[Note: These events have already taken place. For upcoming Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Benefits, see:
More Benefits for Japan in NYC]
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 fundraising events that will benefit Japan relief efforts...
Thursday, March 24Comedy BenefitRed Cross Benefit for Japan
A special one-night only benefit show in cooperation with
the Red Cross to help those affected by the recent devastation in Japan.
All money raised this Thursday will go to help those hurt by the earthquake and tsunami.
No tickets will be accepted for this special engagement.
To make a reservation, call: (212) 861-9386. This show WILL sell-out.
Scheduled to appear:
Louis C.K. - VH1’s "Stand Up Spotlight– FX’s hit show “Louie”
Colin Quinn – SNL, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Broadway show “Long Story Short”
Alan Colmes - “The Alan Colmes Show”, Fox’ “Hannity & Colmes”
Judah Friedlander – NBC’s “30 Rock,” Meet The Parents, Zoolander
Wayne Federman – HBO’s “Larry Sanders Show”, HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasum”
Joe Bolster – CBS’s “The Late Show with David Letterman”
Jim Mendrinos - comedy writer: SNL
Patty Rosborough - Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater
Steve Scheffer - VH1’s "Stand Up Spotlight
and more...
(A special possible surprise appearance by long-time close friend of the club who we can’t even name here.)
8:30pm
at:
Comic Strip Live1568 Second Ave.
(between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 861-9386
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Wednesday, March 23 - Wednesday, March 30Dine Out for Japan
For 1 week, participating restaurants are donating a portion of their profits to The Red Cross.
For a list of participating restaurants, visit:
NYSRA.org/DineOutforJapan--------------------------------------
Thursday, March 24Fundraiser for Japan at Tammany Hall
$10 donation at the door.
Featuring
Alex from Tokyo, Ali Coleman, Chin Chin, ADM, and more
7pm
at:
Tammany Hall152 Orchard St. (between Stanton & Rivington St.)
New York, NY
212 982-7767
TammanyHallNY.com------------------------------
Monday, March 28The Good Beer Seal presents...Brewers for Brewers: Earthquake Relief Benefit
Brewers for BrewersIt’s time to stop reading about the disaster in Japan and to start doing something about it.
Join the local brewing community to support the
Kiuchi Brewery in Japan.
Kiuchi brews
Hitachino, and while their brewery hasn’t experienced too much damage, they are using their working bottling lines to bottle water, and are feeding as many people as they can in their restaurant.
Brooklyn Brewery will share their taps with selections from
Empire Brewing Co.,
Heartland Brewery,
Lagunitas Brewing Co.,
Sixpoint Craft Ales,
Kelso of Brooklyn,
Victory Brewing Co., and
Coney Island Brewing.
Food provided by
The Brooklyn Kitchen & The Meat Hook,
Jimmy’s No. 43,
Tanuki Tavern, and
Waterfront Ale HouseAll proceeds will go directly to Kiuchi’s efforts to support their fellow sake and artisanal beer breweries in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Purchase tickets online:
brownpapertickets.com7pm - 10pm
at:
Brooklyn Brewery#1 Brewers Row
79 North 11th Street
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 486-7422
BrooklynBrewery.com--------------------------------------------
Thursday, March 31Party With Purpose present...
Rockjazz for JapanFeaturing performances by:
ELEW,
Cassandra Wilson, Great Big Planes, & Complexions Contemporary Ballet with Desmond Richardson
With a special guest appearance by Academy Award Winner Forest Whitaker
Party with a Purpose will donate all proceeds to benefit
Doctors Without Borders &
Save The Children Relief Efforts in Japan.
General admission: $60
General admission + open bar: $100
Doors at 7pm
Event Begins at 8pm
at:
The Gramercy Theatre127 E. 23rd St. (bet. Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. S)
New York, NY
(212) 777-6800
VIP tickets include catered, open bar pre-party from 7pm-8pm with an appearance by ELEW, and VIP seating. Only 75 VIP tickets will be sold.
