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  • Legacy Society Tea

    May 20, 2017

    Each year, JANM hosts an exclusive luncheon for the Legacy Society, a group of donors who have included JANM in their will or other estate documents. This year’s event features noted author and law professor Lorraine K. Bannai, who will speak about her work on the landmark Korematsu v. United States coram nobis case. Invitations will be mailed in April. To find out more about the Legacy Society, visit janm.or...

  • Decoden Phone Case Workshop

    Oct 22, 2016

    Join the decoden phone case craze that has swept Japan! Lifestyle personalities and media hosts Chrissa Sparkles and Jon Brence show you how to add sparkly personality to your phone case using cute items such as pearls, bows, rhinestones, and even your favorite characters. $28 members, $35 non-members. Participants must bring their own plain plastic phone case; plenty of decoden materials will be provided. Mu...

  • Hello Kitty Musubi Workshop

    May 07, 2015

    This class has been cancelled. Please join us for the Hello Kitty musubi workshop at 7 p.m. Back again by popular demand! Chef and Hello Kitty super-fan Katie Chin teaches how to make adorable and delicious Hello Kitty musubi. $28 members, $35 non-members. Limited to 30 participants. Includes materials and museum admission including Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty.

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Up in the Air

    Oct 08, 2011

    FREE ALL DAY! Enjoy a day of family fun with kites. Keep checking back for more information! Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. ALL DAY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Color your own kite to send up, up, and away! Create a dancing creature using a balloon and other fun materials. Ruthie’s Origami Corner: Fl...

  • Sushi Chef Institute Presents: Make Your Own Sushi!

    Mar 05, 2011

    A one-day sushi workshop so you can enjoy sushi at home including how to make sushi rice and basic rolls, plus a special tasting of your own creations! $40 members; $50 non-members, includes admission and supplies. Max 20. For more information about the Sushi Chef Institute, go to: www.sushischool.net .

  • Sushi Chef Institute Presents: Make Your Own Sushi!

    Jul 31, 2010

    A one-day sushi workshop so you can enjoy sushi at home including how to make sushi rice and basic rolls, plus a special tasting of your own creations! $40 members; $50 non-members, includes admission and supplies. For more information about the Sushi Chef Institute, go to: www.sushischool.net

  • Public Opening and Signing with Mike Shinoda

    Aug 29, 2009

    Free Admission 8 - 10 PM Help us celebrate the opening of Mike Shinoda Glorious Excess (Dies). Mike Shinoda will be signing from 8 to 10 PM Please Note: * No RSVPs accepted * Admission based on a first come, first served basis * Maximum occupancy will be strictly enforced

  • Giant Robot Biennale: 50 issues - Opening Reception

    Nov 03, 2007

    Join us in celebrating the opening of Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues. Featuring appearances by: I & I Sound System featuring Aurelito and Shakespeare Scrabbel DJ Dumlao Pika Pika and more... Museum admission is FREE. RSVP for Reception at 213.625.0414 ext. 2222.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Christmas Ornaments

    Dec 13, 2003

    Deck the halls with your own geometric ornaments (most ornaments will be crafted out of yarn). Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies.

  • Finding Family Stories Festival

    Apr 05, 2003

    Join us for a day full of music, art workshops, and fun! A bus shuttle will be in operation from the El Pueblo Gallery to the California African American Museum. 12:00-2:30 PM - The finding family stories Festival begins at the El Pueblo Gallery, hosted by the Chinese American Museum with a hands-on art workshop led by artist Steven Yao-Chee Wong. For more information, please call 213.626.5240. 2:00-4:30 PM - T...