Cancelled Pride?!?!

The proverbial "THEY" are at it again!
You know those jerks who always get blamed whenever something goes wrong,
when things are not right...
The people to look for when your mail gets mis-sorted,
when the parking rules arbitrarily change or
when there aren't enough hot dog rolls for all the hot dogs in a pack!!

Well those screwballs have now canceled Tokyo's Gay Pride Parade, an event that usually coincides with the Ni Chome Annual Matsuri (summer festival) And after taking a page straight out of the book of these NYC Queens, (watch as the Rockefeller City rent-a-cops try to break up the festivities!!)

some of the most fiercely dedicated fag hags in Tokyo have decided to rally together and do something about it!

The UNOFFICIAL Gay Pride Extravaganza
Where: Yoyogi Park (near the fountain)
When: Saturday August 9th
Time: 2p-till your hat melds to your head!

For more information go here and here.

Comedian Kevin Cooney

Kevin Cooney or TokyoCooney as he's known on Youtube is a stand-up comedian, writer and director here in Tokyo. He writes The Negi which of course is Tokyo's version of The Onion. The Negi is featured every first Friday of the month in The Metropolis Magazine and definitely delivers the funny with a little wasabi on the side! Over the years I've worked with him on a number of projects the last of which was this little gem which I probably should save until we get closer to the next Comedy Store event but it just tickles me so much.

Earlier this past Spring Kevin Cooney and The Comedy Store gang filmed a collection of short comedy sketches to promote The Tokyo Comedy Store which had staggered release dates. I'm sorry to say that this is the last installment in that project but with your help we can collectively twist Cooney's virtual arm to keep the good times rolling. So go leave a little comment on his vlog to show your love!

Summer Renewal

Gotta new pad.
In a new neighborhood.
With new appliances and a fresh outlook on life, it was only natural that a new blog should follow (or a cosmetically enhanced one anyway)
As with any dramatic change in life I can feel myself becoming increasingly giddy at the prospect of exploring this new world with Calvin and Hobbes-like enthusiasm.
July was a tempestuous month full of transition and uncertainty and I'm happy to say that August feels like wading through a still pond in a deserted mountain alcove and I am slowly rediscovering the joys of my old hobbies like hooping and loafing about. I was finally able to dust off my hoops after a month long hiatus and give those babies a spin in the gorgeous park that the universe granted me after months of hooping in my ultra cramped living room. Last night I performed in the living room of my new neighbor Ryusuke Takahashi* who lives just off the park. Not too far from me.

I stopped by his place after dropping in on our mutual neighbor Kenji Yamashita** only to discover he was out for the evening.

Even though Yamashitasan couldn't join us Takahashisan and I had a very spirited evening as I swayed and moved my hips to the park after hours soundtrack of cicadas and crickets croaking to the beat of the water fountain in the center of the plaza. By the time I was finished with my hoop set poor Takahashisan was...well he was...overcome with excitement and I had to leave him slumped in quieted revelry.


*Names have been changed.
**Actually names have been made up due to the lack of journalistic integrity.

Sweet Neglect

My poor neglected blog, how I hate to torture thee. Take a peak dear fans at some of the other things that have split my attention as of late. It all started with a commercial shoot for #1 Travel (viewable on CNN on Skyperfect TV only) that took place at an izakaya (a Japanese tapas bar for all intents and purposes) where all the props were real, including the BEER! 27 takes later,

I feigned sobriety as I went home to pack and move into my new place! And every good pack out needs some good grooves to keep the movers moving especially in 28 degree heat! Enter this Fatboy Slim gem which has served as my naked soundtrack all summer long (warning: may not be suitable for viewing in the work place).

Then the big Typhoon hit...

CHERRY TYPHOON that is!
CT made her Dr. Sketchy's debut at ultra decadent Tableaux for Biz Nites and they are still mopping the drool off the dance floor after her sultry performance.
Then it was off to the Opera to watch Akiko Otao bring the house down in The Marriage of Figaro where her Cherebino knocked the socks off of a packed standing room only house!

The fat lady needs to move over cause there is a new diva in town. After 5 encores we celebrated on the 15th floor of Shibuya's luxurious Legato Restaurant where a breathtaking view of the Tokyo skyline served as the perfect backdrop to celebrate Ms. Otao's 25th Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BFF!

Phew! What a month!

Cherry Typhoon @ Biz Nites

Biz Nites is buzz worthy. This monthly networking event brings together Tokyo's most dedicated movers and shakers and Monday July 14th is no exception. Dr. Sketchy's own Cherry Typhoon will be there giving the crowd a sneak peak at what can be expected at the next sizzling hot Dr. Sketchy's event, Wednesday July 23rd at The Pink Cow.

For this installment of Biz Nites John Lynch has teamed up with Dr. Sketchy photographer, Martine Cotton to organize a night of glamorous presentations about all things French!

Date: Monday July 14th
Place: Tableaux (Daikanyama/Ebisu)
Time: 6p-11:30p

Pussy Party

If you've never been to a Pussy Party here is what you missed. DJ Cat sauntered into town from NYC and Hooplovers had the honor of being her Pussy Parade at Club Warhouse702. As you know Super Hooper Deanne Tonking turned pro earlier this year and has been performing her solo act non-stop around Tokyo's hottest clubs and bars but yesterday marked the debut of her new Hoop Troupe sponsored by Hooplovers.com and I'm happy to say that I'm a proud card carrying member!



PS. I am the one with the white furry leg warmers!

Sizzling Hot Summer Job

This summer I've decided to stay in Tokyo and slave away building the Dr. Sketchy's Tokyo Empire and becoming a world class Super Hooper. It's been such hard, strenuous, stressful, tedious work and scheduling meetings, printing promotional materials and talking to the press can really take it's toll on a person. Why just yesterday I had to drag myself to Beautified Taboo, an art exhibition which featured former Dr. Sketchy's Tokyo Model,Justin Berti and other modern and performance artists dedicated to challenging today's cultural taboos. Forcing myself to schmooze with potential clients and models sometimes feels like I'm stepping so far out of my comfort zone, really I don't know how much longer I can dedicate myself to the pursuit of spreading art to the masses.

This model in particular was so persistent about being the next Dr. Sketchy's Model that he insisted I give him my card even though he had no where to put it!

Talking to models can be soo tedious sometimes but it's part of the job you know, so I just deal with it as best I can.

In other news Tokyo's Hooping sensation Deanne Tonking and I will be hooping with Poi Ball enthusiast Lindsey Scott at Warehouse702 in Azabu Juban Tonight at DJ Cat's Pussy Party for more information go here or here.


Really it's a tough life but somehow I'll get through the summer!

Cherry Typhoon...

...of The Murasaki Baby Dolls has arrived!
This lovely lady of the night will be the next Dr. Sketchy's starlite!
Move over Josephine Cherry Typhoon is coming to shake her shimmy!



Don't miss this warm weather front July 23rd only at The Pink Cow!
www.drsketchytokyo.com for more details!

Today's Happy Thought

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Sketchy Office Party Memo

For this month's Dr. Sketchy's Burlesque Anti-Art School Sketch Drawing Event we contemplated a Sketchy interpretation of the classic June wedding but decided that in honor of the stench of the subway bound salary man we would throw a Sketchy Office Party in keeping with Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's tradition of cool biz!

Wednesday June 25 @ 7p
Office Party in the basement of The Pink Cow LTD.
TPS Reports required.
The punch WILL be spiked!