Upcoming Events (7)
Screening and Discussion: Black Box Diaries
Screening of Black Box Diaries, a documentary-cum-case study of Shiori Ito's rape accusation and the Japanese #MeToo movement, followed by a director-led discussion. At the Asian Art Museum West Building, this in-person program combines diary footage, court excerpts, and candid interviews to explore accountability and media power.
Musicians from Marlboro III
A refined classical recital by the Musicians from Marlboro at the Asian Art Museum's West Building. Three vocalists perform duets by Schumann, Britten, and Brahms, complemented by Haydn piano trios; reserve seats for $6 each, or join the standby line on the day of the concert.
Eid | Listening While Muslim
Join Eid celebrations at the Asian Art Museum (West Building) for Listening While Muslim, a sonic journey across continents and genres marking the end of Ramadan and the arrival of spring. Hosted by DJ Ase Wonder and Abdul-Rehman Malik, the event weaves diverse sounds with a local coffee vendor and a relaxed, social vibe.
Third Act
Screening of a documentary about Robert A. Nakamura, the 'Godfather of Asian American film,' directed by Tadashi Nakamura. The in-person event at the Asian Art Museum West Building features a discussion with the filmmaker about his father's legacy and his own filmmaking journey.
Live-score silent-film screening with Stephanie Chou
Two early Asian American silent films are shown with a live score by Stephanie Chou and her band at the Asian Art Museum. The Tong Man and The Curse of Quon Gwon pair cinema history with live music, offering a stylish, history-rich experience.
Early Spring
Screening of Yasujirō Ozu's Early Spring (1951) at the Asian Art Museum, West Building. A quiet, intimate drama about a postwar salaryman whose disillusionment with work and marriage leads to an affair, exploring the claustrophobia of office life with understated, human storytelling.
Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster screens at the Asian Art Museum, West Building. This vintage Japanese sci-fi epic pairs Godzilla, Rodan and Mothra against the space tyrant Ghidorah, offering retro monster-movie thrills in a refined museum setting.