Karaterice has been involved in numerous live events including Japunks 6,7 and 8 at CBGB's; ISFEST; and Love Mode. Japunks provided a showcase for Japanese punk and indie bands. The 'ISFEST' music series, which has reached it's fifth iteration, has become a well known showcase for new talent originating in the US and Asia. While Love Mode is coming a well know showcase for light rock, jazz-pop bands.  For March 2008, Karaterice presents 2 awesome live events:

Friday May 9th : Karaterice presents Love Mode - Japan Beat @ Knitting Factory 

Sunday April 6th: Karaterice & MangaCafe present Echostream @ Knitting Factory 

Tuesday Myarch 25th : Karaterice & JapanFiles Presents tokyo pinsalocks @ Knitting Factory

Saturday March 29th: Karaterice Presents We Rock You Long Time 2  @ Knitting Factory