Since I’m back in Berkeley at the moment, I thought I would put together a list of upcoming fundraisers for the Japan relief effort—although it seems like things are starting to die down a bit, the local outpouring of generosity continues, and there’s an amazingly diverse set of events being organized. There are also a number of ongoing benefits being put on by local restaurants and diners, which look quite interesting. Again, this list is by no means exhaustive—new things are popping up all of the time, so these are just the things that I’ve received emails about. There’s a way for everyone to help out!
April 16, 12-5 pm
Japan Restart – Music Concert at Sundance Cinemas
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
Organized by the Cherry Blossom Festival
More information
April 18, 10:30 am
“Ganbare Japan” – Charity Golf Tournament
Sequoyah Country Club, Oakland
More information
April 20, 8 pm
Tina Fey SF Appearance – Auction
Orpheum Theatre
April 23, 7 pm
WE ARE ONE ISLAND – Japan Relief Concert and Auction
Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th Street (2nd Floor, Pacific Renaissance Plaza)
More information
April 29, 8 pm
Play for Japan – Concert Fundraiser Featuring Anne Akiko Meyers
Woodside High School Performing Arts Center
More information
May 1, 8:30 am
Run for Japan – Run/Walk Charity Event
Shoreline Park, Mountain View
More information
May 7-8
SF Chefs Unite – Charity Cocktail Reception & Six-Course Japanese-Inspired Meal
California Culinary Academy, San Francisco
More information
May 21, 11 am-6 pm
Asian Heritage Street Celebration -Donation Booth
Little Saigon
Organized by the Asian Week Foundation
June 3, 4:30-7:30 pm
The Giants Annual Japanese Heritage Night
AT&T Park
June 18
Santa Cruz Japanese Cultural Fair
Mission Plaza Park, Santa Cruz Aikido Dojo, Zen Center
Organized by the Japanese Cultural Fair
Special fundraiser benefit dance -
Let’s help the victims of Japan’s March 11 tsunami/earthquake disaster.
May 15, 2011
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Ave.
Newark, CA, 94560
(510)793-6279
Karl Lebherz and his band are partnering with the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California to assist the people affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
100% of donations received by JCCCNC will go toward the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
Donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt for your donation.
Donations starting at $15.
- Large, wooden dance floor
- Restaurant and bar adjoining dance hall
- Plenty of free parking
- Easy access from freeway
http://www.jcccnc.org
http://www.karllebherzband.com