Are you curious about Shochu? Join us to learn the basics of this delicious and unique 500+ year old Japanese Spirit, how to differentiate between styles, and how to serve Shochu to its best advantage and use it in delicious craft cocktails. We'll also explore the nuance of Shochu vs Sake and Soju! The course...
Take your sake education to the next level with the Certified Sake Adviser online course from the Sake School of America. Open to both hospitality industry professionals and dedicated enthusiasts, this engaging online class covers the history of sake, production methods, sake-tasting techniques, and how to confidently discuss sake varieties. Attendees will participate in guided...
For one night only, House Brooklyn teams up with Seikyo and Hakuto Breweries for an exclusive omakase experience, featuring a special curated six-course dinner paired with exceptional sake. Get the chance to meet representatives Akiko Hakuto and Yusuke Nakao from Japan in person, taste their carefully selected brews, and learn more about Japanese sake making....
Enjoy a laid-back, potluck-style Fermentation Gathering at Culture Cream, co-created by Yesfolk, Of The Air, and Wild Culture Kitchen. Bring your own fermentation projects, starters, or just your curiosity and appetite for some funky flavors and friendly faces. No need to be an expert maker—this welcoming event encourages experimentation and sharing among fermentation fans in...
The Sake Shop presents an exclusive sake reception at the Oahu Country Club, co-hosted by Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits and JOTO Sake. Taste 16 unique sakes—including Junmai, Daiginjo, aged sake, sparkling, namazake, and more—from four acclaimed breweries such as Eiko Fuji, Chikurin, Watari Bune, and Yuki No Bosha. Meet special guests from Japan including...
Experience a special night at Sake Bar Asoko as producers Akiko Hakuto (Hakuto Brewery, Ibaraki) and Yasunobu Tomita (Tomita Brewery, Shiga), the maker of Shichi Hon Yari, visit from Japan. Enjoy exclusive sake flights, by-the-glass pours, and secret offerings for one night only. This is a rare chance to meet renowned sake producers in person!
Meet renowned brewers Toshiaki Imaoka from Izumo Fuji, Shimane and Yusuke Nakao from Nakao Brewery, Hiroshima at Sake Bar Decibel. Enjoy a special tasting of Joto Sake selections and take part in a raffle for exclusive sake bottles. This unique evening offers guests the chance to learn from the brewers themselves and discover new favorites.
Enjoy a special sake tasting event focused on summer sake (natsuzake), designed for those in the food and beverage industry. Discover unique characteristics of natsuzake, learn how to pair it with various dishes, and find business tips for the 2026 season. Participants are encouraged to try different varieties, explore food pairings, and get ideas to...
Discover a trio of standout sake at Sake Desu during this 'Meet the Importer' night. Sake Samurai Chris Johnson will be in attendance, pouring and discussing selections from World Sake...
Celebrate great sake and perfect food pairings at this lively Boston patio event! Meet the brewers of Hakuto and Shichi Hon Yari for an exclusive sake tasting, along with creative pairings including pizza from Pizza Project and oysters from Island Creek. This is a one-of-a-kind chance to try Hakuto (not usually available in Boston), poured...
Booklyn, Inc. is hosting a hands-on workshop at Interference Archive in Park Slope, Brooklyn, for adults and teens interested in learning how to create zines and tell personal stories with collective power. This event is part of their Workshop Month and offers a collaborative space to help foster creativity and build community. Whether you're new...
Experience an electrifying night of creativity at "Art of the City," a graffiti and contemporary art exhibition curated by Koz & Lulu in Long Island City. This dynamic showcase features work from an impressive lineup of artists, including Shepard Fairey "Obey," John "Crash" Matos, Albert Diaz "Samo," and more. Dive into New York's vibrant urban...
Experience centuries of tradition and a new era in rice wine at the Rice Wine Fair, hosted by Hana Makgeolli in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This unique event brings together domestic rice wine producers presenting styles inspired by Korea, Japan, Thailand, China, Fujian, and Singapore. You'll find rare pours, pre-market tastings, and bottles unavailable elsewhere. Join the...
