Past Programs
The Powell Street Festival Society’s programming has expanded so that we present a season of events, as well as partnerships with other organizations throughout the year. This expansion of programs allows us to collaborate with other organizations, artists, and communities that we wouldn’t normally have the capacity to do during our festival weekend. We are also able to present in other venues and areas of the city and outreach to new audiences.
Notable Past Programs, Events, & Collaborations:
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Press Release: Announcing the 46th Annual Powell Street Festival
What is old is new at the 46th Annual Powell Street Festival as we gather in-person to celebrate Japanese Canadian art and culture in Oppenheimer Park and Paueru Gai (the
Sumo Beginner Workshop (July 10)
Sumo Beginner Workshop Come learn the basic rules and techniques of sumo wrestling and participate in an optional mini-tournament! Join us for this free, all-ages event. No sumo experience necessary. Date:
360 Riot Walk: Online Guided Tour (June 25)
360 Riot Walk: Online 2022 Join us for the first-ever online guided tour of 360 Riot Walk, led by the creator of 360 Riot Walk, Henry Tsang. Wherever you are,
Illuminations: a celebration of seventeen-syllable poems and musings (June 18 live event)
June 18 – 9:00 PM (Doors 8:00) Café Deux Soleils Sliding-scale cover charge ($5-$10, no one turned away for lack of funds) Entry at the door only; no advance tickets
Paueru Mashup Dance: Weekly In-Person Lessons (July)
Paueru Mashup Dance Lessons: July 2023 Join us this summer for in-person Paueru Mashup Dance lessons at Oppenheimer Park. The Paueru Mashup is a community dance that is accessible for
Paueru Mashup Dance: Biweekly In-Person Lessons at Seymour Elementary School (July)
Paueru Mashup Dance – Seymour Elementary School Lessons 2022 The Paueru Mashup is a community dance that is accessible for all ages and abilities across the country. No dance experience necessary!