“Two shakuhachi events in Tucson coming up on January 27th! A hands-on workshop introducing the shakuhachi (with James Tong, all are welcome!) and a concert that evening of three players (James Tong, Koryo Yasui, Paul Amiel) in three styles (Myoan, Tozan, and Kinko). We hope to see you there! “
Presented by Empty Bamboo Shakuhachi Circle of Tucson. Tickets $20 for each workshop & concert. See flyers below.
“Create beauty and reduce stress through Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of arranging flowers in the style most pleasing to the eye. Learn from the Ohara School of Ikebana whose instruction is the result of 600 years of evolving artistic development in Japan. Develop your practice incrementally over four sessions. Price includes a container and kenzan to take home and flowers for each session.”
CLASS DATES: Wednesday, January 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Class capacity is 12 – register early!
Hosted by the Arizona Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana
In Person Education Building ClassroomThese classes take place In-Person in the Education Building Classroom
$165 Member / $130 Member
When you register for the January 24th class you are registering for the series.
“Celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Dragon (辰, tatsu) and experience the magic of tradition at the Japanese New Year Festival at Yume Japanese Gardens!
Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with cultural delights, vibrant performances, and the spirit of togetherness.
Enjoy live performances featuring Japanese music and the annual ritual of mochitsuki (the pounding of rice to make mochi), and savor the flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine with a variety of food, snacks, and drinks.
Advanced ticket reservation is required. This is a limited admission event. “
Date/Time:
1/13
11am-3pm
Admission Tickets:
Adults: $18 – Members: $10 – Children: $6 – Children under 5: FreePurchase Tickets
Yume Japanese Gardens is at 2130 N. Alvernon Way, south of Grant Rd.
As part of the lunchtime concert series at the historic Pima County Courthouse, Odaiko Sonora’s founder and director Karen Falkenstrom will be performing on Taiko drums. She is half-Korean American and has travelled several times to Japan to play Taiko.
UPDATE: 12/14/23 Karen F. has contacted covid, so unable to perform. A roots music duo Nicholas McCallion & Danny Krieger will perform instead.
Friday Dec 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free, bring your lunch. 115 N. Church St. Take the free Sun Link streetcar and get off at E. Congress Ave. x Church St. and walk one and a half blocks north. Or take the free Sun Tran bus # 3 and it will take you on W. Alameda St. just north of the courthouse.
Www.tucsontaiko.org
Sat. Dec. 9, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 10, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/AnimeWonderFestival
Historic Rillito Park Race TrackTicketsanimewonderfestival.ticketspice.com/2023
4502 N. 1st Avenue, 85718.
“Anime Wonder Festival is a 2-day Outdoor Anime & Japanese Food / Pop-Culture Festival taking place on December 9 and December 10 at Rillito Park Race Track in Tucson, AZ.The AW festival experience will be showcasing the arts with Exhibitors and Artist Vendors, Anime & Video Game Voice Actors, Japanese & Asian Food, Itasha Car Displays, Guest Cosplayers, Cosplay Competitions, A Saturday Night Rave, Main Stage Entertainment, Music, and more! Our festival breaks the barriers of a usual in-door Anime convention.Join us in the 2-day escape in fresh air and jump into the awesome world of Anime.TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. MUST PURCHASE IN ADVANCE. All tickets & vendor fees are non-refundable. All sales are final, transfers, cancellations or exchanges. Dates, venues and schedules are subject to change.”