Broadway Comedy Club
Venue: Broadway Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd & 8th,
New York City
The Broadway Comedy Club is the best comedy in New York City and has 3 beautiful showrooms & a quaint cafe located in our bi-level entertainment complex located in the heart of NYC
The Broadway Comedy Club, local in the heart of New
York City’s theater district, is a cherished entertainment establishment that offers visitors an exceptional night of laughter and enjoyment. Known for its intimate setting that brings performers and audiences closer together, the venue exudes a charming ambiance that perfectly balances sophistication with comfort. Rooted in the tradition of classic standup comedy, it features an eclectic mix of both established comics and upcoming stars. In addition to its prime comedy shows, it’s also a venue for improv performances, exhibiting an extensive range of comedic styles.
The Slipper Room
Venue: 167 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
The Slipper Room is a variety theatre and house of burlesque, comedy and neo-vaudeville, located in the Lower East Side district of Manhattan, New York City.
Showcasing the very best of New York’s comedy, sideshow, magic, strip tease, and circus since 1999.
Artists who have guested at the Slipper Room over the years have included sudracts as Lady Gaga, Leonard Cohen, the Scissor Sisters and U2, while popular downtown performers Dirty Martini, Murray Hill and Matt Fraser often appear.
Variety shows are regularly hosted by comedians Bradford Scobie, Matthew Holtzclaw and Matt Roper under the guise of various characters, and also by James Habacker himself.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
Venue: Laurelton, QN141st Rd btw 225th and 226th StGPS
14125 224th St, Queens, NY 11413
Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., founded by Keith Nelson and Stephanie Monseu in 1995, prides itself on being an integral part of America’s outstanding folk traditions of circus, sideshow, and vaudeville. Bindlestiff’s activities fall into three main areas. First, we produce original shows, festivals, and public events. Over the decades, Bindlestiff has presented nearly 600 of the world’s top artists in the circus and variety fields. Shows in our home regions of NYC and the Hudson Valley, as well as national touring in the United States, have engaged audiences in the hundreds of thousands, with performances in theaters, Spiegeltents, big tops, cruise ships, fairs and festivals, including 2017’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival, celebrating the cultural heritage of the American circus on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The second area of Bindlestiff’s work is support of emerging and professional variety artists. The Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show is the premiere circus “open mic” night of New York City, presenting acts by over 100 artists every year. Bindlestiff’s yearly First of May Award and Residency offers emerging NYC-based artists financial support and mentorship from Bindlestiff. Twice a year, Bindlestiff’s Cavalcade of Youth, produced in collaboration with Playful Productions, pairs young artists from diverse backgrounds interested in learning the craft and skills of circus and variety with professional mentors in the field, presenting public shows in New York City.
And third, Bindlestiff provides high-quality circus arts education and enrichment opportunities. Free Out-of-School-Time and Elder programs serve people in the Hudson Valley and New York City by using circus arts training as a medium for social justice, community building, and youth development. Circus skill workshops are also offered with touring productions. Bindlestiff yearly develops and expand its educational programs with new partnerships, greater outreach, and continued professional development for instructors.
RESOBOX maid café
Venue: 41-26 27th Street, Long Island City, NY 1110
We’re bringing the popular Japanese culture of maid cafés straight to New York! RESOBOX is re-decorating to hold a special one-week pop-up maid café to celebrate the cute culture developed in Akihabara. Maid cafés are a subcategory of cosplay (costume play) restaurants found in Japan and consist of waitresses dressed in maid costumes to serve customers as if they were their own personal maids.
The pop-up event will begin Monday, August 22 (The pre-opening event will be held on August 21, 8PM – 10PM but is reserved for media guests only) and will last until Sunday, August 28. Stop by for a sneak peek into Japan’s unique culture!
RESOBOX is the name created from a mashup of the words Resonate and Box.
This Resonating Box envisions a space where people can meet and collaborate to create new and innovative
Japanese culture. The space within this Box Resonates, too, shaking up everything inside.
Japanese people are welcome, and so are the many non-Japanese people who understand and find themselves being influenced by the arts of Japan.
These artists can meet in RESOBOX, and create new works by adding and mixing in their sensibilities, playing a great role in preserving, and even developing Japanese culture.
In today’s global environment, Japanese culture might not always emanate from Japan alone, but also from places like New York City, where culture is highly concentrated and widely disseminated to the world at large.
The founders of RESOBOX believe that by promoting such artists, truly innovative and more sophisticated Japanese culture can evolve, resonating with people all over the world.
DIAMOND PRINCESS
Venue: Diamond Princess
There are many ways to travel, but no one helps you truly discover the world’s great destinations, its best-kept secrets, and the soul of its people, like Princess Cruises® – the Destination Leader Princess has been sailing around the globe since 1965, taking millions of guests on life-transforming journeys on board a fleet of 15 magnificent ships, to over 330 destinations. On board, you’ll be immersed in the culture, colors and flavors of the places you’ll visit, with authentic folkloric shows, regional cuisine and enlightening presentations by local experts. On shore, Princess introduces the bucket-list sights you want to see most – as well as hidden jewels not found in travel books – with our award-winning Discovery™ and Animal Planet™ Exclusive shore excursions.
