Seattle Kokon Taiko

Ghost Game XII: Into the Dark
2018-10-18 19:30 - 2018-11-03 19:30 UTC | Arcadia Seattle, 943 NW 50th Street, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Oct. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 31
Nov. 1, 2, 3
7:30pm – Doors Open
8:00pm – Performance Begins
75 minute performance with no intermission
Join us for our 12th annual Ghost Game, to be presented this year in our new home – Arcadia in the Ballard neighborhood. This intimate, immersive theater experience will include acrobatic theater, aerial dance, puppetry, and terrifying tales from myth and folklore as only the Cabiri can present. Into the Dark explores how humans draw darkness upon themselves, the actions of their lives invoking darkness from the supernal realms. Travel back to the ancient world with us and find images of great people who affected their own lives and the lives of those they love by awakening the darkness of the gods. Witness their journey into what lies beyond, accompanied by psychopomps both angelic and cthonic. Live accompaniment by celadon and vox vespertinus and Seattle Kokon Taiko make Into the Dark an experience like no other.

Vashon First Annual Japanese Street Festival 2018
2018-09-22 12:00 - 12:30 UTC | 18017 107th Ave SW, Vashon, WA, 98070, United States
First Annual Vashon Island Japanese Street Festival.
Vashon Japanese Festival
Saturday, September 22, 2018
10:00am – 4:00pm
SKT Performance: 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Mukai Farm & Garden
18017 107th Avenue SW
Vashon, WA 98070

2018 Bumbershoot
2018-08-31 - 2018-09-02 | WA
Now approaching half a century, Bumbershoot is one of Seattle’s largest cultural touchstones. Each year, thousands of people from across the country flock to Seattle Center to attend this acclaimed festival, which has become one of the biggest and most-loved contemporary festivals in North America, while having maintained its Northwest spirit and innovative roots. The name Bumbershoot was chosen both as a knowing nod of respect to our city’s most famous weather pattern, and a symbol of the overarching mission of this festival: to be an umbrella for all of the arts. It’s seeds were planted in 1971 with Festival 71–the brainchild of then Seattle Mayor Wes Uhlman. The next year Bumbershoot was born: a multi-disciplinary arts festival showcasing the best of comedy, dance, film, literary arts, music, performing arts, theatre, visual arts and more. Spanning the Seattle Center grounds, a campus originally created for the 1962 World’s Fair, Bumbershoot has continued its legacy of celebrating innovation and the search for what’s next.
The programming at Bumbershoot strives to be a contemporary microcosm of what is current across all disciplines and genres within those art forms, giving our audience opportunities few other festivals in the world offer.

2018 Seattle Asian American Film Festival
2018-08-25 19:15 - 19:35 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S, seattle, WA, 98104, United States
SAAFF is a non-profit film festival that aims to provide a space for Asian American voices, perspectives and histories by screening independent films that reflect the diversity and richness of the city’s Asian American community.

Newport Way Library Summer Youth Workshop
2018-08-08 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Newport Way Library, 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA, 98006, United States
Seattle Kokon Taiko will be conducting a hands-on musical learning experience for youth ages 10-18 at Newport Way Library.

For more information, please contact Newport Way Library

From Hiroshima to Hope
2018-08-06 18:45 - 19:00 UTC | Green Lake Park, 7312 West Green Lake Drive North, Seattle, WA, United States
From Hiroshima to Hope has been created by local peace, faith and community organizations every year since 1984, The Seattle event is the oldest and largest anywhere outside Japan. More than a thousand attendees participated again last year. The 2018 From Hiroshima to Hope Planning Committee welcomes all those who wish to come and experience the feeling of community, the music and the sight of a thousand lanterns drifting on the lake. It offers the hope that we can resolve international conflicts without violence, and learn the habit and technique of living in peace with all our neighbors on this earth.

CIDBIA Dragonfest
2018-07-15 13:00 - 13:25 UTC | Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Seattle Kokon Taiko will be joining in the festivities for the 2018 CIDBIA Dragonfest in Seattle’s own International District!

The Dragon Fest event will feature non-stop cultural performances including Dragon and Lion dances, Traditional Korean drumming, martial arts demonstrations, the Chinese Girls Drill Team, and much, much, more. For Seattle’s foodies we are proud to bring back the Annual $3 Food Walk with over 40 restaurants offering a wide array of international $3 bites and a few bonus retail!
From Chinese lion / dragon dances and traditional Korean drumming to Pacific Islander dances and bhangra/bollywood performance; the Dragon Fest features 14 hours of non-stop cultural performances from around the world!

Japan Fair
2018-07-07 12:15 - 12:45 UTC | Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Seattle Kokon Taiko, once again, will be performing for Japan Fair!
Japan Fair is a free, two-day festival in Bellevue, WA, that celebrates Japanese art and culture. Formerly known as “Aki Matsuri”, Japan Fair is a communal endeavor of musicians, artisans, community organizations, and businesses from both Japan and the U.S. who come together to share their products, talents, and knowledge of Japan. Through live performances on stage, hands on exhibits, cultural workshops, and vendor booths, the public is immersed in the music, dance, artistry, and philosophy of Japan.

