Tokyo listeners, get ready for an exciting lineup of events taking place across the city today, throughout the week, and into the weekend. If you are looking to kick off your Thursday with some groove, iFlyer spotlights Tokyo's ongoing techno scene, with parties happening in clubs across Shibuya, Roppongi, and Aoyama—perfect for those who want to dance into the night.

Art lovers have a rich selection this week. According to Tokyo Art Beat, you’ll find ongoing exhibitions at the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills, including international contemporary installations and Japanese artists pushing creative boundaries. The National Museum of Modern Art near the Imperial Palace is hosting a retrospective on avant-garde painting, while smaller galleries in Ginza and Nakameguro offer pop-up shows from emerging talents.

For a dose of architectural history, the Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum in Koganei is opening its season with special nighttime illuminations through the weekend, giving visitors the chance to experience historic buildings aglow in lanterns and ambient lights, as featured this week on Instagram.

Music fans, mark your calendars as Japan Concert Tickets reports several high-profile concerts. On Saturday, November 22, Kiyoharu's J-Rock show hits Dance Hall New Century at 5 PM. The legendary Eikichi Yazawa rocks Tokyo Dome both Saturday and Sunday starting at 5 PM. For K-pop enthusiasts, aespa performs Saturday at Yoyogi National Stadium, with a second show on Sunday at 4 PM. NIGHTMARE, blending rock and visual kei, lights up Nippon Budokan Sunday at 5 PM. On Sunday, SID headline Zepp Haneda with their signature mix of hard rock and pop.

If festivals are your vibe, today marks the closing days of the Tokyo International Film Festival, one of Asia’s most prestigious cinema events, where you can catch screenings of this year’s most acclaimed Japanese and international films.

And for anyone in town for business or learning, the International Conference on Multiculturalism and Education wraps up today, hosting global thought leaders in central Tokyo.

Holiday shoppers can enjoy early festive markets popping up in Omotesando and Ginza, serving seasonal sweets, artisan crafts, and gift ideas through the weekend, as seen in local Instagram highlights.

Tokyo is constantly buzzing, and this week is no exception—music, art, lights, learning, and nightlife all await you. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for your weekly guide to Tokyo’s best. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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