Matcha Tea Culture

February 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

In Person Education Building Classroom These classes take place In-Person in the Education Building Classroom

Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way

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$40 Non-Member / $32 Member

Class Capacity 18 – Register Early!

Demonstration by Members of the Sakura Tea Circle

“Matcha has gained immense popularity in the United States recently, but its importance in Japan extends back centuries, deeply intertwined with the nation’s long-standing tea culture. Members of the Sakura Tea Circle will share matcha’s fascinating history, the growing and cultivation of the tea plant, and traditional matcha preparation tools and techniques. Each guest will learn how to whisk matcha and receive a whisk, tea scoop, and matcha samples to take home. This introductory session is ideal for both newcomers to Japanese tea and those seeking to deepen their matcha knowledge.”

https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/matcha-tea-culture/

Event by Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

La Encantada (2905 E. Skyline Drive)

Duration: 9 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

“Hello Tucson! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to La Encantada on Saturday, 2/1! Come say hello to us in Restaurant Circle from 10am-7pm and pick up some supercute treats & merch, while supplies last! See you there!”

February 1, 2025 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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• Friday, January 24, 2025
• 5:30 PM  to 7:00 PM
• Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson (map)
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“Come join us to meet and celebrate the fine art photography of Daniel Ranalli.

The series currently on display in our Art Gallery depicts zen patterns draw in dunes from America’s East Coast and even Ireland. Get a rare chance to view these works up close, or perhaps purchase your favorite piece.

Daniel Ranalli grew up in coastal Connecticut.  He has been working as a visual artist for over 45 years. His work is in the permanent collections of over thirty museums here and abroad including the Museum of Modern Art (NY), Museum of Fine Arts Boston, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Nelson-Atkins Museum, Harvard Art Museums, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Rose Art Museum (Brandeis), List Art Gallery (MIT) and National Gallery of American Art (Smithsonian). He has been included in over 150 solo and group shows in the U.S. and abroad.  Daniel has also been the recipient of two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and multiple fellowships from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.”

Date & Time:

January 24th 5:30pm – 7:00pm

This event is free to attend, light refreshments available.

https://www.yumegardens.org/events/artist-reception-daniel-ranalli

“Taikodori is proud to partner with All Souls Procession to showcase the finale performances of taiko and guest artists that was rained out earlier this year. Proceeds from this concert will now benefit both NATC 25 and All Souls Procession!

January 12, 2025 2:30 pm PST at Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 

Enjoy the strength and beauty of both taiko and odori together in a showcase that both highlights the talents of taiko groups in Southern Arizona and helps fundraise for NATC Phoenix. There will be a silent auction in addition to the feature performance

Performers include Tucson groups Odaiko Sonora and Suzuyuki-kai Mogan Daiko, Phoenix’s Fushicho Daiko, and the I-10 Taiko Project collaboration. In addition to a wonderful evening of Japanese drumming and dance, our very special guests include Aki Takahashi of Toronto and several All Souls Procession artists. The program includes staging the 2024 All Souls Procession Finale, which was canceled due to rain Nov. 3.General Admission Tickets are $25.

TCA member, teacher, student, and senior tickets are $20. Groups of 10 or more may request a 10% discount by contacting Kristinakeiko@gmail.com or karen@tucsontaiko.org. AND for those who feel they can contribute above the ticket price there is an option to add a donation to the ticket purchase.”

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https://www.taikocommunityalliance.org/

• Saturday, January 11, 2025
• 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
• Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson (map)
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BENTO MAKING WORKSHOP

featuring Noriko Hayashi

“Japanese food culture has always valued and cherished the art of presentation. Enjoy watching Noriko Hayashi make delicious and beautiful bento, then try your hand at making your own edible work of art. Noriko Hayashi is part of JOI (Japanese Outreach Initiative) and has conducted many cultural and educational workshops throughout the Tucson area as well as is a regular mainstay for the University of Arizona. She loves sharing Japanese culture with the community, especially when it involves food.

Due to the amount of perishable supplies required for this workshop, space is limited and we recommend securing your spot as soon as possible.”

Dates & Time: 

1/11

12 PM – 1:30 PM

Tickets:

General Admission: $30 (includes supplies for the workshop that you can take with you)

Advanced ticket reservation is required. This is a limited admission event.Get Tickets