Live Music w/ Jon and the Projectors
Introducing Jon and the Projectors for a night of funky fusion and keyboard grooves
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Jazz Night w/ Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee Quartet
Saxophonist Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee brings his quartet to the taproom for a night of original jazz explorations featuring Shota Renwick (sax), Samuel Bolduc (drums), and Colson Jimenez (bass)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Habble
Habble is back with ramen, karaage and more!
(vg and gf available)
Food Pop-Up w/ Yoko Nips
Yoko Nips is back with another takoyaki pop-up! There will be a gluten free takoyaki, as well as a wide selection of sweet and savory vegan/gf treats.
BYO Book Club
It’s time for another installment of our BYO Book Club!
Contrary to ordinary book clubs, this one has no assigned reading!! Join us for a community meet-up and open discussion for book lovers (or the reading-curious). Make new friends, discover new books, share what you’ve been reading, or take a peek at our new library.
No sign-up required.
Live Music w/ Eamon Lebow
Our friend Eamon is bringing his acoustic guitar for some contemplative soundscaping and textures.
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Let’s Taste Some Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
Our cocktail program head will take you through a variety of sake styles and gain some insight on how we design our sake cocktails. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and get a behind-the-scenes look into how we design our sake cocktails.
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Let’s Taste Some Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
Our cocktail program head will take you through a variety of sake styles and gain some insight on how we design our sake cocktails. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and get a behind-the-scenes look into how we design our sake cocktails.
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Craft Circle
Join us this Tuesday for our first community-led KSW craft circle! Hosted by our friend and knitting regular Katharine, our craft circle is BYO! There will be some basic knitting materials provided and all are encouraged to join!
No sign-up required.
Live Music w/ Gavon Mitchell
Resident performer Gavon Mitchell is back for a spirited solo performance of originals and covers!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Sute
Sute is back with another elegant menu of charcoal-grilled Korean bites!
(vg and gf available)
Food Pop-Up w/ Quarts & Pints
Quarts & Pints are back with a tasty selection of Korean soul food!
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Zachariah Lambert Trio
Guitarist Zachariah Lambert is bringing in his trio for a night of straight-ahead jazz featuring Warren Louie (bass) and Jonas Muller (drums).
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Makan Fusion
Makan Fusion returns with a feast of Indonesian fusion featuring bao, tacos, and rice balls.
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Felix Ambach Trio
The Felix Ambach Trio is back with another set of jazz fusion and original compositions featuring Noah Amick (bass) and Johannes Ravn Hagmund-Hansen (guitar)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ pando
Join us for 90 minutes of ambient music and analog modular synthesis with resident performer pando!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
BYO Book Club
It’s time for another installment of our BYO Book Club!
Contrary to ordinary book clubs, this one has no assigned reading!! Join us for a community meet-up and open discussion for book lovers (or the reading-curious). Make new friends, discover new books, share what you’ve been reading, or take a peek at our new library.
No sign-up required.
Live Jazz w/ Takayama Band
The Takayama Band is back for another very special jazz night! Don’t miss out on an evening of swingin’ tunes from Hidetake Takayama (keys), Ayako Kato (drums), Martha Kato (flute), and Takuya Kuroda (bass).
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Wet Noodle
Wet Noodle is back with more delightful hot and cold noodle dishes!
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Off-Beat Jazz
Off-Beat Jazz is coming back to the taproom for a night of lush big-band arrangements of standards and surprises!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Makan Fusion
Makan Fusion returns with a feast of Indonesian fusion featuring bao, tacos, and rice balls.
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Zeju Zheng Trio
We’re welcoming guitarist Zeju Zheng to the taproom for a night of jazz with his trio featuring Sean Hannon @_johm_ (bass) Drew Deur @drewdeur (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ Twin Brother
Get ready for some ethereal bass loops from our new friend Twin Brother!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Sake Label Calligraphy Class w/ Taisan
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make beautiful Japanese-style calligraphy? How about designing your own Kato Sake Works label? Well, you can do both at our upcoming sake label calligraphy class!
Sign up for your spot today before they’re all gone!
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Shell Meditation w/ Chris Ott
Our friend Chris Ott is bringing his iconic conch shells to the taproom for a brand-new ambient Shell Meditation experience!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Onigiri Noah
Onigiri Noah is back with a selection of ready-to-go onigiri to pair with your sake!
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Killing Commendatore
Killing Commendatore brings us a night of jazz originals and standards featuring Wataru Uchida (sax)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Abe x Robin
Our friends Abe & Robin are back with more fresh and elegant bites & bentos (vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Tundra
Give a warm welcome to Tundra, a group blending fusion and straight-ahead jazz featuring Finn Carroll (bass), Will Brown (sax) and Chris Garriga (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Jazz Night w/ Funky Junmai
We’re excited to bring back the sake-inspired grooves of Funky Junmai, a funk ensemble featuring David Engelhard (keys), Aleksi Glick (guitar), Andrew Grau (bass) and Alex Rivas (drums).
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
KSW Cocktail Lab
Introducing our newest event: KSW Cocktail Lab! Get an exclusive taste of an experimental small-batch sake cocktail straight from the mad-science brain of Delaney, our cocktail program director. Take a peek into the process of designing and batching our sake cocktails, and taste your favorite local sake in ways you’ve never before dreamed of.
Each iteration of KSW Cocktail Lab will feature its own experimental creation, so if you can’t make it this time then stay tuned for the next round!
BYO Book Club
It’s time for another installment of our BYO Book Club!
Contrary to ordinary book clubs, this one has no assigned reading!! Join us for a community meet-up and open discussion for book lovers (or the reading-curious). Make new friends, discover new books, share what you’ve been reading, or take a peek at our new library.
No sign-up required.
Live Music w/ Marguerite Beane
Resident performer Marguerite Beane returns for a soft Sunday serenade!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Better Than Porridge
Our friend Better Than Porridge is bringing New England style shrimp rolls with vegan and gf substitutions available.
Achilles Heat smoked hot sauces and chili crisp will also be available to taste and take home!
Live Music w/ hattie
Come by and get cozy for an evening of sad girl indie with hattie!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Syllavibe Final presentation Party
The first semester of Syllavibe, a creative workshop hosted by our friend Lisa Nicchi, is coming to a close! To celebrate, we’re showing off everyone’s final semester projects in the taproom.
Come toast with fellow creatives and take a look at what our talented friends have been working on in the space.
Meet The Artists Art Fair
If you haven’t visited our current art gallery yet, be sure to come by the taproom on Sunday, May 25 from 2-6pm to meet some of the participating artists! Artists Yayun Chang, Jason Lam, Vanessa Nguyễn, Liliana Rasmussen, Mark Wang, and Rose Wong will be tabling along with Slant’d.
Come check out more of our artists’ work, buy some art, drink sake and enjoy fresh onigiri by our friend Onigiri Noah!
This event is presented in collaboration with the New York Asian Arts Festival, an inaugural arts and culture festival launching in May 2025 that showcases both emerging and established Asian American creative talent. The festival features a gallery exhibition of emerging AAPI artists and a programming calendar of hands-on art classes, creative workshops, and events in partnership with AAPI-owned businesses, all designed to create spaces for connection and cultural exchange.