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Yuzz Buzz

Saturday November 8th 2025, 12PM - 4PM

Venue: The Penthouse (617 West 46th Street, PH 6th Fl, New York, NY)

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS - Yuzz Buzz: A Celebration of Yuzu

Discover the vibrant world of yuzu through food, culture, and creativity:

▪️Yuzu Market – Shop handcrafted goods & yuzu-inspired products

▪️Yuzu Food Booths – Taste savory & sweet yuzu dishes from local vendors

▪️Yuzu Drinks – Try yuzu sake, shochu, cocktails & non-alcoholic options from over 20 kinds!

▪️iichiko x Ehime Prefecture Special Heart Lemon cocktails by Diamond Dogs

▪️Original glass that you can take it home.

▪️Experience Personalized Japanese Calligraphy by Artist Taisan (2~4pm)

▪️Experience Portrait by Artist RF3D & Keiko Fukuda

▪️Special Yuzu Cocktails are available to purchase at the bar.

▪️Special Yuzu Selection by Kochi Prefecture

▪️【Yuzz Buzz Event-Only Specials】Elly's Pastry x YuzzBuzz special collaboration menu

▪️【Yuzz Buzz Event-Only Specials】Straight from Japan – the Ehime Prefecture team is here! Be the first in the U.S. to taste these refreshing Yuzu delights 

▪️【VIP】Original Tote bag that you can take it home. 

▪️【VIP】Yuzu learning & Wagashi making workshop. *Limited seats available

▪️【VIP】Includes unlimited tasting from Yuzu Buzz menu.

▪️【VIP】Gift Bags – Free yuzu-themed goodies for Golden Yuzu Pass guests. 

▪️【VIP】Special cocktails.

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A little sour, a lot of buzz. 🍋
Yuzu Buzz is coming to NYC — are you ready to sip, shop, and soak in the citrus?

🍋 Yuzu Buzz: A Celebration of Citrus & Culture

Presented by Kankitsu LaboUpstairs NYC

Join us for Yuzu Buzz, a one-day-only event celebrating Yuzu Day , the vibrant flavors, traditions, and creativity inspired by yuzu. 

Yuzu Buzz explores the deep cultural significance and seasonal charm of yuzu through food, drinks and live performances. 

Explore the subtle harmony of Japanese ingredients and discover why yuzu has captivated chefs, artisans, and wellness lovers around the world.

But the experience doesn’t stop at flavor. Expect a deep dive into the rich cultural roots of yuzu — including its ties to seasonal traditions like yuzu baths during the winter solstice. This is your invitation to taste, learn, and celebrate all things yuzu — in a space where creativity, culture, and community come together.

Did you know? “Yuzu Day” is recognized in Japan on November 23rd — a play on words for “ii fu-mi” (good flavor). At Yuzu Buzz, we bring this rich heritage to life in the heart of NYC — blending tradition and innovation in a way that’s vibrant, flavorful, and fun.

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Come taste, learn, and celebrate all things yuzu! Mark your calendars — There's more to come! We've got additional surprises up our sleeves.

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CELEBRATING Yuzu

What’s Yuzu Day?

Yuzu Day is a cultural observance in Japan, officially established by Kochi Prefecture—one of the country’s leading producers of yuzu. It’s celebrated every year on November 23rd, a date chosen for its playful wordplay: in Japanese, 11 (ichi-ichi) and 23 (fu-mi) together sound like “ii fu-mi,” which means “good flavor.” The day honors the rich aroma and unique taste of yuzu, as well as its deep cultural roots in Japanese life.

Yuzu is more than just a citrus fruit in Japan—it holds a special place in seasonal traditions. During the winter solstice, there’s a long-standing custom of taking a yuzu bath, where whole fruits are floated in hot water. This ritual is believed to help ward off illness, invite good fortune, and symbolically cleanse the body and spirit as the seasons change.

Yuzu Day is both a celebration of seasonal wellness and a reminder of how deeply food, nature, and culture are intertwined in Japanese life.

Here's a taste of what you can expect:

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YUZZ BUZZ Event-Only Specials SPECIAL

🍋 iichiko × Ehime Prefecture: Special Heart Lemon & Yuzu Cocktails by Diamond Dogs

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Japan with an exclusive collaboration between iichiko and Ehime Prefecture, crafted by the talented mixologists at Diamond Dogs.

Savor the refreshing harmony of Ehime’s Heart Lemon and fragrant Yuzu, blended perfectly with iichiko’s smooth, clean shochu. Each cocktail captures the sunshine, sea breeze, and warmth of Ehime — a region on Japan’s Shikoku Island known for its lush citrus groves, scenic coastal views, and heartfelt hospitality.

