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Tokyo Cheapo Downtown Drinks
Join the TC gang and fellow cheapos for a drink (or few) and casual mingling at Commune 2nd. This is our 32nd casual meet-up and all are welcome—from readers to travelers to mysterious strangers.
This&That Cafe Vol.40: Sounds of Winter
One of our favorite events in the city, This&That offers an interdisciplinary evening of art and music—plus good vibes and cold drinks!
| At the door: ¥1,000 | ||
Craft Beer & Comedy
Good food, great beer and belly laugh-inducing English stand-up comedy is the perfect way to kick-start your Saturday evening in Roppongi.
| At the door: ¥1,500 | ||
Farmers and Kids Festa 2018
This event lets parents pass that tricky “Where does food come from?” question onto real farmers, who will hold educational seminars on agriculture for kids. In addition, there will be an array of food options available and various farm animals to befriend.
Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour
For a taste of the Edo period, head to Kagurazaka’s Zenkokuji Temple for various traditional Japanese performing arts. The event features leading artists, both young and seasoned, who will showcase street performances, dances and traditional parlor games.
Design Festa Vol. 48 – Fall Edition
What could be the largest art event in the world is coming back to Tokyo Bight Sight in Odaiba this weekend. Feast your eyes on over 15,000 exhibitions, including 125 live painting performances.
| Advance sales: ¥800 | At the door: ¥1,000 | |
Snow Bank Pay it Forward
Ready for snow in Tokyo? A slope of the white stuff and a rail will be set up at Yoyogi Park where you can snowboard and sled. There will also be food, music and a skateboarding ramps if you’re just not ready for snow to be in your life yet. This event is partnered with Red Cross to raise awareness about becoming a bone marrow donor, hence the “Pay It Forward” part of the name.
Exotic Modern at Tokyo Teien Museum
This Art Deco exhibition explores the influence of “exotic” cultures on art and fashion in early 20th century France.
| Advance sales: ¥960 | At the door: ¥1,200 | |
| Advance sales: ¥760 | At the door: ¥960 | |
| Advance sales: ¥480 | At the door: ¥600 | |
Cheese Festa
What better way to celebrate Cheese Day in Japan (Nov 11) than with a cheese-tasting event? EBiS303, an event hall in Ebisu, will host the festa where you can try various domestic and international varieties of the stinky stuff over the weekend. Yes, there will be wine.
Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival
Visit nearby Mt. Takao for the perfect fall day trip. The tree leaves are autumnally clad, plus there will be traditional performances and market stalls throughout the month.
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