Excited to announce the first Mahjong & Chill meetup at West China Tea House this Friday! Come learn, play, or just hang out - up to you.

If you can bring any of this stuff so that more people can play, please let me know!

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Friday, July 15

@asianeventsinaustin Presents: Mahjong & Chill (Free)
Come learn, play, or just hang out!
📍 West China Tea House (4706 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78751)
⏰ Friday July 15, 6-8pm

Saturday, July 16

Miyazaki Fest x Asian Memory Project: Studio Ghibli Concert and Crafts (Free)
"Join us for an interactive family-friendly event of Ghibli music and fun crafts. Our team will lead an origami tutorial and the music ensemble will perform arrangements from Ponyo and My Neighbor Totoro!"
📍 Austin Public Library - Hampton Branch at Oak Hill (5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749)
⏰ Saturday July 16, 11am-12pm

Miyazaki Fest: The Food of Miyazaki (Free)
"Explore how food enhances the animated stories of Studio Ghibli, taste recipes that are close to the animation and recreate recipes in your own DIY Studio Ghibli cookbook."
📍 Austin Public Library - Old Quarry Branch (7051 Village Center Dr, Austin, TX 78731)
⏰ Saturday July 16, 1-3pm

Next week

Miyazaki Fest: The Art of Miyazaki (Free)
"Come learn about the art style that sets Studio Ghibli films apart, and create your own buttons and DIY animation cel. Refreshments provided."
📍 Austin Public Library - Little Walnut Creek Branch (835 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758)
⏰ Tuesday July 19, 4-6pm

Miyazaki Fest: The Lands of Miyazaki (Free)
"Come and explore the land and locations of Japan in Studio Ghibli animated films, receive an introduction to the Seed Library, and create a Ghibli themed terrarium."
📍 Austin Public Library - Willie Mae Kirk Branch (3101 Oak Springs Dr, Austin, TX 78702)
⏰ Wednesday July 20, 2-4pm

Upcoming

Miyazaki Fest x Asian Memory Project: Studio Ghibli Concert and Crafts (Free)
"Join us for an interactive family-friendly event of Ghibli music and fun crafts. Our team will lead an origami tutorial and the music ensemble will perform arrangements from Ponyo and My Neighbor Totoro!"
📍 Austin Public Library - Pleasant Hill Branch (211 E William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78745)
⏰ Saturday July 23, 11am-12pm

Qawaali and Ghazal Night ($$)
A performance of qawwalis and ghazals by Riyaaz Qawwal Ensemble, followed by an open dance floor with DJ Syed.
📍 Wilco WorkSpaces + Events (1615 Scottsdale Dr, Building 2 Suite 200B, Leander, TX 78641)
⏰ Saturday July 23, 7-11pm

Miyazaki Fest: Trivia Night (Free)
"Put your knowledge to the test at this trivia night, with questions about a variety of Studio Ghibli topics, including characters, quotes, music, and, of course, the food that looks good enough to eat."
📍 Austin Public Library - Twin Oaks Branch (1800 S 5th St, Austin, TX 78704)
⏰ Tuesday July 26, 6-8pm

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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