Join us for a taste journey that celebrates craftsmanship, local flavor, and the spirit of Japan. 【YUZZ BUZZ】Event-Only Specials — don’t miss this citrus-infused collaboration!

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Straight from Japan! 🇯🇵

The Ehime Prefecture team has arrived — bringing the bright, citrusy spirit of Japan with them! ✨


Be the first in the U.S. to taste these refreshing Yuzu delights, crafted with love and sunshine straight from Ehime’s orchards. 🌞🍊

Don’t miss this rare chance to experience authentic Japanese flavor — only at Yuzz Buzz! 💛

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🍋 Known as “The Yuzu Prefecture” Kochi is Japan’s citrus paradise —

where the mountains meet the sea and the air is filled with the scent of fresh yuzu. 🌿🍊

At Yuzz Buzz, the Kochi team brings a lineup of authentic yuzu delights, crafted with passion and tradition:

🍶 Japanese Yuzu Sake “Kaju 39” by Suigei
🍋 “Yamayuzushibori” by Tsukasabotan – rich, pure yuzu flavor straight from the grove
🍵 Yuzu Tea by Yuzu Kingdom – a soothing citrus warmth in every sip
🥤 Yuzu Juice & Yuzu Sparkling from Umaji Village – the heart of Kochi’s yuzu farming region
🍹 Natural Yuzu Drink by Kochi Ice – cool, refreshing, and bursting with aroma

Experience the taste of Japan’s most beloved citrus, only at Yuzz Buzz! 💛

🍡 Peko’s Chokotto Wagashi

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Founded by Sara Pekofsky (“Peko”), Peko’s Chokotto Wagashi brings the delicate art of traditional Japanese sweets to life. After spending five years in Japan studying Wagashi in the Kansai region, Peko returned to the U.S. with a mission — to share the beauty and tradition of Japanese confectionery with her family and community. 🇯🇵💖

Each piece is handcrafted from scratch using clean, natural ingredients — even the colors are made from plant-based sources 🌿✨.

What began as a heartfelt way to connect her daughters to their Japanese heritage has blossomed into a full-fledged passion and business — spreading the joy and artistry of Japanese Wagashi one sweet at a time. 🍬🌸

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YUZZ BUZZ Event-Only Specials SPECIAL

✨ Nerikiri Yuzu Wagashi Workshop

by Peko’s Chokotto Wagashi

Discover the art of Wagashi — traditional Japanese confectionery crafted from beautiful, plant-based ingredients 🌸.
In this special hands-on workshop, learn to shape and design your own Nerikiri Yuzu Wagashi, guided by artisan Peko herself! 🍋🎨

🌿 Exclusive for VIP Ticket Holders

🍙 Yuzu Onigiri by Akira Hiratsuka 🍋

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Meet Chef Akira Hiratsuka, a culinary talent who began his journey at just 16 in Sapporo, Japan. Mastering traditional Japanese cuisine — from sushi and ramen to yakitori — Akira honed his craft across renowned kitchens. His career highlights include serving as Resident Chef at Ramen Lab’s Sun Noodle Kitchen and later as Head Chef at Yakitori Totto in New York, where he specialized in authentic Sapporo Miso Ramen.

With a passion for innovation and deep respect for tradition, Akira brings his signature flavors to Yuzu Buzz with two exclusive creations:

🍙 Yuzu-Miso Salmon Onigiri
🍙 US Wagyu Onigiri with Yuzu BBQ Sauce

Experience bold, citrus-kissed comfort food — crafted with heart, heritage, and a hint of yuzu! 🍋✨

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🍋 Umami Yuzu Pepper Poke & Yuzu Mayonnaise Bun

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Yuzz Buzz Special Menu, Kuu presents two exclusive creations:
🥢 Umami Yuzu Pepper Poke – a refreshing fusion of spice and citrus
🥯 Yuzu Mayonnaise Bun – soft, savory, and bursting with yuzu flavor

 

Don’t miss these limited-time dishes — a true taste of New York meets Japan! 🇯🇵🍋

Since 2016, Kuu Ramen has been serving flavorful ramen, donburi, and hand rolls in downtown Manhattan — bringing people together through great food and good vibes. 🍥✨
In 2020, they expanded to Lenox Hill, continuing to share comforting Japanese flavors with the local community, hospital workers, and first responders. 💛

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“Sweet Citrus Creations by Elly’s Pastry” 🍋

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Elly’s Pastry blends the best of Japanese artistry and New York creativity, offering pastries that are as beautiful as they are delicious. 🗼🗽✨

With over 25 years of experience in both Tokyo and New York, Chef Elly brings a refined touch and unique cross-cultural flair to every creation.

