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  • Hello Kitty and Kawaii Culture

    Apr 18, 2015

    Join Hello! curators Jamie Rivadeneira and Christine Yano for a lively discussion of Hello Kitty and her place in Japan’s kawaii (cute) culture. Free for members; free with Hello! admission; $5 general. Tickets Available Now If you are purchasing tickets for Hello! and would like to attend this program, please RSVP to rsvp@janm.org or call 213.625.0414.

  • Member Preview for "Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts"

    Nov 10, 2013

    Members are invited to join us for an exclusive preview of Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts before it opens to the public. Program will include remarks by Eric Saul, Director, Japanese American Wartime History Project. To RSVP, contact specialevents@janm.org or 213.625.0414 x2222.

  • "Gila River and Mama: The Ruth Mix Story. " A Film by Claire Mix

    Aug 20, 2011

    A feature length documentary about a young Caucasian woman who volunteered as nurse’s aid at Gila River. There will be a Q&A after the screening with the filmmaker. [Purchase a copy of Gila River and Mama: The Ruth Mix Story at the Museum Store Online]

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Sumi-e

    Nov 18, 2006

    Bring vivid richness of autumn to life in this sumi-e class with Master Teacher, Ryosen Shibata. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations required.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Origami Pop-Up Cards

    Jul 29, 2006

    Add your personal touch to lively pop-up cards featuring the art of origami. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are required.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Sumi-e Scenery

    Sep 24, 2005

    Create a simple landscape in the art style of sumi-e. Class fees are $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are recommended.

  • Asian American Comedy Showcase

    Mar 31, 2005

    Celebrate April Fools' Eve with our second annual showcase of Asian American comedians. Eight emerging comedians will have you laughing 'til it hurts. Special guest emcee: funnyman Rodney Kageyama.

  • Allen Say’s Journey Teacher Workshop

    Jan 20, 2001

    Teachers will learn how to utilize the National Museum’s resources related to the exhibition, Allen Say’s Journey: The Art and Words of a Children’s Book Author.

  • Craft class: "Sumi-e "Spring Flowers

    May 27, 2000

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

  • "From Bento to Mixed Plate" Upper Level Members Reception

    Mar 13, 1998

    Upper level Members reception for the exhibition From Bento to Mixed Plate: Americans of Japanese Ancestry in Multicultural Hawai‘i. By invitation only.