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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...

  • 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.

  • Kidding Around the Kitchen Family Cooking Workshop: WOK and ROLL Family Cooking Adventure

    May 28, 2011

    Please note: This class has been canceled. Back by popular demand, this very popular hands on family cooking class of easy and healthy stir-fry recipes (WOK) and sushi (ROLL). NEW recipes the whole family will love! All workshops are $25 for members (one child & one adult); $35 for non-members (one child & one adult), an additional $20 materials fee (cash only) will be collected at the beginning of the workshop, ...

  • Meet Author Julie Otsuka

    Nov 07, 2007

    At the Glendale Public Library 222 East Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205 FREE When the Emperor Was Divine author Julie Otsuka in conversation with best-selling author and editor of Los Angeles Noir, Denise Hamilton.

  • 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: Sumi-e Cards (Scenery)

    Apr 10, 2004

    Use the art of sumi-e to draw colorful landscapes. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

  • Craft Class wtih Ryoko Shibata: Kiri-e Card Making

    Jan 27, 2001

    Participants will learn how to cut and shape layers of paper into beautiful Kiri-e card design. Members $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission and supplies.

  • Stan Sakai

    Stan Sakai, creator of Usagi Yojimbo, at 2010 San Diego Comic-Con. Featuring interviews with Sergio Aragones (Groo the Wanderer, Mad Magazine), Scott Shaw (Captain Rocket), Geof Darrow (The Matrix, Hard Boiled). Produced by Akira Boch, Evan Kodani 4 minutes