Taiko 4.0
2025-03-30 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | International Cotteges Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American Road W, San Diego, CA, 92101
Sunday, March 30, 2025

With HUGE generosity from House of China of the House of Pacific Relations and members of the taiko community of San Diego, we’ll be celebrating Diana’s big 4-0 birthday by having a full afternoon of taiko jamming and performances….and you’re all invited!*

*The event will consist of private potluck portion for Diana’s friends and family which will be roped off but the public is invited to set up around and observe the festivities and music throughout the day.

Weather permitting (fingers crossed!!) we’ll be playing pieces through the afternoon with a break in the middle and we’d love for taiko players from all over to jump in as well. And if you don’t play taiko, you’re still welcome to come and bring yourself a lawn chair, picnic blankets, and just sit and enjoy an afternoon of high energy and music. It’s sure to be a fun and memorable day.

Let others know and we hope to see you there!

SCHEDULE:11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Arrival and Setup12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – First Half of Taiko Jamming and Performance2:00 – 3:00 pm – Break/Dance/Cake/Speech3:00 – 5:00 pm – Second Half of Taiko Jamming and Performance

LOCATION:International Cottages of Balboa Park (lawn area)2191 Pan American W Rd, San Diego, CA 92101

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/4032956776986460

2025 SoCal API Festival in Oceanside
2025-04-26 13:00 - 13:30 | Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside
The Southern California Asian & Pacific Islander Festival’s mission is to increase education about Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (ANHPI) culture.
Naruwan will be returning to perform on the Ocean Stage at the SoCal API Fest in Oceanside on Saturday, April 26 @ 1pm.

San Diego Wave Futbol Game - AAPI Night
2025-05-04 15:30 - 18:30 | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Wy, San Diego, CA, 92108
Join us for AAPI Night at the San Diego Wave Futbol Game on May 4th! Naruwan will be entertaining fans as they enter Snapdragon Stadium via the Northwest gate from 3:30-4:30 as well as a short half time performance on the field!

More info: https://sandiegowavefc.com/san-diego-wave-fc-announces-details-for-aapi-night-presented-by-mostra-coffee/

18th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
2025-05-17 11:30 - 12:00 | Tecolote Shores Park, 1740 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA, 92109
Saturday May 17th
Join us at Tecolote Shores Park to celebrate the 18th Annual Dragon Boat Festival!
Performance time: 11:30am
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/925333826446784/

America on Main Street in El Cajon
2025-05-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Downtown El Cajon, Centennial Plaza Pk, El Cajon, CA 92020
Saturday, May 17 @ 6:30pm
Please join us for a full hour of taiko at America on Main Street in El Cajon! Naruwan will have a 60 minute set from 6:30-7:30pm.
More info: https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/america-on-main-street

Navy Bay Bridge Run
2025-05-18 08:30 - 11:00 | CA
May 18
We will be playing at the finish area of the 38th Annual Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk in Coronado on May 18!
https://www.navybaybridgerun.com/

Rock n' Roll Marathon 2025
2025-06-01 07:00 - 10:00 | CA
Sunday, June 1th 7-10 am
Naruwan Taiko will be cheering on runners at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with three hours of non-stop taiko!
LOCATION: Jacaranda Pl. & Arnold Ave.
https://www.runrocknroll.com/

Mass Creativity Day at The New Children's Museum
2025-06-14 10:00 - 10:30 | The New Children’s Museum, 200 W Island Ave., San Diego, CA, 92101
Rooted in connection, creativity, and community, Mass Creativity is The New Children’s Museum’s annual outreach program that brings free, hands-on art-making into neighborhoods across San Diego. In addition to Naruwan Taiko’s performance at 10am in Museum Park, the event will feature art-making, live music, family fun, and free Museum admission from 9 am to 3 pm.

Music en la Calle 2025
2025-06-14 13:00 - 13:30 | CA
Music en la Calle is an annual free, all-day International Music Festival happening Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 11:30am-5pm. This year it is being presented in collaboration with City Heights Community Development’s City Heights Street Food Festival! Come prepared to enjoy some great food and great music.

Naurwan performance time TBA (likely 1 or 1:30pm)
Location: University Avenue @37th and 38th Street

Festival Beverly Hills
2025-07-20 11:30 - 12:00 | Beverly Gardens Park, 9439 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Join us in Beverly Hills for a vibrant day of music, dance, interactive workshops, and culinary delights that showcase the rich tapestry of many cultures from around the world.
Naruwan perform in front of the Lily Pond at Beverly Gardens Park beginning at 11:30am.
More info: https://www.beverlyhills.org/1335/Festival-Beverly-Hills—July-20

USS Midway 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Celebration
2025-09-06 11:30 - 12:00 | USS Midway Museum, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101
On Saturday, September 6 we will be joining the USS Midway’s 80th Birthday and 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Celebration! The event runs from 11am-3pm and Naruwan Taiko will perform at 11:30am. Admission is free!
Full details here: https://www.midway.org/event/midway-birthday–multi-cultural-celebration-2025

More Than Pink Walk 2025
2025-11-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Balboa Park – Museum of Us, 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101
Keep an eye (and ear) out for Naruwan Taiko at the 2025 More Than Pink Walk in Balboa Park on Sunday November 2! We will be performing along the route during the entire walk to energize participants. Hope to see you there!
