# Event Details - **Event Name**: Arugakki - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: A contemporary bridge to our rhythmic rootsAbout this EventArugakki in concertTricky Left Tour 2026Friday, June 5 2026Doors at 6:30pmShow 7:00pm - 8:00pmCost: Free; Optional donations accepted at the end of showOver 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.Formed in 2020 by life-long dancer, Minh Nguyen, and internationally-recognized taiko artist, Kristofer Bergstrom, Arugakki debuted with its critically-acclaimed theater production, "Harbor" (https://k--b.org/performances/harbor-premier) and has gone on to become one of the taiko world's most exciting ensembles. A preview of "Tricky Left" presented at the 2025 North American Taiko Conference was acclaimed as one of the most original and emotional taiko performances of the last decade._______________________________________________________________________________________Arugakki is a collective of taiko artists, musicians, and dancers surrounding Los Angeles-based performer and composer, Kristofer Bergstrom, and the hub for adventurous taiko in southern California, Los Angeles Taiko Institute. Arugakki's performances take diverse forms, from participatory mochi-making theater parties to bicycle-powered, roving taiko concerts. Arugakki's percussive, uplifting music fuels engagement and celebration. Arugakki's music is the defiantly contemporary, southern-California version of a traditional concept: rhythm as integral part of art and culture.Kristofer Bergstrom is a percussionist, composer, and choreographer, known for pushing the boundaries of Japanese drums and for his groundbreaking choreography for slant-style taiko. After three and a half years studying traditional Japanese music and dance in Japan, Bergstrom was a founding member of On Ensemble, formed Los Angeles Taiko Institute alongside Yuta Kato, was Artist in Residence of the City of Los Angeles in 2018, Asano Taiko US in 2019, and Grand Vision Foundation in 2020. Performing under the moniker, Arugakki, he and dancer Minh Nguyen released Harbor in early 2021 and are now focused on composition, research, and practice.More info about Arugakki here: https://k--b.org/projects/arugakkiOrganized by Dayna Del Mar. Questions? Please email Dayna at asemavidaarts at gmail dot com https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/23fdfe40-3329-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1110-h740-dcbfc0bf-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/242f9590-3329-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w1110-h740-dc96887a-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx3QQruuZNI&t=4sAgenda🕑: 06:30 PMDoors Open🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMArugakki Performs - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellingham/arugakki/100001986725448297 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, music, concerts, performances, business, parties, theatre, nonprofit, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bellingham - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Whatcom Family Village, LLC - **lat**: 48.7521764 - **long**: -122.4549035 - **full address**: Whatcom Family Village, LLC, 1501 Fraser Street, Bellingham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Arugakki - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5398e16d486d3405ba8efff16fda7256707a5c8f9600cbb1131f324dff482899-rimg-w1200-h800-dcbfc0c0-gmir.jpg?v=1775638731 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Arugakki being held? - **A:** Arugakki takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Whatcom Family Village, LLC, 1501 Fraser Street, Bellingham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Arugakki? - **A:** Arugakki is organized by Dayna Del Mar. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Arugakki is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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