Garden Waves

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Daytime Family Friendly Music Outdoor

Date

May 1

Time

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost

See website for ticket prices

Organizer's Site

pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/exhibitions/garden-waves/

Event Series Dates

Ongoing Exhibition

Event Schedule

May 2026

  • Friday 1st 11:00 AM
  • Saturday 2nd 11:00 AM
  • Sunday 3rd 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday 6th 11:00 AM
  • Thursday 7th 11:00 AM
  • Friday 8th 11:00 AM
  • Saturday 9th 11:00 AM
  • Sunday 10th 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday 13th 11:00 AM
  • Thursday 14th 11:00 AM
  • Friday 15th 11:00 AM
  • Saturday 16th 11:00 AM
  • Sunday 17th 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday 20th 11:00 AM
  • Thursday 21st 11:00 AM
  • Friday 22nd 11:00 AM
  • Saturday 23rd 11:00 AM
  • Sunday 24th 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday 27th 11:00 AM
  • Thursday 28th 11:00 AM
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Garden Waves is the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s first immersive sound installation, composed by Michael and Jahna Perricone. This unique 58-minute soundscape blends the transformative frequencies of antique Himalayan singing bowls, world instruments, and melody to create a harmonious experience that soothes the mind and body. Playing throughout the courtyard, Garden Waves bridges ancient sound-healing traditions with modern scientific understanding, offering visitors a moment of peace and reflection.

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221 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

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