HO ETSU TAIKO

MBT Ginza Holiday 2023 - August 11-13
2023-08-11 - 2023-08-13 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Ho Etsu to perform at MBT’s Ginza Holiday Festival August 11-13
MBT’s Ginza Holiday Festival is back in full on August 11th through 13th. After a 3 year absence we are excited to announce that Ho Etsu will perform on Ginza’s outdoor stage with shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Much more information, including our exact show times, will be posted here and on the official Ginza Holiday website as we get closer to August.

MBT Ginza Lite 2022 - August 13-14
2022-08-13 - 2022-08-14 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Ho Etsu to perform at MBT’s Ginza Lite Festival August 13 & 14
We are so happy that MBT is holding its Ginza Festival after a 2 year absence. This will be a “LITE” version of Ginza but will still feature food and entertainment.
For entertainment, MBT will not open it’s permanent stage opting for a more informal ground-level set of performances. HO ETSU will perform on the following days and times.

Saturday August 13 @ 1:00 pm
Saturday August 13 @ 4:00 pm (joint performance with MBT Taiko)
Sunday August 14 @ 3:00 pm

Visit the ginzaholiday.com website for more details about the festival including how to “pre-order” your delicious Chicken Teriyaki!.

Anderson Japanese Garden Summer Festival 2022
2022-07-30 - 2022-07-31 | Anderson Japanese Garden, 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States
About Anderson Japanese Garden Summer Festival July 30-31
July 30-31 – Anderson Japanese Gardens Summer Festival celebrates the spirit of Japan with traditional entertainment, artisans and food – fully enjoyed with the breathtaking backdrop of the award-winning Garden.
Visit the Anderson Japanese Garden website for more details including Ho Etsu performance times and other attractions.

POSTPONED - "EMERGENT" - Davenport, IA
2020-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | TBA
HO ETSU TAIKO

Davenport, IA

NOTE: This concert has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

e·mer·gent /əˈmərjənt/
adjective: in the process of coming into being; calling for prompt action

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emergent Tour Dates

January 25
University of Notre Dame
CANCELED – March 29
Schaumburg, IL
CANCELED – April 17
Little Rock, AR – Postponed
October 17
Davenport, IA

GANBARU! Day of Giving
2020-08-29 09:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Ho Etsu will be participating in Japan House’s summer program: GANBARU: Day of Giving on August 29. he day-long program will offer sessions on culture and entertainment. You can watch many of the events from your computer.
Ho Estu is scheduled to perform during the 4:00 pm hour. For more information visit this website: https://japanhouse.illinois.edu/support/ganbaru-day-of-giving. For your convenience this is the direct link to the “livestream” of the events https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/media/1_pgrozjuq.

MBT Ginza Holiday Film
2020-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
This year MBT’s Ginza Holiday Festival will be ‘VIRTUAL’. On AUGUST 8 @ NOON we’ll premiere a film chronicling the history of Ginza’s 64 year run. Memories, photos and videos have been collected from many sources including guests, performers, exhibitors and of course temple volunteers.
To register for the video please click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-virtual-ginza-holiday-tickets-114826420916
The film is free but please consider making a donation to MBT (details when you checkout).

CANCELED: "EMERGENT" - Little Rock, AR
2020-04-17 | Arkansas Repertory Theatre – Annex, AR, United States
Ho Etsu Taiko

The organizers have postponed the Jerome/Rowher Pilgrimage and plan to reschedule. Please check the following link for information about the future schedule: Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages.

e·mer·gent /əˈmərjənt/
adjective: in the process of coming into being; calling for prompt action

More about emergent

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emergent Tour Dates

January 25
University of Notre Dame
CANCELED – March 29
Schaumburg, IL
CANCELED – April 17
Little Rock, AR
October 17
Davenport, IA

CANCELED: "EMERGENT" - Prairie Center for the Arts
2020-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL, 60193, United States
In the interest of social responsibility and doing what we can to help keep the community safe from coronavirus (COVID-19), we’ve decided to cancel our March 29 performance of emergent at the Prairie Arts Center in Schaumburg, IL. All ticket holders will be refunded (we appreciate your patience as it may take a little time). We’ll keep you updated on when our 2020 tour will resume.

Follow this link to the Village of Schaumburg Prairie Center for refund information.

e·mer·gent /əˈmərjənt/
adjective: in the process of coming into being; calling for prompt action

More about emergent

emergent concert narrative
emergent photographs

emergent Tour Dates

January 25
University of Notre Dame
CANCELED – March 29
Schaumburg, IL
CANCELED – April 17
Little Rock, AR
October 17
Davenport, IA

Winter Foundation II: Session 5 - March 6
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Winter Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 5 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: March 6, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, and March 6

Winter Taiko Foundation I: Session 5 - March 5
2020-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Fall Taiko Foundaion I Workshop

This is Session 5 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation I Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: March 5, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, and March 5

Winter Taiko Foundation II: Session 4 - February 21
2020-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Winter Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 4 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: February 21, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, and March 6

Winter Taiko Foundation I: Session 4 - February 20
2020-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Fall Taiko Foundaion I Workshop

This is Session 4 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation I Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: February 20, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, and March 5

Winter Taiko Foundation II: Session 3 - February 14
2020-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Winter Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 3 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: February 14, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, and March 6

Winter Taiko Foundation I: Session 3 - February 13
2020-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Fall Taiko Foundaion I Workshop

This is Session 3 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation I Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: February 13, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, and March 5