And now, Princess has ushered in the next wave of vacation travel with MedallionClass Vacations™, which offer you a more effortless and personalized experience than you could ever imagine. MedallionClass® is enabled by the Medallion® device, a complimentary wearable device that unlocks countless enhancements to the cruise experience like hassle-free embarkation to get you from curbside to poolside in a breeze, beverage delivery on demand using your personal smart device, the Best Wi-Fi at sea, that lets you stream, text and share your memories, and so much more! Visit Princess MedallionClass to learn more.
Enjoy an array of signature features throughout each cruise, from world-class cuisine by award-winning chefs to live production shows created by Broadway legends, to a true Princess original experience – enjoying a Hollywood film while relaxing poolside, with Movies Under the Stars®.
There are also a variety of ways to rejuvenate body and mind, from the Lotus Spa® to the Sanctuary – a tranquil retreat reserved just for adults, and when the night ends, luxuriate in the ultimate night of sleep with the Princess Luxury Bed, Discover why Princess has been awarded “Best Cruise Itineraries” 12 times by Recommend Magazine and see the world in a whole new way.
Princess at a Glance
・15 ships across the fleet that carry millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe.
・Over 170 unique itineraries ranging from three days to 111 days.
・More than 500 More Ashore late night calls across 98 ports and 70 overnight calls across 16 ports
・Access to over 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Kyoto Ninnaji Temple
Venue: 33 Omurosuchi, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8092
Ninnaji is one of Kyoto’s great temples that are listed as World Heritage Sites. It is the head temple of the Omuro School of the Shingon sect of Buddhism and was founded in 888 by the reigning emperor. Over many centuries, a member of the Imperial Family used to serve as head priest, and the temple was also known as Omuro Imperial Palace.
Due to the many wars and fires that ravaged Kyoto throughout its history, none of the buildings from the temple’s foundation in the 9th century still survive. The oldest buildings date back to the beginning of the Edo Period in the early 1600s, including the main hall (Kondo), the Kannon Hall, the Niomon front gate, the Chumon inner gate and the five storied pagoda.
The highlight of visit to Ninnaji is the Goten, the former residence of the head priest in the southwestern corner of the temple complex, Built in the style of an imperial palace, the graceful buildings are connected with each other by covered corridors, feature elegantly painted sliding doors (fusuma) and are surrounded by beautiful rock and pond gardens.
Ninnaji is also famous for a grove of locally cultivated, late blooming cherry trees called Omuro Cherries. Because the trees are late blooming, Ninnaji is a good place to visit towards the end of Kyoto’s cherry blossom season, which is usually around mid April.
Japanese New Year Celebration in
Washington
Venue: 2660 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008
Co-host: Washington Japanese American Chamber of
Commerce Foundation
Washington Japanese American Chamber of Commerce
Embassy of Japan in the United States
I received an offer from my acquaintance Reiko Hirai to participate as a guest performer in the Japanese New Year Celebration in Washington on January 28, 2018. I showcased a 30-minute performance of traditional Japanese art,
“Wazuma”, at the festival. The enthusiasm of approximately 2,000 attendees was incredible, and the event ended in great success.
On Sunday, January 28, the 2018 New Year Festival was held at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington D.C. This year, the event was co-hosted by the Washington Japanese American Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Washington Japanese American Chamber of Commerce, and the Embassy of Japan in the United States. Thanks to proactive promotion efforts, despite the unfortunate all-day rain and reduced public transportation, we welcomed approximately 2,000 attendees, nearly the same number as last year.
Guests began arriving around 10:30, and by 11:00, there was a long line at the registration desk before the venue opened.
Prior to the opening, Shinto priestess Kuniko Kanwa offered prayers for the festival’s success and for the health and prosperity of the attendees in the coming year. After the opening at 11:00, the atmosphere was heightened by a traditional taiko drum performance. Attendees spread out to their desired corners of the venue.
Following the opening remarks from Ambassador Sasae, who is set to return to Japan this year, and President Ikeda of the Washington Japanese American Chamber of Commerce, both countries’ national anthems were sung. The program continued with the traditional lion dance, a children’s chorus, a karuta demonstration, a taiko performance, a magic show by Sho Kitta, a kendama competition involving attendees, and a performance by volunteers from the embassy, along with a Ryukyu drum demonstration. The event concluded with a performance by the JBE Band, comprised of embassy and chamber of commerce volunteers. The stage remained lively until the end of the festival.
There were long lines throughout the day at the game corner, toy and candy sales area, mochi pounding corner, and Japanese food sales area, allowing attendees to experience Japanese culture in a short time. Thanks to about four months of preparation by the organizing committee and the support of over 280 volunteers on the day of the event, we successfully concluded the New Year Festival. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all those involved, as well as to our sponsoring companies and individuals.
