Once again find Japanese culture and performances at the annual Tucson Meet Yourself folk festival on the Jacome Plaza in downtown Tucson.

Schedule: https://tucsonmeetyourself.org/schedule/

October 5, at 3 p.m. Odaiko Sonora taiko drummers on Church Avenue Stage

October 6, at 3 p.m. Mari Kaneta & Suzuyuki-Kai dancers on Desert Diamond Casino stage on Jacome plaza

Also in folk arts: Shuka Parker doing calligraphy, Miki Pimienta with her furoshiki cloth folding, Chieko Nakano teaching origami

And the very popular Takoyaki Balls food truck will be at booth 13, along with Samurai Sombrero food truck at # 41 booth location. Enjoy Japanese food/sushi at this annual festival.

UA East Asian Studies Lecturer Tetsuya Takeno started these workshops on Friday September 20, and they will continue for 11 weeks to December 6. The LSB Building is at 1512 E. 1st St. (SE corner of Vine Avenue on UA Campus)

” Do you like J-Pop? What are your favorite songs?
Do you want to know more about the lyrics and how they relate to the melody?
We will focus on one or two songs each week to learn the deeper meaning of the lyrics and how they relate to the melody.

If you are interested, please fill out the following survey.
https://forms.office.com/r/cpj1hyYZME

No registration is required, and free in & out.
Every Friday, 3:00 – 4:00 pm-ish.
From September 20 to December 6
LSB 107 or 346 ( for 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/22)”

For more information, contact Tetsuya Takeno (takeno@arizona.edu)

Reopening Celebration: An Evening at Yume Japanese Gardens

• Saturday, September 28, 2024
• 6:30 PM  8:30 PM
• Google Calendar  ICS

“It is the time of year when we can celebrate the reopening of the Gardens! Be part of this exclusive Reopening Celebration to be the first to view the gardens since our summer closure. The highlight of the evening will be a giant origami exhibit on display througout the gardens. Enjoy the masterful geometric shapes and natural images come to life in paper form. The exhibit will be accompanied by Japanese music and delicious treats for purchase from Takoyaki Balls food truck. It is sure to be a night to remember.

You will also be able to learn about upcoming events for this season, including our planned exhibits. The first exhibit, Ningyo: Discovering the World of Japanese Dolls, will run from October 3, 2024, to April 30, 2025, and will feature pieces from our museum collections.”

Dates & Time: 

9/28

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Tickets:

General Admission: $20

Members: $15

Children 3-15: $5

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

update: event postponed, stay tuned for details, likely to early 2025.

Southern AZ taiko showcase in partnership with Taiko Community Alliance.

Performances by Odaiko Sonora, Suzuyuki-Kai Mogan Daiko, 1-10 Taiko Project

$30 for Students and Teachers,  $40 for TCA Members, $50 general admission

As this is a fundraising concert, all proceeds are going to fund the North American Taiko Conference in Phoenix in 2025 (the first time in AZ!)

Info: taikocommunityalliance.org