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  • Textiles Madness

    May 11, 2019 - May 12, 2019

    Saturday–Sunday, May 11–12 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE* Just in time for Mother’s Day textiles that spark joy! This year for our May Member Appreciation Days weekend we are bringing in a very special trunk show. We will be featuring handmade wearable art by Anne McCaddon of COATZ, made from re-purposed indigo art fabrics, and a fabulous selection of handwoven and hand-dyed art textiles and scarves from Mimbres: Art i...

  • Edible Adventures: Graze Little Tokyo

    Sep 19, 2015

    Explore the hidden corners of Little Tokyo through its food. Meet the shop owners and hear stories of the neighborhood’s past while sampling Asian foods from pounded rice to lotus root. $24 members; $30 non-members. Food and museum admission included. Limited to 15 participants. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Uniquely You!

    Jun 12, 2010

    FREE ALL DAY! Enjoy a day of family fun where were we celebrate you! This month's Target Family Free Saturday is in conjunction with the Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. Media Sponsors: Los Angeles Downtown News, KSCI-TV LA-18, and The Rafu Shimpo ALL DAY C...

  • KOKORO CRAFT AFFAIR SET AT NATIONAL MUSEUM ON SATURDAY, MAY 30

    May 12, 2009

    The inaugural Kokoro Craft Affair, featuring purses, jewelry, contemporary kokeshi art, ceramics, woodcraft and other high-quality handcrafted items, is set for Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Museum and a portion of the sales will support the Museum’s educational programs. The event will feature kimono ...

  • Dreams to Dreams Custom Vinyl Show - Artist Reception

    Dec 06, 2008

    Join us to celebrate the opening of the special engagement of Dreams to Dreams, the first custom vinyl toy show in a museum presented by the Japanese American National Museum in association with Dacosta of Chocolate Soop. Just in time for the holidays, over 40 artists will customize Chocolate Soop’s DCTO (Dream Come True Object), a futuristic vinyl version of a traditional Japanese New Year’s folk toy. Artwork wil...

  • The Herbal and Healing Garden

    Jul 28, 2007

    In conjunction with the exhibition Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden, the National Museum presents a four-part series of gardening demonstrations led by horticultural experts. PART1 For centuries, gardens have been touted across cultures for their many medicinal properties. Getty Center and Getty Villa horticulturist Michael De Hart demonstrates how you can cultivate the healing potential of your g...

  • San Jose Taiko

    Jul 26, 2007

    For over 30 years, American taiko pioneers San Jose Taiko has been celebrated for its fierce beats and unwavering dedication to the community. Their hallmark dynamic choreography coupled with brilliant playing create performances filled with passion, wit, and spirit. In a rare appearance at the National Museum, the ensemble will pull out all the stops as they express the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through...

  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-Visit Workshop

    May 18, 2006

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, May 18th, 4:30-7:30 PM (Dinner provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America, and the Civil Rig...

  • A Life in the Movies: Boyle Heights on the Screen

    Nov 21, 2002

    In a city not often recognized for its neighborhoods, Boyle Heights has had a particular draw on filmmakers that demands its representation. With its rich multiethnic history, Los Angeles' first suburb has inspired the production of a number of films. Join this panel of distinguished artists, from Hollywood insiders to local independents, for what promises to be a dynamic evening of impassioned discussions and exciti...

  • Come Join The Pupu Party!

    Mar 25, 1998

    The Japanese American National Museum and the Ainahau ‘o Kaleponi ("From the Cool Lands of California") Hawaiian Civic Club would like to invite you to a "Pupu Party" ("Appetizer Party")—Mixed Plate Style! On Sunday, April 19, 1998 from 1 p.m.–3 p.m., members of the Hawaiian Civic Club will divulge their favorite secret recipes from the Islands representing the ethnic mix of Hawai`i, China, Philippines, Samoa,...