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Upcoming Shows
Upcoming Shows
Casual Fifth once again goes on a Maine retreat. This time with many performances!
July 12
13:00-14:00
Allagash Brewing Co
July 17
19:00
Surry Arts Barn
July 18
17:30
EBH Potluck
July 23
Opening for Mallet Bros
Black Moon Public House
Aki Matsuri
Aki Matsuri
Saturday, September 12
Here Come The Brides
Here Come The Brides
Performing as part of Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2026
Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20Â
Casual Fifth will be performing in Chinatown for the Mid-Autumn Festival hosted by Asian Americans United
Saturday September 26th
Ushering in Autumn: A Taiko and Dance experience
Mini-concerts scattered across Grounds for Sculpture, culminating in a final performance
Saturday, October 10, 2026 14:00-16:00 (Oct 11 rain date)
Previous Shows
Previous Shows
Funk the Fourth
Funk the Fourth
Resist the state and reclaim the 4th day of the 7th month with undeniable grooves.Â
Casual Fifth opens at 6:30 PM
Also enjoy our hosts Pocket Flowers, ethereal aqua soul (Wadess), searing indie rock (The Lunar Calendar), sexy ass p funk (Killee), and the deepest grooves this side of the Schuylkill Pocket Flowers)
Proceeds from bar sales benefit homies helping homies.
Friday, June 5th, 2026
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
In celebration of America 250 and AAPI Heritage Month, Asian American Chamber of Commerce and Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia present Blossoms of 250.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
AAPI Cultural Fest
AAPI Cultural Fest
Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration hosted by the Pan Asian Association of Greater Philadelphia
May 16, 2026, 11:00 to 15:00Â
SEA Market @ FDR Park
1500 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia
Casual Fifth performing at 11:55!
From Our Hands is a Pan-Asian food festival celebrating the rich culinary journeys and flavors of our local restaurants & pop-ups!
Casual Fifth will be performing at 15:00
Sunday, May 3rd
Fleisher Art Memorial Parking Lot
719 Catharine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Casual Fifth Presents:
Arugakki in concert
Casual Fifth Presents:
Arugakki in concert
Tricky Left Tour 2026
Tricky Left Tour 2026
Sunday April 26 15:30, doors open at 15:00Â
1316 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Free with RSVP
Optional donations accepted at the end of show
Casual Fifth is hosting our friends for an afternoon of taiko and dance.
Over three years in the making, "Tricky Left" is a dynamic and emotional powerhouse of original music and choreography, featuring taiko (Japanese drums), percussion, synthesizers, and home-made instruments enmeshed with movement.
2026 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Kick-off Night: Zenyasai Concert
2026 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Kick-off Night: Zenyasai Concert
Fallser Club
Friday, March 27th
19:00
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door
https://events.humanitix.com/2026-subaru-cherry-blossom-festival-kick-off-night-zenyasai-concert
Philly Cherry Blossom Festival
Philly Cherry Blossom Festival
Sunday, March 29th
15:30
https://japanphilly.org/programs/festivals/cbf-2026/
Taiko workshop and performance.
February 28 2026, 13:00 to 15:00Â
https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/events/lunar-new-year-taiko-drum-workshop-performance/
Shanghai Nights
Shanghai Nights
Part of PSU Abington's ASA event
Friday, January 30th 2026
AAU Mid-Autumn Festival
AAU Mid-Autumn Festival
Saturday, October 4, 14:45
https://www.aaunited.org/maf
Dream Asia Food Fest
Dream Asia Food Fest
Sat Aug 30, 14:30
Sun Aug 31, 13:00
https://www.dreamasiafest.com/philly
Friday, August 8, 2025
6:30 PM 8:00 PM
Eakins Oval
2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA, 19130
https://www.parkwaytoparkfestival.org/event-collection/parkway-presents-casual-fifth-taiko-dance-and-drumming
Friday, August 8, 2025
6:30 PM 8:00 PM
Eakins Oval
2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA, 19130
https://www.parkwaytoparkfestival.org/event-collection/parkway-presents-casual-fifth-taiko-dance-and-drumming
Saturday, July 12, 2025
14:00-15:00
Shofuso will also be hosting Tanabata, Parks on Tap will be in attendance, and we'll be there as well!
