お座ざ敷しきがかかる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be invited to perform; get a gig

Used especially for geisha, entertainers, or performers being called to a party or event. The subject is the person invited, and the invitation often implies a paid engagement.

• 彼かの女じょは今こん夜や、料りょう亭ていにお座ざ敷しきがかかっている。

  She has been invited to perform at a traditional restaurant tonight.

• 芸げい者しゃさんにお座ざ敷しきがかかるのは、たいてい週しゅう末まつだ。

  Geisha usually get called to engagements on weekends.