Author: Susan

Arts & Entertainment, Events

NowHere to Exhibit Sarai Mari’s Venture into Street Photography

SEPT. 2020 NYC Thursday, September 23 through Sunday, October 31 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 23 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. NowHere – 40 Wooster Street (between Grand and Broome Streets) Admission: Free During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw a wide range of reactions from our friends, neighbors, and strangers. We each went through a spectrum of emotions ourselves. Some people … Continue reading NowHere to Exhibit Sarai Mari’s Venture into Street Photography
Susan
Arts & Entertainment, Community, Events

Unity Obon to Celebrate the Japanese Community

Unity Obon Thursday, September 23 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. EDT Fourth Arts Block – 70 E. 4th Street (between Bowery and 2nd Avenue) Admission: Free New York City-based community members and organizations are creating a space for joy and care with the Unity Obon. After over a year of physically isolating ourselves to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the rise of violence … Continue reading Unity Obon to Celebrate the Japanese Community
Susan
Events, Food & Drink

Learn How to Make Tofu at This Japan Society Webinar

Authentic Japanese Tofu: From Bean to Block Wednesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. EDT Online Workshop Admission: $25/$20 Japan Society members, seniors, and students Delicate and delicious, tofu is a versatile food enjoyed in many Japanese dishes, from silky, chilled hiyayakko to deep-fried agedashidofu. At this online workshop, learn how to make fresh, authentic tofu at home with London-based chef and culinary educator Akemi Yokoyama. … Continue reading Learn How to Make Tofu at This Japan Society Webinar
Susan
Arts & Entertainment, Events

Pianist Taka Kigawa Returns to LPR

Taka Kigawa—Music of Ligeti and Boulez Wednesday, September 22 from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) (le) Poisson Rouge – 158 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and Sullivan Streets) Admission: Table seating $25 in advance/$30 day of show Standing room $20 in advance/$25 day of show Proof of vaccine required. Check LPR’s guidelines here. Critically acclaimed concert pianist Taka Kigawa will present … Continue reading Pianist Taka Kigawa Returns to LPR
Susan
Arts & Entertainment, Events

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s WIFE OF A SPY Opens September 17 at IFC Center

Wife of a Spy Opens Friday, September 17 at 10:55 a.m. with five screenings each day IFC Center – 323 6th Avenue Admission: $11/$10 seniors and children Film distributor Kino Lorber presents the U.S. theatrical release of Wife of a Spy, a film by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Winner of the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival, Wife of a Spy will open … Continue reading Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s WIFE OF A SPY Opens September 17 at IFC Center
Susan