Kick off the 13th Annual Spring Arts Festival with "Life in Culture–Rhythm, the Pulse & the Present Moment," curated by Yvette Hidalgo (@ylove57) at Trends LIC Gallery. Opening Night features a live DJ, an exciting art exhibition, and access to works by dozens of talented artists from across New York City and beyond. This multi-day...
Bootleg Boy and The Photocopy Club, in collaboration with A Bigger Book Fair 2026, present FANZINE—an open submission fanzine exhibition and hands-on zine-making workshop inside a travelling zine library and workshop space called IN TRANSIT. Bring your creativity and craft your own fanzine on any topic, then submit it to take part in this giant...
Join artists Chuck U and Ewok MSK at Indeed Brewing for the WhirlyGig Pop Up gallery show, featuring original paintings, a vibrant selection of prints, and live painting sessions. The gallery space will be located between the Taproom and the Ox Room. Onsite, Ewok will be transforming a giant shipping container with his graffiti art...
Discover the artistry behind Shichiken sparkling sake at this lively tasting event hosted at Osawa in Pasadena. Sample a range of exclusive sparkling sakes from Yamanashi Meijo Co., Ltd. and meet the brewers in person. It's a rare opportunity to enjoy authentic Japanese sake, connect with the makers, and explore the unique flavors of Shichiken's...
Experience 'OUR DAILY BREAD,' an art exhibition and zine release by Kyle Reyes, hosted at Blankmag Books NYC. This event explores spirituality and resilience through the act of creation, set against the backdrop of a corporate and sociopolitical world. The exhibition launches with a special opening reception on May 15th, 2026 from 6pm to 9pm,...
Crasty, a well-known graffiti artist from Japan, is bringing their art to Bangkok for a special exhibition and pop-up store. Visit BicycleBoys Bangkok to view unique graffiti artworks, experience street culture, and shop exclusive merch. This event runs from May 15th to 31st, but the first day features an opening reception from 6 pm to...
Discover a unique, intimate sake experience at Ki Teppan & Rogama in Singapore. This special edition brings together brewer, sommelier, and chef for a shared exploration of sake. Guided by Master Sake Sommelier Janice Chi and Seiji Nagai of Ichinokura Brewery, enjoy a curated 5-course pairing menu highlighting the nuanced character of sake across several...
Experience the tradition of Japanese sake brewing, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, at the Goshuin Sake Festival. Held at the special venue at the South Gate of Tsushima Shrine, the festival features tastings from renowned breweries across the Owari region, ticketed sake tasting, and a variety of local food vendors such as BEARS...
Celebrate eight years since the revival of the Yokoyama sake brewery at their first open house festival! Enjoy exclusive sake tastings featuring Yokoyama and Yokoyama Goju as well as Chingu shochu, with special limited-edition brews and complimentary pours. Twelve handpicked local and regional shops will offer delicious snacks perfectly paired with sake. Live performances include...
Celebrate the start of summer with a special open house at Maruyama Sake Brewery in Joetsu, Niigata. Enjoy exclusive sake tastings, brewery tours, limited-release sake, delicious local foods, and a hands-on label workshop. Experience parts of the sake-making process not usually open to the public, and sample sweet sake and Kashiwa soup (first-come, first-served). Sake...
Sakejump Takanawa presents a sake tasting collaboration featuring Yuta Abe from Abe Shuzo and Taisuke Satou from haccoba. Guests will have the chance to discover and experience a variety of unique sakes in Takanawa. This event is a great opportunity for sake enthusiasts to engage directly with sake brewers and explore new flavors.
The Newberry Library and ZINEmercado are bringing back Planting Seeds — an Indigenous Zine Fest featuring zines and prints by Indigenous and First Nations artists from around the world. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of creativity and culture! Interested in vending? Applications are open via the Newberry Library website. Hosted at the historic Newberry Library,...