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Giant Robot Biennale 5—James Jean and Eric Nakamura

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
James Jean and Eric Nakamura came together in conversation around art and community regarding the Giant Robot Biennale, an art exhibition that highlighted diverse creative works celebrating the ethos of Giant Robot—a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture and an influential brand encompassing pop art, skateboard, comic book, graphic arts, and vinyl toy culture.
Website Link
youtube.com/watch?v=9DuWAyya_pc
Event Date
Event Location

Online Event at Japanese American National Museum
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0653347, -118.243891

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213.625.0414
Event ID
10381120
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ISLAND BLOCK JAM SESSIONS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM) presents Island Block Jam Sessions, six live contemporary music performances by seasoned Pasifika artists available online. The Virtual Backstage provides an inside look into the artists’ backstories. Their music is a gift for our ancestors and for all the little spirits of the human journey. This is where music and mana meet.
Website Link
pieam.org/virtual-backstage
Event Date
Event Location

Online at Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
695 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7751664, -118.1804853

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10381233
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Lifes: Senyawa

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
LIFE’S Senyawa presents a digital performance by the experimental Indonesian band Senyawa, known for blending traditional Javanese sounds with contemporary noise and industrial influences. Originally created as part of LIFE, a Hammer Museum exhibition exploring speculative futures, this video performance captures Senyawa’s powerful musical language and its intersection with themes of resistance, ritual, and technology.
Website Link
channel.hammer.ucla.edu/video/1721/lifes-senyawa
Event Date
Event Location

Online with the Hammer Museum
United States

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(310) 443-7912
Event ID
10381886
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Walking the Chinese Garden on a Summer Morning

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Huntington’s Liu Fang Yuan, or the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the finest classical-style Chinese gardens outside of China. Filled with Chinese plants and framed by exquisite architecture, the landscape is enriched with references to literature and art. Visitors can find both physical relaxation and mental stimulation when exploring the dramatic 15-acre garden.  
Website Link
youtube.com/watch?v=R9LCH5GkSzQ
Event Date
Event Location

The Huntington
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1278618, -118.1094516

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382850
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Walking the Japanese Garden on a Crisp Early Spring Morning

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
For over a century, the historic Japanese Garden has been one of the most beloved and iconic landscapes at The Huntington, with its distinctive moon bridge, picture-postcard views of koi-filled ponds, and the historic Japanese House. One of the most popular spots at The Huntington, the Japanese Garden has attracted millions of visitors and remains a site of both fascination and contemplation.
Website Link
youtube.com/watch?v=JBvlMONzyt4
Event Date
Event Location

The Huntington
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1278618, -118.1094516

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382911
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MUSEUM FREE DAYS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
SoCal Museums is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural landscape of Southern California. SoCal Museums presents a diverse assortment of museums, reflecting the unique character of Southern California itself. Whether it’s art, natural history, science, or culture, there’s something for everyone, and you can find out which museums are free today.
Website Link
socalmuseums.org/free-days
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383348
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The Love Zone

Event Type
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
This show celebrates love in all its forms. It explores a myriad of genres, ranging from Neo Soul to Jersey Club. The Love Zone seeks to ignite inspiration and motivation in the heart of its listeners.
Website Link
KQBHLA.COM
Event Date
-
Event Location

Streaming from 101.5FM KQBH & KQBHLA.COM
2708 E Cesar E Chavez Ave #101
Los Angeles, 90033
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.044789, -118.203938

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10389201
Event Main Image

JAZZ AT LACMA

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Jazz at LACMA is a celebration of L.A.’s finest jazz musicians and has featured such legends as Wayne Shorter, The Yellowjackets, Quincy Jones All Star Orchestra with John Clayton, Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber, Billy Childs, Tierney Sutton, Ernie Watts, and many more. Concerts are broadcast on KJAZZ (88.1 FM) every Sunday evening from 7–9 pm and include interviews with featured performers. Jazz at LACMA is produced under the direction of Director of Music Programs Mitch Glickman.

Website Link
lacma.org/programs/music
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles County Museum of Art -Smidt Welcome Plaza
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0637913, -118.3588851

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.857.6010
Event ID
10385297
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ASIAN PACIFIC RESOURCE CENTER – LA COUNTY LIBRARY

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Spend an afternoon at a special collection of the LA County Library that encompasses academic materials as well as film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers. The collection focuses on the Asian American Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings on history, art, and culture. The center has over 100 titles on microfilm of historical Asian immigrant newspapers published in the US.
Website Link
lacountylibrary.org/asian-pacific-resource-center
Event Date
-
Event Location

Rosemead Library
8800 Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.080261, -118.0771998

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.573.5220
Event ID
10380946
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LA Citizenship Clinics

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
In partnership with local community organizations, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California hosts free citizenship application workshops where our staff and volunteers help verify eligibility for citizenship, complete the citizenship application, and prepare a fee waiver request for individuals who qualify. The first Thursday of every month is an in-person clinic at the Alhambra Library. The second and third Thursday of every month is virtual. The fourth Thursday of every month is an in-person clinic at our LA office An appointment is required prior to attending our Citizenship Clinics. To make an appointment, please call our language hotlines
Website Link
ajsocal.org/event/la-office-citizenship-clinics-in-person
Event Date
-
Event Location

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
1145 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, 90017
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0531276, -118.264652

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Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383124
Event Main Image
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