Hanami: Cherry Blossom Viewing

Cherry blossom season is here and Chicagoans can see them at several places around the city. One of the most popular spots, Jackson Park’s historic Garden of the Phoenix and surrounding Columbia Basin, will hold a viewing festival on Saturday. Attendees can expect to find 160 blooming trees along with Tsukasa Taiko drumming, Shubukai dance performances, origami folding and cherry blossom sketching sessions.