AAPI Month

Stories in Bloom: Mikaela George Ballroom Concert
Mikaela George, a decorated local AAPI soloist, features in a classical music concert. This performance is part of the San Mateo County Youth Cultural Ambassadors program in partnership with Filoli. Stories in Bloom Tickets This program is free with Golden Hour admission on May 10, 2024. Reservations required due to limited space. Please purchase your…

Bonsai Demo
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, United StatesCurious about bonsai care? On Saturday, May 18, Filoli hosts the Kusamura Bonsai Club to demonstrate bonsai pruning and answer all your questions about this ancient artform. Stop by the Dining Room Terrace between 10am - 4pm. Bonsai Demo Admission

Roses in the Garden with Ngoc Minh Ngo—Garden Conservancy
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, United StatesJoin us for an exclusive lecture hosted by the Garden Conservancy featuring acclaimed photographer and writer Ngoc Minh Ngo. In her most intimate work to date, Ngo unveils the beauty and symbolism of the queen of flowers—roses—through a carefully curated selection of the world's finest gardens, spanning England, France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Japan, and the…

Bonsai Day
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, United StatesCurious about bonsai care? On Sunday, May 18, Filoli hosts the Kusamura Bonsai Club to demonstrate bonsai pruning and answer all your questions about this ancient artform. Stop by the…

Bonsai and Beyond: The Life and Art of Dennis Makishima
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, United StatesBe inspired by Dennis Makishima, a third-generation Japanese-American, Vietnam veteran, and acclaimed bonsai master, as he reflects on his life and the ancient art of bonsai. Dennis’ journey spans from his…