Upcoming Events

The Japanese Culture Center hosts a wide variety of classes, events, and demonstrations to explore the rich cultural heritage of artists and creators worldwide. Come join us for an immersive experience right in the heart of Chicago!

Aug 5

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Bon Odori: 3 Week Dance Class (Japanese Culture Center)

Free

Aug 6

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Virtual August Sumi-e Classes

Aug 6

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual Shodo Class for August

Aug 6

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Floating Lantern Making Workshop

Aug 6

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Bon Odori: 4 Week Dance Class (AIRMW)

Free

Aug 8

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual August Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

Aug 9

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Bon Odori: 3 Week Dance Class (South Shore Cultural Center)

Free

Aug 10

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Aug 12

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Aug 16

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Toro Nagashi

Free

Aug 25

August 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - August 26, 2023 @ 11:30 pm

Japanese Horror Fest 2023

Aug 26

August 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am - August 27, 2023 @ 4:30 pm

Ikenobo School of Ikebana Chicago Chapter Annual Exhibition

Free

Aug 26

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Ohara Ryu Ikebana Workshop

Aug 30

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Ikebana Ohara Ryu Introductory Class (Virtual)

Sep 3

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Virtual September Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Sep 3

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual Shodo Class for September

Sep 5

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual September Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

Sep 7

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course [4 Week Course]

Sep 7

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Origami Fold and Sip (September)

Donation

Sep 8

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Reiki Level I Shoden Class September

Sep 14

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Japanese Language Intro Course

Sep 14

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Sep 16

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Sep 21

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – September

Sep 24

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Introduction to Ikebana Flower Arrangement: 6 Week Class

Sep 26

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Origami Crane Workshop

Sep 27

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Ikebana Ohara Ryu Introductory Class (Virtual)

Oct 1

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Oct 3

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

Oct 5

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Kizuna Opening at the Whistler

Free

Oct 7

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week Course]

Oct 7

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

Oct 7

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Reiki Intro Workshop (In Person)

Oct 8

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual Shodo Class for October

Oct 12

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – October

Oct 14

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Halloween Origami Workshop (JCC)

Oct 15

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Halloween Origami Workshop

Oct 17

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Halloween Origami Workshop

Oct 19

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Oct 21

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

Oct 21

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Kabocha Club: A Gathering of Supernatural Tales

Oct 27

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Reiki Level I Shoden Class October

Oct 27

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Origami Fold and Sip (October): Halloween Night!

Donation

Oct 28

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sashiko Japanese Embroidery Workshop

Nov 1

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual Introduction to Ohara Ryu [3 Week Course]

Nov 4

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [2 Week Course]

Nov 5

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual Shodo Class for November

Nov 16

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – November

Nov 17

7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Kizuna Gala

Nov 19

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

LGBTQ+ Self Defense Event

Free