Naruwan Taiko

NATC-R Seattle TaikoGO!
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | CA
Naruwan will be performing at the NATC-R Seattle TaikoGO! concert on Friday, August 16th!
A community ticket is available for purchase for those not participating in NATC-R workshops who would like to attend the concert.
For more information: https://www.taikocommunityalliance.org/natc-r-2024
Location: Seattle Convention Center Arch Building, Ballroom 6A

BTSD Bon Odori
2024-08-03 19:20 - 19:40 UTC | Buddhist Temple of San Diego, 2929 Market St, San Diego, CA, 92102
Naruwan will be participating in a joint performance with members from BTSD Temple, San Diego Taiko and Shokenji Taiko during the Bon Odori Festivities at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego on Saturday, August 3rd @ 7:20pm!

Music en la Calle 2024
2024-06-22 13:15 - 13:45 UTC | City Heights Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92105
Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a FREE, all-day, international music festival!
From Latin Jazz to Opera, from Hip Hop to Japanese Drums, this annual favorite event returns to the heart of City Heights. Free art projects, games, and books for the kids, plus a wide array of local food and craft vendors.
Featuring performances by: Irving Flores Latin Jazz Quintet, Culture Shock San Diego, Naruwan Taiko, Akayaa Atule & Bolga-Zohdoomah, Karen Dancers of San Diego, Mariachi Victoria de San Diego, and the Tijuana Youth Symphony & Chorus.
In addition to the performances, there will be a reading of the children’s book, Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by award-winning author and illustrator, Duncan Tonatiuh! Duncan will also be signing and giving away a number of free copies of the book.
For more information visit: bodhitreeconcerts.org.

New Children's Museum Mass Creativity Day
2024-06-22 10:00 - 22:30 UTC | The New Children’s Museum, 200 W Island Ave., San Diego, CA, 92101
Mass Creativity 2024 is a collective art making and community building program for San Diego communities. This event will be a grand celebration of the artworks created by San Diego communities and will include music and dance performances, food vendors, and free admission to The New Children’s Museum!

San Diego County Fair 2024
2024-06-15 13:00 - 13:30 UTC | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92014
Join us at the San Diego County Fair on Saturday June 15th! Naruwan Taiko will be performing on the Paddock Stage at 1pm for the Asian & Pacific Islander Festival
Ticket info: https://www.sdfair.com/p/tickets

Balboa Theater 100th Anniversary - San Diego Spotlight
2024-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
A Community Showcase at Balboa Theatre
Saturday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Artists from local performing arts organizations, including Naruwan Taiko, will bring their talents to Balboa Theatre’s stage in the concluding event of the 100th Anniversary celebration.
Event run time is estimated.
Ticket reservations are necessary.
BUY TICKETS

41st Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair
2024-02-24 13:00 - 13:30 UTC | Downtown San Diego, 3rd Avenue and J Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
Saturday, February 24, 2024
3rd Avenue & J Street downtown San Diego
Performance Time: 1:00pm

House of China Chinese New Year Festival
2024-02-17 15:00 - 15:30 UTC | International Cotteges Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American Road W, San Diego, CA, 92101
Celebrate Year of the Dragon at the International Cottages in Balboa Park!
Naruwan Taiko will perform at 3pm on Saturday February 17

San Diego Tet Festival
2024-02-17 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Mira Mesa Community Park, 8575 New Salem St., San Diego, CA, 92126

Linda Vista Farmers Market Lunar New Year
2024-02-15 18:00 - 18:30 UTC | Linda Vista Farmer’s Market, 6939 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA, 92111

Sea World Lunar New Year Celebration
2024-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Sea World, 500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA, 92109
Multiple performances throughout the day
Park admission ticket required

December Nights
2023-12-02 16:30 - 17:00 UTC | Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101
We’re back at December Nights in Balboa Park on Saturday Dec. 2nd performing at 4:30 to 5:00pm on the Plaza de Panama Stage (near the San Diego Museum of Art).

We’ve got an exciting set with a mix of new and classic pieces. See you this weekend!

@bpdecembernights is free to the public, but please plan transportation and parking accordingly!

Mid-Autum Festival City Heights
2023-09-30 19:15 - 19:45 UTC | Tierra Central, 4058 University Ave,, San Diego, CA, 92105
From food trucks serving local culinary specialties to local vendors, experience Tierra Central park come alive for the Mid-Autum Festival. There will be live performances by both local and international artists, as well as dragon dances and a DJ. The event runs from 2-8pm. Naruwan Taiko will perform at 7:15!
More info: https://www.cityheightscdc.org/stories/the-mid-autumn-festival-returns-this-time-with-the-taste-of-asia

USS Midway Museum 2nd Annual Birthday & Multicultural Celebration
2023-09-09 13:30 - 14:00 UTC | USS Midway Museum, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101
Come see us this Saturday Sept 9th at 1:30 pm as we return to the USS Midway Museum for its 2nd Annual Birthday and Multicultural Celebration. The event is FREE to the public and there will be performances throughout the day starting at 11:00 am.

