The 54th Annual Ginza Holiday, a large Japanese cultural festival, will be presented by the Midwest Buddhist Temple on Aug 7, 8, and 9 at 435 W. Menomonee Street in Chicago’s historic Old Town. For more information go to the website ginzachicago.com

Featuring The Waza Craftmen of Japan, an outdoor stage program with taiko, dance, pottery, Akido, Judo, Karate, Kendo, Hawaiian Ukele and for the first time, Yoko Noge and the Jazz Me Blues Band. Concessions include food and treats. There are indoor exhibits of Bonsai, Ikebana, Japanese Dolls, Quilts, Haiku, Sumie, Calligraphy and Ceramics.  

Fri., Aug. 7th 5:30pm to 9:00pm

Sat., Aug 8th 11:30am to 9:00pm

Sun., Aug 9th 11:30am to 6:00 pm

Benefit Gate Donation: $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult.