Community Day at the Chinese American Museum DC

A day of entertainment surrounded by the colors and drama of new exhibition Golden Threads: Chinese Opera in America. Experience the art form of Chinese opera with live musical, theatrical, and makeup demonstrations. A fun filled day for all ages.

Event Schedule:10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Museum Open!

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Chinese Opera Mask Painting (for kids and kids at heart)

Morning:10:30 am: Chinese Opera Makeup Demonstration (DC Beauty of Beijing Opera)

Afternoon:

12:30 pm: Chinese Opera Makeup Demonstration (DC Beauty of Beijing Opera)1:30 pm: Chinese Opera Theatrical Demonstration (Chinese Opera Society of Washington DC)3:00 pm: Exploring Chinese Opera in America (a panel discussion)

Event Location:

Chinese American Museum DC

1218 16th Street NW

Washington DC, 20036

This is a live, in person event for the whole community. All are welcome!

Event Partners

1882 Foundation

China Garden

Chinatown Service Center

Chinese American Citizens Alliance

Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC)

Chinese Historical Society of America

Chinese Opera Society of Washington DC

DC Beauty of Beijing Opera

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

OCA – Greater Washington, DC

Valley Brook Tea

Yao Family Wines

To learn more about the Chinese American Museum DC, upcoming events, and ways to get involved visit our website at www.chineseamericanmuseum.org

Host or Publisher Chinese American Museum DC