Chill Out Weekend @ Sarmale in Shinsakae from 17:30
One of the best ways to beat the heat this & every weekend: a BBQ & drinks on the new terrace of the best Romanian restaurant in Japan!  Drinking beer & grilling meat on the front porch, just like back home in Tennessee… without all the racism & cousin-marrying.  Beers only 398 yen, and there a music & a dance show starting at 19:30.  Show charge: 1000 yen.

Banquet @ Radix in Tsurumai from 22:00
This monthly party always delivers the hottest new dance music.  ADV 1500 / DOOR 2000 (+1 Drink Purchase)

Club Bambi @ Club Mago in Shinsakae from 22:00
But, if it’s electro that you want, then this new event should be your destination, since it features some of the best DJs from Nagoya & Tokyo for that banging sound.  The guests include Mms. Yulia, NME, MA5AKAZ & many more.  WITH FLYER 2000 / DOOR 2500

Harmonium Parlour @ Plastic Factory in Imaike from 19:00
Local indie band Semi-On is back from their successful tour of the UK, and so is their popular monthly open mic & art space.  In the upstairs gallery this month is the talented work of Yuuki Inagawa.  On the main stage there will be a special performance by Osaka band Yusuke Joekou.  As always, this family-friendly event is smoke-free and only 1000 yen at the door, which comes with a free drink.

Summer Party @ Shonai Park from 12:00
The weather may be hot Hot HOT, but that won’t stop the fun-providers of International BBQ.  They always provide the best in summer grilling out with a group of other locals looking for a good time.  And if you’re worried about spontaneously combusting all over the hamburgers, fear not!  They have a tent & plenty of ice to help keep you cool.  All you can eat & drink for a very low price.

Anison Matsuri @ Club Spiral in Sakae from 15:00
Otaku rejoice!  This seasonal dance festival celebrating all those addictions that help maintain your status as a parasite single is back.  Featuring the best DJs around spinning original & dance remixes of your favorite anime & video game music all night long.

JOY vol. 20 @ Café Domina from 19:00
The JOY crew is known for having one Nagoya’s wildest scenes, which is exactly what you get when you bring together Japanese Techno & Hardcore music and mix it with disturbingly kawaii consumes, glow sticks & cheesecake; my blood-sugar level spikes at the mere thought of it.  DJs Kekke, Mi-YA, Yoshitomo, Motton, crushmonkey, CATLiKE & more.  DOOR 1500 / ADV 1500 (1D)

Monday, August 30

English Teachers Shoot @ Shooters in Fushimi from 6AM
While NagMag is easily the hottest news in the dying media known as Print, the new Web series, English Teachers has been gaining notoriety in the 21st century.  Produced by Nameless Films, who brought such important documentaries like Behind Forgotten Eyes & Life As Dad to the world, this new series presents an insightful & comedic look at the lives of the foreign teachers in Japan.  It’s your life, only more relevant because it’s on TV… or at least YouTube.  If you want to be a part of the project that is going to help put Nagoya back on the world stage, after the tanking of Toyota, than be at Shooters this Monday at 6 in the morning.  Yeah, that is early, but that Hollywood magic don’t come easy!  They need 30 to 40 extras of all types, so sign up now on Facebook or contact them by email.  Break a leg!

Wednesday, September 1