Past Event
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Japanese Beckoning Cats!
1439 El Prado, San Diego, 92101
Cost: $5 - $12
Why have images of beckoning cats held such allure for Japan? Author, curator Alan Pate, considered "the leading authority on Japanese dolls (ningyô) outside of Japan," traces history of maneki neko in Japanese culture, in conjunction with "Maneki Neko — Japanese Beckoning Cats – from Talisman to Pop Icon" exhibition. Opening reception follows. 619-239-0003 x405.