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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...

  • "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, ...

  • 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 Flowers

    Sep 25, 2004

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

  • 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.

  • Crafts Class: Sumi-e Card Making

    Aug 26, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting) and create intricate card designs. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

  • 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