Heights' music is a metaphor and microcosm of the American dream for an autonomous ...

Celebrating Kona through Mele (song) and Hula (dance)

1997年02月16日

Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Family Activity Featuring: Ainahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club The first of a series of monthly ohana (family) and nakeiki (children) activities organized by Ainahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club to complement the Kona Coffee Story exhibition. Learn the dances and songs of Kona. Hear the stories of the Island of Hawai'i, the home of Pele the fire goddess who resides in...