Summer may almost be over, but there’s still plenty of entertainment to be had 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.
Tokyo Gay Book Group Meetup
For September we'll be reading "Kitchen" by Banana Yoshimoto, a short book that juxtaposes two tales about mothers, transsexuality, bereavement, kitchens, love and tragedy in modern Japan.
When & Where
- Wednesday, Sep. 7
- 7:30 p.m.
- Tower Records Cafe 2nd Floor, 1-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya
- Free
Good Heavens Comedy Club
This is a brand new open mic night featuring some of Tokyo's best comedy talent and up-and-coming stars. Whether it be laughing along to killer material or chucking in sympathy at a stand-up virgin being sacrificed at the altar of comedy... this has it all.
When & Where
- Wednesday, Sep. 7
- 8:30 p.m.
- Good Heavens British Pub, 5-32-5 Daizawa, Setagaya-ku
- ¥1,000
Hibiya Oktoberfest
You can enjoy authentic German beer, brats and pretzels from 17 different vendors in Hibiya’s take on Oktoberfest, featuring live music by Anton and the Funny Guys.
When & Where
- Friday, Sep. 9 to Monday, Sep. 19
- 3-10 p.m. (weekdays), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (weekends)
- Hibiya Park Fountain Plaza, 1-6 Hibiya Koen, Chiyoda-ku
- Free
Arabian Festival
Celebrate the rich and diverse Arab culture of the middle east and north Africa at the first ever Arabian Festival in Japan. Enjoy great music, food, fashion and belly-dancing this weekend at Yoyogi Park.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sep. 10 & Sunday, Sep. 11
- 10 a.m.
- Yoyogi Park
- Free
Kichijoji Autumn Matsuri
Expect all the usual delights of a Japanese festival (food, music, parades) at this event held to mark the coming of fall.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sep.10 & Sunday, Sep. 11
- 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Kichijoji station
- Free
Catch and Flow Kendama Tournament
Kendama was once considered a children’s game, but this wooden baal-and-cups game has now become internationally popular as practitioners develop new tricks and techniques. See the best of the best compete this Saturday.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sep. 10
- 4 p.m.
- Shibuya Duo Music Exchange, 2-14-8, Shibuya
- ¥2,000
Vogue Fashion’s Night Out
This “global shopping event” sponsored by Vogue magazine will see hundreds of shops open later than usual and offering food, music, exclusive items, and special discounts on the latest fashions. It’s a perfect chance to update your wardrobe before fall.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sep. 10
- 4-10 p.m.
- Omotesando Hills, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
- Free
Farm Party featuring You Got a Radio
The Ruby Room will present a collection of fantastic indie bands, curated by Tokyo Gig Guide. See You Got a Radio, Super Ganbari Goal Keepers, Tropical Death, Juliette Jemm & Naka Jets along with DJs this Saturday night.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sep. 10
- 6:30 p.m.
- Ruby Room, 2F Kasumi Bldg, Dogenzaka 2-25-17, Shibuya
- ¥1,000
Colin Firth Marathon
Colin Firth has established himself as one of his generation’s finest actors. You can binge-watch three of his films this Saturday at Shin Bungeiza Theater: comedy “Gambit,” drama “The King’s Speech” and the action-packed “Kingsman.”
When & Where
- Saturday, Sep. 10
- 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
- Shin Bungeiza Theater, Tokyo Maruhan Ikebukuro Bldg. 3F, 1-43-5 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- ¥2,300
