2018 Oshogatsu Family Festival - Year of the Dog

Community Event

Jan 20187
11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

FREE ALL DAY!

Ring in the new year and celebrate the Year of the Dog with fun arts and crafts, food, cultural activities, and exciting performances!

Traditional mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual) performance by Kodama Taiko

Drawing demonstration and book signing by Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai

Dog candy sculptures by Shan the Candyman

Foster/adopt a dog with Dogs Without Borders

Osechi-ryori (Japanese New Year traditional foods) tasting

Fun Oshogatsu and Year of the Dog-inspired crafts, origami, and coloring activities

JANM Members Only reserved seating and express lines

…and so much more!

Visit janm.org/oshogatsufest2018 for complete schedule of activities.
Sponsored by Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

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