“Bear Canyon is hosting a sashiko workshop where you will learn the history of the Japanese sewing practice and make a lovely coaster! Open to ages nine and up!
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/…/67ef27c58fd49158705c5f15“
Kirk-Bear Canyon library is at 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd. in Tucson, AZ. (NE corner of Tanque Verde Rd. and Bear Canyon Rd.)
Join us Sunday, April 13, 2025 to celebrate the Japanese national holiday of Children’s Day (Kodomo No Hi) at Yume Japanese Gardens.
This festival falls annually on May 5 when Japanese families celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of their children. This year our celebration will include so many fun crafts, games, and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
The event will feature Taiko Drumming performance and interactive play by Suzuyuki-Kai MoGan Daiko, storytelling, origami, ikebana for children, Japanese crafts, and much more!
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Dates & Time:
4/13
10 AM to 2 PM
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Children age 3-15: $5
Advanced ticket reservation is required. This is a limited admission event.
Carolyn’s note: This is an early celebration of Children’s Day, which is held on May 5 every year in Japan. In Hawaii, it is still called Boy’s Day, with koinobori flying of koi/carp wind socks on bamboo poles, signifying how many boys are in the family.
10 April
7:30 pm
“Since Hiromi’s debut album Another Mind (2003), the world-renowned pianist’s sound has evolved with every release, erasing the lines between jazz and classical, composition and improvisation. Now she changes tack again with her heaviest, funkiest album yet: Sonicwonderland.
Hiromi describes the hard-hitting nine-song set as “a new journey of adventure,” one that began in her imagination. As motifs, phrases, and timbres blossomed in her mind, she began thinking about players who could help her realize this specific sound. “Making a record is like making a movie, and I’m the director looking for the perfect actor for each role.” For her new quartet, Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, she cast bassist Hadrien Feraud, drummer Gene Coye, and trumpet player Adam O’Ferrill.” Read More
In Person Porter Hall
$50 Non-Member / $40 Member
Ceremony by Members of the Sakura Tea Circle
“Step into a world of tranquility and tradition with the Sakura Tea Circle’s authentic Japanese tea ceremony. Discover how this practice has shaped Japanese aesthetics, philosophy and etiquette over the centuries. Witness the grace and precision of the Sakura Tea Circle members as they perform the ceremony in elegant kimono. Participants will enjoy ceremonial matcha from Japan and a complementary Japanese sweet.”
Capacity 24 – Register Early!
“Join us at Yume Japanese Gardens for a serene haiku walk celebrating the vibrant energy of spring. Guided by the principles of mindfulness and simplicity, this walk invites you to awaken your senses to nature’s renewal. Observe tender buds, fresh greenery, and blossoms in bloom, and reflect on the beauty of growth and impermanence through guided haiku writing.
As we explore spring’s dynamic rhythms, you’ll discover how the season’s vitality mirrors your own potential for renewal. Capture these moments in haiku, distilling the essence of spring’s fleeting beauty into words. Let this journey inspire a deeper connection with nature and carry the energy of spring into your daily life.
Kenneth Pearson has a MFA in Creative Writing with a MS in Industrial Organizational Psychology. He serves as the Digital Librarian of The Haiku Foundation, is the Facilitator of the Haiku Walk at Yume Japanese Gardens in Tucson, and the author of two haiku collections. For Kenneth, Haiku has become a cornerstone of his life, teaching him to appreciate simplicity, presence, and the fleeting beauty of each moment.“
Date/Time:
Sunday, April 6
11am – 1pm
Tickets:
$20 General Admission
$15 Returning Haiku Walk Attendees
Advanced Reservations required. Please purchase your ticketsin advance for this event.