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  • C3: Conference for Creative Content

    May 04, 2019

    The C3: Conference for Creative Content brings together the foremost media professionals in film, television, cable, digital, and transmedia to create a dialogue on the ever-changing media industry, share best practices, network, and to celebrate and build a collective vision. Presented by Visual Communications, the first non-profit organization in the country dedicated to portrayals of Asian Pacific American...

  • 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.

  • 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 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.