Moon viewing, or tsukimi, has long been a popular pastime in Japan. Traditionally it was a way of expressing gratitude for a good harvest and hopes for similar bounty in the future. A “Tsukimi” event returns to the Garden of the Phoenix in Chicago Friday Sept. 29 to celebrate the occasion with music and poetry while appreciating the beauty of the moon. Date and time are subject to change.

Location: Garden of the Phoenix

6300 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago

Hours: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Link: https://www.japaneseartsfoundation.org/upcoming-festivals/tsukimi-2023