Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival

Hello,
I will be in Fukuoka area in late June this year, leaving on the 1st or 2nd July. Since I cannot see the race on the 15th I was wondering if there is anything else to see on the 1st July in Fukuoka during this festival.

1.The World of Yamamoto Nizo, Master of Japanese Animation Art Director
Period:31/May - 06/July
Price:1,000yen
Place:Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
http://faam.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/cgi-bin/eng/exhibition/exhibition.cgi?e...


2."Sazaesan" show
Period:20/May - 13/July
Place:Fukuoka City Museum
http://sazaesan-genga.com/ (Japanese)

And, if you have child, I recommend this.
3.Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum in Mall
http://www.fukuoka-anpanman.jp/ (Japanese)