Turning Japanese

Last week, I wrote about Mr. Lobo’s Japanese Sci-Fi Supershow. This week, both of my calendar picks are about events rooted in traditional Japanese culture. Is it a conspiracy? Has the Vapors’ 1980 musical prediction come to pass? As the great Pee-Wee Herman once said, “Why? What’s the significance? I don’t know!” But I do know that Sacramento Taiko Dan, a group devoted to traditional Japanese drumming and energetic stage shows, will roll out the big drums for its 14th annual anniversary concert on Sunday. The show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. The group will perform at the Crest Theatre, located at 1013 K Street. Call (916) 444-5667 for more information.