Upcoming ExhibitOpening October 11, 2025

Tropical Flora of Costa Rica by Manabu Saito

Hours 7:30am–3:30pm

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Zen Gallery & Meditation Room

“What more fitting way to celebrate the opening of TBG’s new Zen Gallery and Meditation Room than with a selection of works from the Gardens’ own Manabu Saito collection? Renowned botanical artist, dear friend of the Gardens, and inspiration for the new space, Saito created these lush, meticulously rendered watercolor paintings at the Wilson Botanical Garden in Costa Rica. The exhibit also features a filmed interview with Saito, as well as artifacts from his studio and home.”

Tucson Botanical Gardens is at 2150 N Alvernon Way.

Artist’s Talk: Yojiro Imasaka

October 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

In Person Legacy Gallery

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This event is free with Garden Admission

“Tucson Botanical Gardens is delighted to present an exhibition of works by photographer Yojiro Imasaka, created during his artist residency at TBG in Spring 2024. The collection forms the second series in his ongoing project, Gardens, which explores botanical gardens and conservatories around the world.

Using the historical wet collodion photographic process to produce photos of landscapes from glass negatives, Yojiro seeks to present new perspectives on these unique places where plants are maintained by humans in an artificially created space, inviting viewers to reflect on their layered meanings, historical contexts, and evolving roles. In a time of accelerating environmental destruction, Gardens also serves as a quiet reminder of what these caHrefully maintained environments can teach us about preservation and our relationship with nature.”

https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/yojiro-imasaka

Imasaka exhibit ongoing from October 3 to February 1, 2026. Free reception with the artist on October 3 from 5 to 7 pm.

“Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM to Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM MDT

Tucson Marriott, 880, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States.

Tucson Poké Fest

Tucson Marriott 880 E 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719

September 20th-21st

Adult Admission $5 11am-6pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday

Kids 12 and under are free with paid adult.

 VIP Badge-$10 (Includes Both Days)
-Early showroom access from 10am-11am Saturday & Sunday exclusively for VIP badge holders. 
-Entrance into the Saturday Trade Night Party exclusively for VIP badge holders & vendors from 6pm-8pm which includes light appetizers & cash bar.
THE FIRST 200 VIP ATTENDEES THROUGH THE DOOR SATURDAY will receive a 8 inch Pokémon Plushie or equivalent premium gift (retail value $13)

For Attendee Registration:  https://www.eventzilla.net/e/-tucson-pok-fest-attendee-registration-2138683448 

Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon Funko, Comics, Magic, Sports Cards, and more!”

FREE Pokémon water bottle to the first 100 Attendees each day!

GIVEAWAYS EVERY HOUR!

Vendor Trade Party on Saturday night with FREE light appetizers!

Once again our popular SAJCC sponsored Tucson Japanese Festival has been scheduled for the Spring of 2026, on March 21, again at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Rd. Stay tuned for further information on this website or our Facebook page.

And 2026 will be the Year of the Horse! Oddly enough I have three female family members born in that year (which is a lot): my sister in law, one of my nieces and her second daughter.

SOUTHERN AZ TAIKO SHOWCASE Wed – Sep 3, 2025 – 7:00pm MST “Japanese ensemble drumming, or taiko, is often described as a musical martial arts team sport. For the first time in its history the North American Taiko Conference will be held in Arizona in September 2025. This gathering of taiko players offers CPAC the opportunity to present taiko and Japanese traditions in music and dance by a variety of visiting artists. Musicians from Sacramento, LA, Minneapolis, and Maui will perform as part of the event.

A free to the public pre-show demonstration will include a mini-obon festival on the patio at 6:30 p.m.. Obon is the most beloved of Japanese festivals. Kay Fukumoto, founder and leader of Maui Taiko, will introduce the song and dance that her family brought to Hawai’s from Fukushima, Japan, and members of the community will have an opportunity to try out the simple dance. Come learn about the roots of taiko and gain a greater appreciation for this historical art form!

Tickets: https://performingartscenter.thundertix.com/events/241180

www.tucsontaiko.org

CPAC (Community Performance & Art Center) is at 1250 W. Continental Rd. in Green Valley.