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Performing Arts & Films

Mar. 16 -
Apr. 15The Hunting Gun

Venue: Baryshnikov Arts Center, Jerome Robbins Theater
450 W 37th St,, New York

Miki Nakatani & Mikhail Baryshnikov in Yasushi Inoue's The Hunting Gun

Miki Nakatani & Mikhail Baryshnikov star in Yasushi Inoue's The Hunting Gun
Adapted by Serge Lamothe & Directed by François Girard
March 16 - April 15 2023 at Baryshnikov Arts Cente
Three letters. One tragedy. one of Japan’s most celebrated authors Yasushi Inoue's classic
world story is brought to the New York Stage.

Admission: $35 - $150
More info: Web

Exhibitions

Apr. 11
University of Delaware Art Exhibition Reception

Venue: Old College Gallery
Old College Hall, Newark, DE 19711

Painting gives artists a blank canvas to experiment with form and technique and to capture an array of subjects and emotions. The exhibition Focus on Painting, on view in Old College Gallery from February 7 to May 13, explores the breadth of paintings within the University’s collections, including portraits, landscapes and seascapes, abstractions, and more.
Join curator Amanda Zehnder to learn more about the variety of artwork on display, which spans from the 17th century to present day.

Admission: free
More info: Web

Apr. 13 -
Apr. 19The 19th Annual Tokyo-New York Friendship exhibition

Venue: The Nippon Gallery (7th Fl, the Nippon Club)
145 West 57th St, 7th Fl, New York

The Grand Prize of the 18th Competition in 2019 "Sea of memory" by Noriko Kuresumi(NY)

The competition, now in its 19th year, was launched in 1996 with the aim of promoting grassroots exchange between the sister cities of Tokyo and New York. The exhibition will feature approximately 100 works from New York and Tokyo that have passed the preliminary screening, and the Grand Prize will be awarded during the exhibition period.

今年で19回目を迎える「東京・ニューヨーク友好陶芸展覧会」は、姉妹都市である東京とニューヨークの草の根的な交流を目的に1996年にスタート。同展では、ニューヨークと東京から1次審査を通過した約100点を展示し、会期中に最優秀賞を決定します。厳しい審査を経て選ばれた個性豊かな作品の数々をご鑑賞ください。

Admission: free
More info: Web

Music

Mar. 30
Yumi Kurosawa Trio concert

Venue: Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street (at Astor Place) , New York

Yumi Kurosawa is one of today's most exciting soloists on Japan's national instrument, the Koto. Marking the debut of her new album Metamorphosis, Yumi creates a transformative listening experience through her new compositions.
The Yumi Kurosawa Trio blends the Violin, Percussion and Koto that draws upon many musical influences to reveal her abundant curiosity and remarkable capacity. Latin Percussion, Shakuhachi and Alto Saxophone add a variety of tonal colors.

Admission: $25/$15 student
More info: Tickets, Yumi Kurosawa

Apr. 6
Masayo Ishigure koto and shamisen recital

Venue: Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
154 W 57th St, New York

A Recital Commemorating the 30th anniversary of her professional career in the U.S.
“Sakura/Ko-jo no tsuki”, a masterpiece representing Japan.
“Ginga", using Okinawan melody.
“(untitled) ”, a Jazz flavor in koto music.
“Gin-yu-ka”, a powerful ensemble of six kotos.
“Chizuru/ Whereabouts of the Wind”, for Koto and piano.
“Flying like a Bird”, the milestone of 20th century Koto music using all the techniques the composer could think of at that time. Can be enjoyed by wide range of audiences.

Admission: $50, $40
More info: Web, Tickets

Apr. 21
Takuya Kuroda

Venue: (Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street, New York

Takuya Kuroda is a celebrated jazz trumpeter and arranger, touring his latest project Fly Moon Die Soon. He has been a respected member of the vibrant NYC jazz scene since graduating from the New School’s Jazz and Contemporary Music program in 2006.

Admission: $20
More info: Web, Tickets

Cultural Events

Mar. 31
Sakura Festival Night Market & Asian Food

Venue: MIKA
25 Thames Street, Brooklyn

An epic night market is coming to Brooklyn. Mouthwatering popular traditional Asian food menu, and SAKURA themed Food & Drinks and goods!
Award Winning Tonkotsu Ramen, Pescatarian Ramen, Takoyaki, Yakitori, Yakisoba, Tokyo Fried Chicken, Gyoza, Sakura Jelly, Ube & Matcha cheese cake, Super Omakase strawberry, and more! price range $10-$15
Special Chu-Hi(Sakura, Matcha, Yuzu, Lemon, Calpico, Oolong)

Admission: $12 - 15
More info: Web

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