Asian events this weekend, July 8-10

Not sure how I’ve never heard of Okashicon until now, pretty cool that it’s a thing. If you watch a lot of standup on Netflix, you may have seen JR De Guzman before in “The Comedy Lineup”.

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All weekend

JR De Guzman @ Cap City Comedy Club ($)
"Combining music and comedy, JR serenades the audience into laughter with songs, jokes, stories of traveling the world, culture, and family."
📍 Capitol City Comedy Club (11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100, Austin, TX 78758)
⏰ Thursday July 7 - Saturday July 9, multiple times

Okashicon ($$)
Celebrate "Jfashion, Anime and Japanese culture" at the "convention that loves everything cute".
📍 Courtyard by Marriott Austin Pflugerville and Pflugerville Conference Center (16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville, TX 78660)
⏰ Friday July 8 - Sunday July 10

Thursday, July 7

Okashicon Presents: Minori at KINOKUNIYA (Free)
"Minori, the iconic shironuri artist, will be present to meet and greet at this exclusive event!"
📍 Kinokuniya Austin (6929 Airport Blvd #121, Austin, TX 78752)
⏰ Thursday July 7, 5-7pm

Saturday, July 9

Miyazaki Fest: Film Screenings (Free)
My Neighbor Totoro (10:15am), Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (12pm), Spirited Away (2:15pm)
📍 Austin Central Library, Special Events Center (710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701)
⏰ Saturday July 9, multiple times

Sunday, July 10

Hans Kim Presents: The Kill Tony Regulars Present: A Stand-up Comedy Showcase of Funny and Talented People Who Live In Austin, Texas or are Traveling Through Who May or May Not Have Been On Kill Tony Before. ($)
"Any customers who complain about the lack of Kill Tony regulars on the show will be made to sit through a local open mic of the venue's choosing."
📍 Vulcan Gas Company (418 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701)
⏰ Sunday July 10, 8-10pm

Tuesday, July 12

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 - Spicewood Springs Branch (8637 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759)
⏰ Tuesday July 12, 6-8pm

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 - 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

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

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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