For more information visit
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Surprise guest just announced! Zach GalifianakasTuesday, April 5, 2011Bklyn ♥ Japan - Part I
Host:
Liam McEneaneywith Music by:
Ra Ra RiotSean Bones
Diamondsnake
Comedy by:
Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers, Delocated)
Todd Barry (Louis, many Comedy Central specials)
Lisa Delarios (from Party Machine @ Union Hall)
Surprise guest (which was announced today:
Zach Galifianakas)
Dance party with:
DJ Annie Hart (Au Revoir Simone)
DJ Baio (Vampire Weekend)
7:30pm Doors / 8pm Show
$15
adv / $20 doors
at:
The Bell House149 7th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY
718 643-6510
TheBellHouseNY.comThere is another show April 15.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011Fundraiser for Japan
The Japan Exchange & Teaching Program Alumni Association of NY (
JETAANY), in partnership with
NY de Volunteer, will be raising funds to benefit Japan.
$25 at the door includes:
Drink specials, entertainment, and raffle prizes
Details at
jetaany.org/helpjapan6:30pm - 9:30pm
at:
Slate54 W. 21st St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 989-0096
Slate-NY.com------------------------------------------
Tuesday, April 5Brazen Head FundraiserFundraiser for the Japanese Relief Effortfeaturing:
Santori Single Malt Whiskey - $10
Absolute Brooklyn - $7
Half of all the sales of these 2 wonderful liquors will be donated to the Japanese relief effort.
RSVP via
facebook6-9pm
at:
The Brazen Head228 Atlantic Ave.
(between Court St. & Boerum Pl.)
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0430
BrazenHeadBrooklyn.com------------------------------------------
Wednesday, April 6Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Fundraiser
Suggested donation: $20 at the door
includes specials on selected drafts and well drinks
Raffles prizes
100% of the donations will go to the American Red Cross Relief Fund
RSVP- karen.he311@gmail.com
or via
facebook6-9pm
at:
Blaggard's Pub8 W. 38th St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
212-382-2611
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[Update: The Auction for Hope fundraising event at Gstaad has been canceled. The auction has been changed to an on-line auction. Details coming soon...]
Wednesday, April 6
Scene PR presents...
Auction for Hope: A fundraiser for Japan at Gstaad
Silent Auction
Raffle ticket to win a Apple iPod Touch
RSVP at:
auctionforhope.eventbrite.com/SCENEPR plans & promotes a series of events for young professionals, entrepreneurs and organizations working in or around the media, arts, finance & entertainment industries.
ScenePR.com-----------------------------------------
Friday, April 8Dance for Japan
A benefit for earthquake/tsunami victim relief featuring over 40 DJs on 4 floors
Dance local, think global takes on new meaning tonight,
as the DJ community of New York comes together to raise money for the victims of the Japan disaster. Come out for a very special night of music from the best DJs in NYC, and support the people of Japan as they struggle to rebuild. Donations will be collected at Pacha, proceeds to go to the Japanese Red Cross.
Free admission before midnight on guestlist:
pachanyc.com/guestlist_040811.htmlPurchase tickets:
pacha-nyc.clubtickets.com/us/2011-04/08/dance-for-japan-a-benefit-for-earthquake-tsunami-victimsDoors 10pm
Table Reservations 212.209.7500
at:
Pacha New York618 W. 46th St.
(between 11th & 12th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 209-7500
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Friday, April 8
The NY Volunteering Meetup Group present...Japan Earthquake FundraiserJoin this Meetup group &
RSVPSuggested Donation: $10
(make checks payable to the American Red Cross referencing the Japanese earthquake)
All proceeds will be donated to support the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
6:30 - 9pm
at:
Studio XXI59 W. 21st St. (near 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 359-4200
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Saturday, April 9, 2011Concert for Japan
Japan Society presents a 12-hour concert and open house extravaganza benefiting organizations that directly help people affected by the earthquake and tsunamis that struck Japan. In addition to various music acts by dozens of artists, this one-day event offers special activities for all ages, from Origami and Washi Lantern Installation workshops for good wishes, to Language Classes, Calligraphy Workshops, Kamishibai Storytelling and more.
