Events
Every Week
Every Wednesday · 7:00–10:00pm
A recurring Wednesday night gathering for artists and creatives at Juraku, hosted by TEN TEN NYC.
Upcoming Events
Satoshiki Whisky & Calligraphy with Masae Taniguchi
Thu, Sep 10
An evening of Satoshiki Japanese whisky at Juraku, with live calligraphy by Masae "Seicho" Taniguchi, a New York-based master calligrapher who trained in Kyoto.
Dear You in the Future: A Kumamoto Charity Screening
Wed, Sep 23 · 6:40pm
A charity screening of "Dear You in the Future", presented by Japanese actor and singer Karen Iwata with Sound Healing Sanctuary and Noon Tan Entertainment. Doors at 6:40pm, an opening prayer and music performance at 7:00, the New York premiere screening from 7:30 to 8:30, and an informal gathering with the guests at 9:00. Admission is free, and there is a donation box at the venue for those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake of 28 July 2026. Juraku is sponsoring the evening and serving the food and drinks. It is at Middle Church on East 7th Street, not at Juraku.
Sat, Oct 10
October 10th is Okonomiyaki Day in Japan, because ju-ju is both 10-10 and the sound okonomiyaki makes on the griddle. Otafuku Sauce made the day official in 2006, and we are doing something with them around it. Our okonomiyaki fries will be involved. Details to come.
New York Buddhist Church Aki Matsuri
Sat, Oct 24
An autumn festival at the New York Buddhist Church on Riverside Drive at West 106th Street, with Juraku taking part. The church posts times and the programme closer to the day.
Past Events
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 1:00–10:00pm
TEN TEN NYC brings Sushi Movement back for a New York Fashion Week edition, upstairs at Technica House in SoHo. All-you-can-eat sushi rolls and fries, a drink included, and live sets from 7pm by Rucosmic, Ayana Nakamura and Yuko Ito. Tickets are $30 through the host. We are there with the Matcha Sake Bomb. It is not our event and it is not at Juraku, so come find us at 177 Lafayette Street.
New York Buddhist Church Bon Odori
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 · 12:30–4:00pm
Traditional Japanese bon folk dancing, taiko, cultural presentations, and food at the New York Buddhist Church on Riverside Drive at West 106th Street. Free to attend.
Aug 5, 2026
TEN TEN NYC's weekly Wednesday meetup at Juraku went Olympic: Chopstick Bean Challenge, Nininbaori Ramen Challenge (team), Blind Beer Tasting, Wasabi Takoyaki Roulette, and Shake Shake Fries, competing for $300 in cash prizes and medals. It was also Kiyo's birthday.
Jul 16, 2026
The third Brotaku night of the summer at Eastville Comedy Club, sponsored by Juraku with food and drinks, alongside KarlsBalls.
Dassai Blue Tanabata Star Festival
July 11–12, 2026
Izakaya Juraku joined Dassai Blue Sake Brewery's Tanabata Star Festival in Hyde Park, NY, serving a special event-only menu item alongside food vendors, a craft market, taiko performances, and sake.
Jul 9, 2026
We hosted world champion Miyo Yoshida at Juraku ahead of her next fight: food, drinks, exclusive merchandise, and a fundraiser for her camp.
Jun 27, 2026
The second Brotaku night at Eastville Comedy Club, again sponsored by Juraku with food and drinks, alongside KarlsBalls.
May 21, 2026
A Brotaku night at Eastville Comedy Club, not at Juraku. We sponsored it and provided the food and drinks, alongside KarlsBalls.
Apr 22, 2026
Eight years of Juraku, marked with the regulars, the crew and the neighbours who got us here.
Sat, Sep 27, 2025
The second Showdown Chinatown, a breaking festival held in Chinatown and sponsored by Juraku, with TEN TEN NYC as fiscal sponsor. It began as a conversation at our bar with Ken, a regular.
Sat, Jul 6, 2024
The first Showdown Chinatown, a breaking festival held in Chinatown and sponsored by Juraku. Big turnout and real names from the scene.