May 2–May 3, 2009 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Rain or Shine*
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 | 718-623-7200
Schedule of Events
| 11:00–11:45 | Children's Suzuki RecitalBrooklyn College Preparatory Center"Location: Auditorium |
|---|---|
| Noon–1:00 | Taiko DrummingSoh DaikoLocation: Cherry Esplanade Stage |
| 1:15–2:00 | Nihon Buyo Classical & Ryukyu Buyo Okinawan DanceSachiyo Ito & Company with the Sonny Ochiai QuartetLocation: Cherry Esplanade Stage |
| 2:15–3:00 | Japanese Gypsy RockKageroLocation: Cherry Esplanade Stage |
| 2:30–3:15 | Hanagasa Odori (Flower Hat Dance) ProcessionJapanese Folk Dance Institute of N.Y.Location: Lily Pool Terrace |
| 3:15–4:00 | Bushido: The Soul of SamuraiSamurai Sword SoulLocation: Cherry Esplanade Stage |
| 3:30–4:15 | Butoh DanceDean Street FOO DanceLocation: Meadow |
| 3:30–5:00 | Shakuhachi Flute ConcertJames Nyoraku Schlefer and Kyo-Shin-An DojoLocation: Alfred T. White Memorial |
| 4:15–5:00 | Minami KizukiJ-pop sensation from Japan's Amami IslandsLocation: Cherry Esplanade Stage |
| 5:15–6:00 | Ai KawashimaTokyo's hottest J-pop starLocation: Cherry Esplanade Stage |
Admission Fees & Guidelines
Admission fees will be charged all weekend during Sakura Matsuri, including Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Events are free with Garden admission and will be held rain or shine. Please read these important tips and guidelines for festivalgoers.
Tickets are also available through TicketWeb.com for Sakura Matsuri. TicketWeb ticket holders will have expedited entry into the Garden.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $12 |
| Seniors (65 and over) | $6 |
| Students 12+ with valid ID | $6 |
| Children under 12 | Free |
| BBG Members | Free |
Public Transportation
By subway*
2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway—Brooklyn Museum station; B or Q to Prospect Park station; 4 to Franklin Avenue; S shuttle to Prospect Park station. (The B train does not run on weekends.)
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