Upcoming Events

The Grateful Crane Ensemble (GCE), under the leadership of Executive Director and Playwright Soji Kashiwagi, presents Grateful Crane Shows Over the Years—a special performance highlighting the Ensemble’s artistry from 2001–2025.

Through music and storytelling, GCE shares timeless songs and stories that illuminate universal human experiences while honoring Japanese and Japanese American history and culture. This program showcases highlights from the Ensemble’s repertoire, including traditional Japanese children’s songs, wartime stories of resilience, tributes to Japantowns, comedic takes on Japanese pop culture, and a celebration of legendary singer Misora Hibari.