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  • Members Only—JANM Ghost Stories

    Oct 22, 2016

    If you missed the program, you can watch it online on JANM’s YouTube channel. To celebrate the Halloween season, all JANM members are invited to a haunting—and entertaining—discussion of ghosts and the paranormal with ABC7 news anchor David Ono, producer Jeff MacIntyre, and actor Rodney Kageyama. Learn about their encounters with the supernatural and decide for yourself if you believe! Light rec...

  • 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.

  • Gallery Performance: "Our American Voice"

    Oct 26, 2013

    A two-person show exploring the diverse stories of Asian Pacific Americans. Presented in partnership with East West Players. By D’Lo, Vivian Keh-Hue, Giovanni Ortega, Jeanne Sakata and Ova Saopeng, Judy Soo Hoo Directed by Jennifer Chang Set Design by Clement Hanami Sound Design by Howard Ho Costume Design by Nancy Wei Prop Master Ayaka Ohwaki Stage Manager – Olivia Wafler CAST Traci Kato-Kiriyama Joh...

  • Seinan Panel

    Oct 30, 2011

    Come hear how Southwest Los Angeles was a thriving Nisei community that was almost wiped out with the evacuation and events of World War II. Panelists include: Ansho Mas Uchima, Minoru Shinmoto, and Christine Uriu. The moderator will be Ray Uyemura. Presented in collaboration with JA Living Legacy, Discover Nikkei, and the National Museum.

  • PechaKucha Nite -- Innovative Nikkei Projects

    Aug 31, 2010

    Learn from young Nikkei who are working to engage younger people in their communities through culture and activism. What is PechaKucha 20x20? The Japanese word for "chit-chat", PechaKucha is a style of presentation that limits presenters to 20 images, shown for just 20 seconds each. It encourages people to be creative, while providing opportunities to network and present their projects to others. There will be...

  • Kogi Taco Truck

    Feb 20, 2009

    PLEASE NOTE: THIS WEEK KOGI HAS BEEN MOVED FROM THURSDAY TO FRIDAY Check out the Kogi Korean Taco Truck will be in front of the National Museum this Thursday. If you've never had Korean style tacos, this is an opportunity you shouldn't miss! For more information, go to:

  • Giant Robot Artist Roundtable

    Jan 12, 2008

    Free with museum admission Join the artists of Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues for a roundtable discussion moderated by Eric Nakamura. Light refreshments will be served following the program. Confirmed: Pryor Praczukowski, Souther Salazar, and Seonna Hong. Special hours! Saturday, January 12, 2008 Extended Hours: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

  • Exhibition Family Day

    Apr 30, 2005

    Learn how to create woodblock prints through demonstrations and an activity where participants design and create their own simple prints using a variety of materials. Also, discover what it takes to develop a mural by lending a hand to paint our very own portable mural.

  • Fresh Words and Actions

    Jun 27, 2002

    New Performance Arts series held every fourth Thursday Enjoy new, sometimes humorous, but always fresh and provocative work from writers and performers. Join us to celebrate Hot Summer Tofu, a celebration of summer break with some Cold Tofu comedy improv.

  • At First Light - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, visit janm.org/events.