For Yuzu Buzz, Elly’s Pastry will feature event-only specials including:
🍋 ✨ Yuzu Almond Bar
🍋 ✨ Yuzu Focaccia
…and more delightful citrus-infused treats! 💛

Come taste the sweet side of Yuzu Buzz — where East meets West in every bite. 🍰🍋

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🍶 Kato Sake Works × Kankitsu Labo Collaboration

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Brooklyn-Made Japanese Sake with Kawakami Yuzu 🍋

A special collaboration between Kato Sake Works (Brooklyn, NY) and Kankitsu Labo of Japan — blending craftsmanship across borders. This limited-edition sake is brewed in Brooklyn using 60% polished Calrose rice and 100% pure yuzu extract from the rare Kawakami Yuzu, a variety celebrated for its powerfully complex aroma.

Each batch is crafted using a hand-simulated squeezing method, capturing the vibrant citrus essence and delicate balance of Japanese tradition with a Brooklyn twist. ✨

🥃 Sato Shiki Whisky

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Founded in 1905 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Sato Shiki Whisky embodies over a century of craftsmanship and innovation. Using premium grains sourced from local Japanese farmers and the ingenious Sato Still, each bottle reflects a deep dedication to purity and flavor.

Nestled along the Horikawa River, the distillery draws crystal-clear water filtered naturally through layers of granite, creating exceptional clarity and smoothness. The region’s cold winters and hot, humid summers accelerate aging, giving Sato Shiki its signature depth and complexity. 🌿✨

An award-winning, 100% authentic Japanese whisky — grain-to-glass.


Crafted with tradition, shared with purpose — and best enjoyed with a Yuzu twist. 🍋🥃

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🍋 Ginza no Suzume Shochu × Drink Moshi by @yatsushika_brewery 🍸

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Experience the elegance of Ginza no Suzume, a barley-based shochu from Japan renowned for its smooth texture and rich flavor. Produced by Yatsushika Brewery, this celebrated spirit comes in three unique varieties:

🥃 Kohaku (Amber) – Aged in American white oak barrels for notes of oak and caramel.
⚫ Black Label – Crafted with black koji, offering a robust, earthy depth.
⚪ White Label – Clean, vibrant, and delicately grain-forward.

Whether enjoyed chilled, on the rocks, or with soda, each variety pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine.

✨ Visit the Global Sales Force booth at Yuzu Buzz to try an exclusive Ginza no Suzume × @drinkmoshi cocktail — a refreshing fusion of tradition and innovation! 🍋

🍋 Apéritif by Le Moné

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Le Moné is an all-natural citrus apéritif born from passion, craftsmanship, and a year-long pursuit of perfect balance. 🍊✨

Created in partnership with a family-owned vineyard, Le Moné brings together an extraordinary team — a renowned brewmaster and distiller from a citrus farming family, a sommelier from New York’s finest restaurants, and a winemaker with over 30 years of experience.

The result: a bright, refreshing apéritif that captures the elegance of wine, the complexity of citrus, and the spirit of collaboration.

Crafted with care. Shared with integrity. Enjoy the essence of Le Moné at Yuzu Buzz. 🥂🍋

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🍋 Yuzu Crazy Collaboration!

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Yuzushu by Japan Village × Brooklyn Kura

Get ready for a citrus sensation! This special Yuzushu is a bold collaboration between Japan Village and the good people at Brooklyn Kura — where Japanese craftsmanship meets Brooklyn spirit. 🇯🇵🗽

Brewed from a Junmai sake base made with Daiginjo-level Calrose rice, white koji, and yuzu juice imported directly from Japan, this creation bursts with bright, juicy yuzu flavor. 🍶✨

Enjoy it straight, on the rocks, with soda, or in a cocktail — any way you like!

🍋 Bottle sales available only at Kura Ichi, and you can also savor it across all Japan Village restaurants and bars during Yuzu Buzz!

🎨 Get Your Yuzu-Inspired Portrait 🍋

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✨ Visit her booth at Yuzu Buzz to get your original hand-drawn portrait — a one-of-a-kind keepsake filled with color, warmth, and memory. 🍋🖌️


Experience creativity up close as Keiko blends traditional Japanese techniques with modern artistry — a perfect keepsake from Yuzu Buzz!

Born in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Keiko Fukuda studied Pop Art in Tokyo and furthered her art journey in New York. In 2016, she founded YUME CLOUD STUDIO to make art accessible and inspire creativity. She has collaborated with brands like TOYOTA and LOWELL THINGS, led community art projects, and continues to create and teach in New York, blending traditional techniques with modern pop sensibility.

