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  • Introduction to Taiko Workshop – Nov 20

    Midwest Buddhist Temple 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, United States

    November 20 - Introduction to Taiko Workshop   Back by popular demand! This introductory workshop covers taiko basics, hitting techniques, traditional kata and the history of taiko as a cultural art. Everyone gets to play. Everyone gets to make noise! No bachi, hapi or previous...

  • “Rotations” Album Release Party

    Township 2200 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    AUDACIA.us Presents: Ho Etsu Taiko celebrates the album release of "Rotations" w/ very special guest, Jeff Schroeder. Township Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm | 21+ | FREE Ho Etsu Taiko is a collective of musicians with a fresh take on the art of Japanese drumming....

  • Taiko 101 Workshop – April 23

    Midwest Buddhist Temple 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, United States

    April 23 - Taiko 101 Workshop   The Japan American Society of Chicago is teaming up with Ho Etsu Taiko for a Taiko 101 Workshop. This workshop, which is open to the public, covers taiko basics, hitting techniques, traditional kata and the history of taiko...

  • Anderson Japanese Gardens Spring Opening Ceremony

    Anderson Japanese Garden 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

    Each year Anderson Japanese Gardens invites us to take part in the opening ceremony for their beautiful garden. If you've never visited the garden, in Rockford, Il, you will be amazed to see an authentic and beautifully manicured Japanese garden in the heart of the...

  • Raion Taiko 7th Annual Concert

    The Redford Theatre 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, Michigan

      Ho Etsu has been invited to perform in Raion Taiko's (Great Lakes Taiko Center) 7th Annual Concert. If you're in the Detroit area on June 11, come join us! When: Sunday, June 11 at 4:00 pm EST - doors open at 3:00 pm. Where: The...

  • Act Now, Art Now

    Alphawood Gallery 2401 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    A night of performances, teach-ins and calls to action by Chicago artists, educators and community organizers, in the first public event of Alphawood Gallery’s "Then They Came For Me," an exhibition about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. Speakers include renowned political activist and...

    Free

  • MBT Bon Odori

    Midwest Buddhist Temple 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for Japanese folk dance and taiko! Bon Odori is one of the most widely celebrated and colorful of the Buddhist observances. On a summer evening, under traditional lanterns, temple members and friends (and the general public is welcome) gather to show appreciation to...

    Free

  • The World of Faeries Annual Festival

    Vasa Park 35 W 217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL, United States

    We love playing at this unique festival where the costumes are extravagant and the spirit is lively!

  • Ginza Holiday Festival

    Midwest Buddhist Temple 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL, United States

    Ho Etsu Showtimes   Saturday August 12 @ 1:00 pm Saturday August 12 @ 7:00 pm - Our Special Anniversary Concert Sunday August 13 @ 4:00 pm   About Ginza and Ho Etsu Taiko   Aug 11-13 - The Midwest Buddhist Temple's long-running summer festival...

  • Anderson Japanese Garden Summer Festival

    Anderson Japanese Garden 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

    August 19-20 - 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 performs 3 entirely different sets per day - we hope to see you...