This lecture series covers the development of Japanese art from the Heian period to the 20th century. The second annual literary and music performance series, beginning Monday, features nationally-known poets, prose writers and jazz musicians, including Jon Jang. The Japan Society of Northern California presents two lectures to highlight recent developments and future prospects for Japan. Economics and Politics, will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Society and Culture, will be at 6 p.m. on Jan. 26.
Admission is free.
Each Sunday, the Asian Art Museum Storytelling Corps examines selected art objects on display and hosts a retelling of stories relating to artworks. This is an educational outreach program for children and adults. 1 p.m. Groups should gather at the stairs in Gruhn Court. The Silk Road Through Inner Asia Bob Jones, a San Francisco City College instructor, will present his lecture on the ancient caravan routes through western China, Kyrgystan and Uzbekistan on Jan. 26 at noon. The 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors, an Asian American comedy group, will present My Own Private Sukiprata a workshop production of original comedic material about a mythical Asian nation.