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  • Learning at Lunch

    May 02, 2014

    All Members are invited to bring a brown bag lunch and an open mind as Collections Manager, Margaret Zachow Wetherbee, will show a selection of the National Museum's bird pin collection, part of the American's Concentration Camp experience, to showcase their interesting stories. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or call 213.830.5657.

  • Member Appreciation Days (MAD)

    May 02, 2014 - May 04, 2014

    National Members get a 20% discount at the Museum Store and janmstore.com, plus free admission and a 20% discount at 11 other participating Southern California institutions including museums, libraries, and other cultural sites like the California Science Center, MOCA, USC Pacific Asia Museum, and the The San Diego Museum of Art. Check janmstore.com/membershopping.html for details. Make sure you have a current...

  • JANM’S NEXT TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY OFFERS BASEBALL-THEMED ACTIVITIES

    Apr 29, 2014

    The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will continue its popular Target Free Family Saturdays series on May 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the museum is free all day, giving families the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities as well as view current exhibitions. May’s Target Free Family Saturday will be a celebration of JANM’s Dodgers: Brotherhood of the Game exhibition. Baseball-theme...

  • "Linsanity"

    Apr 26, 2014

    This documentary chronicles the career of Asian American basketball star Jeremy Lin. Lin, who came from a humble background, was a state high school champion as well as a coveted player in Harvard’s All-Ivy League team, yet was not drafted by the NBA. Linsanity delves into the story of his childhood, overcoming discouragements and racism, his faith, and his rise in the NBA. Directed by Evan Jackson Leong. Q&A with fi...

  • Origami with Ruthie Kitagawa: Boy's or Father's Day Cards

    Apr 26, 2014

    Make special cards for Boy’s or Father’s Day! $9 members, $14 non-members, includes admission and supplies. RSVP early, 10 participants max.

  • Photographing Community with Robert A. Nakamura

    Apr 26, 2014

    FREE A workshop in preparation for A Day in the Life of Asian Pacific America Veteran filmmaker, photojournalist and teacher, Robert A. Nakamura will provide experienced guidance for photographers who are considering participating in the Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Center's A Day in the Life of Asian Pacific America Project on May 10. Discussion will include: How to organize a photo shoot; Selectio...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Apr 26, 2014

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Tattoo and Kokeshi Book Signing with Manami Okazaki

    Apr 12, 2014

    Just in time for our Perseverance exhibition, author Manami Okazaki will be at JANM to sign her popular books, Wabori: Traditional Japanese Tattoos and Kokeshi: From Tohoku with Love. Purchase Wabori and Kokeshi online or in-store.

  • 2014 Gala Dinner, Silent Auction & After Party

    Apr 12, 2014

    Join us at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel & X Bar for another memorable evening as we celebrate pastimes in the Japanese American community that have become more than a game, but gave Japanese Americans a launching point for national recognition and prominence. For sponsorship and ticket information, check janm.org/dinner2014 or contact specialevents@janm.org.

  • "Anime Wong: Fictions of Performance" by Karen Tei Yamashita

    Apr 06, 2014

    Anime Wong: Fictions of Performance, written by Karen Tei Yamashita and edited by Stephen Hong Sohn, is a collection of performance texts dating back as early as 1990s to 2013. Yamashita, known for her numerous highly acclaimed novels including Tropic of Orange, Brazil-Maru, and I Hotel, traces her creative roots in theater. This book gathers her artistic, humorous, and insightful stage materials that tackle iden...