Your Summer Solstice starts now…

BIG IN JAPAN
Japanese chain Ramen Setagaya is bringing their version of ramen to the ‘States. Expect simple yet first-rate offerings. Opens today.
Ramen Setagaya, 141 First Avenue (East 9th Street), (212) 529-2740, setaga-ya.com

BAR GAMES
You can’t lose when you play the Suits vs. Ties Corporate Beer Pong Challenge at Village Pourhouse. Two-man teams, $40. Winner takes all.
Village Pourhouse, 64 Third Avenue (East 11th Street), (212) 228-4200, pourhousenyc.com

SAKE TO ME
The sweets experts at Kyotofu show their wild side with a Summer Sake Tasting. Start with tropical shochu cocktails, then enjoy seven different sake varieties paired with sweet and savory dishes and desserts. Monday (6/25), 6:30 p.m. $60 per person.
Kyotofu, 705 Ninth Avenue (between 48th & 49th Streets), (212) 974-6012, kyotofu-nyc.com

TURNTABLES ON THE HUDSON
A little Latin, a little Brazilian, a little Afrobeat, Turntables on the Hudson turns it up this week at Hiro. Friday (6/22), 11:30 p.m. $10.
Hiro Ballroom at The Maritime Hotel (371 West 16th Street, near Ninth Avenue), (212) 727-0212, themaritimehotel.com/hiroballroom

SWEET DEAL
Get your buzz on at Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man with a 2 for 1 Happy Hour drink deal. Monday - Friday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man, 141 Second Avenue (East 9th Street), (212) 388-0030, maxbrenner.com

NOVEL IDEA
Taschen is having their Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale. Take 50 to 75% off thousands of their exquisite books. Thursday (6/21) - Saturday (6/23), 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Taschen Soho, 107 Greene Street (Prince Street), (212) 226-2212, taschen.com