Scary monsters, beautiful burlesque dancers, yummy dumplings, tasty cheeses…all this and more await you This Week In Tokyo. If you’re doing something fun or interesting, be sure to leave us a comment or email us to have your event listed.
Photo: Michael HolmesThe Pirates of Tokyo Bay Bilingual Comedy Show
The Pirates of Tokyo Bay are Tokyo’s only bilingual improv comedy troupe, so their fun, innovative and hilarious shows have something for everyone! Enjoy their one-of-a-kind, all-improvised event this Sunday night at What The Dickens bar.
When & Where
- Sunday, Apr. 24th
- 19:30 - 21:30
- What the Dickens, 4F Roob 6 Bldg, 1-13-3 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya
- ¥2000
Travel Writing Community Meetup
Come join our travel and writing community. Write, get published, learn and grow together. Please come and find out about how you can be involved in our project!
When & Where
- Tuesday, Apr. 19th
- 19:00
- Malmo Cafe and Bar Nakameguro, AK-3 1F, 1-15-2, Aobadai, Meguro-ku
- Free
Shibuya Toastmasters Regular Meeting
The Toastmasters are a “non-profit organization developing public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback in local clubs since 1924.” If you’re interested in developing your public speaking skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to do so.
When & Where
- Wednesday, Apr. 20th
- 19:00 - 21:00
- Room 6, The Shibuya Cultural Center Owada 2F Sakuragaoka-cho 23-21
- Free
Frustration & Guitar Wolf Live
French post-punk icons will team Frustration with Japan’s garage rock gods Guitar Wolf for an epic night of mid-week rock and roll.
When & Where
- Wednesday, Apr. 20th
- 18:30
- Shelter, Senda Building B1 2-6-10, Shimokitazawa
- ¥2500 advance / ¥3000 door
Cult Horror All-Night Festival
It’s a night of cult classics and body horror this Saturday and Shin-Bungeiza theater. You have a rare opportunity to see Street Trash, The Blob, The Incredible Melting Man, and The Toxic Avenger on the big screen.
When & Where
- Saturday, Apr. 23rd
- 23:00 - 05:00
- Shin Bungeiza Theater, Tokyo Maruhan Ikebukuro Bldg. 3F, 1-43-5 Higashi Ikebukuro
- ¥2300
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School 10 Year Anniversary
Dr. Sketchy’s is an international alternative art event where burlesque models pose for art stars and sketching newbies alike with drinks and arty socializing. There are branches in over a hundred cities around the globe, from Akron to Zagreb. The Tokyo branch of Dr. Sketchy’s began in 2006 and this year celebrates its 10th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, drawing events and exhibitions are being held in Harajuku on the weekend of April 22-24. There will be a mural painting at Design Festa Gallery on Saturday, a chance to sketch burlesque star Cherry Typhoon in Yoyogi Park on Sunday, and more.
When & Where
- Friday, Apr. 22nd to Sunday, Apr. 24th
- Various
- Harajuku
- Free
Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival in Yokohama
Utsunomiya is known for having the most delicious dumplings in all Japan, but you won’t have to go to Tochigi to taste them this weekend. Head to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse to taste gyoza from 15 of Utsunomiya’s finest restaurants.
When & Where
- Friday, Apr. 22nd to Sunday, Apr. 24th
- Fri. 15:00-21:00, Sat. 10:00-21:00, Sun. 10:00-18:00
- Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Free
Earth Day Tokyo
Celebrate nature, enjoy food booths, take in performances, and connect with various environment NGOs this weekend in Yoyogi Park. Over 100,000 people will pass through Yoyogi during this two-day event.
When & Where
- Saturday, Apr. 23rd to Sunday, Apr. 24th
- 10:00
- Yoyogi Park
- Free
Pub Con Table-Top Game Day
Join Tokyo’s most dedicated table-top gamers this Sunday for Pub Con! “Come on down to Good Heavens! in Shimokitazawa for a laid back afternoon of gaming, drinks and conversation.
When & Where
- Sunday, Apr. 24th
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Good Heavens! British Pub, 5-32-5 2F Daizawa, Setagaya-ku
- Free entry with drink or lunch purchase
British Cheese Tasting
Taste a wide variety of fantastic British and Irish artisan cheese, plus delicious fresh baguettes to stop yourself on overdosing on pure cheese. It's a great chance to enjoy the amazing beers, brewed on the premises by James and his team. British style beer and British cheese, what a perfect combination!
When & Where
- Sunday, Apr. 24th
- 15:00 - 17:00
- Campion Ale, Nishi-Asakusa 2-2-2, Taito-ku
- ¥3000
