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  • Okaeri 2018: A Nikkei LGBTQ Gathering

    Nov 16, 2018 - Nov 17, 2018

    Friday, November 16: 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Saturday, November 17: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. "Okaeri" is a common greeting in Japanese meaning "Welcome home!" All are welcome to attend the third biennial Okaeri conference to build acceptance, support, healing, and connections for LGBTQ Nikkei, as well as to help undo the continuing homophobia and transphobia that members of the Nikkei LGBTQ community experience. Although t...

  • Giant Robot Drawing Party

    Nov 07, 2015

    FREE Bring your sketchpad and favorite drawing instruments for a special drawing party with live music by Goh Nakamura. Giant Robot Biennale 4 curator Eric Nakamura will lead themed drawing exercises with live demonstrations and discussion by GRB4 featured artists Luke Chueh, Mari Inukai, and Yoskay Yamamoto, and other Giant Robot artists. Get inspiration from these exercises, or just hang out and work o...

  • Organza Ikebana Design

    Aug 23, 2014

    In this one-of-a-kind class, genzai (present) is merged with tradition. Learn a little about ikebana, the artistry of Japanese flower arranging, and its history in combination with some modern craft techniques. Those techniques will then be used to learn how to make beautiful organza fabric flowers and arrange them into ikebana designs, a hair piece and brooch that will last forever. Appropriate for ages 12+....

  • Manzanar Pilgrimage

    Apr 25, 2009

    Join us for the 40th annual Manzanar Pilgrimage, an emotional and cathartic experience remembering the past by honoring the sacrifices of those gone before us and a look toward the future. $20 members; $25 for non-members includes bus transportation. Advance reservations required. Box lunch available upon prior request. To make reservations please call 213.625.0414 at ext.2313. For more information about the Pilgr...

  • Japan's Hidden Treasures

    May 22, 2008

    Join us for a slide presentation and Q & A about Japan's Hidden Treasures. Reservations required: 213.830.5676. NEW! Smithsonian Journeys Travel Program open to all National Museum members Japan’s Hidden Treasures • November 6–18, 2008 Travel to Japan with Smithsonian guest lecturers and fellow National Museum members. For an itinerary, pricing, and Reservations, call 213.830.5676. For a complete itinera...

  • The Boyle Heights Partnership, a multiethnic and collaborative approach to documenting a Los Angeles neighborhood

    Jun 01, 2002

    A free workshop for educators focusing on the National Museum's upcoming exhibition featuring the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Come gather practical, standards-based ideas for teaching students about their own communities. A continental breakfast will be provided. For more information or to reserve a space, please call Allyson Nakamoto at 213.830.5626. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first s...

  • Origami Flowers

    Oct 11, 1997

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata While parents attend the "Radio Tokyo" panel, children can learn how to make folded paper flowers in this popular workshop with Shibata sensei. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by October 8. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • Ansel Adams at Manzanar—Events

    Public programs that were presented in conjunction with the “Ansel Adams at Manzanar” exhibition.

  • 2020 Virtual Gala and Auction - About

    JANM GALA GOING VIRTUAL JANM’s annual Gala is its largest fundraising event of the year and raises critical funds to support the institution. Due to the continually evolving COVID-19 situation, we’ve made the decision to turn our 2020 Gala Dinner and Auction into a virtual gala. We are planning an online program during which the winner of the 2020 Lexus Opportunity Drawing will be announced, an online auction, and...

  • kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. Listed below are programs that were held at JANM in conjunction with the exhibition. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.