Click here to view Monthly Calendar

Sep
14

Special Bonsai Demonstration at Hakone Gardens

Kusamura was invited to present the art of bonsai at this special event which coincides with a show of pottery by Denise Soultanian.  Michael Greenstein and Ray Giron will speak about the aspects of bonsai while working on trees from their collection.  Hakone is located in Saratoga 21000 Big Basin Way and price of admission ranges from $8 to $12 depending on age.  The demonstration will run from 11 am to 1 pm.

View Event →
Sep
20

61st Annual Akebono Bonsai Club

Come join us for our 61st Annual Bonsai Show held in conjunction with the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Car Show. Enjoy viewing bonsai in this unique outdoor setting. We will also have bonsai sales and a demonstration. Food available to purchase at the car show and admission is free.

View Event →
Oct
24

GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2025

Biennial GSBF event. Headliners, Suthin Sukosolvisit and Mauro Stemberger will host Bring Your Own Tree workshops on Friday. Mulitple workshops will be held Friday and Saturday. Vendors all three days. Free educational seminars and Bring Your Own Bonsai hospitality hours. Live and silent auctions.

View Event →
Oct
25

GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2025

Biennial GSBF event. Headliners, Suthin Sukosolvisit and Mauro Stemberger will host Bring Your Own Tree workshops on Friday. Mulitple workshops will be held Friday and Saturday. Vendors all three days. Free educational seminars and Bring Your Own Bonsai hospitality hours. Live and silent auctions.

View Event →

Aug
24

Redwood Empire Bonsai Society (REBS) Bonsai Show

Featuring Mike Pistello, Bonsai artist and instructor, winner of the Joshua Roth Rising Stars Competition at GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2023. Quality bonsai displays, demo and raffle at 1PM Saturday, large vendor and member sales, silent auctions, free admission and parking.

View Event →
Aug
23

Redwood Empire Bonsai Society (REBS) Bonsai Show

Featuring Mike Pistello, Bonsai artist and instructor, winner of the Joshua Roth Rising Stars Competition at GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2023. Quality bonsai displays, demo and raffle at 1PM Saturday, large vendor and member sales, silent auctions, free admission and parking.

View Event →
Jul
2

Marin Bonsai Club Presents our 2025 show - Tiny trees. Tiny Creatures

  • 10 Avenue of the Flags San Rafael, CA, 94903 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Marin County Fair - Tuesday July 2 to Sunday July 6 from 10AM-11PM. A show of beautiful bonsai. Explore their important relationship with the insect world. Come see the Formal Tree display, Bonsai Techniques exhibit, ongoing demonstrations, bonsai experts to answer questions, and more! More information at marinbonsai.org.

View Event →
Jun
15

16th Annual Valley Bonsai Society Show

  • 981 Alden Lane Livermore, CA, 94550 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our 16th annual show will include a bonsai demonstration at 1 PM on both days. The finished tree will be raffled off at the end of the demonstrations. Bonsai pots, soil, etc. available for purchase. Admission is free.

View Event →
Jun
14

16th Annual Valley Bonsai Society Show

  • 981 Alden Lane Livermore, CA, 94550 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our 16th annual show will include a bonsai demonstration at 1 PM on both days. The finished tree will be raffled off at the end of the demonstrations. Bonsai pots, soil, etc. available for purchase. Admission is free.

View Event →
Jun
11

EBBS 2025 Annual Auction

The East Bay Bonsai Society will be having an in-person bonsai auction. The auction will start at 7:30pm with a preview at 7:00pm. All sellers and bidders are invited to participate.*

  • Established and starter bonsai trees, pots, tools and more

  • Credit cards, checks and cash accepted

  • Sales tax added to purchases

For information, email EBBS_distribution@yahoo.com

* Sellers can auction up to ten (10) lots with each lot having a starting bid of $10.00.

View Event →
Jun
8

Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Bonsai Show and Sale

Join us for our annual bonsai show and sale featuring Chicago bonsai professional, Jennifer Price. She will be conducting demonstrations each day from 1PM- 3PM with raffle to follow. FREE ADMISSION, door prizes, Tree Clinic with Dr. Bonsai. Come see 60 of the best bonsai trees in the Bay Area.

View Event →
Jun
7

Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Bonsai Show and Sale

Join us for our annual bonsai show and sale featuring Chicago bonsai professional, Jennifer Price. She will be conducting demonstrations each day from 1PM- 3PM with raffle to follow. FREE ADMISSION, door prizes, Tree Clinic with Dr. Bonsai. Come see 60 of the best bonsai trees in the Bay Area.

