The Bravo Performing Arts Series presents San Jose Taiko, an Asian Japanese-American drumming and rhythm artist, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE.

The group connects humanity through cultural understanding, artistic expression and rhythmic heartbeat.

San Jose Taiko has mesmerized audiences and critics alike with the powerful, spellbinding and propulsive sounds of Taiko, the Japanese drum. Inspired by traditional Japanese drumming, company performers express the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through the voice of the Taiko as they strive to create new dimensions in music and movement.

Tickets are $25 regular; $22 students, seniors. Call 253-931-3043 or order online for will call-only pickup through Brown Paper Tickets at auburnwa.gov/arts.