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  • Hello Kitty and Kawaii Culture

    Apr 18, 2015

    Join Hello! curators Jamie Rivadeneira and Christine Yano for a lively discussion of Hello Kitty and her place in Japan’s kawaii (cute) culture. Free for members; free with Hello! admission; $5 general. Tickets Available Now If you are purchasing tickets for Hello! and would like to attend this program, please RSVP to rsvp@janm.org or call 213.625.0414.

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

    Mar 02, 2013

    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.

  • "Gila River and Mama: The Ruth Mix Story. " A Film by Claire Mix

    Aug 20, 2011

    A feature length documentary about a young Caucasian woman who volunteered as nurse’s aid at Gila River. There will be a Q&A after the screening with the filmmaker. [Purchase a copy of Gila River and Mama: The Ruth Mix Story at the Museum Store Online]

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

    Sep 19, 2010

    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...

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Origami Pop-Up Cards

    Jul 29, 2006

    Add your personal touch to lively pop-up cards featuring the art of origami. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are required.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: Sumi-e Scenery

    Sep 24, 2005

    Create a simple landscape in the art style of sumi-e. Class fees are $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes supplies and Museum admission. Reservations are recommended.

  • From Tokyo Rose to the Patriot Act: Propaganda and its Impact on Civil Liberties

    Jun 25, 2005

    The last session in this seminar reflects on propaganda post-September 11 using select objects in the exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community. Guest speaker to be announced.

  • Fresh Words & Actions: Asian American Comedy Showcase

    Apr 01, 2004

    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"

    Aug 21, 2003

    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: Pop-Up Card Making

    Aug 12, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Learn the art of making three-dimensional cards that pop up when opened. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.