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  • Otafuku "Okonomiyaki" Cooking Class

    Mar 16, 2019

    SOLD OUT Learn how to prepare okonomiyaki (Osaka style) from the experts at Otafuku Foods, Inc. This traditional Japanese dish, meaning "whatever you like, grilled" is as fun to cook as it is to eat. During this class, instructors will teach participants how to create their own okonomiyaki recipes, as well as give background on the history and nutritional benefits of the dish. $24 members, $30 non-members...

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Imagination Storytime

    Jun 14, 2014

    FREE ALL DAY! Transport yourself into magical and faraway worlds through storybook readings and exciting performances! Come dressed as your favorite storybook character and receive a prize! (see below for rules) ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES: If you could build an imaginary place to live, what would it look like? Get creative with our construction materials and create your own dream home! Make and...

  • CANCELLED: Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Izakaya Crawl!

    Sep 12, 2013

    Join us for a neighborhood 'happy hour' tour of several Japanese pubs called izakaya, where they serve Japanese style tapas. This tour is limited to adults only. Drinks are not included. $45 Members; $55 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. RSVP early, 15 students max.

  • 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...

  • 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: "Innocent When You Dream", by Ken Narasaki

    May 13, 2004

    Eighty-year-old nisei Dan Yamada has suffered a catastrophic stroke and his grown children do their best to convince the hospital staff to help them pull the plug. Meanwhile, back in the 1940s, a young Yamada meets a girl whom he comforts, but can never understand. Both time periods move forward as the play progresses until Yamada finally finds forgiveness and perhaps regain a measure of innocence when past and pre...

  • 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.

  • Poston III Camp Reunion

    Apr 07, 1997 - Apr 09, 1997

    A visit to the Poston Monument on April 8 will be part of the activities. For more information, contact Babe Karasawa.