Jun
20
7:00 PM19:00
Summer Solstice at the Rothko Chapel
Enjoy a sunset taiko concert at the iconic Rothko Chapel in Montrose
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Jan
7
11:00 AM11:00
Thunderstudies @ Japan Junction Oshogatsu 2023
Kaminari Taiko’s Apprentice performance group, the Thunderstudies, will open the Oshogatsu 2023 celebration on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Levy Park. This event, presented by the Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) and Levy Park, is part of a series of Japan Junction cultural events held at the park.
Oshogatsu is a free, family-friendly celebration of Japanese culture around the New Year. The Thunderstudies will perform in the main pavilion from 11:00-11:20 AM. After the taiko performance, check out New Year’s games, crafts, mochi pounding, and other cultural performances until 2:00 PM.
More info (Levy Park): https://www.levyparkhouston.org/calendar/3918/
More info (JASH): https://www.jas-hou.org/events/2023/1/7/oshogatsu
Levy Park is located at 3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098
Nov
6
3:00 PM15:00
Bridges 2022 Houston
The Bridges Collaboration Festiva will feature four performances, each a commissioned, multidisciplinary collaboration between Texas-based artists, spanning genres ranging from hip-hop to Bharatanatyam to Flamenco guitar to Taiko drums, making it a one-of-a-kind experience.
Nov
3
7:30 PM19:30
"Finding Her Beat" screening performance at Sound Unseen
For thousands of years women have been locked out of Taiko drumming. Not anymore. In the dead of a Minnesota winter, Asian drumming divas smash gender roles and redefine power on their own terms. FINDING HER BEAT dives into the rhythms and struggles that lead to an electrifying historic performance that changes everything.
Oct
8
10:00 AM10:00
New Orleans Japan Fest 2022
Kaminari Taiko returns to New Orleans for a favorite annual event, the New Orleans Japan Fest!
This all-day, family-friendly event features music, art, cultural demonstrations, costumes, food, and gifts celebrating Japanese culture. The festival is held in and around the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park. While you're there, check out the museum's eye-catching exhibits and beautiful sculpture garden.
Kaminari Taiko performs at 10:00am, 12:30pm, and 4:00pm. Hope to see you there!
Jun
21
7:30 PM19:30
Summer Solstice Evening Observation at the Rothko Chapel
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a sunset concert on the beautiful grounds of the Rothko Chapel
Apr
9
9:30 AM09:30
Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
This vibrant annual festival, located in the center of downtown Nashville, features a full day of performances, food, art, activities, and more celebrating the culture of Japan.
May
23
7:00 PM19:00
Party on the Plaza
Come to Avenida Houston in front of the George R. Brown convention center to Party on the Plaza on May 23rd with Kaminari Taiko! Performances are at 6:00, 7:10, and 8:10 PM. See you there!
https://www.avenidahouston.com/party/
Apr
13
to Apr 14
Houston Japan Festival
Kaminari Taiko will perform at the always-popular Japan Fest in Hermann Park on April 13 & 14, 2019.
Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00
Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
Kaminari Taiko returns to Nashville to celebrate Japanese culture at this fun all-day festival with Japanese food, art, performances, and activities for all ages.
Oct
6
10:00 AM10:00
New Orleans Japan Fest
Kaminari Taiko returns to New Orleans for a favorite annual event, the New Orleans Japan Fest!
This all-day, family-friendly event features music, art, cultural demonstrations, costumes, food, and gifts celebrating Japanese culture. The festival is held in and around the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park. While you're there, check out the museum's eye-catching exhibits and beautiful sculpture garden.
Performance times will be posted soon!
Aug
11
7:30 PM19:30
Asia Society Community Spotlight
Kaminari Taiko is happy to be showcased along with Viet Wave Music at Asia Society's Community Spotlight! Come join us for a night of high-energy, propulsive world beats.
Jun
21
8:25 PM20:25
Rothko Chapel Summer Solstice Celebration
Join us at the Rothko Chapel at sunset to celebrate the longest day of the year with an outdoor taiko performance next to the reflecting pool.
Apr
30
9:30 AM09:30
Japanese Garden of Peace Dedication
Kaminari Taiko will perform on Monday, April 30 at the re-dedication ceremony for the Japanese Garden of Peace at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. Enjoy taiko in this beautiful and peaceful space, hand-crafted by master Japanese artisans. The event is free and open to the public.
