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  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Mar 30, 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. To be placed on a waitlist...

  • Dodgers Gallery Talk

    May 10, 2014

    FREE 11:30 A.M. & 1 P.M. Curators Mark Langill and Koji Steven Sakai will lead a family-friendly gallery tour through Dodgers: Brotherhood of the Game, giving the insider scoop about the exhibition and how it was put together. Mark Langill is the Dodgers Publications Editor & Team Historian. Koji Steven Sakai is the Programs Manager at the Japanese American National Museum. RSVP early, 30 participants max.

  • COMMUNITY BUILDERS: JAPANESE AMERICAN ACTIVISM 1960-1980. Part 3

    Apr 21, 2012

    FREE! The third program will discuss Asian American studies movement and the future of ethnic studies. This program will feature a conversation with Prof. Lloyd Inui, Prof. Tetsuden Kashima, and student from UCLA's Asian Pacific Islander Undergraduate Association. This program is generously sponsored by The Aratani CARE grant, Asian American Studies Center, UCLA.

  • ID Film Festival Shorts Program: Combination Platter

    Oct 09, 2010

    The third annual ID Film Festival showcases films by Asian Pacific Islander (API) filmmakers for API filmmakers. Combination Platter delivers an eclectic selection of short films that promises to make you laugh and think. Bay Area-based Kerwin Berk will world premiere his Japanese-American themed "The Virtues of Corned Beef Hash" in this program. James Huang's deliciously comedic shorts "Represent" and "Johnny Ka...

  • Staged Reading by East West Players Writer's Gallery

    Nov 10, 2005

    Developing new works and introducing new talent is vital to the creative process at East West Players. Promising new scripts are presented to the public as staged readings offering a tantalizing glimpse of works, which may be developed for the main stage.

  • Play with Clay II: Ceramics with a Secret

    Sep 18, 2005

    We've created a workshop perfect for the entire family. Drop in and create your own vessel inspired by those created by renowned ceramicist, Toshiko Takaezu. Just add your own secret inside and take home your very own piece of art.

  • "finding family stories" UCLA Extension Course

    Jun 21, 2003

    Artists, curators, designers, and educators involved in finding family stories Arts Partnership Project share their experiences in this project initiated by the National Museum with the California African American Museum, the Chinese American Museum, and Self-Help Graphics & Art. In the first session of this two-day course, students participate in a guided tour of the exhibition and discussion with project staff at t...

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Tsumami Zaiku

    May 12, 2001

    Tsumami zaiku are traditional Japanese hair ornaments made of silk. In this class, Shibata Sensei will teach participants how to make their own tsumami zaiku. Member $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission and supplies.

  • David Henry Hwang Writer’s Institute Play Reading

    May 11, 2000

    This Cul De Sac written by Annette Lee Helen and Chuck are hiding an unspeakable passion from their new neighborhood. A new play about a bizarre world of racism, class warfare, sexual deviation, and gardening.

  • Sumi-e Ink Brush Art: Spring Flowers

    Mar 22, 1997

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Celebrate the coming of Spring by creating beautiful flowers using the traditional ink and brush technique. Members $5, non-members $9 includes Museum admission. Reservations required by March 19.