28th Annual Walk For Rice
2018-06-30 11:25 - 11:40 UTC | Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Seattle Kokon Taiko will be playing for runners as they cross the finish line at the 28th Annual ACRA Walk for Rice!

28 years ago, Herb and Bertha Tsuchiya and Sam Mitsui organized the first Walk for Rice to fight hunger in the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Each year since, Herb and Sam have continued to cultivate a community that has resulted in two and half generations of people who make this event an annual family tradition. Today, over a thousand people gather at Seward Park each year on the last Saturday in June to take part in the Walk for Rice to support our Chinatown-International District food bank!

For more information and to register for the walk, visit: https://acrs.org/events/walk-for-rice/

Paramount Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebration: The People's Theater
2018-06-23 17:40 - 18:00 UTC | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA, 98101
Seattle Kokon Taiko will be participating in the festivities for the 90th Anniversary of the Paramount! Come down for some great music!

STG Presents Paramount 90th Anniversary Celebration: The People’s Theatre, featuring a FREE outdoor celebration on 9th Avenue between Pike and Pine Streets, hosted by Nancy Guppy, with performances including a SassyBlack Pride Showcase featuring local LGBTQIA performers, Lieu Quan Lion Dance Team, Apna Bhangra Crew, NW Tap Connection with music by Shakiah Danielson and Levi Ware, Ten Man Brass Band, Seattle Kokon Taiko, and Seattle Women’s Steel Pan Project. The event will also include a 21+ cash bar located on Pine Street, as well as a free Re:definition gallery viewing and poster art prints in the Paramount Lobby Bar. The outdoor celebration is non-ticketed and will take place from 5pm to 8pm.
STG is committed to making art accessible to all members of the community. It is because of this commitment, as well as Founding Director Ida Cole’s vision of The Paramount as The People’s Theatre, that we are thrilled to offer this free celebration to our patrons. We wish to express our gratitude to those who have supported The Paramount Theatre over the last 90 years, and invite all of our patrons to take part in celebrating this incredible milestone.
For more information on STG’s yearlong celebration of The Paramount’s 90th Anniversary, including additional free events and our newly released e-book The People’s Theatre, visit stgpresents.org/paramount90.

Exhibit Opening - Americans Interned: A Family's Story of Social Injustice
2018-06-21 19:30 - 20:00 UTC | Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
Seattle Kokon Taiko will be performing for the exhibit opening of Americans Interned: A Family’s Story of Social Injustice

The exhibit is a collaboration of Everett artists and Schack Art Center Artists of the Year for 2018, Jan and Chris Hopkins.
Jan is a renowned basketry and sculptural fiber artist working with unconventional natural materials. Her work is exhibited in galleries and private collections across the country. Her husband, Chris, enjoyed a high profile career designing, drawing and painting images for movie poster art in Hollywood, before focusing on works that celebrate compelling stories of American perseverance.
Their recent endeavor was inspired by Jan’s desire to learn more about her cultural identity. As a child of interned Japanese Americans, there was a lack of knowledge concerning her heritage or the ordeal her family endured.

For more information about the exhibit, visit http://www.schack.org/exhibits/americans-interned/

St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
2018-06-10 | Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Seattle Kokon Taiko will be performing for runners as they run in the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Time: 7:00am – 9:30am
Location: Valley St. & Boren Ave., Seattle, WA

For over 20 years, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has made running fun by infusing each course with live bands, cheer teams and more. In 2018, the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is celebrating 10 years running with more music, runner support, and community engagement every step of the way. This event is a beautiful run that showcases the stunning natural beauty of the Emerald City amidst the summer sunshine. Offering a marathon and half on Sunday and a 5K on Saturday, runners will have the opportunity to take on the Remix Challenge and earn three medals during the race weekend. We invite you, your friends and family to run with us in 2018!

Farewell Shikata ga nai @ Pride ASIA
2018-05-27 16:00 - 16:10 UTC | Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S, seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Farewell Shikata ga nai at Pride ASIA 2018
Show times:
4:10 p.m., Saturday, May 27th

Relay Dance Collective performs “Farewell Shikata ga nai” with live music by Seattle Kokon Taiko at Pride Asia 2018. “Farewell Shikata ga nai” was created with grants from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle JACL.

U District StreetFair
2018-05-19 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | 5031 University Way Ne, Settle, WA, 98105, United States
The 49th annual U District StreetFair is coming up on May 19th and 20th, 2018! Mark you calendars now for delicious food, amazing crafts and lively tunes

Farewell Shikata ga nai
2018-05-18 19:35 - 2018-05-20 14:00 UTC | Yaw Theater, 6520 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
Farewell Shikata ga nai at Yaw Theater in Georgetown
Show times:
7:30 p.m., Friday, May 18th
7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 19th
2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 20th

Relay Dance Collective returns for a final fantastic show: Encore, a collection of our most beloved pieces. The evening will include works by emerging and established dance-makers, as well as “Farewell Shikata ga nai,” which combines dance, Asian American theater, and live music by Seattle Kokon Taiko. “Farewell Shikata ga nai” was created with grants from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle JACL. RDC’s Encore show will also feature live musical performance by The Bad Tenants, who will enliven Yaw Theater with West Georgetown with hip-hop, soul, and blues. Come celebrate RDC’s six years of building new audiences for dance and creating community in Seattle.

