Follow the beat of the taiko drums and the delicious aromas to the annual Arigato Bazaar at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave. in Little Tokyo, on Saturday May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All are invited to this community event, which brings families and friends together from across Southern California for a day of fun, food and entertainment. Grab a seat outside to enjoy the Centenary Chikara Daiko drummers and special guests, minyo dancers, hula dancers, and more.
The menu includes Centenary’s famous teriyaki half-chicken dinner, beef bento, handmade sushi and manju, Asian chicken salad, Spam musubi and more.
Spend time hunting for a special “treasure” in the Country Store and handmade crafts booths or place a bid on the silent auction item that’s caught your eye.
There will be opportunities to win prizes throughout the day. Tickets are $5 each and can be redeemed at various food and shopping booths (some exclusions apply). Each ticket is also an entry into the opportunity drawing for raffle prizes and three grand prize drawings for $500, $250 and $100 cash.
This year Centenary UMC celebrates its 130th anniversary as the oldest and longest-running Japanese Christian church in Los Angeles.
Free validated parking will be available at the Ten Terraces Building, 420 E. Third St. (enter structure on Boyd Street) until 6 p.m. Shuttle service to and from the bazaar will be provided by the church.
For more info, visit www.centenary-dtla.org or call the church at (213) 617-9097.