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  • Two-Day Craft Workshop—Indigo Vat Making and Shibori Technique

    Oct 08, 2016 - Oct 09, 2016

    Saturday, October 8–Sunday, October 9 11 a.m.–4 p.m. In this two-day workshop led by Glennis Dolce of Shibori Girl Studios, participants will have the opportunity to make a small, two-gallon fermentation vat to take home with them. All levels are welcome to come and practice shibori techniques, learn about indigo vat maintenance, experiment with Japanese shibori tools and stencils, and browse the book collect...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Nov 02, 2013

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Oct 05, 2013

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Sep 07, 2013

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Feb 02, 2013

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

  • Cold Tofu's Halloween Show

    Oct 26, 2006

    Our favorite improvisational comedy troupe returns with more ghoulishly delicious sketches that leave you screaming with delight. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of howls from this world...and beyond! Free with National Museum admission. Cold Tofu is dedicated to promoting diverse images of Asian Pacific Americans through comedy and to developing multiethnic talent through education and performance. Fin...

  • REEL Hapa

    Jul 12, 2006

    Every second and fourth Wednesday through July and August, the National Museum will host screenings of film shorts that explore issues of identity. Following the films, community leaders, artists, activists, and others will share their own perspectives on identity and build upon issues discussed in each film. July 12 films What Are You Anyways? (2006) by Jeff Chiba Stearns (10:40 min) Sex, Love, & Kung Fu (20...

  • Crafting History: Arts and Crafts from America's Concentration Camps Exhibition

    Jan 26, 2003

    Join us for a special exhibition tour of Crafting History: Arts and Crafts from America's Concentration Camps with curator Kristine Kim. Following the tour, artist Flora Ito will teach participants how to make bird pins out of alternative materials. Appropriate for children ages 10 and up. Fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies.

  • Using the Culture Within and Around You: A Writing Workshop

    Jul 14, 2001

    Led by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston (Fellow 1991) and David Mura (Fellow 1986) Based on the premise that "you should write what you know," this course takes a closer look at how culture plays an integral part in inspiring writing. As a participant you will learn how culture can impact your creative process and sense of self as a writer. Designed for writers at all levels, this course offers a lifelong method for study...

  • Karaoke U

    Nov 16, 1997

    Workshop and Book Signing Scott Shirai, author of Karaoke Sing Along Guide To Fun & Confidence and karaoke instructor, joins us from Hawai‘i for a hands-on, interactive afternoon of Karaoke! Shirai will share techniques for improving our voices and boosting our self-confidence at karaoke. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by November 12. Limited seating.