View Event →
May
18

Kusamura Bonsai Day at Filoli

Bonsai Demo 10:30AM - NOON
One or more trees selected from the Filoli bonsai collection will be worked on under the guidance of Michael Greenstein. Visitors will get to observe and ask questions about a number of bonsai techniques such as wiring, styling, promoting branch ramification, creating a jin or shari, repotting, etc. 

Afternoon Critique/Tour of Filoli Bonsai 1:00PM - 2:00PM
This will be a critique of the bonsai in the Filoli collection along with a short history of some of the most important trees. A team of bonsai volunteers from Kusamura will be your hosts. Members and visitors will be able to ask questions throughout the critique/tour.

Kusamura Tree Display from 10AM - 4PM 
Kusamura will have a special display of up to ten bonsai with a focus on flowering bonsai for that day and possibly trees previously owned by Dennis Makishima.

Bonsai & Beyond: The Life and Art of Dennis Makishima from 2PM - 3PM
Be inspired by Dennis Makishima,  a third-generation Japanese-American, Vietnam veteran, and acclaimed  bonsai master, as he reflects on his life and the ancient art of bonsai.  Dennis’ journey spans from his apprenticeship in Toyohashi, Japan,  under Bonsai Master Yasuo Mitsuya to creating the Merritt College Aesthetic Tree Pruning Program and leading the Golden State Bonsai Federation as President.
During  this captivating talk, Dennis will share valuable insights into the  artistry and philosophy behind bonsai, followed by a book signing of his  new book Mr. Omoshiroi.

View Event →
May
4

Bonsai and Orchid Show and Sale

 This event is hosted by the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai and the Santa Cruz Orchid Society. 

We will have demonstrations on both days at 1:30pm - 3pm. The Saturday demo is presented by Robert Potts and Sunday is Gareth Shepherd.  We will have quality tree displays, raffles throughout both days, member sales and bonsai vendors, free admission and parking.  Plus you can visit the Orchid Show and Display in the same room.  

View Event →
May
3

Bonsai and Orchid Show and Sale

This event is hosted by the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai and the Santa Cruz Orchid Society. 

We will have demonstrations on both days at 1:30pm - 3pm. The Saturday demo is presented by Robert Potts and Sunday is Gareth Shepherd.  We will have quality tree displays, raffles throughout both days, member sales and bonsai vendors, free admission and parking.  Plus you can visit the Orchid Show and Display in the same room.  

View Event →
Kusamura Annual Show
Apr
27

Kusamura Annual Show

Headliner: Sam Tan
Demo on Saturday at 1pm | Tree to be auctioned off at end of demo

Critique at3:30pm on Saturday
Club Demo at 1pm on Sunday
Benefit drawings during demos both days
Tours 0f the show throughout both days
Children's Corner
Signups for beginner workshops
Educational guide of bonsai terminology
Sales of pre-bonsai, bonsai, books, pots and stands

Over 60 bonsai — FREE ADMISSION

For more Information contact:
Idris Anderson at idrisan@gmaiI.com
Katherine Glassey at klglassey@gmaiI.com

View Event →
Kusamura Annual Show
Apr
26

Kusamura Annual Show

Headliner: Sam Tan
Demo on Saturday at 1pm | Tree to be auctioned off at end of demo

Critique at3:30pm on Saturday
Club Demo at 1pm on Sunday
Benefit drawings during demos both days
Tours 0f the show throughout both days
Children's Corner
Signups for beginner workshops
Educational guide of bonsai terminology
Sales of pre-bonsai, bonsai, books, pots and stands

Over 60 bonsai — FREE ADMISSION

For more Information contact:
Idris Anderson at idrisan@gmaiI.com
Katherine Glassey at klglassey@gmaiI.com

View Event →
Apr
13

Growing Natives Garden Tour

  • 155 Laurel Avenue Menlo Park, CA, 94025 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

For the first time on the Growing Natives Garden Tour, Barbara and Richard Phillips are hosting a display at their garden with other Kusamura members to featuring California native bonsai trees and kusamono. Come enjoy trees and kusamono from Lynne O’Dell, Steve Iwaki, Jenn Tan, and Richard and Barbara and make connections with plant- lovers in the community. Please register your RSVP and find more info here

View Event →
Feb
23

Bonsai-A-Thon

This fundraiser is for the GSBF Collection at the Huntington. Join Visiting Artist, Jonas Dupuich, at this much anticipated annual event. Trees styled by bonsai masters will be auctioned daily. Demonstrations, live and silent auctions, raffles and vendor sales will be held daily.

View Event →
Feb
22

Bonsai-A-Thon

This fundraiser is for the GSBF Collection at the Huntington. Join Visiting Artist, Jonas Dupuich, at this much anticipated annual event. Trees styled by bonsai masters will be auctioned daily. Demonstrations, live and silent auctions, raffles and vendor sales will be held daily.

View Event →