Unit Souzou will be presenting their original work "Constant State of Otherness," a multi-layered performance exploring the impacts of the universal experiences of being "other" and feeling alienated. Through taiko, Japanese folk dance, song, and personal story, performers guide the audience through a journey inspired by experiences of isolation and displacement that come from not having an easy sense of home.

Rooted in ancestral wisdom and survival, "Constant State of Otherness" resists simplistic translations of language, cultural ways, and the complicated emotions that otherness evokes. By allowing their stories to unfold through the resonance of drum, voice, and movement, Unit Souzou offers an invitation to locate our shared longing to belong. Tickets:https://inochitaiko.ticketleap.com/usit/?fbclid=IwAR3I4-1Af95pOigINMYAa4-bvqlfrdDIJDW3uSbAR3Kjj1X1-Ag2-mDcgUE_aem_ATkS5xqrDVvDrmhTe3LMEMzRH77QdcuekspE4FzHf1lv66ir-N-WUrkPHm7Th6kVeRbvX3NOrVNX5fgIs1a_vdr6

Unit Souzou will be presenting their original work "Constant State of Otherness," a multi-layered performance exploring the impacts of the universal experiences of being "other" and feeling alienated. Through taiko, Japanese folk dance, song, and personal story, performers guide the audience through a journey inspired by experiences of isolation and displacement that come from not having an easy sense of home.

Rooted in ancestral wisdom and survival, "Constant State of Otherness" resists simplistic translations of language, cultural ways, and the complicated emotions that otherness evokes. By allowing their stories to unfold through the resonance of drum, voice, and movement, Unit Souzou offers an invitation to locate our shared longing to belong. Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unit-souzou-constant-state-of-otherness-tickets-689644022837?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com. Photo credit: Stacy Lee

Doors open at 8:30 am, $12 for adults, $7 for Ages 12 and under. Pay at the door. Taiko performance starts at 9:15 am.

Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko with Queer Taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself!

QUEER TAIKO Queer Taiko, formed in 2013 by Kristy Aki Oshiro (they/them), is a multi-cultural and intergenerational group of LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies committed to building community, representation and visibility through Japanese taiko drumming. Based in Oakland, the group meets at least twice a month on Friday nights, and is always accepting new members and drop ins. More information at www.meetup.com/queertaiko/.

Performance time TBA

Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.

Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.

Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.