Winter Taiko Foundation II: Session 2 - February 7
2020-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Winter Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 2 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: February 7, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, and March 6

Winter Taiko Foundation I: Session 2 - February 6
2020-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Fall Taiko Foundaion I Workshop

This is Session 2 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation I Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: February 6, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, and March 5

Winter Taiko Foundation II: Session 1 - January 31
2020-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Winter Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 1 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: January 31, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, and March 6

Winter Taiko Foundation I: Session 1 - January 30
2020-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Winter Taiko Foundaion I Workshop

This is Session 1 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation I Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: January 30, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For more information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, and March 5

Ho Etsu Concert "EMERGENT" - University of Notre Dame
2020-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Patricia George Decio Theater, 100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame,, IN, 46556, United States
To kick off our 2020 tour of great Mid-West performance venues, we’ve been invited by the Japan Club of Notre Dame to perform in the university’s beautiful Patricia George Decio Theater on January 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM EST. The event is co-sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asia Studies, International Student and Scholar Affairs, and the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Ho Etsu will debut its original concert “EMERGENT”.

THIS CONCERT IS OVERFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT emergent INCLUDING MORE TOUR DATES VISIT:
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Japan House Matsuri
2019-09-08 12:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Japan House, 2000 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61802, United States
On September 8 Ho Etsu will once again participate in Japan House Matsuri at the University of Illinois. Held on the grounds of Japan House and the University Arboretum, on the U of I campus in Champaign-Urbana, the festival showcases Japanese culture. To learn more follow this link: Japan House Matsuri.
Ho Etsu Showtimes on September 8
3:30pm (30 min show)
6:30pm (45 min show)

Ginza Holiday Festival 2019
2019-08-09 - 2019-08-11 | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
About Ginza and Ho Etsu Taiko

Aug 9-11 2019: The Midwest Buddhist Temple’s long-running summer festival is a staple of Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood and one of Ho Etsu’s favorite festivals to perform. Ho Etsu got its start as a youth drumming group at MBT, and we remain gratefully and inextricably linked with the Temple community. Ginza is our chance to give back by performing on the festival stage as supporting entertainment, collaborating with the MBT Taiko ensemble and, in between shows, volunteering at the Ginza food stands and ticket counters.
Can’t wait until August? Check out these amazing photos of our performances at Ginza 2018!
Follow this link to learn more about: Ginza Holiday Festival

Anderson Japanese Garden Summer Festival 2019
2019-07-27 - 2019-07-28 | Anderson Japanese Garden, 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States
About Anderson Japanese Garden Summer Festival

July 27-28 – Anderson Japanese Gardens Summer Festival celebrates the spirit of Japan with traditional entertainment, artisans and food – fully enjoyed with the breathtaking backdrop of the award-winning Garden.
Ho Etsu performance times are to be announced. Click here to view photographs from past Anderson Garden performances!
Visit the Anderson Japanese Garden website for more details including other attractions and entrance fees.

First Friday Berea Music Series - Berea, KY
2019-07-19 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Berea Music Series, 3 Artist Way, Berea, IL, 40403
About the Berea Music Series Performance

Are you up for a road trip? Ho Etsu has been invited to perform at the First Friday Music Series, in Berea, KY. The Village of Berea, known for its focus on arts and crafts, hosts an outdoor music festival in the village’s Old Town District. Berea’s Music Series runs each Friday evening from July through early-October and Ho Etsu has been asked to open their 2019 season with a performance on July 19!
For more information about this event follow this link First Friday Berea Music Series.

Mundelein Community Days
2019-07-06 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Mundelein, 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL, 60060
About this Performance

Ho Etsu will be part of the musical entertainment for Mundelein Community Days on July 6. The event runs all weekend and our performance is on Saturday, July 6 at 3:30 pm – follow this link for more information about Mundelein Community Days.

Japan Festival Chicago
2019-06-16 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Millennium Park – Chase Promenade South, 201 E Randolph St,, Chicago, IL, 60602
About the Japan Festival Chicago

On June 16th at 11:00 am, Ho Etsu will open the outdoor performances for Japan Festival Chicago in Millennium Park at the Chase Promenade South. The Japan Festival Chicago brings together a large variety of Japanese culture, food and entertainment. It is sponsored by the Chicago Japanese American Council, the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, and Japan 2019.
For more information about this event follow this link Japan Festival Chicago.

Early Spring Taiko Foundation II: Session 5 - Apr 4
2019-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Early Spring Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 5 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: April 4, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: March 7, 14, 21, 28, & April 4

Early Spring Taiko Foundation II: Session 4 - Mar 28
2019-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Early Spring Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 4 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: March 28, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: March 7, 14, 21, 28, & April 4

Early Spring Taiko Foundation II: Session 3 - Mar 21
2019-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Early Spring Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 3 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: March 21, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: March 7, 14, 21, 28, & April 4

Early Spring Taiko Foundation II: Session 2 - Mar 14
2019-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Early Spring Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 2 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: March 14, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: March 7, 14, 21, 28, & April 4

Early Spring Taiko Foundation II: Session 1 - Mar 7
2019-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Early Spring Taiko Foundaion II Workshop

This is Session 1 (of five) of the Taiko Foundation II Workshop. Prior registration is required and students should be able to participate in at least 4 of the 5 sessions.
When: March 7, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple (Parking is located in the rear of the temple at the intersection of W. Willow St. and Hudson)
For information click here or you can contact us at info@hoetsu.com.
All session dates are: March 7, 14, 21, 28, & April 4
