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

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.