Free

 East West Players’ Theatre for Youth Touring Production presents the the story of  Kailani, an 18-year-old senior and star athlete, at Maui High School. While anxiously waiting to find out if she’s been accepted into her dream school, Patsy Mink, the first Asian-American congresswoman and former valedictorian of Maui High school, appears before her. As Patsy walks Kailani through the many trials and tribulations she faced throughout her political career and life, Kailani realizes that no matter how many setbacks she encounters, she can succeed as long as she perseveres. Good for ages 11 years old and up.

 

Performance Schedule, no tickets required: May 1, 4:00 p.m., at Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills May 3, 2:00 p.m., at Artesia Library, 18801 Elaine Ave., Artesia May 8, 11:00 a.m. at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Los Angeles May 20, 1:00 p.m. at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena May 28, 4:00 p.m. at Lennox Library, 4359 Lennox Blvd. Lennox

 

Learn more about the performance and cast, visit eastwestplayers.org/patsy-tour.

Feed our playful koi, stroll the winding pathways, view the Tea House, or reflect at the Zen Garden. Each season unfolds with colorful blossoms, exciting cultural celebrations, and intriguing exhibits.

Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Free, no entry without required reservation, tickets available at the website

The basic style of the garden is known as Chisen-Kaiyushiki, or “wet garden with promenade,” and is fashioned after the strolling gardens built during the Muromachi and Edo periods, allowing visitors to traverse and experience them.

 

The idea of having a Japanese Garden adjacent to a water reclamation plant was conceived by City Engineer, Donald C. Tillman who had a fortuitous meeting with Doctor Koichi Kawana, the Landscape Architect & designer of the garden. The 6.5-acre garden’s purpose was and is to demonstrate a positive use of reclaimed water.