Hello!
Hope you're staying cool!
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re planning a concert! Over the summer, we’ve been performing in the community, welcoming new members, and challenging ourselves with more complex pieces — and now, we’d love to share that music with you.
But this won’t be just a concert — we’re also planning additional activities to make the day even more special. Please see the details below.
This event is a fundraiser in support of our ongoing mission to contribute to the beautiful, diverse, and vibrant culture of Los Angeles by offering communities opportunities to experience and appreciate Japanese music.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of music, culture, and connection. Your support means the world to us — and it helps us keep going!
🎭 LA's 33 Strings 1st Annual Fundraiser
LOS ANGELES, CA – LA’s 33 Strings, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the beauty of Japanese music, announces a special fundraising event featuring a concert performance and community gathering. The event will be held at Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church (301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103) on October 11, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
This unique evening will highlight the ensemble’s mission of connecting communities through the artistry of koto and shamisen music, while raising critical funds to support upcoming performances, educational workshops, and outreach programs.
“We are excited to invite the community to not only enjoy the music we love, but also to help us sustain and grow our work.” - Sarah Quon, Chair/President of LA’s 33 Strings
Attendees will enjoy:
- Live performances by members of LA’s 33 Strings
- Guest Performances
- Silent Auction
- Opportunity to try learning the koto and shamisen
- Community gathering and refreshments with artists and supporters
- Opportunities to directly support the ensemble’s mission through donations and sponsorships
Event Details:
- Event: LA’s 33 Strings 1st Annual Fundraiser
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM, Performances begin at 6:30 PM, Food/Refreshments at 8:00 PM
- Location: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church (301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
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Admission:
- Audience: All ages welcome
This performance and fundraiser is part of an ongoing effort to promote and introduce cross-cultural appreciation of the arts through traditional and modern Japanese music.
