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  • Comedy Zen: Tao of Comedy

    Mar 27, 2010

    Let these martial comedians hit you with their freshest and edgiest material. We are happy to bring in Kevin Shea, Owen Smith, introducing the COMEDY MONKS. A sketch group we created by selecting today's top comedians like Randall Park, Dwayne Perkins, and Hasan Minhaj. Rajiv Satyal will be your host and MC. To buy tickets or for more information, go to: www.comedytheory.com/

  • Shibori Class with Shibori Girl

    Mar 27, 2010

    This half day workshop will introduce you to three basic traditional shibori techniques-makiage (stitched and bound), itajime (fold and clamp), and arashi (pole wrapped) shibori on silk. Traditional and contemporary samples from my collection will be on hand for observation as well as many favorite books on the subject from my library. Using a non-toxic cold water dye for silk that needs no chemicals or heat to...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Mar 27, 2010

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

  • Japanese American History Class (Part 2 of 2)

    Mar 27, 2010

    This comprehensive two-day overview by our knowledgeable docents covers Japanese American history from the 19th century to current day. FREE for members, $14 non-members.

  • EXHIBITION OPENING CELEBRATION!

    Mar 20, 2010

    Admission is Pay-What-You-Can ALL DAY ACTIVITIES: Weingart Gallery Foyer: Exhibition activities Nerio Education Center: Video recording of families and kids Central Hall Crafts: Make a pennant flag and a self-portrait kokeshi doll Refreshments: Dainty Cakes (free cupcakes to kids), Mochi Ice Cream by Mikawaya, and Honest Tea SCHEDULE: 11 a.m. - Doors open 1 p.m. - We Tell Stories performs ...

  • Japanese American History Class (Part 1 of 2)

    Mar 20, 2010

    This comprehensive two-day overview by our knowledgeable docents covers Japanese American history from the 19th century to current day. FREE for members, $14 non-members.

  • Mixed

    Mar 20, 2010 - Oct 17, 2010

    In a follow-up to the kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa exhibition, artist and author Kip Fulbeck returns with his newest collection of works based on the book Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids. This family-friendly exhibition for the young and the young at heart offers a playful yet powerful perspective on the complex nature of contemporary American identity, and, more importantly, is an opportunity to celebr...

  • Bringing the Circle Together: Juchitan Queer Paradise

    Mar 18, 2010

    A free screening of Juchitan Queer Paradise, with a special short film entitled Two-Spirit People in the Modern World In collaboration with Bringing The Circle Together, the Red Circle Project at AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) will be hosting a free night of documentary films: 'Two-Spirit People in the Modern World', a short film by Mike Garrido and Tarek Tohme and 'Juchitan Queer Paradise' by Patricio Henriq...

  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-visit Workshop

    Mar 18, 2010

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, March 18, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Dinner provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America, and the Civi...

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Wear This!

    Mar 13, 2010

    FREE ALL DAY! Enjoy a day of family fun at the National Museum. March’s theme is clothing. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. With additional support provided by the Mitsubishi International Corporation. ALL DAY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Take a close look and explore the beautiful textiles in Texture...