February Museum News
Greetings friends,
This year we are starting off with a bang!!! Last week, we hosted 266 people at the museum for a special Benny Urquidez Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Present were Keanu Reeves, Marisa Tomei, Danny Trejo, Duff McKagan, Tiger Chan and so many more. The museum event even appeared on ET television show. It was a spectacular event and I hope great things come from it.
LARGE TV FUNDRAISER
Next month, we will be hosting a special event, the screening of ALIENS with the cast here at the museum. Our big screen is 80”. When we installed it, it was the biggest screen. Now, 100” are common and it would be nice to replace our smaller screen with a larger one before the 40th Anniversary of ALIENS is shown. Please help us raise $1,600 for the television.
CLICK HERE: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1181321844209708/10241723444607057
LIST OF EVENTS!
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $12 Adults / $5 Kids
SCREENING OF JOYCELYNE LEW BIOGRAPHY
Join us for the official release of the biography of one of our own, Joycelyne Lew.
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $12 Adults / $5 Kids
MUSEUM HALL OF FAME AWARD CEREMONY
Join us for the Museum Hall of Fame Awards featuring Lady Lallaine Reed, Mario Prado, David Ortiz and David L. Reed.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
TIME: 4:00 pm
Cost: $12 adults / $5 Kids
GIO PEREZ MOVIE SCREENING
In the forgotten corners of the San Fernando Valley, a man with nothing left clings to the last traces of his humanity. The streets have reduced life to instinct and endurance—until he witnesses a terrified kid being pushed and hunted by a gang. In that moment, he’s forced to choose: disappear like he always has, or step into the violence and face the demons he’s spent years trying to bury.
In “Just Let the Kid Go,” that choice lights a fuse. Its consequences spill into “The Firepit,” where survival demands preparation, not hesitation. With the gang closing in, trust is fragile, and the drifter must sharpen skills long left dormant if he hopes to keep them both alive.
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026
TIME: Noon to 8 pm
Special Price: $30 Adults / $5 Kids / Members: Free
ALIENS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
MOVIE SCREENING: Noon to 2:30 pm
MEET & GREET CAST: 3 pm to 8 pm
Join us for an amazing event as the cast of ALIENS to have a special appearance at the museum. Meet Jenette Goldstein, Michael Biehn, Mark Roston, Carl Toop, Cynthia Dale Scott and Ricco Ross.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
STEVE ROSS HONOR DAY at the Museum
Join us as we celebrate one of the most amazing people in the martial arts, Steve Ross. An outstanding individual, he has been a strong support of the museum for years. Let’s pack this place out!!!!
Friday, March 20, 2026
TIME: 4 pm – 6 pm Signing
6 pm – 7:30 pm Honor Day
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
SCOTT LOBDELL HONOR DAY at the Museum
He is one of the greatest comic book and screen writers of this generation. Most notably, the X-Men Marvel Comic series. Plus, Superman, Teen Titans and Red Hood and the Outlaws. His screening writing includes Happy Death Day, Godzilla, Critters Attack!, Man of the House and more.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
TIME: 4:00 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
BILLY BLANKS MUSEUM “Hall of Fame” INDUCTION
and HONOR DAY
He’s the founder of Taebo, one of the greatest creations in martial arts and fitness training. He was one of the feared competitors in history and a film star.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
TIME: 4:00 pm
Cost: $20 adults / $5 Kids
CHESTER WHITMORE HONOR DAY at the Museum
He’s considered “Hollywood Royalty” as one of the greatest dancers around the world. His choreography can be found in videos for Boys II Men, Sugar Ray, Teena Marie, MC Hammer and more. Plus, a martial artist as well.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
SEA OH CHOI “Hall of Fame” INDUCTION
and HONOR DAY
He’s one of the greatest legends in martial arts history. An icon who played a key role in the art of Hapkido. Join us as we honor him and induct him into the Museum’s Hall of Fame.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
ANGEL VELAZQUEZ HONOR DAY
He’s an innovator, a disciple, a kung fu instructor, a creator, and an awesome individual. He’s graced the cover of several magazines and he has continued to be a major contributor to the museum. He’s a great, great man and the museum is honored to honor him with his day at the museum.
Saturday, June 23, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
WARRIOR WOMEN EXHIBIT UNVEILING EVENT
This will be a star-studded event as we unveil the Warrior Women permanent exhibit at the museum. There will be a special celebration in our theater plus the unveiling of the exhibit headed by Michelle Manu.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 ‘TENTATIVE ONLY’
TIME: 11 am to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
FIGHT FILM FESTIVAL EVENT & AWARDS CEREMONY
Tentatively. The will be a full day of screenings and Q&A all day at the Museum. Top films will be viewing and voting will occur that evening. More info to come.
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
TIME: 11 am to 5 pm
Cost: $50
20TH ANNUAL “DRAGONFEST” EXPO
The biggest event of the year, Dragonfest. Join us for the 20th anniversary of this amazing event. Meet the stars, watch and dancing, enjoy this reunion of the martial arts and Asian cultural expo.
