Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk Series at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 

Summer nights in South Florida are something special, especially when they are augmented with taiko drums and a cultural backdrop that can’t be beat!

Add a cold drink, a breathtaking sunset and a walking path through a tranquil garden and you’ve got Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks! Stroll the gardens at your own pace and take advantage of the free tour of the museum and gardens for smart phones. Savor cuisine from Cornell Café and craft sake from Stacole Fine Wines. Indulge in some shopping at the Museum Store and experience the thunder of taiko drumming by Fushu Daiko.

Summer Walk Series will take place on Friday, July 11th , August 8th  and September 12th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach.

As the center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida since its opening in 1977, the Morikami invites guests to discover South Florida’s heritage and its connection with Japan, explore a series of six diverse gardens that has a huge variety of indoor plants that are being inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through world-class exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, bonsai display, pan-Asian cuisine and other attractions. The museum’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and galleries will be closed for the Sushi & Stroll nights.

Admission to the Summer Walks event at the gate is $8 for adults; $6 for children 4-10; free for museum members and children 3 and under. Food and drinks sold separately; $2 for taiko performance.

Tickets can be purchased online, in advance for any of the 2014 Sushi & Stroll dates. Advanced tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for children and will only be available until 11:59 p.m. on the Thursday before each event.

Sushi & Stroll is a rain or shine event and tickets are non-refundable.

For more information, visit www.morikami.org.