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Over three years in the making, "Tricky Left" is a dynamic and emotional powerhouse of original music and choreography, featuring taiko (Japanese drums), percussion, synthesizers, and home-made instruments enmeshed with movement. Designed specifically for intimate spaces, "Tricky Left" pushes dynamic boundaries in both directions, from whisper-quiet brushes to heart-pounding, full-body taiko. The watchful music-lover will discover inventive instruments, original uses of rhythm, and never-before-seen drumming techniques. For the dance-lover, Arugakki offers a refreshingly original and earnest take on choreography, at times propelled by the music, and at other times indistinguishable from it. This event is a "pay what you can" event. All proceeds go to the artists. The suggested contribution is $10. Contributions will be collected at the door. Cash is preferred, but Venmo, Zelle, and CashApp QR codes will be available to scan. Due to very limited seating, reservations for this event are required.
DATE: May 20, 2026
5:45 PM — Doors open. Seating is general admission.
6:30-6:50 — Opening Act: Taikollaborative
7:00-8:00 — Main Event: Arugakki in Concert, Tricky Left
8:00-8:30 — Q&A / Social Time
RESERVE ENTRY
https://events.com/r/en_US/event/arugakki-in-concert-tricky-left-tour-2026-st-paul-may-1042222
VENUE:
WOMEN'S DRUM CENTER
Enter the Dow Building at the Hampden Side Door
2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
PARKING:
Free on-street parking.
TRANSPORT:
The Dow Building is 2-blocks east of the Metro Green Line, Raymond Stop.
PERFORMANCE SPACE NOTES:
— The WDC is in the basement of the Dow Building with no public elevator.
— The Women’s Drum Center is a no-street-shoes space. Slippers, indoor shoes, or stocks are all acceptable.
— The nature of Taiko Drumming can be quite loud in order to feel the beats as well as hear them. Hearing protection is strongly suggested.
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Event Venue
Women's Drum Center, Dow Art Gallery, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114, United States
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