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Chinese Historical Society’s Cultural Meeting
Since 1976, the Chinese Historical Society offers
monthly meetings with speakers and programs related
to Chinese American and community history.
| WHEN: |
June 4, 7:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Electric Lodge,
1416 Electric Ave., Venice |
| COST: |
Free |
| SPONSOR: |
Chinese Historical Society of Southern
California |
| INFO: |
323-222-0856,
www.chssc.org |
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Room to Improv Show
Room to Improv is an Asian American improvisational
comedy troupe Southern California and beyond!!! This
show is only for those who want to roll up their sleeves,
kick up their feet, laugh, and have fun. Forget the
troubles of daily life and come play with us. We’ll throw
the script out the window, take your suggestions, and
entertain you with whatever silly whatnots come to
mind.
| WHEN: |
June 2, 10:30 p.m. |
| SITE: |
The Two Roads Theatre,
4348 Tujunga Ave., Studio City |
| COST: |
$10 |
| SPONSOR: |
Room to Improv |
| INFO: |
818-237-6350,
www.roomtoimprov.com |
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Vrihatnala
Enjoy the performance of Vrihatnala by Sri Dance
Company. The company is a dance group that creates
and performs contemporary and traditional Indonesian
dance.
| WHEN: |
June 6 - 8, Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m.,
Sunday 7:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Electric Lodge,
1416 Electric Ave., Venice |
| COST: |
Check website for costs |
| SPONSOR: |
Sri Dance Company |
| INFO: |
626-298-1915,
dancinginthemargins.com/SDC |
Riches of the Land
This exhibition will display over 35 photographs by the
Photographers Society of Southern California and local
artists.
| WHEN: |
June 6 through 19, Mondays –
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Korean Cultural Center,
5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles |
| COST: |
Free |
| SPONSOR: |
Photographers Society of Southern
California |
| INFO: |
323-936-7141,
www.kccla.org |
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Chinese Pioneers in the San Gabriel Valley
The San Gabriel Valley is the destination of many
Chinese immigrants, but this is not a new phenomenon.
A hundred years ago, small Chinese communities
thrived in Pasadena and elsewhere. Join Professor
Susie Ling as she discusses the history of Chinese
Americans in the San Gabriel Valley, and their
contemporary concerns. Susie Ling is an Associate
Professor of History/Asian American Studies at
Pasadena City College and an active member of the
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California.
Call 626.449.2742 ext. 31 to RSVP.
| WHEN: |
June 7, 1:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Pacific Asia Museum,
46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena |
| COST: |
Free with Museum admission |
| SPONSOR: |
Pacific Asia Museum |
| INFO: |
626-449-2742,
www.pacificasiamuseum.org |
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Undiscovered Chinatown Tour
Tours take visitors to a number of off-the-beaten-track
points of cultural and historical interest, and will guide
those interested in shopping to some of Chinatown’s
best bargains and trendiest shops.
| WHEN: |
June 7, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Los Angeles Chinatown |
| COST: |
$20 |
| SPONSOR: |
Chinatown Business Improvement
District |
| INFO: |
213-680-0243,
www.chinatownla.com |
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Pinoy Stories
Dynamic theater group MEZÇLAÕ brings stories of
being Filipino (“Pinoy”) to stage through spoken word,
music, and dance. Call ext. 31 to RSVP.
| WHEN: |
June 8, 2:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Pacific Asia Museum,
46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena |
| COST: |
Free with Museum Admission |
| SPONSOR: |
Pacific Asia Museum |
| INFO: |
626-449-2742,
www.pacificasiamuseum.org |
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Stage Reading Sweet Ginger – A New Play by Pat Lin
This is a new drama by a New York playwright Pat Lin.
