“Dowa no Omatsuri: A Festival of Children’s Stories” will feature taiko by GenRyu Arts and musical/dance performances of children’s tales.  Palace of Fine Arts Theater, 3301 Lyon Street, in S.F., 1:30pm performance, silent auction at 12:00pm.  Children under 5 yrs. are free; $10 for youth 5-17 yrs.; advance tickets are $30 for adults or $25 each for 2 or more tickets ($40 at the door).  Benefit for Nihonmachi Little Friends.  For more information: (415) 922-8898.