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Wicked: The Broadway Musical

Wicked: The Broadway Musical

The Broadway musical Wicked will be performed at Osaka Shiki Theater in the Kita Ward of Osaka until January 3, 2010; performance by Shiki Theater Company. The cost is between ¥3000-¥9000. For more information call (06) 4796-6700.

Jazz, Wine, Art Show at Kyoto Westin

Jazz, Wine, Art Show at Kyoto Westin

On November 21 – 22, 2009, SakuraKyoka.com will hold a wine, jazz and art show party at the Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto at Bar Moonlight on the 3rd floor. Doors will open at 1pm and the party will start at 1:30 and end at 4pm. Tickets are ¥6500 at the door and ¥6000 in advance. If you wear a kimono to the event, you will receive a discount. [...]

Pirates of the Dotombori Back Again

The improv comedy group known as the Pirates of the Dotombori will perform at Balanushka in the Chou Ward of Osaka on April 26 from 7:30pm. The improv group performs short sketches in English and Japanese. There is a one-drink minimum requirement for those who attend the comedy. Call (06)6536-5369 for more information.

Osaka Philharmonic Concert

The Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra conduced by Eiji Ooue will perform live at Osakajo park on April 25 starting at 6:30pm. The concert will be held at the park's Nishinomaru Garden. Tickets are on sale at the venue from 10am on the day of the concert. Adult admission is ¥1000, ¥500 for adults over 65 and free for junior high students and [...]

Chinese New Year

There will be various stage performances, attractions and martial arts demonstrations given on February 10th from 10:30am to 3:30pm at Osaka Chinese School in Naniwa Ward, Osaka. There will also be Chinese food available. Admission is free. For more information, call (06)6271-3185.

Music Festival

Music Festival

Foreign students studying in Osaka Prefecture will display their traditional dances and music performances at Sayaka Hall in Osakasayama, Osaka on December 16 from 2pm to 4pm. Admission into the hall is Free! For those interested in joining or viewing the performances, call MIN-ON Concert Association Kansai at (06) 6761-0289.

Takara o Ireta Tsuchi no Utsu wa Concert This Sunday

Takara o Ireta Tsuchi no Utsu wa Concert This Sunday

Takara o Ireta Tsuchi no Utsu wa will be in concert at Suita Bible Gospel Church this coming weekend. Their name translated into English is Jars of Clay, but they are not the popular rock-folk-acoustic-R&B-alternative rock Christian band from America. However, they are Christian, have a great sound and are professional musicians. They will [...]