Monday, August 6, 2007

Chicago Events - August

FESTIVAL

The 52nd Annual Ginza Holiday festival will be held at the Midwest Buddhist Temple in Chicago's Old Town this weekend.

435 W. Menomonee St.
Friday, Aug 10, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Saturday, Aug 11, 11:30 am - 9 pm
Sunday, Aug 12, 11:30 am - 8 pm

"Featured will be four master craftsmen from Tokyo who will demonstrate their centuries-old skills, two taiko drum groups, Japanese classical and folk dances, martial arts demonstrations (kendo, aikido, karate, judo), and various cultural exhibits." Merchandise and food will also be available.
For more information, call 312-943-7801.



Pictures from Saturday's Mitsuwa Festival in Arlington Heights


CONCERT

Rock group Go!Go!7188 plays Wednesday, 9 pm at the Empty Bottle. See previous entry for details.


DANCE

Fujima Shunojo will give a performance and lecture about Nihon-buyo, traditional Japanese dance, hosted by the Japanese American Service Committee. Admission is free.
Saturday, August 25, 5 - 7 pm.
4427 N. Clark St, Chicago
Call 773-275-0097, extension 226 for more information.

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