Go Public Gardens Days at Shofuso: PM in person tour
Visit Shofuso during Go Public Garden Days! On Friday, May 12, 3:00 PM, don’t miss the opportunity to join Shofuso Head Gardener Sandi Polyakov for a guided tour of Shofuso, at no additional cost! Sandi takes care of the garden every day to foster it at his highest standards and
Go Public Gardens Days at Shofuso: AM in person tour
Visit Shofuso during Go Public Garden Days! On Friday, May 12, 11:30 AM, don’t miss the opportunity to join Shofuso Head Gardener Sandi Polyakov for a guided tour of Shofuso, at no additional cost! Sandi takes care of the garden every day to foster it at his highest standards and
Members Only Night – May
Want to experience the calm and quiet of Shofuso while it’s closed off to regular visitors? Join our special members-only admission hours to Shofuso on Thursday, May 4! Meet other JASGP members, admire seasonal decorations, and enjoy light refreshments! Matcha tea will be offered with a short lesson on how
Cherry Blossom Festival FAQ
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Frequently Asked Questions Information on this page will be updated as necessary. Please check back for the latest information about this year’s festival. When is the 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival? Where does the festival take place? Is the Sakura Weekend festival happening rain or shine?
Sakura Concert Series – Jazz & Reggae
*This event is part of the Sakura Concert Series of the Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival of Philadelphia. The festival is free – no ticket is required!* Philadelphia Jazz Project’s PEACE ON EARTH Concert (3:00 PM) Philadelphia Jazz Project (PJP) is a special initiative which works to support, promote, archive and
Sakura Concert Series – Taiko & Dance
*This event is part of the Sakura Concert Series of the Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival of Philadelphia. The festival is free – no ticket is required!* KyoDaiko (11:00 AM) KyoDaiko is a community taiko drumming ensemble based in the Philadelphia area. Our members are volunteers who perform for love of
Sakura Concert Series – Taiko and Funk Night with Cherry Blossoms Night Illumination
*This event is part of the Sakura Concert Series of the Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival of Philadelphia. The festival is free – no ticket is required!* Kenny Endo (6:00 PM) Celebrating his 45th Anniversary in Taiko, Kenny Endo stands at the vanguard of the taiko genre, as one of the
Sakura Concert Series – Hip Hop Night
*This event is part of the Sakura Concert Series of the Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival of Philadelphia. The festival is free – no ticket is required!* Emcee: Scott CHOPS Jung Scott “CHOPS” Jung is a music maker whose multi-instrument style helped his group Mountain Brothers become the first Asian American
Taiko Workshop
Throughout the 2022 season, taiko instructor Mac Evans will lead a weekly series of free repertoire-learning workshops. Develop your Taiko skills with Mac in the shadow of Shofuso’s historic 17th century architecture while enjoying the serenity and beauty of Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park. This weekly event will start at 1:30
Women’s History Month Lecture: Japanese American Women in Philadelphia Social Movements
About the event: For Women’s History Month, JASGP presents “Japanese American Women in Philadelphia Social Movements” with Teresa Maebori, Paul Uyehara, Miki Rotman, moderated by Loraine Ballard Morrill. This panel discussion highlights the contributions of Japanese American Women who took a leadership role in restoring Shofuso and founding the Friends