Pacific Asia Museum

Added by popular demand! A great way to unwind for the weekend. Instructor Jill Zepezauer has designed the class for all ability levels. $10 per class or buy a series and save.

Join everyone’s favorite storyteller Sunny Stevenson in the travelers’ tent for fabulous stories from along the Silk Road.

Free children ages 11 and under and members, included with museum admission for non-members. RSVP to ext. 31

New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with performances, stories, and more. Fun for all ages! Sponsored by the Chinese Arts Council.

Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Authors on Asia
Dean King: Unbound: A True Story of War, Love and Survival
Join acclaimed author Dean King as he discusses his latest book, Unbound:  A True Story of War, Love and Survival. Unbound tells the story of the 30 women who participated in China’s Long March during the Communist Revolution.

As part of his extensive research in Chinese historical archives, Dean trekked the snowy mountains and high-altitude swamps of northwestern Sichuan – the deadliest section of the Long March, and interviewed the last surviving woman Long Marcher who trekked with Mao.

Book signing included. Program is free for museum members and included with museum admission for non-members: $9 general, $7 students and seniors. RSVP to (626) 449-2742, ext. 20.

An exploration of the diverse beauty and rich history of Indian miniatures with curator Bridget Bray.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Bowl, Japan, 19th c., Porcelain, glaze; Pacific Asia Museum Collection, Gift of Mrs. Wilhelmina Lockhart; 1984.55.62

Exhibition Opens
Japan in Blue and White
March 25, 2010-March 6, 2011
In the Frank and Toshie Mosher Gallery of Japanese Art

Authors on Asia
The Constant and Changing Faces of the Goddess: Goddess Traditions of Asia - In this comprehensive yet highly readable exploration, Dr. Deepak Shimkhada and Dr. Phyllis K. Herman trace the multiplicity of Asian goddesses- their continuities, discontinuities, and importance as symbols of wisdom, power, transformation, compassion, destruction and creation.

Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members. RSVP to (626) 449-2742, ext. 20

Members at the Chrysanthemum level and above enjoy an advanced screening of KCET’s The Buddha.

To RSVP or learn more about how you can become an upper level member, please contact Chelsea at 626-449-2742 ext. 37.

Join a chartered trip to see The Splendor of the Japanese Screen at the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture and The Hidden Code of Animals in Japanese Art at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. Led by independent curator Meher McArthur and the Clark Center’s Andreas Marks, sponsored by the Japanese Arts Council.

$60 members, $70 nonmembers, reservations required.Call ext. 37 for details and reservations

Join everyone’s favorite storyteller Sunny Stevenson in the travelers’ tent for fabulous stories from along the Silk Road. In April, we will be featuring stories about KITES from across Asia.

Remember, kids under 12 always enjoy free admission!

Celebrate Songkran! Enjoy live music, classic dance and art demonstrations, learn how to "wai", explore the galleries, and more! Great for all ages.

With museum admission, free to members and children 11 and under.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Linda Louie, just back from the tea harvest festivals in Yunnan, will share the rich history of tea and its many different varieties -including the treasured puerh. Participants will also enjoy tastings of several rare and exquisite teas.

Join everyone’s favorite storyteller Sunny Stevenson in the travelers’ tent for fabulous stories from along the Silk Road. In May we will be enjoying stories from Pakistan!

Remember, kids under 12 always enjoy free admission.

Celebrate the arts and culture of Pakistan! Enjoy music, crafts, demonstrations, dance performances, and more! Explore the galleries on your own or come early for a family friendly docent-led tour at 11am. Free.

Members at the Chrysanthemum level and above enjoy a celebration of Japan in Blue and White. To RSVP or learn more about how you can become an upper level member, please contact Chelsea at 626-449-2742 ext 37.

Get a taste of the art of Japanese flower arranging. Each student will create a traditional springtime arrangement to take home- perfect for Mothers’ Day! Taught by Eileen Rosenthal, whose arrangements are frequently featured in the museum’s Japanese Arts Gallery.

$10 for members, $12 for non members – includes all materials.

An informal summertime mix of art, culture and fun. Enjoy live performances and dj music, try hands-on activities, enjoy the galleries, chat with curators, sample the region’s hottest gourmet food trucks - and of course network and mingle over great food and drink. Asian-inspired or cocktail dress. In May we will be celebrating Pakistan and India and featuring bhangra lessons, mehndi, and even a miniature art project!

Free for members, $10 general public.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Join everyone’s favorite storyteller Sunny Stevenson in the travelers’ tent for fabulous stories from along the Silk Road. This month, gather in the travelers’ tent for captivating stories about Japan with Sunny Stevenson.

Remember, kids under 12 always enjoy free admission!

Tools for Peace is designed to provide all people with practical methods for cultivating compassion, peace, and well-being through the study and creation of Mandalas. 

Held June 8th, 10th, 15th and 17th from 4-6pm, with final celebration on Saturday the 19th, 10-noon. 

For students ages 13-16 and teachers of any grade level.  FREE, but pre-registration required; contact toolsforpeace@mac.com.

An informal summertime mix of art, culture and fun. Enjoy live performances and dj music, try hands-on activities, enjoy the galleries, chat with curators, sample the region’s hottest gourmet food trucks - and of course network and mingle over great food and drink. Asian-inspired or cocktail dress. In June, we'll be celebrating Japan with samurai, sake, sumi-e!

Free for members, $10 general public.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.