UPCOMING EVENTS
Bit Bash x JAF: Kaiju Review
A MONSTER evening of mass entertainment is on the horizon!
Spawned from the depths of Lake Michigan, Bit Bash and JAF proudly present Kaiju Revue, an EARTH-SHAKING, SCREEN-SHATTERING evening celebrating creatures from cute to COLOSSAL!
Godzilla Gala
The Japanese Arts Foundation officially invites you to our annual fundraising gala. Experience an evening of fine Japanese cuisine, spirits, and artistic performances and activations. Enjoy the beautiful space of Artifact Events, and celebrate 70 years of the Godzilla legacy with us!
Berserk: Deep Cuts
Join the Japanese Arts Foundation for another incredible evening at Logan Theatre! This time we are sharing a night of 'deep cuts'! With the screening of Kentaro Miura's cult classic Berserk.
Hands on Tsuzumi - with guest artist, Umeya Takane
The Japanese Arts Foundation, in partnership with Asian Improv Arts Midwest, welcomes you to a one of a kind program featuring guest artist Umeya Takane from Tokyo, international tsuzumi / hand drum performer.
Women Center Stage: Japanese Performance Artists in Conversation
The JAF welcomes you to 'Women Center Stage', which features leading international traditional Japanese performing artists in conversation.
SHIBA-CON
Join us for the first annual SHIBA-CON at Ludlow Liquors to help support MSIR and SIRA, two regional Shiba rescues!
Godzilla: The Complete Showa-Era Marathon
In Partnership with the Japanese Arts Foundation
24-Hours of Kaiju Madness
Join the Music Box on Saturday, 6/8 for an exclusive 24-hour marathon screening of all 15 Showa-Era Godzilla titles! There will be vendors, exclusive merch, food, and more! This program begins at noon and ends at noon on Sunday, 6/9, and passholders may come and go as they please throughout the day. All films shown in their original Japanese cuts unless otherwise noted. Don't miss your chance to see this one-of-a-kind event!
FILM SCHEDULE - Exact Showtimes to be announced
1. GODZILLA (1954, 96 mins, Format TBD)
2. GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (1955, 82 mins, DCP)
3. KING KONG VS. GODZILLA (1963, 91 mins, 35mm - English Dub Version)
4. MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA (1964, 89 mins, DCP)
5. GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER (1964, 93 mins, DCP)
6. INVASION OF ASTRO MONSTER (1965, 94 mins, DCP)
7. EBIRAH, HORROR OF THE DEEP (1966, 87 mins, DCP)
8. SON OF GODZILLA (1967, 86 mins, DCP)
9. DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968, 88 mins, DCP)
10. ALL MONSTERS ATTACK (1969, 69 mins, DCP)
11. GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH (1971, 85 mins, DCP)
12. GODZILLA VS. GIGAN (1972, 89 mins, DCP)
13. GODZILLA VS. MEGALON (1973, 81 mins, DCP)
14. GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (1974, 84 mins, DCP)
15. TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (1975, 83 mins, DCP)
PRICING
$35 General Admission / $30 Music Box Members
Marathon Pass must be purchased separately from Series Pass
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Godzilla vs Music Box
The Music Box is partnering with the Japanese Arts Foundation to throw Godzilla a birthday party June 7 -13, and you're invited! Come celebrate 70 years of everyone's favorite kaiju with film screenings, special guests, unique preshows, a 24-hour Showa-era marathon, and more!
Godzilla Association for Women, Thems, and Non-Femmes
Godzilla Assocation for Women, Thems, and Non-Femmes
Saturday, March 2nd, 4-8pm
Logan Arcade
Tickets: $15
21+
Join the Japanese Arts Foundation alongside Logan Arcade and Johnnie Walker in celebrating Hinamatsuri, or Girls' Day, but make it Godzilla!
2024 celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Godzilla legacy. To celebrate, we will be launching the Godzilla Association for Women, Thems, and Non-Femmes, the first of its kind outside of Japan. Join this inclusive kaiju community and make new friends! Enjoy the day along with DJ Koizumi Yukiko (IG legitimategroove), and alternative nail artist Anna Nevolina (IG manidisorder) for a complimentary nail design. Try your manicured hand at Godzilla pinball, which will be on free play all day. The event includes a complimentary welcome kaiju cocktail from Johnnie Walker, and extra drink specials!
Specials from Fry Like an Eagle TBA!
Concept and graphics by Cressa Maeve (IG beeragon)
**Please drink responsibly
Kizuna Gala
Join the Japanese Arts Foundation for our annual fundraising gala! This year explores the theme of Kizuna, the bonds cherished between us!
Bit Bash x JAF present Kabocha Club: A Gathering of Supernatural Tales
Bit Bash and the Japanese Arts Foundation reunite to present an evening of eerie interactive storytelling!
Kizuna Opening Party
Join the Japanese Arts Foundation team in celebrating the opening of their newest installation "Kizuna" at the Whistler!
Japanese Horrorfest
Join us for a weekend celebrating Japanese horror full of spooky Suntory Highballs, gory mochi donuts from our friends at Gaijin, visceral drag performances, horror film talks from experts, an unforgettable photo booth, and of course good times!
Kizuna & Kanpai
The Japanese Arts Foundation is sharing a sneak peek into the theme of this year’s annual gala Kizuna / 絆 , or bonds between people- close relationships created through mutual trust and support! We invite you to build your bonds and create new friendships and community with us over a series of events leading up to our fall gala!
Intro to 3D Game Art for Teens
Come join us this Summer for an in-person course starting on July 7th at 3 PM to learn the basics of 3D art for games! Taught by Japanese Arts Foundations President, Derrick Fields of WakingOni Games!
Melanated & Animated
[TICKETS ON SALE NOW] Join us at the Logan Theatre for a night of Anime, Manga, and POC representation in Japanese multimedia. Featuring Derrick Fields, Kofi, Anime Chicago, DJ Set by Lost in Kyoto, and more…
Bit Bash: Electric Town
[SOLD OUT]Join us at the Logan Theatre for a night of Anime, Manga, and POC representation in Japanese multimedia. Featuring Derrick Fields, Kofi, Anime Chicago, DJ Set by Lost in Kyoto, and more…