Upcoming EVENTS
TEA CEREMONY hosted by Yuuka Ishiu (4/23/26)
Join us for a Tea Ceremony hosted by Yuuka Ishiu!
Hosted at Redtree OTR (229 W 12th St Cincinnati) as a part of “This Way to Home” art show celebrating Cincinnati AAPI artists.
Tea Ceremony: The Japanese tea ceremony is a cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha and sweets.
The workshop includes an explanation and demonstration of the tea ceremony. First, we'll make two cherry blossom nerikiri sweets together. Participants will then make and taste their own matcha drink and accompanying Japanese sweets called nerikiri in cherry blossom and chrysanthemum flavors. Nerikiri is made from a malleable dough of white bean paste, sugar, and gyuhi (soft rice flour dough). Matcha tea bowls, made locally by Charity Last-Jordan, and extra sweets can be taken home.
Ikebana Workshop hosted by Yuuka Ishiu (4/10/26)
Join us for an Ikebana Workshop hosted by Yuuka Ishiu!
Hosted at Redtree OTR (229 W 12th St Cincinnati) as a part of “This Way to Home” art show celebrating Cincinnati AAPI artists.
About Ikebana:Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. By focusing on line, space, and balance, ikebana reflects the natural world and often highlights simplicity, seasonality, and asymmetry.
The workshop includes an introduction to ikebana, a live demonstration by Yuuka Ishiu, and hands-on arranging. Participants will explore creating a harmonious and dynamic floral arrangement. Arrangements, vases, and flower frogs can be taken home.
This Way to Home: Celebrating Cincinnati AAPI artists
“This Way to Home” is a celebration of AAPI artists who have found some meaning of home here in Cincinnati, Ohio. Featuring 15 artists, this show explores where, when, and how we find home.
Opening night DJ set by gebrol, Japanese pastries by Chiz’s bakery, polaroid photobooth by Savanna Innes, and other AAPI vendors.
Burning Love
Customize your own candle and enjoy custom cocktails + light bites at Redtree OTR!
February 12th and February 13th from 6-10PM at Redtree OTR
Redtree @ Mystic Market
Spooky Festivities + Local Vendors at Mojave East (7202 Main Street)
