Experience a unique doburoku (unfiltered sake) tasting event at the Heiwa Saketen Bar Counter! Featuring a special gathering of doburoku brewers from Namba and Usagimachi, the event includes exclusive varieties made just for this day. Try the cherry blossom doburoku, made with plenty of salted sakura blossoms for a springtime flavor, strawberry doburoku using fresh...
Dive into a showcase of independent publishing and DIY creativity at the Heavy Manners Zine Fair! Connect with exhibitors and discover unique zines, all while enjoying a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Free riso-printed flyers are also available at the Heavy Manners Library, so you can help spread the word. The event is free to attend and...
Zoo Art Show is hosting a series of exclusive workshops with RIME (MSK - New York), an internationally recognized graffiti artist. Dive into his creative world over four sessions: Meet and discuss his process (April 11), character creation (April 18), graffiti (April 25), and abstract painting (May 2). Each workshop is limited to 15 participants...
Kato Sake Works is marking its 6th anniversary with a festive lineup featuring bingo, a limited A6 sake bottle release, large-format Japanese calligraphy workshop by Taisan, a food pop-up by Roll Over Kimbap, live jazz by Jean Ramirez Trio, and a DJ set by Emmaline. It's a day packed with community vibes and creative fun,...
Experience a relaxed evening featuring seasonal sake from the Suwa area's renowned breweries, perfectly paired with delicious sake-friendly dishes. Enjoy the atmosphere and flavors as you explore Japanese sake in Nagano's Suwa City. This is the 12th edition of this popular saké event!
Kick off the season with Skewville's 'UNFILTERED,' a special graffiti and photography group exhibition at 237 Starr St. in Brooklyn. This show features well-known photographers sharing candid, previously unseen images—unfiltered and unapologetically theirs. Expect work from talents like Bytegirl, Ana R. Candelaria, John Dominé, Matthew A. Eller, Rafael Fuchs, Leah Gerstel, Nick McManus, Luna Park,...
Celebrate the ephemeral beauty of spring with Sakura & Sake, an immersive tasting evening inspired by Japan's iconic cherry blossoms. Enjoy a curated menu featuring five rare seasonal sakes, released just for cherry blossom season, expertly paired with Japanese sakura-inspired raw seafood dishes developed by Oeno Maris. The venue's intimate wine room will be transformed...
Experience the unveiling of the latest body of work by renowned artist SEN2 (Sandro Figueroa) at Private Gallery in Miami. This unique exhibition merges graffiti and fine art, showcasing SEN2’s dynamic evolution as an artist. Attendees will enjoy a special live screen printing session, with exclusive SEN2 designs applied to Levi’s Trucker Jackets. Complimentary jacket...
Celebrate the final sake breaking ceremony hosted by Shojo's in Coral Gables! Enjoy the launch of two new sakes, fresh from competing in Tokyo's @SakeChallenges. The evening includes a sake barrel-breaking ceremony at 7pm, pours available for purchase, eats by PinPanPolloMIA, sake kasu matcha brownie ice cream pints in collaboration with Black Cat Tavern Miami,...
Celebrate the annual Kihotsuru Sake Brewery Open House in Saga! Discover limited edition sake only available at this event, take part in tastings (both sales and paid tastings available), and explore a unique sake lees (sakekasu) grab event—perfect for food and drink lovers. Enjoy a special live musical performance by Shinobu Honda while indulging in...
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon at Utage Sake Bar for the Japanese Ceramic & Sake Market, hosted in collaboration with Tanaka NL and Otemba Sake. Tanaka will showcase beautiful, handmade Hagiyaki ceramics from Yamaguchi, perfect for anyone passionate about Japanese crafts. Otemba Sake will be offering sake bottles at great prices, with tastings available—a treat...
Celebrate Japanese sake at the Kararoko Herun Road Sake New Sake Festival in Matsue, Shimane! The first part of the festival takes place at Kararoko Square, featuring new sake tastings (60ml cups), food vendors, and more. Admission is free for this outdoor event running from 12:00 to 17:00. The second part starts at 18:00 at...
