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  • "The Crumbles" by Akira Boch

    Jan 25, 2014

    FREE This film is an indie rock slice-of life tragicomedy about Darla, an overly serious musician whose stagnant life is shaken up when her long lost best friend Elisa shows up and crashes on her couch…indefinitely. Free-spirited Elisa has just moved back to Los Angeles after a devastating break-up, and no one else in their funky group of friends is willing to help her out. She is charming and musically gifted, ma...

  • "Issei: The First Generation"

    Jan 25, 2014

    FREE Digitally restored after 30 years, this documentary features the candid stories of the Japanese men and women who immigrated to the West Coast of the United States at the turn of the century. Directed by Toshi Washizu. Introduction by Dr. Lane Ryo Hirabayashi. Q&A with Washizu and Hirabayashi to follow screening. This program is co-sponsored by the Aratani Endowed Chair, UCLA Asian American Studies.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Jan 25, 2014

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Museums Free-For-All

    Jan 25, 2014

    FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY! Come join us as the Japanese American National Museum participates in the Museum Marketing Roundtable's ninth annual “Museums Free-For-All,” where museums across Southern California open their doors and invite visitors free of charge. More information visit museumsla.org The Museum Marketing Roundtable unites the diverse museums of Southern California in joint marketing and communica...

  • "Infinity & Chashu Ramen" by Kerwin Berk

    Jan 18, 2014

    Showtimes: 4PM & 7PM The universe unfolds a little differently in Japantown. It operates in a way you couldn’t possibly comprehend. But there is a method to its madness and for the most part it runs as smoothly as a Tokyo train station. However, every once in a great while, it needs a little help. Meet Tenshi. He’s an obnoxious 400-year-old spirit from old Japan who has a foul mouth and a propensity for pett...

  • "Starting from Loomis and Other Stories" by Hiroshi Kashiwagi

    Jan 18, 2014

    FREE Dr. Lane Ryo Hirabayashi presents a memoir by accomplished writer, playwright, poet, and actor Hiroshi Kashiwagi. Edited with an introduction by Tim Yamamura, the book chronicles Kashiwagi’s confinement at Tule Lake, the stigma of being labeled a “No-No Boy,” and the traumas of racism. Q&A with Kashiwagi and Yamamura to follow. This program is co-sponsored by the Aratani Endowed Chair, UCLA Asian American...

  • POSTPONED: Anti-Asian Bias in Academia, Is it a Problem?

    Jan 15, 2014

    POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 12, 2014 The public is invited to join a live taping of the radio forum, Critical Issues Seminars, held by KPCC and Community Advocates.

  • 2014 Oshogatsu Family Festival—Year of the Horse

    Jan 05, 2014

    Ring in the New Year and the Year of the Horse with fun arts ‘n crafts, food, exciting cultural activities, and performances! HIGHLIGHTS: Onigiri Contest sponsored by Common Grains Candy artist Shan Ichiyanagi Meet & ride real live ponies! Sample traditional Japanese New Year's foods Mochitsuki demonstration by Kodama Taiko See below for complete schedule!

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Jan 04, 2014

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with our knowledgeable Museum docents.

  • Dodgers

    From their original roots in Brooklyn to today’s home in Los Angeles, the Dodgers are trailblazers in the world of sports, on and off the field. Dodgers: Brotherhood of the Game explored the team’s storied past through four players and a Hall of Fame manager, each of whom made history in his own right: Jackie Robinson, Fernando Valenzuela, Chan Ho Park, Hideo Nomo, and Tommy Lasorda. These video profiles were produce...