JAPAN Fes. J Night
Venue: Room Mate Grace Hotel (Times Square)
DIP Aqua Bar & Lounge 125 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
J-NIGHT is a large New Year’s event organized by JAPAN Fes.
It was held grandly on January 20 at a hotel near Times Square. The tickets sold out, and nearly 300 guests attended. The event featured performances by DJ Kohei, dancer VJ2mo, and singer TiA. I showcased “Wazuma”, a traditional Japanese art form, during the event. It received an overwhelmingly positive response and ended in great success.
“JAPAN Fes” is a Japanese festival based in New York and Paris. It is known as the world’s largest Japanese food event, hosting over 30 events annually and attracting more than 500,000 visitors with over 1,000 exhibitors.
At JAPAN Fes, we deeply respect Me traditional spirit of
“wa-yo-sekkyo” (a blend of Japanese and Western styles).
We aim to create a festival that embodies the fusion of Japanese and Western cultures while incorporating the vibrancy of local communities. By connecting Japan’s rich culture and traditions with local culture, we offer a unique Japanese festival that cannot be found anywhere else.
We take pride in being a part of this movement and wish to continue embodying the vibrancy and diversity of Japanese culture. We invite you to feel the heat of the world together.
Japan Fes.
Venue: Upper West Side(Broadway 74-76th St), New York City
At JAPAN Fes on Oct 8th, 9th, and 23rd, its pop-up stored) appeared on the real street and offer over 100 items. The attendees can see and touch JAPAN STORE’s items from a new theme each day of the event.
Tasting some of the food and trying Japanese traditional products sold at the JAPAN STORE are also available.
A Taste of Magic
Venue: Gossip, 733 9th Avenue (btwn. 49th & 50th St.)
New York, NY 10019
Venue: Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse, 219 E 44th Street New York, NY 10017
Venue: Docks Oyster Bar, 633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
An Evening of Conjuring and Culinary Excellence. Our New York City magic show is dedicated to combining two of the things we love most, fine food and great closeup entertainment.
We set our performances at world renowned restaurants around NYC: Tout Va Bien Bistro, Gossip Restaurant, Dock’s and now Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse. Between each course, our world class entertainers will astound and delight you with a closeup magic show right at your table.
There is no better way to experience magic in New York City.
Our show is family friendly and perfect for a date night or a night out with friends, and with your meal included in the ticket price there is no need to break the bank. A private bar has been set up in the space for your convenience with a large collections of liquors and a magnificent wine cellar to choose from.
Alcohol is not included in the ticket price but magic, great cuisine, and entertainment are! We offer two showtimes at 5 and 8 PM, so you can eat and be entertained with plenty of time to make a Broadway curtain, or a train home for our bridge and tunnel friends. Join our 8 PM show for a later evening performance to end a perfect night.
The Illusionists Direct from
Broadway
Venue: Moon Palace Cancun Arena, Carretera Cancún-Chetumal Km.340, 77500, Cancun, Mexico
Venue: GRANDWEST AREMA, 1 Jakes Gerwal Drive,
Goodwood, 7460, Cape Town
Venue: TEATRO, MONTE CASINO, 1 Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways 2055, Johannesburg
The Illusionists is the world’s biggest-selling magic show. It has played hundreds of cities, spawned two TV specials, and shattered box office records across the globe, dazzling audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage.
This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth.
The biggest show of magic, blockbuster in the history of Broadway arrives at the Moon Palace Arena.
After sweeping the box office records around the world, The Illusionists – Live From Broadway™ now captivates Cancun.
This spectacular show that leaves the spectators speechless, gathers seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Filled with funny magic tricks, tricks that defy death and wonderful acts, The Illusionists – Live From Broadway™ will amaze audiences of all ages.
LONDON THE MAGIC CIRCLE
Venue: The Magic Circle, 12 Stephenson Way, Euston,
London, NW1 2HD
THE MAGIC CIRCLE IS THE WORLD’S MOST
FAMOUS MAGIC SOCIETY.
We have over 1,700 members worldwide including many top magicians, like David Copperfield, Dynamo, Jamie Raven, Fay Presto, Richard Jones, Debbie McGee and Magic Bones. Our famous names extend beyond the top professionals to include King Charles III, Stephen Fry, Nigel Mansell – and Sooty. Our members come from all walks of life – all brought together by a passion for magic.
The Magic Circle is a British organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic.
Applicants must qualify for menSership, either through a performance exam or by a written thesis on a branch of magic, after which they are designated Members of The Magic Circle (M.M.C.). Further distinctions may earn them the titles Associate of the Inner Magic Circle (A.I.M.C.); and Member of The Inner Magic Circle (M.I.M.C), a select group limited to 300 members. The Circle was founded in 1905, and was male-only until 1991. There is a junior branch, the Young Magicians Club.