Whether you’re into vegan treats or Texas barbecue, jazz or house, film or philosophy, there’s something exciting for everyone 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.
Summer Smoke Barbecue
The Oak Door "Smoke Project" is a special collaboration between chef de cuisine Adam Noffsinger and pit master Craig White —of White Smoke fame — to showcase the flavors of a traditional Texas smokehouse. It starts with a kick-off party September 1 and the menu will be available all month.
When & Where
- Thursday, Sep. 1
- 6:30-9 p.m.
- 6F Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-Ku
- ¥9,500
Pink Cow Birthday Vegan Buffet
September is 16th birthday month at the Pink Cow and, in celebration, this event will feature a selection of extra-special vegan desserts!
When & Where
- Thursday, Sep. 1
- 7:30-10:30 p.m.
- The Pink Cow, Tokyo Roi Building B1F, 5-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
- ¥2,800
The 15th Tokyo Jazz Festival
The Tokyo Jazz festival returns this week. Some of the world’s top Jazz artists will share the stage with Japan’s finest over three days. See Herbie Hancock, Sergio Mendes, Hiromi and many more at Tokyo Jazz.
When & Where
- Friday, Sep. 2 to Sunday, Sep. 4
- Various
- Various
- Various (some free
Journalism in Film Double-Feature
See two award-winning films that chronicle real life stories of groundbreaking journalism. "Spotlight" and "The Eichmann Show" will be playing in a double-feature at Shin-Bungeiza this week.
When & Where
- Until Thursday, Sep. 1
- Various
- Shin-Bungeiza Theatre, Maruhan Bldg 3F, 1-43-5 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- ¥1,500
The Gamuso Comedy Show
Laughs are free at the Gamuso Comedy Show this Friday as five of Tokyo’s best English-speaking comedians put on a show of stand-up, improv and music that will surely send you into the weekend with a smile. Admission is free, but help keep the lights on by ordering a drink or the special Comedy Quiche.
When & Where
- Friday, Sep. 2
- 8 p.m.
- Gamuso Asagaya, Takuei Building 2F-3F, Asagaya-kita 2-12-5, Suginami-ku
- Free
Lecture and Talk: 'Our Inner Battle'
Encounter the battlefield of life through the classic book, “The Bhagavad Gita,” written more than 2,500 years ago in ancient India. Come and explore the magical text that inspired Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Einstein and many others.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sep. 3
- 7-8:30 p.m.
- New Acropolis Cultural Association, Daimachi 8-14, Bay City Takigawa 901, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama
- ¥500
Sensation Innerspace
Sensation: Innerspace will be a night of non-stop dance music, world class DJs and dazzling stage shows. See Steve Angello, Mr. White, Tom Staar and more at this euphoric event.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sep. 3rd
- 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
- Makuhari Messe, 2-1, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba
- ¥15,500
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