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  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-visit Workshop

    Mar 05, 2009

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, March 5, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Dinner provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America, and the Civil...

  • Letters to A Student Revolutionary

    Mar 01, 2009

    Sunday, March 1 @ 3:00PM & 7:30 PM In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. Written by Elizabeth Wong, and directed by Peter J. Kuo, Letters is about a decade-long correspondence between two pen pals and their search for true democracy. $15 members/Student/Seniors/Groups (10+); $20 for non-members. PANEL DISCUSSION immediately following 3:00 PM matinee show with: Play...

  • Letters to A Student Revolutionary

    Feb 28, 2009

    Saturday, Feb 28 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, March 1 @ 3:00PM & 7:30 PM In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. Written by Elizabeth Wong, and directed by Peter J. Kuo, Letters is about a decade-long correspondence between two pen pals and their search for true democracy. Panel discussion of civil and human rights advocates and scholars will follow the Sunday matinee performance ...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Feb 28, 2009

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $8 Members; $13 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Kogi Taco Truck

    Feb 26, 2009

    Check out the Kogi Korean Taco Truck will be in front of the National Museum this Thursday. If you've never had Korean style tacos, this is an opportunity you shouldn't miss! For more information, go to:

  • The Community Day of Remembrance

    Feb 21, 2009

    FREE ALL DAY! The Day of Remembrance is held each year to commemorate President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's signing of Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942. EO 9066 authorized the unconstitutional forced removal of 120,000 Japanese Americans from the west coast and Hawai'i during World War II. Mass incarceration of Japanese Americans was accepted by the majority of US Citizens because of the racial prejud...

  • Kogi Taco Truck

    Feb 20, 2009

    PLEASE NOTE: THIS WEEK KOGI HAS BEEN MOVED FROM THURSDAY TO FRIDAY Check out the Kogi Korean Taco Truck will be in front of the National Museum this Thursday. If you've never had Korean style tacos, this is an opportunity you shouldn't miss! For more information, go to:

  • Bringing the Circle Together: Whispers

    Feb 19, 2009

    Free Screening of Whispers Chumash filmmaker George Angelo, Jr. interviews and documents three Indigenous cultures of Southern California: the Chumash, Tongva/Gabrielino, and Juaneno. This extraordinary documentary presents their history and living traditions, with a special focus on rock art, the tomol, and dolphin dancers. Guests for the night include filmmaker George Angelo, Jr. Bringing the Circle Togethe...

  • Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story

    Feb 15, 2009

    This exciting documentary features the first Asian American pro basketball player, Wat Misaka. This film will be shown at the Aratani/Japan America Theater. To make reservations or for more information contact: Aratani/Japan America Theatre Box Office 213 680-3700. Tickets are $10 General Admission, $8 Seniors/Students, $7 JACCC & JANM Members. Presented in collaboration with the Japanese American Community Cul...

  • Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Girl’s Day Cards

    Feb 15, 2009

    Create fun Girl’s Day and recycled security envelope flowered cards for your friends and family. $8 for National Museum members; $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies.