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Asian events this weekend - January 27
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Saturday, January 28
Austin Public Library: Lunar New Year Celebration (Free)
β° Saturday January 28, 10am-12pm
π Austin Public Library - Milwood Branch (12500 Amherst Dr, Austin, TX 78727)
π "Come to explore calligraphy, watch cultural performances, make crafts, play fun games, find out your zodiac sign, and learn more about the histories and traditions of Lunar New Year!"
πββοΈ Thanks to @aceartemis7 for the tip!
AACC: Lunar New Year Celebration (Free)
β° Saturday January 28, 10am-3pm
π Asian American Cultural Center (11713 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759)
π "Asian Cultural Dances Β· Music Β·Β Lion Dance Performances"
πββοΈ Thanks to @aceartemis7 for the tip!
OMG Squee: Lunar New Year Celebration (Free)
β° Saturday January 28, 11am-4pm
π OMG Squee (4607 Bolm Rd Suite A, Austin, TX 78702)
π "LNY-themed macarons, donuts, and more specials Β· Vendor market with a dozen Asian-owned businesses Β· Lion dance performance Β· Free Tito's beverages"
πββοΈ Thanks to @thesparkcollection for the tip!
Pho Craft: One Year Anniversary Block Party (Free)
β° Saturday January 28, 11am-4pm
π Pho Craft (3307 Oak Springs Dr, Austin, TX 78721)
π $8 pho Β· Free cocktails Β· Flash tattoos Β· Dragon dance Β· Raffle for 1-year of free thai tea
πββοΈ Thanks to @kaytohappiness for the tip!
AARC: Lunar New Year Makers Market (Free)
β° Saturday January 28, 1-4pm
π Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754)
π "Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and support local Asian American makers with a curated lineup of creatives, from artists to bakers, jewelry makers to crocheters, while enjoying a nostalgia filled performance by the Asian Memory Project."
Sunday, January 29
VACAT: 2023 Tet Festival (Free)
β° Sunday January 29, 1-5pm
π 9400 Neenah Ave, Austin, TX 78717
π "Our Tet Festival will feature delicious Vietnamese food, cultural displays, and entertainment for all ages. Admission is free, and we'll also be giving out βli xiβ gifts and hosting a kids fashion show."
Next week
Ken Liu at BookPeople - Speaking Bones (Free)
β° Tuesday January 31, 7-8pm
π BookPeople (603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703)
π "Please welcome Ken Liu to celebrate Speaking Bones! This event will consist of an audience Q&A and post-talk signing line."
Upcoming
Y'all We Asian at Fallout Theater ($)
β° Friday February 3, 8-9pm
π Fallout Theater (616 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701)
π Austin's Asian American improv troupe returns for "a night of stand up and improv" on the first Friday of each month.
Chinatown Center: Lunar New Year Celebration (Free)
β° Saturday February 4 - Sunday February 5
π Chinatown Center (10901 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753)
π "Lion Dances Β· Firecrackers Β· Martial Arts Β· Cultural Dance Teams Β· Live Concert with International Singers Β· Local retail & food vendors"
Asian American Storytelling Summit (Free with RSVP)
β° Saturday February 11, 10:30am-5pm
π Austin Public Library - Central Library (710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701)
π "Join us for a day of sharing, crafting, and celebrating our Asian American Stories Within with a writing workshop, panel with local speakers, and an exclusive film screening of So Yun Um's LIQUOR STORE DREAMS."
Recurring
These events happen on a regular basis, so I donβt always mention them. There might be something new since the last time you checked!