The cicada sounds are undoubtedly an indication that August is right here. Thought-about one of many busiest journey months in Japan, there are uncertain many occasions and locations to go to in August. Come cling with us on August 6 at our Tokyo Weekender concern celebration at Stump Base Annex for an evening of stay music and artwork exhibitions. Try the opposite stay performances, festivals and exhibitions that can have you ever excited for the entire week.
1. TW & MTM July-August 2022 Situation Celebration and Exhibition
Held all day on the fashionable Stump Base Annex venue, the TW July-August 2022 concern celebration presents three totally different flooring of leisure plus a rooftop lounge house to chill out, chat and make new buddies. It is like a mini-festival of artwork and music, with copies of the brand new TW concern as well.
The occasion brings collectively six superb performers. DJ Natsuki and DJ Area of interest are well-known within the Tokyo music scene. Tama Tsuboi is the charming lead of the Shamanz, whose chilled music provides off nice summer season vibes. Ar Syura is a darkish jazz duo who play attractive music, whereas Elliot Cormack is an MTM favourite. J’nique is an outstanding singer and, even when you have not heard her identify earlier than, you might need heard her voice. She sang the tune “Weight of the World” on the cult basic online game NieR: Automata.
There may even be 5 superb artists and photographers exhibiting their work all through the venue. You may look ahead to TW’s personal collaborators and creatives: Ken Frog’s work, Simon Kalajdjiev’s glitch artwork, Solène Ballesta’s interactive artwork set up, Lisa Knight’s dreamy images and certainly one of TW’s favourite cowl photographers Allan Abbani’s images.
An entry ticket additionally will get you free hors d’oeuvres and a free welcome drink. Different drinks might be obtainable for a small charge, from craft beer to unique cocktails.
There are three totally different ticket choices and totally different costs. Select between an all-day ticket, a day ticket or a night ticket.
Come hang around with us at probably the most superb music and artwork occasions that this metropolis has on provide proper now.
Word: TW readers get a ten% low cost on the occasion ticket by getting into the code: TKYWD.
when: Aug 6 | Extra Data
2. Contemporary Meat Drag Present
Eclectic drag home Haus von Schwarz is internet hosting “Contemporary Meat,” a fundraising drag present to help the medical bills of Philippines trans girl and former immigration bureau detainee Miwa-chan. Miwa-chan was detained in solitary confinement within the Shinagawa detention heart from July 2019 to October 2020. She skilled transphobic, racist and xenophobic therapy by the officers.
Guests can count on the same old gifted performances by this different, goth drag thirst with the additional advantage of supporting a noble trigger.
Doorways will open at 7pm, present begin at 7:30pm.
when: Aug 5 | Extra Data
3. Asagaya Balinese Dance Pageant
Guests can get pleasure from performances by Japanese and Balinese dancers and performers within the twenty first annual Asagaya Balinese Dance Pageant. It is the primary time in three years that the pageant is going down. Guests can get pleasure from each the vigorous performances and on the similar time admire the brightly-colored paper decorations of the Asagaya Tanabata Pageant. Performances embody each classical Balinese dances and trendy Balinese dances, in addition to uncommon native performing arts. There may even be stalls promoting Indonesian beer, drinks and snacks.
when: Aug 6-7 | Extra Data
4. Haus of Gaishoku Magnificence Blenda Efficiency
Haus of Gaishoku will carry out their month-to-month Magnificence Blenda occasion, which contains a cabaret of gifted performers from around the globe. The present will characteristic every part from contortionists and pole dancers to voguers and electro dancers together with drag queens and kings. From the humor of the drag queen MCs to the fantastic thing about the varied performances, it is a present that everybody will love.
Doorways open at 4pm however the present begins at 5pm.
when: Aug 6 | Extra Data
5. Ai Yazawa Exhibition
“All Time Greatest,” a long-awaited exhibition by the favored manga artist Ai Yazawa, might be held at Shinjuku Takashimaya earlier than departing to different cities in Japan. Yazawa has produced many in style works, together with Tenshi Nanka Ja Naia milestone in romance manga, Neighborhood Story, Kagen no Tsuki, Paradise Kissand the enduring Nanaa manga (and a subsequent anime) from the Nineties.
The exhibition will characteristic greater than 100 unique drawings and illustrations by Yazawa, in addition to fastidiously chosen gadgets from associated supplies which have by no means been proven to the general public earlier than. Authentic merchandise might be obtainable for buy too.
when: Till Aug 8 | Extra Data
6. Blast Cult Sonic Faith Celebration
The Blast Cult group might be visiting Japan in the beginning of August and so they have many surprises in retailer. They are going to be launching new merchandise and internet hosting unbelievable occasions, the primary of which might be a celebration on August 4 at Cross, a brand new venue in Chofu.
RSVP to [email protected] for an evening of your favourite Sonic Faith.
when: Aug 4 | Extra Data
7. Leslie Hewitt Exhibition: “Index Array”
American artist Leslie Hewitt presents a collection of pictures composed of diptychs that seize the dawn and her sensory expertise of twentieth century sculptor Dan Flavin’s gentle set up, “untitled” (Marfa Venture), 1996. Her items are the results of analysis from her residency on the Chinati Basis in West Texas. Set in wood field frames, Hewitt’s items create three-dimensional qualities that permit viewers to expertise the artwork from totally different angles and query the optics of every piece.
when: Till Aug 20 | Extra Data