Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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
10381072
Event Main Image

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
10381185
Event Main Image

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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(310) 443-7912
Event ID
10381838
Event Main Image

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
10382802
Event Main Image

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

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10382863
Event Main Image

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration

Event Type
Culture & Community
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Film
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a citywide commemoration of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and history in Los Angeles. The celebration will acknowledge the contributions of Southern California’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities in education, religion, the arts, culture, and the humanities. Events include music concerts, performances, and several gallery exhibitions.
Website Link
culturela.org/programs-and-initiatives/city-of-los-angeles-heritage-month-celebrations
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations thouogh Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
United States

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Varies
Event ID
10383972
Event Main Image

STORRIER STEARNS JAPANESE GARDEN

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
This Japanese garden features a light hill-scape, pond, cascading 25-foot waterfall, and a formal teahouse designed by Kinzuchi Fujii. The garden is considered by many to be a masterwork, demonstrating the adaptability of Japanese culture in modern America.

 

Fridays and Saturdays, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $15, Register in advance at the website
Website Link
japanesegardenpasadena.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden
270 Arlington Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1279069, -118.1560162

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Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Contact Phone
626,399.1721
Event ID
10382447
Event Main Image

LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience a captivating performance featuring the ancient Chinese guzheng accompanied by English, Cantonese, and Mandarin vocals. This program not only showcases the guzheng’s dynamic sounds but also delves into its history and contemporary uses. You will explore various traditional, contemporary, and extended playing techniques of the guzheng. Our goal is to encourage the audience to rethink how non-Western instruments can be integrated into modern music and to appreciate the diverse cultures that contribute to the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles.
Website Link
lapl.org/whats-on/events/la-made-presents-guzheng-and-vocal-performance-exploration-asian-american-music-4
Event Date
-
Event Location

Arroyo Seco Branch Library
6145 N. Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1138344, -118.1863337

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.255.0537
Event ID
141931
Event Main Image

LA Made Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will explore the art of wrapping and discover the numerous ways to utilize Bojagi, from adding an elegant touch to gifts to crafting fun, reusable, and sustainable market bags. Attendees will learn four wrapping styles and take home a Bojagi.
Website Link
lapl.org/whats-on/events/la-made-presents-nossi-bojagi-wrapping-workshop-1
Event Date
-
Event Location

Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library
803 Spence St.
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0276649, -118.1982653

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
141933
Event Main Image

The Silence

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Rachel Bridges explores her Filipino and newly discovered Chinese heritage through painting, using family photos, public archives, and historical sources to reconstruct her family’s past. As a second-generation Filipina American, Bridges was unaware of her Chinese ancestry until recently, despite subtle clues like the use of Chinese spices in her family’s Philippine meals. Through this exhibition, she examines colonial influences and the impact of lost histories on personal identity.

Website Link
artintheparkla.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

Art in the Park
5568 Via Marisol Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90042
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1048451, -118.1882138

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(323) 397-5718
Event ID
10383099
Event Main Image
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month