Register HereJoin the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the museum’s F Street plaza and celebrate the start of cherry blossom season! Bring the whole family and enjoy live musical performances, including traditional Japanese taiko drumming with Nen Daiko, a koto performance by Masayo Ishigure and the Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble, and an all-vinyl music set of Japanese soul, funk, boogie, pop, and disco by Les the DJ. Pick up a step-by-step cherry blossom craft kit to take home, and discover spring-themed artworks in SAAM’s galleries with a self-guided scavenger hunt designed for all ages.
Schedule of Events
- 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Taiko drumming performance with Nen Daiko
- 12:15 p.m.–12:45 p.m. Les the DJ set
- 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Koto performance by Masayo Ishigure and the Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble
- 1:45 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Les the DJ set
- 2:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Taiko drumming performance with Nen Daiko
Please note that this in-person program is weather-permitting. Craft kits and scavenger hunts available while supplies last.
This program is presented in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. There is even more fun online! Visit our Cherry Blossom Family Zone web page throughout the spring for coloring pages and activities based on artworks from SAAM’s collection.
Please Note COVID-19 Guidelines:
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