Celebrate Japanese sake culture at the Matsue Shinshu Festival! Held in Matsue, this lively festival highlights freshly brewed sake from various regional breweries, complete with tasting booths and local food stalls. Part one takes place at Karakoro Plaza, where visitors can sample a wide range of sake from 12:00 to 17:00. In the evening, head...
Enjoy a unique event where local artists gather to blend music and sake. Experience a day filled with various genres of live music while sampling sake and other beverages in a lively setting. Limited to 30 attendees, this special gathering allows you to bring your own food and enjoy a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Pre-sale tickets...
Dive into the world of sake with a guided tasting at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn. Led by a knowledgeable taproom bartender, you’ll explore a variety of sake styles and learn how different brewing techniques impact each unique sip. Enjoy in-depth chats about flavor, aroma, texture, and temperature while sampling plenty of sake. Perfect for...
Embark on a reservation-only journey through five unpasteurized sakes, all poured fresh at Los Angeles' only craft sake brewery. Hosted by sake specialist Kerry Tamura at Sawtelle Sake Company, attendees will sample bottles from renowned Japanese breweries and Sawtelle Sake itself. The tasting includes sparkling, dry, and creamy nigori styles. All bottles featured are available...
Take your sake education to the next level and get certified as a Sake Adviser in this comprehensive online course, conducted entirely in Japanese. Open to hospitality industry professionals and sake enthusiasts, the course covers sake history, ingredients, brewing processes, classification, and tasting techniques. Participants will taste and examine over a dozen sake varieties, participate...
Learn everything there is to know about sake in this special class led by Jamie Graves from Skurnik Wines. Take a deep dive into centuries of culture and tradition, all distilled into one amazing beverage. Whether you're new to sake or a longtime fan, this interactive event offers a delicious exploration, including a tasting session....
Experience a special evening at Hinotez Kitchen in San Diego as Satsuma Shuzo distillers visit from Japan. This event offers guests the rare opportunity to meet the makers, dive into the craft of shochu, and enjoy tastings of traditional Japanese spirits. Explore authentic flavors and learn directly from the artisans behind every pour. Presented by...
Birmingham Sake Club is back with a special tasting event at Fox & Chance Bar. Attendees will explore the Japanese sake grading system in a fun, blind tasting, paired with seasonal hot cross buns. Curious to see if the grading really matters? Join in for this uniquely interactive and delicious evening.
Step behind the Blue Door and into its private speakeasy for an extraordinary sake dinner, curated by Chef Michael Le of Hello Uncle and perfectly paired with selections from Kikusui Sake Brewery. Special guests include Shunsuke Takasawa, President of Kikusui Sake Brewery, and Sara Guterbock, aka 'Sake Sara', Japanese Beverage Specialist & Educator. Blue Door's...
Celebrate spring at the 4th Annual Spring Sake Festival hosted by DC Sake Co. Enjoy an evening filled with Japanese sake, seasonal culinary flavors, and vibrant kanpai spirit in the heart of Washington, DC. The festival brings together sake lovers for tastings, cultural experiences, and spring festivities. More details to be announced as the event...
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Craft Sake Week at Roppongi Hills Arena! From April 17 to April 29, 2026, enjoy a record 130 sake breweries and 20 top-tier restaurants serving exclusive, event-only menus. Each day features different breweries, cuisine, and live music. Purchase a starter set (¥4,800) which includes the official sake glass and coins...
Celebrate Hip Hop history at Cornell Cinema with a free screening of the newly restored 4K version of 'WILD STYLE' (1983), the first ever film about Hip Hop. After the screening, enjoy a panel discussion with legendary director Charlie Ahearn and lead actor Lee Quiñones, moderated by Ben Ortiz from Cornell University Library's Hip Hop...
Experience the debut Kuheiji USA event, showcasing the Universal Series of sake. This series is crafted to be elegant, approachable, and pairs beautifully with a wide variety of cuisines. Presented in collaboration with Chef Shingo and featuring special guest Yuki Kuno from the Kuheiji family, attendees will enjoy an exclusive menu prepared for this event....