https://japanphilly.org/event/2025-tanabata-at-shofuso/?event_date=2025-07-12
Saturday, July 12, 2025
14:00-15:00
Shofuso will also be hosting Tanabata, Parks on Tap will be in attendance, and we'll be there as well!
https://japanphilly.org/event/2025-tanabata-at-shofuso/?event_date=2025-07-12
Sunday, July 6, 2025
19:00-21:00
David A. DeWire Center
891 Laporte Ave, Eagles Mere, PA 17731
https://emfoa.org/events/category/concerts/list/?tribe-bar-date=2025-07-06
Sunday, July 6, 2025
19:00-21:00
David A. DeWire Center
891 Laporte Ave, Eagles Mere, PA 17731
https://emfoa.org/events/category/concerts/list/?tribe-bar-date=2025-07-06
Sunday, June 29, 2025
16:00-17:00
Surry Arts & Events at the Barn
8 Cross Rd
Surry, ME, 04684
https://surry-barn.webflow.io/performances/casual-fifth
Sunday, June 29, 2025
16:00-17:00
Surry Arts & Events at the Barn
8 Cross Rd
Surry, ME, 04684
https://surry-barn.webflow.io/performances/casual-fifth
West Philly Porchfest
West Philly Porchfest
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
May 9, 2025
17:00-20:30
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
https://philamuseum.org/calendar/event-series/friday-nights
May 9, 2025
17:00-20:30
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
https://philamuseum.org/calendar/event-series/friday-nights
Saturday, March 8, 2025
17:30 - 23:30
Tango Therapy Project’s inaugural annual fundraiser. Casual Fifth will be a musical guest.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
13:00-15:00
Old Pine Community Center
FORTUNE presents: Year of the Wood Snake, a Lunar New Year party
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 17:00 - 23:00
Icebox Project spaceÂ
We will be opening the ceremony at 19:00!
Casual Fifth will be performing in Chinatown for the Mid-Autumn Festival hosted by Asian Americans United
Saturday September 21st, 2024
5:25-5:45
As part of Fringe Festival
As part of Fringe Festival
Philadelphia’s Dancefusion and Casual Fifth with Jim May jointly present a concert of dance and percussion. Dancefusion will feature works by Mary Anthony and Daniel Maloney. Casual Fifth will present choreography by Jim May and original taiko and dance pieces.
Performance Garage
Friday September 6th at 7:30 pm
Saturday September 7th at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
$30 General Admission
Maine!
Maine!
Founders Hall, East Blue Hill, Maine
$10-20 Suggested Donation at the Door
All proceeds benefit the EBH VIAÂ
Aug 16th & 17th, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 30, 17:30, FringeArts
Casual Fifth presents Second Act, A performance of taiko and modern dance that moves from chaos, clamness, and rebuilding.
This show is part of Miniball Fest 2024, presented by Cannonball Festival
Columbia University Taiko Fest
Columbia University Taiko Fest
Feb 19, 23
Jan 28, 24
Nov 10, 24
DC Sakura Taiko Festival
DC Sakura Taiko Festival
Mar 25, 23
Hosted by Shofuso
Hosted by Shofuso
Bon Odori Dancing all day led by Minyo Dancers with drumming provided by Mac and members of Casual Fifth.
Taiko performances all day, including Kyo Daiko and Hoh Daiko
Aug 13, 22
Aug 12, 23
Aug 10, 24
Taiko Cabaret at Tokio Headhouse
Nov 12/13/19/20, 22
Debut pieces and new company members on our classic songs.
College Performances/Workshop/Lecture-Demos
College Performances/Workshop/Lecture-Demos
Northhampton Community College
Northhampton Community College
March 15, 23
Ursinus College
Ursinus College
April 20, 24
Wismer Center Lower Lounge
Penn
Penn
April 28, 24
Amado recital hall
Governor's Island Obon
Governor's Island Obon
Feb 6, 22
As part of Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2021 and Cannonball Festival 2021.
A video performance and a live show
As Part of Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2020
A video showcase of Taiko numbers and Dance Performances
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