Celebrate the end of summer and the 60th anniversary of our beautiful Japanese Garden with an evening of live performances, art, hands-on activities, and food throughout the gardens.

Exclusively for Descanso Gardens members and La Cañada Flintridge residents

Experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture while enjoying special exhibitions and performances in a festive after-hours setting.

No event registration required.

Performances

• 5–7pm: Koto Music & Ikebana Demonstration with Saeko Kujiraoka Zirkelbach & Kaz Kitajima
• 5–7pm: DJ Set with Rosie Yasukochi
• 5pm & 6pm: Poetry Reading with Naomi Hirahara
• 5:30pm & 6:30pm: Taiko Drumming with Kishin Daiko

Activities (5–7pm)

• Calligraphy Workshop & Demonstration — Kuniharu Yoshida
• Origami Craft Station — Japanese American National Museum

Art Exhibitions (5–7pm)

• Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity at the Sturt Haaga Gallery
• LA’s Garden at the Boddy House

Food & Drinks

• Refreshments will be available for purchase at The Market, Jones Coffee, the Rose Garden, the Promenade, and the Main Lawn. Explore dining here.
• Farmhouse will also be open for dinner; reservations are recommended. Reserve here.