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  • Kogi Taco Truck

    Feb 12, 2009

    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:

  • Fighting For Democracy at The National WWII Museum (New Orleans, LA )

    Feb 09, 2009 - May 17, 2009

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION Through the diverse perspectives of seven ordinary citizens whose lives and communities were forever changed by World War II, this exhibition asks visitors to think critically about freedom, history, and, ultimately, the ongoing struggle to live democratically in a diverse America. Fighting For Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, the People”? is presented by the National Center for the Prese...

  • Mei Ling in China City by Icy Smith

    Feb 07, 2009

    Through her new children’s book, Mei Ling in China City—a true story of friendship between a Chinese American girl in China City and a Japanese American girl in a concentration camp—author Icy Smith (Sui Bing Tang) will present the history of the Los Angeles’s early Chinatowns, and the Chinese and Japanese American experiences during World War II. For sale through the Museum Store.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Feb 07, 2009 - Feb 04, 2009

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with our experienced and knowledgeable docents.

  • Kogi Taco Truck

    Feb 05, 2009

    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! We will also have the mellow soundz of Akaider. For more information, go to:

  • Studio Lab Project

    Jan 31, 2009

    East West Actor's Conservatory in association with the National Museum presents a culmination of work performed by the students of the Musical Theatre Studio Lab Project.

  • Remembering Michi Weglyn and Walter Weglyn

    Jan 31, 2009

    In honor of the 10th anniversary of the passing of Michi Nishiura Weglyn, a panel of distinguished educators, friends, artists and biographers will come together to remember and share memories of both Michi and Walter Weglyn. Phil Nash, Esp., Writer, lawyer, professor, and close friend of Michi Weglyn Dr. Bob Suzuki, President emeritus Cal Poly Pomona Sharon Yamato, Writer, biographer, and filmmaker Nancy Kapi...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Jan 31, 2009

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $8 Members; $13 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Comedy Zen

    Jan 29, 2009

    ComedyTheory is very pleased to be working with JANM on the return of Comedy Zen, a showcase of the finest and funniest Asian American comedians touring today. Comedy Zen is a national TV show on the Imaginasian Cable Network. True to form, Comedy Zen always books a non Asian comedian so we can get their point of view on Asian issues alongside their day to day observations. The Year of the Ox is said to be a ro...

  • Remembering Michi Weglyn

    Jan 29, 2009

    A Tribute to An Amazing Legacy of Social Justice and Peace. Location: Cal Poly Pomona, Bronco Student Center - Ursa Major GUEST PANELISTS: Phil Nash, Esq., Writer, lawyer, professor, and close friend of Michi Weglyn Dr. Franklin Odo, Director of Smithsonian Asian Pacific American program Dr. Bob Suzuki, President emeritus Cal Poly Pomona Sharon Yamato, Writer, biographer, and filmmaker and Nancy Kapitanoff, ...