To purchase tickets, visit https://m.bpt.me/event/3385639

Sun April 22 @ 3pm Cherry Blossom
2018-04-22 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | WA
SKT will be playing on the Armory stage on Sunday, April 22, 3:00-3:30. At 3:45 we’ll be doing live music for Gabrielle Nomura Gainor’s dance piece “ Farewell Shikata Ga Nai” on the same stage.
Lots more to see and do at Cherry Blossom Festival so come early and spend the day!

Lunar New Year Celebration
2018-02-16 11:20 - 11:45 (America/Vancouver) | South Lake Union, 426 Terry Ave N., Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Event Name: Lunar New Year Celebration
Location: South Lake Union

426 Terry Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Event Date:Friday, February 16, 2018
Event Time: 11am – 1pm (SKT performs from 11:20am – 11:45am)
Event Description: Come celebrate the year of the dog with food, fun, and festivities. Entertainment includes Lion Dancing, Taiko, Martial Arts, and Chinese Cultural Dance

(this performance is contingent on dry weather)

CIDBIA Lunar New Year
2018-02-11 03:30 - 15:55 UTC | Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
The Year of the Dog is almost here so don’t forget to save the date for the 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration! Over the last few years, the Lunar New Year Celebration is one of the largest event of its kind in the region and showcases diversity, richness and culture of the Asian community. The collaboration with other neighborhood businesses/organizations has helped draw thousands of visitors from throughout the region for a day of festivities. The celebration include traditional dragon and lion dances, Japanese Taiko Drumming, martial arts and other cultural performances on the Main Stage. Combined with arts, crafts and a variety of family friendly activities there is something for everyone.

The event is from 11am – 4pm.
Seattle Kokon Taiko will be performing at 3:30pm!

2018 Mochi Tsuki- SOLD OUT
2018-01-08 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | IslandWood, 4550 Blakely Avenue NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110, United States
Event is SOLD OUT

As one of the nation’s longest-running public mochi tsuki (moe-chee zu-key) events, the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) welcomes everyone to their 29th annual New Year’s community celebration at IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave NE.

For more information, visit their Facebook and Evenbite websites.

Hai Japantown
2017-08-26 18:00 - 18:30 UTC | Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S, seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Hai! Japantown is a celebration of Japantown in Seattle’s International District in collaboration with Film in the Parks.

From Hiroshima To Hope
2017-08-06 19:20 - 19:35 UTC | Green Lake Park, 7312 West Green Lake Drive North, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
From Hiroshima to Hope has been created by local peace, faith and community organizations every year since 1984, The Seattle event is the oldest and largest anywhere outside Japan. More than a thousand attendees participated again last year. The 2017 From Hiroshima to Hope Planning Committee welcomes all those who wish to come and experience the feeling of community, the music and the sight of a thousand lanterns drifting on the lake. It offers the hope that we can resolve international conflicts without violence, and learn the habit and technique of living in peace with all our neighbors on this earth.

Tanabata Star Festival at Seattle Japanese Garden
2017-07-01 12:15 - 13:00 UTC | WA
Saturday Jul 1 @12:15pm – 1p at the Seattle Japanese Garden

Day of Remembrance Taiko Festival
2017-02-19 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | WA
Sunday Feb 19th @1-4pm at the Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-remembrance-taiko-fundraiser-for-minidoka-pilgrimage-2017-tickets-30341160227

Venice is Sinking Masquerade Ball
2017-02-18 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | WA
Feb 18th @ 8pm Seattle Design Center
Venetian Italian style masquerade ball.
https://www.facebook.com/VeniceIsSinkingSeattle/

Ravenna Woods + Seattle Kokon Taiko & Smokey Brights
2017-01-13 20:00 - 2017-01-14 01:00 UTC | The Crocodile, 2200 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121
https://www.facebook.com/events/1698619247118055/1713356435644336/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity&notif_id=1483739910884205

BIJAC Mochi Tsuki
2017-01-08 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Three 20-min taiko performances
The Mochi tsuki New Year festival is coming up this Sunday! Don’t miss the taiko and lion dance show! You get to try out pounding mochi in the traditional way too. Hope to see some of you at Bainbridge Island’s Islandwood in a couple of days!
https://bijac.org/index.php?p=EVENTSMochiTsuki

SKT 35th Anniversary Concert
2016-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Shorewood Performing Arts Center, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shorewood, WA, 98133

SEIU 775 Convention and Leadership Conference
2016-09-16 13:00 - 13:30 UTC | Washington State Convention Center (Indoor court), 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101

Japan Fair - Maydenbauer Center
2016-09-03 13:30 - 14:00 UTC | Maydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA, 98004

Lake Forest Park Farmers market - Lake Forest Park
2016-08-28 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | 17171 bothell way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, 98155