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🖌️ More than a souvenir — Personalized Calligraphy by Taisan

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We’re delighted to announce that Taisan will be offering a special name-writing service at YUZZ BUZZ! ✨

Have your favorite word or your own name beautifully inscribed in traditional Japanese calligraphy on YUZZ BUZZ glasses or wooden plaques, creating a truly meaningful keepsake.

 

Don’t miss the chance to bring home a personalized memento, crafted with the elegance of Japanese calligraphy!

Taisan is a contemporary Japanese calligrapher and ink painter based in New York City, known for his dynamic live performances and modern reinterpretation of traditional brushwork. Creator of mojiface (“smiling characters”), he transforms Japanese writing into expressive visual art. Since 2000, Taisan has exhibited internationally, taught thousands of students, and performed worldwide, blending tradition with innovation to make calligraphy vibrant, joyful, and deeply human.

🎨 Get Your Portrait by 🍋 RF3RD @rf3rd

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Richard is a NYC-based artist blending graffiti, street art, and anime into vibrant, expressive works. Trained in illustration and graphic design, he brings bold color and storytelling to every piece. At Yuzu Buzz, Richard will be drawing portraits for tips and selling his colorful artworks. ✨

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Participaring Brands

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KANKITSU LABO

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Founded in 2022, our mission is simple: to bring the diverse and delicious flavors of "kankitsu" (Japanese citrus) to the global market. Beyond the well-known yuzu, Japan boasts over 80 unique varieties, each with its own distinct taste, aroma, and vibrant color. We believe these exceptional fruits can make a real difference in the US food industry. KANKITSU LABO is dedicated to building a bridge, supporting Japanese farmers and manufacturers and introducing you to a world of undiscovered citrus delights. Taste the richness of Japan's citrus heritage with KANKITSU LABO.

Unlock the World of KANKITSU: Japanese Citrus Beyond Yuzu

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UMAMI INSIDER

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  • Umami Insider Store is your go-to Japanese specialty store providing high-quality, authentic Japanese ingredients from all around Japan.

  • All of our products are carefully selected, real Japanese foods actually used by our team members.

  • We work closely with Japanese food makers pursuing quality and authenticity.

Since 2017, Umami Insider has been on a mission to make Japanese home cooking more accessible. Through recipes, tips, and cultural insights, we've shown that even complex-looking dishes can be made in your own kitchen.

After hearing from home cooks and professionals struggling to find authentic Japanese ingredients, we launched the Umami Insider Store. We now work directly with passionate Japanese makers to bring you high-quality ingredients and tools we truly believe in—and use ourselves.

Real Japanese foods to your kitchen.

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RIVERSIDE WRAPPING

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Hand-made in New York City with materials imported from Japan, these lightweight, unique, earrings are perfect for every occasion. By making accessories with the same materials Emi, founder of Riverside Wrapping, use for wrapping, allows her to combine the style, materials, and beauty of her multi culture backgrounds with the more modern aesthetic of her new home.

Real Japanese foods to your kitchen.

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MUMU BATH

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All of our creations are made using high-quality organic, all-natural ingredients, carefully selected to cater to even the most sensitive skin. Mumu Bath products are 100% vegan, free from parabens and sulfates, never tested on animals, and ethically sourced, ensuring they’re kind to your skin and the planet. Handcrafted in New York in small batches, our products feature sustainable packaging designed to minimize our environmental impact.
Our name, Mū-Mū, represents a harmonious blend of the Mandarin words for ‘bath’ and ‘tree.’ We promise products that are clean and natural, staying true to our promise of providing you with the best. From our family to yours, we extend an invitation to enjoy our soaps just as much as we do.

Quality Is Our Hallmark

FAQ

Q: Will tickets also be sold at the door?

A: Yes, if it has not been sold out and while supplies last. But we recommend you get tickets for 3 reasons.​

(1) To avoid long ticket purchase line.

(2) Door tickets doesn't included the original glass.
(3) Helps us with demand planning and making the experience even better for everyone!


Q: What if I cannot make it?
A: Please refer to the refund policy below.

Q: What if I lose the glass?
Do not lose your glass. We’re unable to replace these if you lose them. Use it or lose it ;)

REFUND POLICY
The event fee is non-refundable. You can, on the other hand, transfer a ticket to a friend.

If an event is postponed, rescheduled, or moved, your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required. Emails will be sent to ticket holders notifying them of any available refund options for the event.

We check ID at the entrance. Attendees 21 years of age or older will be provided wristband at the check-in, please wear the wristband while you attend the event, we only provide alcohol drinks to the guests who wears the wristband.

