Matsuri: A Midwinter Japanese Festival for Families February 13, 2010

This free festival offers hands-on activities, demonstrations and performances for all ages. Program highlights include origami folding, a chopstick challenge, a Japanese food sampling and dance performances by Shizumi Manale. Other activities include a picture taking studio with kimono and kamishibai, a paper box theater. Escape the winter doldrums with an exploration of Japan.