Being A Broad - Events
Events organised or endorsed by Being A Broad provide international women a forum to learn or experience something new, to meet people, and to have fun! Some events are limited to foreign women only, some are open to women of all nationalities, and some include men too!
Recent events have included wine tastings, make-up parties, career seminars, mother-and-children play events, brunches, and girls’ nights. If you’d like to organise an event, or ask us to endorse one, drop a line to .
Check out our regular monthly BAB events .....
Being A Broad’s Girls’ Night Out sponsored by SKYY Blue vodka drink
All foreign women welcome - third Wednesday of every month at Paddy Foley’s in Roppongi, from 7pm til late. For a map see: http://www.paddyfoleystokyo.com/map.html. Entrance is free and you get your first drink free thanks to SKYY Blue. This is a chance for you to meet and mingle with other women living and working in Tokyo and surrounds. Reservation not necessary but drop us a line at if you have any questions.
Broads’ Brunch at Suji’s
Monthly brunch for foreign women, at Suji’s in Azabudai (map here: www.sujis.net). Take a break from work or the kids and meet foreign women from all walks of life sharing their stories of living and working in Japan. Just pay for what you eat: brunch selection, sandwiches, salads, drinks, and much more (brunch menu available exclusively to us broads). Date changes monthly, so sign up to our mailing list to be sure to receive announcements about the next one.
Being A Broad’s Career Seminar Series
From 6.30pm on the last Friday of every month, we get together three foreign women working in a certain industry, and ask them to share their experiences with other foreign women considering a similar career. There’s always plenty of time for questions, so you can feel free to ask everything you want to know about being a foreign woman in that industry. Past seminars have included ‘Being An MBA Broad’, ‘Being An Author Broad’, and ‘Being A Recruiter Broad’. This is an informal event with no dress code, and we move on to Suji’s for drinks, food, more questions, and lots of mingling. This is always a great opportunity for participants to get inspired and informed, and enjoy meeting some new friends too. Entrance fee is just 1000 yen, and the event is being held at the University of California’s Tokyo office near Roppongi & Kamiyacho: http://www.usc.edu/dept/International_Offices/Tokyo/contact.html. Sign up on our mailing list here to be sure to receive announcements about future seminars.
And special events supported by Being A Broad .....
Medusa Makeovers
Have an upcoming hen night or a special evening on the town? Don’t know the difference between lip liner and lipstick? Whatever your make-up needs; let Medusa help. Medusa, formerly of MAC, is a trained make-up professional, that will come to your home for private make-up application lessons. She can help you and your friends with anything from a fun night out to everyday make-up application for work. Medusa specializes in teaching you how to make the most of the make-up you already own, saving you time and money on buying new products. So be sure to bring along ALL the make-up you own. Medusa can also use her full kit of her own cosmetics for those extra special touches for your big night out. Medusa is fluent in English, Japanese and French. Cost: 7500 yen per hour for a private lesson or 7500 yen per person for a two-hour group lesson in your home (for between four and six people). To make a reservation, contact us at with ‘Medusa Makeover’ in the subject.
Upcoming Events
Recent Events
Broads’ Brunch at Suji’sEvent held: Monday, April 21, 2008
Eat, mingle, and be merry enjoying a scrumptious brunch!
Girl’s Night Out at Paddy FoleysEvent held: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Grab yourself a free Skyy Blue vodka thanks to Suntory, and sit down ready to meet and mingle with other women living and working in Tokyo.
BAB Career Seminar Series #3 : Being A Recruiter BroadEvent held: Friday, March 28, 2008
If you’re considering becoming a recruiter, or are just a bit curious about the lives of foreign women recruiters, then the third of Being A Broad’s Career Seminar Series is just for you. If you’re already working in the industry and would like to meet other foreign women doing the same, then feel free to come along too!
Robin Pascoe and “Successful Living Abroad”Event held: Monday, November 19, 2007
Is your relationship off track? Need help raising your “global nomad?” Having trouble finding the balance between work and life? Then join us for an evening of expert advice from worldly Robin Pascoe. A funny, engaging, and inspirational speaker, Robin is deeply committed to helping families make the most of the sometimes challenging privileges of living, working, and raising a family abroad.
Alison Lester Presentation & Buffet DinnerEvent held: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Feeling Unplugged? Uprooted? On Tuesday, September 11th spend an evening in discussion of such topics and many more close to the expatriate heart.