Location:

USS Midway Museum
910 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Earth Celebration - Big Little Taiko Fest
2023-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sado Island, Japan
We are immensely honored to be one of four teams selected to take part in the Big Little Taiko Fest at Earth Celebration on Sado Island in Japan this year!

In addition to performing two pieces from our repertoire, we will be taking part in a collaboration with Kodo and the other teams for the finale. Kodo will perform its own set, too.

This will be Naruwan Taiko’s first international appearance and we could not be more excited!

The Big Little Takio Fest takes place on August 18 at 6pm Pacific time and it will be livestreamed so please tune in!

https://www.facebook.com/EarthCelebration
https://www.earthcelebration.jp/en

Padres Japanese Heritage Celebration
2023-07-03 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101
Naruwan will be performing before the Padres game on July 3 at Petco Park in celebration of Japanese Heritage Night!
https://www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/specials/theme-games
The fun begins at 5pm!
A ticket to the game is required.

San Diego County Fair
2023-06-17 13:00 UTC | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92014
Join us at the fair! We will be performing on the Chevrolet Paddock Stage on June 17th from 1:00 – 1:30pm.

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 2023
2023-06-04 07:00 - 10:15 UTC | CA
Sunday, June 4th 7-10:15 am
Naruwan Taiko will be back, cheering on runners and helping to celebrate 25 years of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series with three hours of non-stop taiko!
LOCATION UPDATE: we have been moved from our usual location on Pershing Dr. to a spot about a block north on Jacaranda Pl. & Arnold Ave.
https://www.runrocknroll.com/

16th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
2023-05-13 12:00 - 12:30 UTC | CA
It’s BACK!! We will be performing at 12 noon at the 16th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday May 13! Come join us at Tecolote Shores North, Mission Bay Park as we soak in the sun, feel the warmth of the community, and cheer on the dragonboat racers!

Southern California Asian Pacific Islander Festival
2023-04-29 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside
Saturday April 29th, 1:15pm
Enjoy and celebrate beautiful cultures and traditions at the first annual Southern California Asian & Pacific Islander Festival on Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Oceanside’s Civic Center Plaza.
This free, family-focused festival will feature cultural foods, music and dance stages, cultural workshops, and a martial arts arena.
Naruwan Taiko will perform at approximately 1:15pm
https://www.apifestival.com/

Finding Her Beat Screening
2023-04-22 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | UltraStar Cinemas at Mission Valley, 7510 Hazard Center Dr #100, San Diego, CA, 92108
We’re excited to announce that “Finding Her Beat“, a film about women in taiko, will be screened at the 12th San Diego Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 22 at 3:00 pm at the UltraStar Cinemas at Mission Valley. This film features Chieko Kojima of Kodo, Kaoly Asano of GOCOO, Tiffany Tamaribuchi, as well as Diana from Naruwan Taiko and many more incredible members of the taiko world.

Naruwan Taiko will perform at the screening and there will be special guests!

Get your tickets ASAP! Thank you so much to Pacific Arts Movement for bringing this to San Diego! https://sdaff.org/spring2023/movies/finding-her-beat/

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zWS82FCook&t=9s

Ner Tamid Fundraiser Gala
2023-03-04 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Ner Tamid Synagogue, 12348 Casa Avenida, Poway, CA, 92064
The Ner Tamid Synagogue will be holding their Annual Fundraiser Gala Saturday March 4th in The Slonim Family Sanctuary! Including themed cocktails, scrumptious plates, fabulous dancing, and a performance by Naruwan Taiko!

Legoland Ninjago Days
2023-02-18 - 2023-02-19 | Legoland, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
Naruwan Taiko will be a part of LEGO NINJAGO Weekends at Legoland California! We will be performing 4 shows throughout the day on February 18 & 19.
Cost: included in the cost of regular Park admission

40th Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair
2023-02-04 13:30 - 14:00 UTC | Downtown San Diego, 3rd Avenue and J Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us in downtown San Diego! Naruwan will be performing at 1:30pm.

Tet Festival 2023
2023-01-28 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Mira Mesa Community Park, 8575 New Salem St., San Diego, CA, 92126
Join us for the San Diego Tet Festival 2023 at Mira Mesa Community Park! Naruwan Taiko will take the stage at 11:30am.
The Tết Festival is the largest Vietnamese New Year event in San Diego and the second largest event of its kind in Southern California.
Parking
There is very limited dedicated parking to the park so please respectfully park in the surrounding area. Mira Mesa High School may have parking for a fee. Carpooling and ridesharing is highly recommended.
Admission
Festival is always free! Carnival will need tickets for rides.

Bayside Community Center Lunar New Year Celebration
2023-01-26 18:00 - 18:30 UTC | Linda Vista Farmer’s Market, 6939 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA, 92111
Bayside Community Center will be celebrating their 9th annual Lunar New Year celebration in partnership with the Love, Linda Vista Farmer’s Market located at 6939 Linda Vista Road.
Naruwan will perform at 6pm!
Market Open: 2-7pm
Entertainment: 5-6:30pm
