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Events
Family Matinee with Jake Shimabukuro
Sunday, November 9
Palace of Fine Arts, SF
In association with SFJAZZ, the Japan Society is pleased to present an afternoon with Hawaiian-born ukulele virtuoso
Jake Shimabukuro on Sunday, November 9 at 3 p.m. at the Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street in San Francisco.
Playing Jazz, classical, rock and everything in between, Shimabukuro aims to show that the
ukulele is capable of much more than traditional Hawaiian music. Also a talented composer, Shimabukuro
scored the soundtrack for the 2006 Japanese independent film, Hula Girls.
Created with families in mind, this concert showcases Shimabukuro in a reduced-price, hour-long, afternoon concert
that combines world-class artistry with interactive discussion and audience participation. Shimabukuro will answer
questions from audience members from all ages about jazz, music composition and performance, and about his
life as an artist.
Jake Shimabukuro had his first ukulele lesson at age four: “When I played my first chord I was hooked.” From his
modest beginnings at a local Honolulu cafe, Shimabukuro has gone on to play across the U.S. as well as
internationally. His 2006 CD, Gently Weeps, has sold 100,000 copies worldwide. Shimabukuro brought the NBC house
down with his performance of the title track on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, prompting O’Brien to declare it one
of the best things he’s ever seen on the show.
The cost of the event is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12 or seniors 62 and up.
Tickets are limited and advance registration is required by Friday, October 31st. Tickets will be
sent via US mail. All ticket sales are final. Seating is general admission, please arrive early for best selection.
To purchase tickets, please click here.
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Japanese Language Courses Offered at Nobiru-Kai
Japanese language courses for beginner and advanced students are now
in session at the Nobiru-Kai office located at 1840 Sutter St. Suite
#207 in San Francisco's Japantown. Students can study Japanese in
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*Level 1 (beginning) - Saturdays 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
*Level 2 (Beginning) - Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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The tuition is $7 per class for Nobiru-Kai members and $10 per class
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