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  • "I Thought the Sun Was God" by Masako Kimura Streling

    2014年10月04日

    In this moving memoir, Masako Kimura Streling details her painful childhood growing up in a poor Okinawan fishing village on the eve of World War II. Feeling that she was destined to make a difference, Streling embarked on a journey that took her across the Pacific Ocean and eventually led to spiritual redemption.

  • Edible Adventures in Little Tokyo: Little Tokyo Markets: Then & Now

    2013年03月02日

    This historical walking tour that explores the roles that Japanese Americans have had on local markets from the founding of Grand Central Market in 1897 to today’s neighborhood Asian markets. $40 members, $50 non-members, incl. admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. RSVP early, 15 students max.

  • "Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America" by Erika Lee and Judy Yung

    2010年09月19日

    From 1910 to 1940, over half a million people sailed through the Golden Gate, hoping to start a new life in America. But they did not all disembark in San Francisco; instead, most were ferried across the bay to the Angel Island Immigration Station. For many, this was the real gateway to the United States. For others, it was a prison and their final destination, before being sent home. In Angel Island: Immigrant G...

  • Unique Flowers: A Workshop with Elizabeth Asawa

    2007年11月10日

    As part of Flower Power! this workshop teaches you how to transform plastic 6-pack rings into unique flowers. Limited to 15 participants, ages 12 and up. Advance reservations required. FREE!

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Sumi-e plants

    2006年09月23日

    Create elaborate plants and flowers with the art and style of sumi-e. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are required.

  • Fresh Words & Actions: "Innocent When You Dream", by Ken Narasaki

    2004年05月13日

    Eighty-year-old nisei Dan Yamada has suffered a catastrophic stroke and his grown children do their best to convince the hospital staff to help them pull the plug. Meanwhile, back in the 1940s, a young Yamada meets a girl whom he comforts, but can never understand. Both time periods move forward as the play progresses until Yamada finally finds forgiveness and perhaps regain a measure of innocence when past and pre...

  • Fresh Words & Actions: Asian American Comedy Showcase

    2004年04月01日

    Celebrate April Fools' Day with a showcase of Asian American comedians. Eight emerging comedians will have you laughing 'til it hurts. Special guest emcee, funnyman Rodney Kageyama.

  • Fresh Words & Action: "Old People Play"

    2003年08月21日

    Performing Arts Series Old People Play is a musical about aging Ben who is about to die. Ben is given the chance to find closure, control fate, and manipulate death. Would you want to be Ben? Jason Fong is a playwright whose previous works include FENTOR (scheduled for Asian-American Repertory Theatre in San Diego, 2003), and A NICKEL'S WORTH (produced in 2001). Jason is a writing instructor at East West Player...

  • Crafts Class: Sumi-e Flowers

    2000年07月22日

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

  • Poston III Camp Reunion

    1997年04月07日 - 1997年04月09日

    A visit to the Poston Monument on April 8 will be part of the activities. For more information, contact Babe Karasawa.