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  • Film Screening and Panel Discussion: "The Tiger Hunter" with Director Lena Khan

    Aug 30, 2017

    FREE In this classic tale of love, laughs, and the American Dream, Sami Malik travels from India to the US to become an engineer and impress both his childhood crush and his father, a legendary tiger hunter. But when his prospects fall through, he takes a low-paying job as a draftsman and, with an oddball gang of friends, embarks on a scheme to convince his sweetheart that he’s more successful than he really i...

  • Upper Level Members' Reception: "Tatau"

    Jul 29, 2016

    Upper level members are invited to join curator Takahiro "Ryudaibori" Kitamura and exhibiting artists for an exclusive preview and reception to celebrate the opening of Tatau: Marks of Polynesia, featuring a traditional Samoan ‘ava ceremony and fire dancers. Invitations were mailed in June. RSVP by Monday, July 25, 2016. Image: Tattoo by Su‘a Sulu‘ape Aisea. Photo by John Agcaoili.

  • Giant Robot Decoden Workshop

    Jan 24, 2016

    Decoden, which is shorthand Japanese for “decorated phone,” is a style trend that has been popular in Japan for several years. Commonly seen in the fashionable Harajuku district, decoden refers to an overload of sparkly charms and jewels layered onto phones and other accessories for a colorful, tactile effect. In this workshop, led by YouTube personality and entertainment host Chrissa Sparkles with designer and ho...

  • 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.

  • Hello Kitty Panel: Small Gift, Big Smile

    Nov 20, 2014

    Sanrio’s “small gift, big smile” philosophy is rooted in founder Shintaro Tsuji’s goal of encouraging positive relationships through small gifts. Join Sanrio representatives for a discussion of this philosophy and its role in Hello Kitty’s enduring appeal. $4 members, $5 non-members. Tickets Available Now

  • CANCELLED: Thanksgiving Sogetsu Ikebana Workshop for Beginners

    Nov 17, 2012

    This class has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Ikebana (“living flower”) is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Sogetsu Ikebana is a three dimensional artistic expression composed of flower and plant material arranged in a container. This workshop will introduce the student to the basic technique and style that are the foundation of many ikebana arrangements. Instructor Mikiko Ideno will...

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Try This On For Size!

    Jun 13, 2009

    FREE ALL DAY Delight in a day of family fun that explores clothing and costumes within the Asian American community. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. All day craft activities: Fun and flat! Make a paper doll of yourself and design clothes to go along with it! Show your style by making a w...

  • About Face: Artists Discuss Portraiture, Portrait-Making, and Identity - POSTPONED

    Sep 17, 2006

    * * * * POSTPONED! Due to circumstances beyond our control, this program has been postponed. The new date will be posted online as soon as it is determined. Thank you and apologies for any inconvenience caused. * * * * How are contemporary artists using portraiture and portrait-making processes to examine, reflect, and/or challenge constructions of identity? Join us as an eclectic group of artists gat...

  • "Sunday on Statue Square" by Mark J. Jue

    Nov 18, 2004

    Sunday on Statue Square is a bittersweet tale of a Filipina maid and her Chinese employers set in Hong Kong. This staged reading recounts the story of the thousands of Filipinas forced to leave home annually for economic reasons and take jobs overseas as maids. Mark J. Jue is the 1997 C. Y. Lee Award winner for Chinatown Correspondent. A number of Jue's short plays, including Bus Ride, Enter the Undubbed Voices, a...

  • Object Lessons

    Aug 02, 2003 - Jan 04, 2004

    With over 47,000 artifacts donated by more than 5,000 individuals, families, and organizations, the National Museum has the largest collection of Japanese American materials in the world. This exhibition showcases a range of compelling objects from the permanent collection, some of which have never been displayed before. Exhibition highlights include a seven-story-long American flag sewn by the Monterey Bay Japane...