A Night Of Ultraman And Yo Gabba Gabba! At The JACCC

Written By: Ken Hulsey
Source: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

A quick little note for Japanese sci fi fans in, and around, Los Angeles. This Friday (5/25/10) the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center will be holding an event for the whole family with characters from the kids show, "Yo Gabba Gabba!", old-school episodes of "Ultraman" and a musical performance by "DJ Ultraman".

Here is the info from the JACCC website:

Movies on the Plaza: Ultra Gabba Gabba!
Summer Outdoor Film Series
Free Screening Double Feature!
Friday, 06.25.10 7pm

The JACCC, Visual Communications, and Giant Robot present present the perfect way to kick off the Summer with a series of FREE outdoor film screenings and musical performances. Movies, food trucks, and lively music all come together in the JACCC Plaza as families, friends and downtown L.A. neighbors join in on the festivities under the Little Tokyo sky.

First up, a free double feature for both the young, and young-at-heart. Come meet the characters MUNO, BROBEE, and PLEX* from the innovative hit TV show YO GABBA GABBA! and and watch some of your favorite episodes projected on an outdoor screen. The night continues with the iconic Japanese sci-fi show ULTRAMAN, with DJ sets by DJ Ultraman. Food truck Lomo Arigato, serving up Japanese/Peruvian food, will be there too!

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs.

JACCC Plaza
Free Admission
Happy Hour all night!

The JACCC is located at 244 S. San Pedro Street (between 2nd and 3rd Streets) in the historic Little Tokyo district of downtown Los Angeles, just blocks away from the Los Angeles Music Center and the new Disney Hall.

Phone: (213) 628-2725
E-Mail: info@jaccc.org

Website - JACCC

*Characters will be available for meet and greet from 6:30-8p on a first come, first served basis only. Please arrive early, as we cannot guarantee that everyone will be able to meet them.

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