Monday, April 30, 2018 - 9:30 AM
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/news-events/japanese-garden-of-peace-dedication/
Apr
14
to Apr 15
Houston Japan Festival
Kaminari Taiko will perform at the always-popular Japan Fest in Hermann Park on April 14 & 15, 2018.
Apr
14
10:00 AM10:00
Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
Kaminari Taiko returns to Nashville to celebrate Japanese culture at this fun all-day festival with Japanese food, art, performances, and activities for all ages.
Mar
24
3:30 PM15:30
The Lawn at Memorial City Grand Opening Showcase
Kaminari Taiko will perform at the Grand Opening of the new Lawn space at Memorial City Mall on Saturday, March 24, 2018. This free event will feature live performances, art, food, and activities for all ages. The showcase runs from 12:00 - 7:00 PM, and Kaminari Taiko will perform at 3:30. We'll see you there!
Event website: http://www.memorialcity.com/events/#the-lawn-at-memorial-city-grand-opening-showcase
Nov
18
3:00 PM15:00
Brazos Valley Worldfest
Kaminari Taiko is excited to return to the Brazos Valley Worldfest. This will be our second year performing on stage as part of the festival's cultural displays and demonstrations.
Performance Schedule
3:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Oct
21
7:30 PM19:30
Arts for Arts' Sake: a Collaborative Concert Benefiting Harvey Arts Recovery
Kaminari Taiko and Silambam Houston join forces for a concert of Japanese drumming and Indian classical dance to support local artists who suffered losses during Hurricane Harvey. Concert proceeds will be donated to Harvey Arts Recovery. Together, we can keep our arts community strong.
Oct
14
10:00 AM10:00
New Orleans Japan Fest
Kaminari Taiko returns to New Orleans for one of favorite annual events, the New Orleans Japan Fest.
This all-day, family-friendly event features music, art, cultural demonstrations, costumes, food, and gifts celebrating Japanese culture. The festival is held in and around the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park. While you're there, check out the museum's eye-catching exhibits and beautiful sculpture garden.
Performance Schedule
Set 1 - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Set 2 - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Set 3 - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Jun
21
8:00 PM20:00
CANCELLED: Rothko Chapel Summer Solstice Celebration
EVENT UPDATE:
Due to the approach of Tropical Storm Cindy, the Rothko Chapel has cancelled tonight's Summer Solstice Celebration. We're sorry to miss the concert, but we hope everyone will stay safe tonight and tomorrow as the storm rolls through.
We are discussing the possibility of rescheduling the concert for a future date, and if that happens, we will post the event here.
Kaminari Taiko will return to the Rothko Chapel to celebrate the longest day of the year with a performance at sunset in front of the reflecting pool.
This feature-length concert is open to the public, with a suggested donation to the Rothko Chapel of $10. There will be some seating available, or you can bring blankets and spread out on the lawn.
This will be our fifth solstice concert, and each year it gets bigger and better, so we're excited to see what 2017 brings!
May
6
to May 7
Houston Japan Festival
Kaminari Taiko is excited to return to the Houston Japan Festival at Hermann Park! Along with four performances, we have fun workshops, children's crafts and a raffle planned for everyone who comes to visit us at our tent.
Photo credit: Kinjo Yonemoto
Kaminari Taiko Performance Schedule
Saturday, May 6, 2017
10:00 a.m. & 5:25 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, 2017
10:20 a.m. & 2:50 p.m.
Kaminiari Taiko Workshop
Come visit us at our tent and you can try out our drums! We will be holding short workshops where we will demonstrate basic taiko rhythms and then give you the opportunity to try it yourself. Workshops are open to all ages.
Workshop Schedule
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Workshop times TBA
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Workshop times TBA
Win a $50 Kaminari Taiko gift certificate!
We will be raffling off a $50 gift certificate that can be used toward any Kaminari Taiko class or workshop! Come to our tent to fill out your raffle ticket. You do not need to be present to win. The winner will be notified via email.
Photo credit: Kimberly Spins
Hachimaki Craft for Children
No taiko player's costume is complete without a hachimaki! Bring your children to our tent and they can make their very own to wear while enjoying the festivities.
Parking
If you're planning to drive to the festival, please be aware that there is limited parking inside Hermann Park, and it generally fills up by early afternoon. If you are not arriving first thing in the morning, we strongly recommend parking along the MetroRail line and taking the train to the Hermann Park/Rice U station. You can find MetroRail info here: Red Line Rider Guide & Maps.
