Kodomo no Hi, Children's Day

Sunday, May 5, 2024 @ 10:30am – 3:30pm (PDT)
Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, OR, United States

Kodomo no Hi, also called Children's Day, is commemorated each year in Japan on May 5th to celebrate the growth and good fortune of childre…

Included with daily Japanese Gardens admission; see ticket link for prices

Long Play Festival 2024: Bang on a Can All-Stars play Ryuichi Sakamoto, 1996 // Ana Roxanne

Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (EDT)
Roulette Intermedium, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Ana Roxanne — Selected works
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Selected works

$125 Friday-only pass, $235-$350 3-day pass

Cultural Performance: Koto Harp with Mitsuki Dazai

Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 1:15pm – 2:30pm (PDT)
Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, Portland, OR, United States

Enjoy a free koto harp performance by Mitsuki Dazai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learn…

Included with 1pm Japanese Gardens admission; see ticket link for prices

The Music of Sho Kuon

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (EDT)
Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall), New York, NY, United States
Sho Kuon — Selected works

$23

Drum Tao: 30th Anniversary THE TAO Phantom Sound

Monday, April 22, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)

Experience the power and grace of Drum Tao, a world-renowned Japanese percussion group, and be mesmerized by their synchronized drumming, m…

$50-$90

Cultural Performance: Koto by Mitsuki Dazai with students

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 @ 1:15pm – 2:15pm (PDT)
Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, Portland, OR, United States

Included with 1pm Japanese Gardens admission; see ticket link for prices

Drum Tao: 30th Anniversary THE TAO Phantom Sound

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR, United States

Experience the power and grace of Drum Tao, a world-renowned Japanese percussion group, and be mesmerized by their synchronized drumming, m…

$25-$65

Cultural Performance: Koto Harp & Piano

Sunday, April 14, 2024 @ 1:15pm – 2:15pm (PDT)
Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, Portland, OR, United States

Enjoy a free koto and piano performance by Masumi Timson and Crystal Zimmerman at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Sc…

Included with 1pm Japanese Gardens admission; see ticket link for prices

Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind

Friday, April 12, 2024 @ 1:15pm – 2:30pm (PDT)
Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and piano by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15pm…

Included with 1pm Japanese Gardens admission; see ticket link for prices

Cultural Performance: Koto Harp with Oregon Koto-Kai

Sunday, April 7, 2024 @ 1:15pm – 2:30pm (PDT)
Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, Portland, OR, United States

Enjoy a free koto harp performance by Oregon Koto-Kai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Lea…

Included with 1pm Japanese Gardens admission for Sept. 3; see ticket link for prices

Whidbey's Saratoga Orchestra: Rhythms of Nature III

Saturday, April 6, 2024 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
Greenbank Farm, Greenbank, WA, United States

Free (donations welcome)

Carnegie Hall Citywide: Soh Daiko

Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (EDT)
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Queens, NY, United States

A Soh Daiko performance is more than a concert. Featuring high-octane rhythms brought to life with vibrant choreography and athleticism, So…

Free

Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind

Friday, March 15, 2024 @ 1:15pm – 2:30pm (PDT)
Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and piano by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15pm…

Included with 1pm Japanese Gardens admission; see ticket link for prices

Cultural Performance: Koto Harp with Oregon Koto-Kai

Sunday, March 10, 2024 @ 1:15pm – 2:30pm (PDT)
Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, Portland, OR, United States

Enjoy a free koto harp performance by Oregon Koto-Kai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Lea…

Included with 1pm Japanese Gardens admission for Sept. 3; see ticket link for prices

Lacey Cultural Celebration

Saturday, March 9, 2024 @ 10:00am – 6:00pm (PST)
Marcus Pavillion at Saint Martin's University, Lacey, Washington, United States

Savor the sights and sounds of the world without leaving Lacey! Join us as we celebrate the heritage and cultures of our community at this …

Free

UW Ethnomusicology Visiting Artist Concert: Shoji Kameda, taiko drumming

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States

Shoji Kameda is fourth generation Japanese American taiko artist. A Grammy-nominated musician, composer and producer, he has 39 years of ex…

Free

Cultural Performance: Koto Harp with Mitsuki Dazai

Friday, March 1, 2024 @ 1:15pm – 2:30pm (PST)
Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center, Portland, OR, United States

Enjoy a free koto harp performance by Mitsuki Dazai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learn…

Included with 1pm Japanese Gardens admission; see ticket link for prices

FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase

Saturday, February 24, 2024 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)

Produced by local and international students from campuses across the region, FIUTS CulturalFest celebrates the diversity and vitality of t…

$30 ($20 students age 11 & over with ID; ages 10 & under free)