New Yorkers are coming together to support the people of Japan in the aftermath of their unfortunate series of devastating natural and man-made disasters.
Here are some upcoming fundraising events that will benefit Japan relief efforts…
Monday, April 11
New York Loves Japan – East Village Punch Party
A group of liquor brand representatives, artists, writers and musicians have graciously donated their time, effort and a whole lot of booze in the name of helping out Japan.
$20 donation includes unlimited punch refills
Six hand-crafted, Japanese-inspired punches will be on the bartop.
punch sponsors include:
Pernod Absinthe
Belvedere vodka
Sailor Jerry Rum
Corazon Tequila
Leblon Cachaça
Beefeater Gin
The Tippling Bros.
The bar staff will be mixing up and selling Yamazaki Japanese whiskey cocktails all night long.
100% of proceeds donated to The Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund
Tunes by DJ Kimiko Masuda.
RSVP via facebook:
For questions, contact Jenny Adams, jennyadamsfreelance@gmail.com
7pm – 11pm
at:
The Summit Bar
Avenue C (at 9th St.)
New York, NY
thesummitbar.net
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Tuesday, April 12
Cathyland & PackratPlanet present..
Rock 4 Japan A benefit concert
Live rock show featuring:
Cheap Trick or Treat‘s tribute to Live at Budokan
Acey Slade & the Dark Party
The Orion Experience
High Teen Boogie
The Youngthings
& more
Rock out all night with Guest DJs Dario Speedwagon, Michael T & Amber Martin
Raffle prizes include:
* an Ibanez electric guitar, a 5-piece set of Sound Percussion drums, Cheap Trick Budokan DVD/CD sets and Rick Nielsen-designed Ipod and Ipad cases
RSVP via facebook
$10 suggested donation
All proceeds go toward Japan earthquake/tsunami relief efforts
doors 6pm. Show 8pm – midnight
at:
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave. (between N 11th & N 12th St.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 963-3369
BrooklynBowl.com
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Tuesday, April 12
Fundraiser for Tsunami victims.
Hosted by National Geographic
Complimentary beverage, bar snacks,
Raffles for lots of great prizes.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
National Geographic will generously match funds raised.
7pm
at:
The Banshee Pub
1373 First Ave.
(between 73rd & 74th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 717-8177
BansheePubNYC.com
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Bklyn ♥ Japan (Part II)
Comedy from:
Wyatt Cenac (Daily Show with Jon Stewart)
Kristen Schaal (Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Letterman, Conan, Flight of the Conchords)
Kurt Braunohler (IFC, Tell Your Friends! The Concert Film!)
Tim Harrington (“Beardo”/Les Savy Fav)
Arden Myrin (MAD TV/Chelsea Lately)
and more
Music by:
Mike Doughty (formerly of Soul Coughing)
Hard Nips (from Japan)
The Suzan (from Japan)
and more
All night dance party with:
DJ Aaron Lacrate and a special celebrity DJ (t.b.a.)
7:30pm Doors / 8pm Show
$15 adv / $20 doors
at:
The Bell House
149 7th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY
718 643-6510
TheBellHouseNY.com
Previously:
Benefits for Japan in NYC