See you at the festival!
For more information on Houston Japan Festival, visit www.houstonjapanfest.org
Apr
8
10:00 AM10:00
Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
Kaminari Taiko will return to one of our favorite annual events, the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival! Join us in the Public Square to see the cherry trees in bloom and celebrate Japanese culture with food, music, activities, cultural demonstrations, and more.
Performance Times
- 10:00 - 10:15
- 11:45 - 12:15
- 1:50 - 2:20
- 3:50 - 4:05
Oct
8
11:30 AM11:30
New Orleans Japan Fest
Kaminari Taiko returns to New Orleans for one of favorite annual events, the New Orleans Japan Fest.
This all-day, family-friendly event features music, art, cultural demonstrations, costumes, food, and gifts celebrating Japanese culture. The festival is held in and around the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park. While you're there, check out the museum's eye-catching exhibits and beautiful sculpture garden.
Performance Schedule
Set 1 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Set 2 - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Set 3 - 4:00 PM - 4:30 AM
Oct
1
1:00 PM13:00
Red River Revel
Kaminari Taiko returns to the Red River Revel in 2016!
The festival, held annually on the riverfront in Shreveport, runs for eight days. Kaminari will perform two 30-minute shows on the festival's first day, Saturday, October 1st.
Show times are at 1:00 and 4:00 PM. Festival admission is $5 on Saturdays before 6:00 PM. We'll have more details as the festival gets closer
For more info, visit http://www.redriverrevel.com.
Sep
10
7:00 PM19:00
Thunderstudies Weekley Community Center
Kaminari Taiko's student performance group, the Thunderstudies, will perform at Weekley Community Center on Saturday, September 10th. The Thunderstudies will perform at 7:00 p.m, followed by a hands-on session where audience members will be invited to try playing the drums themselves.
If you're in the Cypress area, come on out to this event to see our Kaminari Taiko students!
Jun
20
8:00 PM20:00
Rothko Chapel Summer Solstice Celebration
Kaminari Taiko will return to the Rothko Chapel to celebrate the longest day of the year with a performance at sunset outside the chapel.
This feature-length concert is open to the public, with a suggested donation to the Rothko Chapel of $10. There will be some seating available, or you can bring blankets and spread out on the lawn.
This will be our fourth solstice concert, and each year it gets bigger and better, so we're excited to see what 2016 brings!
Performance time: 8:25 PM
May
21
1:00 PM13:00
Thunderstudies Northwest Branch Library Performance
Kaminari Taiko's student performance group, the Thunderstudies, will perform at Northwest Branch Library's Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month event.
The free, family-friendly event is on Saturday, May 21st in Cypress. The Thunderstudies will perform from 1:00 - 1:20 adjacent to the library parking lot.
If you're in the Cypress area, come on out to this free event to see our Kaminari Taiko students!
Apr
9
10:00 AM10:00
Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
Public Square, Nashville, TN.
Performance times TBD
http://nashvillecherryblossomfestival.org/
Oct
10
10:00 AM10:00
New Orleans Japan Fest
Kaminari Taiko returns to New Orleans for one of favorite annual events, the New Orleans Japan Fest.
This all-day, family-friendly event features music, art, cultural demonstrations, costumes, food, and gifts celebrating Japanese culture. The festival is held in and around the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park. While you're there, check out the museum's eye-catching exhibits and beautiful sculpture garden.
Festival admission is $4 adult / $2 child for Louisiana residents and $5 / $2.50 for out-of-state visitors.
Kaminari Taiko will perform on the front steps of the museum in three thirty-minute performances at 10:00, 12:30, and 4:00.
We'll see you there!
Jun
21
8:25 PM20:25
Summer Solstice Observation at the Rothko Chapel
Kaminari Taiko will return to the Rothko Chapel to celebrate the longest day of the year with a performance at sunset outside the chapel.
This feature-length concert is open to the public, with a suggested donation to the Rothko Chapel of $10. There will be some seating available, or you can bring blankets and spread out on the lawn.
This will be our third solstice concert, and each year it gets bigger and better, so we're excited to see what 2015 brings!
June 21 is Father's Day this year, so bring your dad!
Performance time: 8:25 PM
For more information and to register for this event (encouraged but not required), please visit the Rothko Chapel's website.