Public Performance Calendar
Look for us at:
Oakland Running Festival
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
Solano Stroll
and many more events
Upcoming Public Events
We love to perform and share taiko in public festivals and private events too. Here's how to Book Us.
Let's Beat Breast Cancer
October 12, 2024 11am
We'll be drumming to the beat of beating breast cancer, along with many local percussionist bands, for Pleasanton's Breast Cancer campaign at Pleasanton's Senior Center. Join us to raise awareness about 4 lifestyle steps that can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Recent
Here are just a few recent public performances. We play private events too!
Moraga's 50th Anniversary Parade
September 28, 2024
We marched in Moraga's parade to celebrate Moraga's 50th anniversary and Annual Pear & Wine Festival.
2024 Solano Stroll
September 8, 2024
We're honored to return to the Solano Stroll year after year. Since 1974 Solano Avenue and the twin-cities of Albany and Berkeley CA, have hosted the Solano Avenue Stroll, the East Bay’s largest street festival! 34 of our dojo members played 4 sets on Solano Street and debuted a song called Tobane.
Asian Pacific Environment Network
July 20, 2024
We celebrated APEN's 30th anniversary with some energetic performances at their night market in Downtown Oakland.
Fairyland
Sunday May 26, 2024
We loved returning to Oakland's Fairyland theme park for children and spreading the taiko joy with a special drumming workshop for kids + performances.
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
Sunday April 28, 2024
We were honored to return and close out the Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival. We played a 30-minute set that included Kenka, Cups Matsuri, Masaru, Shikisai, Rollercoaster, and Shunpuu
Piedmont Food Festival
Saturday April 20, 2024
This was our second time playing at the Piedmont Food Fest alongside many wonderful multicultural performers, food trucks and families. We debuted a new Masaru arrangement and song.
Oakland Running Festival
March 17, 2024
We love playing for the runners along the routes of marathon, half-marathon, etc. This year we played a variety of short selections including a parade and a new samba arrangement, and rolled out our beautiful new odaiko! Thank you to the runners who waved at us and danced with us - we were there for you but you shared the love back!
International Women's Day Matsuri
March 8, 2024
St Mary's College of California hosted an all-campus Japanese-themed lunch with programs celebreating International Women's Day.
Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
February 18, 2024
This was the second annual Lunar New Year's Parade hosted by the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council. We were delighted to turn out a big group to celebrate with our community, and marched with katsugi okedo (light drums with a shoulder strap) and narimono (like hand cymbals).
SEWA Bay Area Fundraiser Dinner
December 9, 2023
The Sewa International, Bay Area, CA Chapter invites enthusiastic individuals to help us in our initiatives, including disaster relief. Check out SEWA's Bay Area group.
Sumo and Sushi
November 17-19 2023
You don't have to fly to Japan to experience the excitement and fun of this 1500 year old sport! Learn about the history, rules, and culture of Sumo followed by live matches and a Q+A with the wrestlers. Check out Sumo and Sushi in San Francisco.
Head-Royce School
November 3, 2023
Head-Royce School is a diverse K–12 community nestled in the Oakland hills that serves families seeking a transformative educational experience. We performed for the Middle School as part of their Japanese Culture program.
2023 Solano Stroll
September 10, 2023
We're honored to return to the Solano Stroll year after year. Since 1974 Solano Avenue and the twin-cities of Albany and Berkeley CA, have hosted the Solano Avenue Stroll, the East Bay’s largest street festival! The Solano Avenue Association invites you to see what makes Solano Avenue a wonderful place. We feature over four hundred vendors including 50 entertainers, 25 food booths, 100 government and non-profit agencies, 100 artisans, jewelers, makers, and much more!
North Berkeley Library
May 20, 2023
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Please join us on Saturday, May 20 at 3pm on the North Branch lawn for a taiko drumming program by Oakland Taiko. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. View the event on the North Berkeley Library calendar.
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