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  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Jun 29, 2019

    SOLD OUT Learn about past and present-day Little Tokyo on a walking tour led by an in-the-know JANM docent. From murals to monuments, explore both the popular and lesser-known gems of this bustling neighborhood. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants. This tour is sold out. If you would like to be pl...

  • East West Players: A Writers' Gallery Reading

    Oct 17, 2017

    FREE East West Players presents a reading of Spoiled, written by Ken Narasaki and directed by Nathan Singh. The cast includes Dian Kobayashi, Feodor Chin, Emily Kuroda, Marilyn Tokuda, Michael Hagiwara, and Sharon Rosner. Spoiled is a dark comedy about a Japanese American mother and her adult kids who, while they function well in the world, become a hot mess when they get together. Their drama is more dar...

  • "Above the Fold" Exhibition Tour with Paul Jackson

    Aug 21, 2016

    SOLD OUT Join exhibiting artist Paul Jackson for an intimate gallery tour in which he will discuss his own work as well as that of his wife, Miri Golan, who is also featured in the show. Limited to 25 attendees. Free with museum admission. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

  • "I Thought the Sun Was God" by Masako Kimura Streling

    Oct 04, 2014

    In this moving memoir, Masako Kimura Streling details her painful childhood growing up in a poor Okinawan fishing village on the eve of World War II. Feeling that she was destined to make a difference, Streling embarked on a journey that took her across the Pacific Ocean and eventually led to spiritual redemption.

  • Tohoku Update: Recovery and Relief Efforts in Northeast Japan

    Sep 09, 2012

    The public is invited to a panel discussion on the ongoing recovery and relief efforts in northeast Japan from journalists and volunteers who have recently visited the devastated areas. Photos and videos about the survivors and the current situation will be shown, followed by a Q&A session for the public to ask questions that they have. Tina Tajima, from the Disaster Support Project (Japan), will moderate the discuss...

  • Unique Flowers: A Workshop with Elizabeth Asawa

    Nov 10, 2007

    As part of Flower Power! this workshop teaches you how to transform plastic 6-pack rings into unique flowers. Limited to 15 participants, ages 12 and up. Advance reservations required. FREE!

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Sumi-e plants

    Sep 23, 2006

    Create elaborate plants and flowers with the art and style of sumi-e. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are required.

  • Fresh Words & Actions: Asian American Comedy Showcase

    Apr 01, 2004

    Celebrate April Fools' Day with a showcase of Asian American comedians. Eight emerging comedians will have you laughing 'til it hurts. Special guest emcee, funnyman Rodney Kageyama.

  • Fresh Words & Action: "Old People Play"

    Aug 21, 2003

    Performing Arts Series Old People Play is a musical about aging Ben who is about to die. Ben is given the chance to find closure, control fate, and manipulate death. Would you want to be Ben? Jason Fong is a playwright whose previous works include FENTOR (scheduled for Asian-American Repertory Theatre in San Diego, 2003), and A NICKEL'S WORTH (produced in 2001). Jason is a writing instructor at East West Player...

  • Crafts Class: Sumi-e Flowers

    Jul 22, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting) flowers. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.