Guests who test positive to COVID-19 will be unable to enter the venue. These guests are encouraged to contact upstairsatnyc@gmail.com to book a future event.

Crowd Photo Release
By entering the The W Loft Rooftop for the World Sake Day NYC event, you consent to having your image captured by official photographers, videographers/ TV medias. The resulting materials, including still photographs, video and audio recording may be used by Upstairs NYC / TV medias for the promotional entities/TV broadcast without restriction or financial compensation, in news materials, promotional materials, on the web, social media and other properties. If you do not agree to having your image captured or recorded, please do not enter the event venue.

TICKETING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In order for the purchaser and/or holder (hereinafter referred to as you “You” or “Your”) of a valid wristband or ticket (“Ticket”) to enter Night Market (the “Event”), You must possess a valid Ticket that permits access.
ARTICLE 1: YOUR TICKET

  1. PLEASE BE ADVISED that the purchase and/or use of a Ticket to, and/or entry to the Event shall constitute Your unconditional acceptance to be bound by any and all of the terms and conditions contained within this agreement (this “Agreement”) between You and Night Market to attend all or part of the Event.

  2. For safety reasons, the Night Market reserves the right to, without any prior notice or compensation to You: postpone, cancel, interrupt or stop the Event; provisionally keep visitors on the Event site at the end of the Event; totally or partially vacate the Event site; and deny access to the Event site regardless of the possession of a valid entry ticket.

  3. Subject to the limitations of this Agreement, the Night Market reserves the right to change, modify, or alter any aspect of the Event (including, without limitation, the appearance of any performer, and/or the order of performance of any performer), at any time, for any reason whatsoever, without any prior notice or compensation to You. You understand that the artists and/or lineup for the Event may be changed and that such occurrence shall not, under any circumstances, entitle You to any claim whatsoever, including, but not limited to, a refund for Your Ticket.

  4.  You understand, acknowledge, and agree that the names of any performer contained in any Event promotional material is intended for informational purposes only, and does not, in any way, represent the importance or headline status of any single artist, act or performer, and is subject to change without prior notice.

  5. EXCEPT AS EXPLICITLY OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, YOU UNCONDITIONALLY UNDERSTAND THAT ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL, THERE WILL BE NO TICKET REFUNDS AND/OR TICKET EXCHANGES.  THE EVENT IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

  6. If the Event is cancelled in whole, or in part, due to a Force Majeure Event (as defined below), You will not be entitled to a refund. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Night Market may issue, at the Night Market sole and absolute discretion, a partial or full refund of Your Ticket, by accounting for, among other considerations, the extent and nature of the cancellation.   A “Force Majeure Event” shall mean an act of God, act of terrorism, flood, tsunami, strike or other labor condition or dispute, an order or injunction of any court or administrative body or any other act of public authority, severe weather threatening the safety of Event attendees or similar contingency or unexpected event, plague, epidemic, pandemic, outbreaks of infectious disease or any other public health crisis, including quarantine or other restrictions, and any such occurrence beyond the reasonable control of Night Market. You understand that in all instances, the maximum remedy You may receive for any cancellation of any part of the Event, if any, will be the face value of Your Ticket, excluding all fees and/or service charges paid by You in connection with the purchase of Your Ticket.

  7. By entering the Event, You assume any and all risk and/or danger, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, resulting from, or incidental to, the Event, whether occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to, the Event, including, but not limited to, any death, personal injury or loss, damage or liability whatsoever.  You understand that Your use of Your Ticket is contingent upon Your voluntary assumption of the risk and danger that may result from, or be incidental to, Your presence at the Event, whether occurring prior to, during or after the Event, including, but not limited to, any actions or omissions of the er Night Market.

  8. You acknowledge and understand that the Ticket is a revocable license to attend the Event for which it was issued, which is subject to revocation and denial of admission without compensation for any reason, including, but not limited to, Your attempted or actual violation of any of the rules set forth herein, policy or regulations and for any other action taken by You in violation of any local, state or federal law, or that may endanger other ticketholders.

  9. Only purchase show tickets from the official Night Market website. If you purchase from another source, you risk purchasing a counterfeit or invalid ticket. Night Market is not responsible for tickets purchased from unofficial sources.

  10. While Beekman Hotel is taking measures to enhance the safety of their visitors, performers, and employees, an inherent risk of exposure to and infection with COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present, and a visit to the Beekman Hotel may still pose a risk to your safety. By visiting Beekman Hotel, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure of COVID-19.

  11. The Venue is not responsible for loss of or damage to any property.

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