Asian events this weekend, August 19-21

A bit bummed I’ll be missing Colossalcon this weekend. Looking forward to the “Artivism: How to Create Social Change with Art” workshop at AARC next week though!

Instagram: @asianeventsinaustin

All weekend

Colossalcon Texas ($$)
Colossalcon Texas is a 3-day "Japanese animation, gaming, and culture event" with concerts, performances, artists and vendors.
📍 Kalahari Resorts (3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665)
⏰ Friday August 19 - Sunday August 21

Saturday, August 20

Oita Japan Festival ($)
"Celebrate the culture of Japan at the Oita Japan Festival! Japanese food and drink, kids' activities, cultural education & more!"
📍 Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754)
⏰ Saturday August 20, 11am-4pm

Malaysians in ATX's Merdeka Day Pot Luck (Free)
The recently-formed Malaysians in ATX meetup is hosting a celebration of Malaysia Independence Day in Cedar Park.
📍 Cedar Park Recreation Center (1435 Main St, Cedar Park, TX 78613)
⏰ Saturday August 20, 12:30-4pm

“Yo, Is this Racist” Live Podcast ($)
"Meant to be cathartic for people of color, and 'shit-you-should-know-but-we'll-tell-you-anyway' for white people."
📍 Parish (501 Brushy St, Austin, TX 78702)
⏰ Saturday August 20, 8pm-?

Upcoming

Artivism: How to Create Social Change with Art (Free)
"The session will feature practical and actionable advice for impacting culture using artistic expression. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn about other Asian American artists who are making a real-world impact with their work."
📍 Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754)
⏰ Thursday August 25, 6:30-8pm

AAAFF x aGLIFF Queer Taiwanese Double Feature: "Fragrance of the Flower" and "Moneyboys" ($)
"AAAFF is copresenting with aGLIFF for a queer Taiwanese double feature of FRAGRANCE OF THE FIRST FLOWER and MONEYBOYS!"
📍 Galaxy Theaters Austin (6700 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752)
⏰ Saturday August 27, 2-7pm

Recurring

These events happen on a regular basis, so I don’t always mention them. There might be something new since the last time you checked!

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