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  • 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...

  • University of Illinois Matsuri Festival

    Japan House 2000 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL, United States

    On August 27 Ho Etsu will once again participate in the University of Illinois Matsuri Festival.  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 about follow this...

    Free

  • Beginner’s Taiko Workshop – Sep 7

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

    September 7 - Beginner's to Taiko Workshop   At this time our September 7 Workshop is full and we are not accepting additional participants - you can let us know you're interested in future workshops via the Contact form (click Contact on the top navigation...

  • Japan/America Society of Kentucky – Summer Festival

    Robert F Stephens Courthouse Plaza 120 N. Limestone, Lexington

    On September 9 Ho Etsu Taiko returns to Lexington Kentucky to participate in the JASK Summer Festival sponsored by the Japan/America Society of Kentucky. If you're in the Lexington area we invite you to spend the day at the festival for its food, cultural displays...

  • SoFar presents Ho Etsu Taiko

      Date: Thursday October 26th, 2017 Time: 8:00 PM to 10:30PM (multiple artists) Location: it’s a secret! Ticketing Link: Go to this link, click the “Attend OCTOBER 26th WEST LOOP series" button.   A little explanation about his event We love exposing new audiences to...

  • HO ETSU + ON ENSEMBLE at The Hideout

    The Hideout 1354 West Wabansia, Chicago, IL

    Date: Sunday November 5, 2017 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30PM Location: The Hideout - 1354 W Wabansia, Chicago IL 60642 Tickets: $15.00, online or at the box office (773) 227 4433   In 2015, we collaborated on a joint performance with Los Angeles-based On Ensemble....

  • Beginner’s Taiko Workshop – Nov 16

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

    November 16 - Beginner's to Taiko Workshop <!--At this time our September 7 Workshop is full and we are not accepting additional participants - you can let us know you're interested in future workshops via the Contact form (click Contact on the top navigation bar). Thank...