Little Tokyo
Calendar of Events
June/July 1997
Japanese American National Museum
(213) 625-0414
*Please call the museum for more information, prices and reservations.
6/8 10 am - 5 pm Last day to view exhibit, "The Kona Coffee Story Along the Hawai'i Belt Road." 6/8 1 - 3 pm "Na Lei O Hawai'i - Leis of Hwai'i." Learn to make Leis. Family activity, reservations required. 6/14 9 am - 12 pm "Told by the Children: A Presentation of Oral History Stories." Presentation, reservations recommended. 6/19 7- 8:30 pm "This Place We Are, The Snazzy Writers Workshop." Thursday Evenings at the Museum - Readings. Reservations required. 6/28 1 - 3 pm "California Asian Cuisine with Chef Randy Saito." Japanese-American Cuisine Series - Lecture & demonstration, reservations required. 7/5 1 - 3 pm "Japanese-Americans in Sumo." A look at sumo in the Japanese-American community from the 1930s to the 1950s. Lecture. 7/6 1 - 2:30 pm "Obon and Bon Odori." Lecture & demonstration about the significance of Obon. 7/12 1 - 3 pm "With Obligation to All." Book signing with former Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi. 7/20 2 - 4 pm "History of Taiko in the Japanese-American Community." Lecture.
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
(213) 680-3700
*Please call the JACCC box office for more information.
6/1 1 pm Nanka Karaoke Renmei Charity Show - Tickets $15, $10. 6/7 10 am - 2 pm "A Lot of Death for One Day." Community Forum on Buddhist and Christian funeral rituals. RSVP at (213) 617-0797. 6/10 JACCC 17th Anniversary Dinner - Call (213) 628-2725 for reservations. 6/20 8 pm American Repertory Dance Company. "Eyes Wide/Danicng Forward." Tickets$20, $18; JACCC members $16, $14. 6/21 & 22 Ikenobo Ikebana LA Chapter 40th Anniversary - Exhibition 6/21 2 pm Ikenobo Ikebana LA Chapter 40th Anniversary - Grandmaster Sen'ei Ikenobo will give a lecture/demonstration, $15. 7/13 1 pm Nippon Minyo Kenkyukai - General Admission $20. 7/19 8 pm Taiko Jam Concert 1997 - A real "J-Town Beat" occasion with drummers from North America and Japan. Tickets $20, $18; JACCC members $16, $14. 7/21 - 25 Kid's Discovery Workshop, Session I - For children 7 to 12, limit 35, bring lunch. 7/29 -31 Kid's Discovery Workshop, Session II - For children 4 to 6 accompanied by adult. Tickets $110; JACCC members $74. Call (213) 628-2725 for more information.
Nisei Week Japanese Festival
(213) 687-7193
*Please call the Nisei Week for more information.
7/13 Queen's Tea/Opening Ceremonies JACCC Plaza 7/26 2nd Nikkei Parents Day Festival Japan America Theater 7/27 9:30 am Nisei Week Baby Show Japan American Theater
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