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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...

  • 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.

  • 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, ...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.