“Japan Rising” Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Benefit Cabaret at Neighbors Nightclub, March 26th

If you’re looking for entertainment this weekend and you’re available after the opening of Rocky Horror Show at Open Circle Theater, then clear way for a benefit at Neighbors Nightclub. On Saturday, March 26, 2011 the Asian Pacific Islander Council, in association with Seattle Gay News, presents: Japan Rising, a benefit cabaret for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami victims. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Rainbow World Fund. Doors open at 6:30pm and the cabaret kicks off at 8:00pm. Three organizations gathered to put on this fundraiser last Friday, after the recent earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan. The API Council of Seattle, SGN and Neighbours Nightclub are joining resources to help raise money and awareness through a cabaret show. Here’s what the two lovely co-hosts of the event have to say about why it’s important to help the people of Japan in their hour of need:

“The recent natural disaster in Japan greatly affects the greater API Community in Seattle at so many levels. The psychological and emotional effect on family members and relatives, whether immigrants or who have a cultural relationship to Japan and/or Asia, can be relative to the direct effect on citizens living in Japan It is only natural for the API Community of Seattle to respond and support Japan in any way possible, whether it is a personal, familial, cultural or community response.”

-Aleksa Manila co hostess of the event

“Watching the horrific images of what is happening in Japan and other affected areas, our organization decided to come together and put a fundraising event. Since we are primarily a drag organization, we have the ability to bring many people from different communities as a captive audience, and raise money through the door cover, auction and raffle prizes and the entertainers donating their tips.”

-drag queen entertainer and president of the API Council, Gaysha Starr.

It’s an event well worth checking out.