Reception and discussion with the playwright will
follow the performance.
| WHEN: |
June 7, 3:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Secret Rose Theatre,
11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood |
| COST: |
Free |
| SPONSOR: |
Fire Rose Production |
| INFO: |
818-760-4155,
www.fireroseproductions.com |
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Thai American Heritage
“Miss Thai Town Beauty Pageant”
Enjoy a traditional Thai beauty pageant and
performances by Thai American teens.
| WHEN: |
June 8, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Thailand Plaza,
5321 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood |
| COST: |
Varies |
| SPONSOR: |
Thai Health and Information
Services, Inc. |
| INFO: |
323-661-2011,
www.thaihealth.org |
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T’ai Chi
Since the 6th century BC, Chinese people have
practiced t'ai chi to improve their health, strength, and
agility. Veteran instructor Chao Li Chi will lead you
through the steps of the 'yang' style in the peaceful
surroundings of the Museum's courtyard garden. New
participants are welcome. For more information, please
call ext. 31.
| WHEN: |
June 7, 14, 21, 28, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
| SITE: |
Pacific Asia Museum,
46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena |
| COST: |
Classes are $6 for Museum members
and $7 for non-members. |
| SPONSOR: |
Pacific Asia Museum |
| INFO: |
626-449-2742,
www.pacificasiamuseum.org |
Series of Concerts for Korean Music and Dance
This concert is part of a music series where anyone can
come and experience the joy of learning about Korean
music and dance.
| WHEN: |
June 9, 7:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Korean Cultural Center,
5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles |
| COST: |
Free |
| SPONSOR: |
Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles &
UCLA Ethnomusicology department
(South Korea) |
| INFO: |
714-336-9748,
www.kccla.org |
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Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art This is an innovative exhibition that showcases the
traditional Japanese art of ikebana alongside
cutting-edge contemporary art. For centuries, ikebana
has been displayed in conjunction with traditional Asian
art. In Living Flowers, arrangements by masters of the
Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu schools of ikebana will be
juxtaposed with the works of international artists. The
exhibition explores how Japanese traditions have been
maintained and transformed in our present-day world,
while simultaneously highlighting the influence and
impact of Japanese aesthetics on the art of today.
| WHEN: |
June 15 through September 7,
Tuesdays through Sundays
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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| SITE: |
Japanese American National Museum,
369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles |
| COST: |
$8 Adults, $5 Seniors, $4 Students and
Children ages 6 – 17, Museum
Members and Children 5 and under free |
| SPONSOR: |
Japanese American National Museum |
| INFO: |
213-625-0414,
www.janm.org |
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Yaya Chou
The Chandelier
Gummi bears, Beads, Monofilament, Light Bulbs,
Metal and Plastic, 45” x 21” x 21”, 2005 |
1st Annual Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival The Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival celebrates
those who create works addressing the mixed racial
and cultural experience through film screenings,
readings, and workshops. The event also celebrates the
anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision
affirming the right of people of different races to marry.
| WHEN: |
June 12 – 15, Time To Be Announced |
| SITE: |
Japanese American National Museum,
369 E. First St., Los Angeles |
| COST: |
Free |
| SPONSOR: |
The Heart Productions, Japanese
American National Museum, American
Apparel |
| INFO: |
mixedrootsfilmandliteraryfestival.org |
31st Annual Lotus Festival
The Lotus Festival celebrates the people and cultures of
the Asian and Pacific Islands. This event will feature the
culture of Japan and will include a variety of
entertainment, exotic food, boutiques, a community
health fair, dragon boat races, displays of artworks
featuring the Lotus flower, a children's courtyard, and a
carnival. Don’t miss the Saturday night fireworks
display over the water.
| WHEN: |
July 11 through 13,
Friday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
Saturday 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m.,
Sunday 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.
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| SITE: |
Echo Park Lake,
1632 Bellevue Ave., Echo Park
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| COST: |
Free |
| SPONSOR: |
City of Los Angeles Department of
Recreation and Parks
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| INFO: |
1-888-LAPARKS (527-2757),
www.laparks.org |
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Family Fun Week
Drop by for hands-on art projects and different events
every day. Fun for all ages.
| WHEN: |
June 16 through 20, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| SITE: |
Pacific Asia Museum,
46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena |
| COST: |
Free with Museum Admission |
| SPONSOR: |
Pacific Asia Museum
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| INFO: |
626-449-2742,
www.pacificasiamuseum.org |
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