100% of proceeds from this event will go to the
Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
Japanese sweets are available for free sampling and tasting.
Other food and drinks will be available for purchase.
see
Concert Schedule11am – 12:30pmOpen ConcertNew York Suwa Taiko Association
with allied members from: Taiko Masala, New York Taiko Aikokai, Sakura Taiko, Ninja Taiko, Brooklyn Genki Daiko and Taiko Club of Brooklyn Waldorf.
Cocolo Japanese Gospel Choir
*No ticket required - seating is first come, first served
1–2:20pmGala Block (sold out)Philip Glass &
Hal WillnerLou Reed, Laurie Anderson & John Zorn
2:45–4:00pmJapanese Traditional Music: Masayo Ishigure and Miyabi koto shamisen ensemble (koto, bass koto, shamisen, shakuhachi), Sadahiro Kakitani (ryuteki), Mutsumi Takamizu and Masumi Takamizu (shamisen/vocal, koto), Yumi Kurosawa (20 string koto), James Nyoraku Schlefer and Kyo Shin An Shakuhachi Dojo (shakuhachi), Taikoza (taiko, shakuhachi, fue).
*No ticket required - seating is first come, first served
4:15–5:15pmWestern Classical and Contemporary Music: Mari Kimura (violin), Makoto Nakura (marimba), Taka Kigawa (piano), Lisa Bielawa (composer/vocalist).
*No ticket required - seating is first come, first served
6:00 – 7:20 pmGala Block (sold out)Ryuichi Sakamoto with Special Guests
M.O.D. Technologies, Bill Laswell, Gigi, Bernie Worrell, Hideo Yamaki and many others
8–11pmRock/Pop Bands: Me & Mars,
The Suzan,
Hard Nips, Echostream, DJ Aki
Plus Salmé from Tokyo!
*No ticket required - seating is first come, first served
at:
Japan Society333 E. 47th St. (First Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 832-1155
JapanSociety.org------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, April 9Hops for HopeHelp support disaster relief in Japan with a $5 donation at the door (more if your feeling generous)
Serving $5 pints of Kelso or Brooklyn Brewery, and every penny of the $5 goes to the relief fund.
ALL proceeds will be shared between The American Red Cross: Japan Earthquake & Pacific Tsunami and The Humane Society: International Disaster Fund.
Beer donated by Kelso and Brooklyn Brewery.
RSVP via
facebook4-9pm
at:
Moonshine 317 Columbia St.
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 858.8088
BrooklynMoonshine.com------------------------------------------------------
Monday, April 11New York Loves Japan - East Village Punch PartyA 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 BarAvenue C (at 9th St.)
New York, NY
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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 BudokanAcey Slade & the Dark Party
The Orion ExperienceHigh Teen BoogieThe 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 Bowl61 Wythe Ave. (between N 11th & N 12th St.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 963-3369
BrooklynBowl.com---------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, April 12Fundraiser 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 Pub1373 First Ave.
(between 73rd & 74th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 717-8177
BansheePubNYC.com ---------------------------------------------------
Friday, April 15, 2011Bklyn ♥ 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 House149 7th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY
718 643-6510
TheBellHouseNY.com----------------------------
Tuesday, April 26
Comedy Magic & Variety Show Benefit
featuring
Richie Magicall proceeds to be donated to American Red Cross for Japanese earthquake relief
minimum donation: $10
6:30, 8:30 & 10:30pm shows
at:
Parkside Lounge317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.)
New York, NY
(212) 673-6270
ParksideLounge.net[Note: These events have already taken place. For upcoming Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Benefits, see:
More Benefits for Japan in NYC]
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