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  • Nikkei Uncovered: a poetry reading

    May 21, 2020

    FREE Published on Discover Nikkei, Nikkei Uncovered: a poetry column shares poems each month from the Nikkei community around themes curated by author, poet, and performer traci kato-kiriyama. Now, Nikkei Uncovered is going live! We have brought together a powerful, intergenerational lineup of poets previously featured in the column to share their poetry in an online reading. Hosted by traci, the interactiv...

  • Drawing the Line: Panel Discussion

    Dec 17, 2011

    FREE! Hear from an exciting array of artists from our temporary exhibition Drawing the Line: Japanese American Art, Design & Activism in Post-War Los Angeles. Panelists: Nancy Uyemura, Linda Nishio, Nobuko Miyamoto, and Mike Murase. This program is generously sponsored by California Community Foundation, The Getty Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, The Aratani CARE grant, Asian American Studies Center, U...

  • Surrogate Valentine-- Los Angeles Premiere + Goh Nakamura Live!

    Sep 15, 2011

    See a Los Angeles Sneak Preview of "Surrogate Valentine," with the director and cast in attendance! Show opens with live music from Goh Nakamura, and a Q and A to follow the screening. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. On sale soon at www.surrogatevalentine.com (check back here for updates). Co-presented by the Japanese American National Museum, Giant Robot and Poketo.

  • Unique Flowers: Straw Lei Workshop

    May 15, 2010

    Learn how to make a beautiful fancy fur yarn lei using an ordinary drinking straw in this hands-on workshop with Elizabeth K Asawa. Limited to 15 participants, ages 12 and up. Advance reservations required. $9 members; $14 non-members, includes admission and supplies. This program was made possible by the generous support of the UCLA Paul I. & Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies

  • Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko

    May 02, 2004

    Join Hydaiko, the network of taiko players, for a brief overview about taiko in North America. Drummers from different Southern California groups will host this workshop and jam session where participants will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with different instruments and participate in a jam session.

  • Ka Ulana Lau Niu and Lauhala - Plaiting with coconut fronds and pandanus leaves

    Apr 20, 1997

    Kona Coffee Story exhibit Series Family Activity Featuring: Ainahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club Learn the Hawaiian tradition of weaving and plaiting a kupe'e (bracelet). Participants will also make birds, ducks, and other critters by utilizing coconut fronds and pandanus leaves

  • Nature Prints: Spring Designs

    Apr 06, 1997

    Craft Class Instructor: Kimiyo Miura Celebrate Spring by creating beautiful designs on fabric using real flowers and leaves. Bring in a pre-washed t-shirt, apron, or other clothing and an assortment of leaves and flowers. These items make great gifts.

  • Giant Robot Biennale 4 - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.

  • Glenn Kaino: Aki’s Market—Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of the JANM’s programs, check out our Events Calendar.

  • J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist—Resources

    Explore videos, articles, and related exhibitions that explore the life and work of J. T. Sata and his contemporaries in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Japan. Please check back for more!