GARDENA — You are young/old sex videosinvited to the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute’s second annual signature event, GVJCI Izakaya, a culinary fundraiser featuring specialty small bites, beverages and live music, with an izakaya vibe.
Stop by happy hour style and stay for a little while, or throughout the evening and enjoy traditional Japanese dishes with a modern twist by Chef de Cuisine Justin Katsuno; a special sake tasting hosted by Mutual Trading Co.; craft beer from The Brewyard Beer Co. and Monkish Brewing Co.; and live music by Michael Murata, Miko Shudo and Danny Yamamoto while supporting the GVJCI!
Date and time: Friday, April 28, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Location: GVJCI Nisei Veterans Memorial Hall, 1964 W. 162ndSt., Gardena
Tickets: $50 per person for a set menu that includes food and dessert, two drinks and sake tasting (21+ only)
To purchase tickets, visit the GVJCI website at www.jci-gardena.org/izakaya. GVJCI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center dedicated to serving the needs of the Nikkei (Japanese Americans and Japanese immigrants) and broader community of the South Bay through educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs.