Tuesdays June 18, and 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20 and 27; from 5 to 8 p.m.

“Tucson GO Club is happy to announce they’re adding a new weekly event for new and experienced players of GO!

Learn from experienced instructors, play open games, and get the experience you need to compete at a higher level!

We will have plenty of well-lit open table space, streaming anime & music, snacks for sale, and more to make you all feel welcome 🙂 “

Otaku Nation is at 3919 E. Pima St. Tucson (NE Corner of Pima and Alvernon Way, south of Yume Japanese Gardens).

Family Concert precedes this Music of the Masters concert, at 1:30 p.m. also at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

TRO is also going to Japan (July 3 to 15) on a concert tour.

More info: www.tucsonrepertoryorchestra.org

Japanese Cooking

“The week-long session introduces unique, ethnic, and simple Japanese cooking to high school and junior high students. The Japan-born instructor will teach the step by step process as well as the background story of the food. The partial menu includes rolled sushi, fried noodles, rice balls, sweets, and snacks. Please note food allergies since we plan to use seafood ingredients, eggs, and wheat. The students will also learn Japanese manners.”

Instructor: Miki Pimienta

Entering Grades 7-8

Week 2 M-F 10:00-12:00pm EGJH $55   (June 3 to 7)

Entering Grades 9-12

Week 3 M-F 10:00 – 12:00pm EGJH $55  (June 10 to 14)

To sign up for these classes:http://tanqueverdeschools.3dcartstores.com/Japanese-Cooking-Jr-High-High-School_p_995.html

Shidara Taiko Drummers at Fox Tucson Theatre on May 12

” Shidara was founded in 1989 by artistic director, Chabo. With deep roots in their remote Japanese village, Shidara performance carries a purity and devotion to the forest, and a festival harmony between the human and spirit worlds. Members practice and train eleven hours a day. They exceed mental and physical limitations as a way of life, creating an explosive dynamism onstage. Shidara hopes to bring people together, joining hands in reciprocal support while walking the essential path of mutual encouragement. Shidara’s exciting musical performances have created a huge stir in the North American Taiko communities and received standing ovations at the U.S. debuts, ensuing the popular demand which inspired their now extremely successful North American Tour!

Presented with Odaiko Sonora.”

May 12, at 3 p.m. at Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. (west of Stone Ave.)

Tickets $19 to $39 on Fox Theatre website