All ART4FSN events are currently postponed until further notice
ART4FSN
2nd Tuesdays (except when noted)
September 2019–November 2020
FREE!
Nikkei music, poetry, mahjong nights, art workshops, and more in hidden venues across Little Tokyo! An eclectic slate of free art programs and events that offer a sustained, impactful lead-up to the 2020 City Council election, and our continued fight for First Street North—a block critical to the past, present, and future of Little Tokyo. A continuation of ART@341FSN.
Organized by the SLT Arts Action Committee, local arts activists working to Save Little Tokyo!
All ART4FSN events are currently postponed until further notice
SEPTEMBER
Little Tokyo Art Potluck x amwa
Tuesday, September 10 • 7-9PM
JACCC | 244 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA
A quarterly art potluck for all artists and arts instigators who love Little Tokyo! Bring a dish or artwork to share! A partnership with amwa!
OCTOBER
Spaces to Grow, Spaces to Protect
with Visual Communications
Tuesday, October 8 • 7-9PM
Far East Lounge | 353 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
This panel discussion presents a complement of leaders of locally-based arts organizations that engage with members of culturally underserved neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles to encourage creation, activism, and social change. From Boyle Heights to the Crenshaw District, and from Little Tokyo to Chinatown, “Spaces to Grow, Spaces to Protect” will seek to investigate the ways in which arts and activism spans the wide range of issues that impact communities of color throughout greater Los Angeles and beyond.
Panelists: Betty Avila (Self Help Graphics), Ben Caldwell (KAOS Network), Sonia Mak (Art Salon Chinatown), Nobuko Miyamoto (Great Leap, FandangObon), Hipolito (Polo) Munoz (Creating Creators) & Steven Wong (LA Municipal Art Gallery).
NOVEMBER
Nikkei Music Listening Session
Tuesday, November 12 • 7-9PM
Mitsuru Sushi & Grill | 316 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Listen to a selection of Japanese American songs, handpicked by Nikkei Music Reclamation artists, in our of our favorite local diners!
DECEMBER
Little Tokyo Art Potluck x Nikkei Progressives
Tuesday, December 10 • 7-9PM
JACCC | 244 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA
Our quarterly potluck with a special origami-folding for Tsuru for Solidarity, in support for migrant families.
JANUARY
Ibasho: Arts Activism in Little Tokyo
POSTPONED - New Date TBA!
Opening reception for our exhibition celebrating the history of arts activism in our historic community. Curated by Jonathan Crisman.
Family Art Workshops with brittany ko
Tuesday, January 14 • 6–8PM
Saturday, January 25 • 12–2PM
JACCC | 244 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA
A series of free family art workshops exploring your personal memories and hopes for Little Tokyo!
FEBRUARY
Family Art Workshops with brittany ko
Tuesday, February 4 • 4–6PM
Saturday, February 22 • 12–2PM
JACCC | 244 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA
A series of free family art workshops exploring your personal memories and hopes for Little Tokyo!
MARCH
Little Tokyo Art Potluck: Primaries Edition
Tuesday, March 3 • 7-9PM
JACCC | 244 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA
Get out the vote for our new Councilmember—and then eat with us! Our quarterly art potluck for all artists and arts instigators who love Little Tokyo! Bring a dish or artwork to share!
APRIL
5th Annual Historic Grapefruit Night x Atomic Cafe Revival
Tuesday, April 7 • 6-9PM
Wolf & Crane Bar |366 E 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA
Taste 150 years of history with "The 1884" cocktail, made from Little Tokyo's historic grapefruit trees! With a special DJ set by Atomic Nancy, former owner of the Japanese American diner-turned-infamous punk rock venue, Atomic Cafe!
MAY
Welcome to Curry House with Neela Banerjee
Tuesday, May 12 • 7-9PM
Mitsuru Sushi & Grill | 316 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
A night of South Asian mini-plays about curry (sort of) while you eat curry (or Sushi or Okinawan soba)!
JUNE
Little Tokyo Art Potluck
Sunday, June 9 • 7-9PM
JACCC | 244 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA
A quarterly art potluck for all artists and arts instigators who love Little Tokyo! Bring a dish or artwork to share!
JULY
Nikkei Music Reclamation
DATE TBA
JACCC | 244 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA
Performances of new musical interpretations of the Issei (first-generation Japanese American) songbook.
AUGUST
Nikkei Music Reclamation
DATE TBA
Performances of new musical interpretations of the Issei (first-generation Japanese American) songbook.
SEPTEMBER
Mahjong Night #1
Tuesday, September 8 • 7-9PM
Sake Dojo| 331 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA
Mahjong Night #2
Tuesday, September 22 • 7-9PM
Sake Dojo| 331 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA
Mahjong for beginners with sake and snacks. Need we say more?
OCTOBER
Mahjong Night #3
Tuesday, October 13 • 7-9PM
Sake Dojo| 331 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA
Mahjong Night #4
Tuesday, October 27th • 7-9PM
Sake Dojo| 331 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA
Mahjong for beginners with sake and snacks. Need we say more?
NOVEMBER
Little Tokyo Art Potluck: Election Edition
Tuesday, November 3 • 7-9PM
JACCC | 244 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA
After you vote for our new Councilmember, come celebrate the finale of ART4FSN at our quarterly art potluck! Bring a dish or artwork to share!