Upcoming Events
Our events throughout the year bring us together to celebrate Okinawan culture and stay connected as a community. Here you’ll find updates on upcoming Utah Okinawa Kenjinkai events, along with festivals and gatherings where UOKK will be participating. From cultural performances and hands-on classes to seasonal celebrations, each event is a chance to share traditions, learn from one another, and enjoy meaningful time together.
Performances by UOKK will include Sanshin, Ryukyu Koto, and Ryukyu Buyo.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: 100 S Japantown Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Performances by UOKK will include Sanshin, Ryukyu Koto, Ryukyu Buyo, and Eisa.
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Summer Picnic Potluck
Join us for our Summer Picnic potluck! UOKK will provide water, juice packets, and mugicha. We’ll also have fun activities for all ages, including crafts like origami and bingata stencil coasters, plus games like otedama, wanage, tug of war, and chances to win prizes.
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 550 W 1600 N, West Bountiful, UT 84087
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Okinawa Soba Day Cooking Class
Hands-on cooking class where we’ll learn to make Okinawan soba from scratch.
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: TBD
Bonenkai
Join us for Bonenkai, our year-end gathering to reflect, connect, and celebrate together. This will be a potluck with activities and entertainment available—more details to come.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Mu-Chi Making (Okinawan Mochi)
Hands-on cooking class where we’ll learn to make Okinawan mu-chi from scratch.
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Shinnenkai
Let’s come together to celebrate the start of the year! This will be a potluck with activities and entertainment available—more details to come.
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2027
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Shisa-Making
Join us for a hands-on Shisa-making event where we’ll create traditional Okinawan guardian lion-dog figures and learn about their cultural meaning and role as protectors.
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2027
Time: TBD
Location: TBD