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Asian events this weekend - March 10
Heads up - I won’t be covering any SXSW events.
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Thursday, March 9
Texas Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Advocacy Day (Free)
⏰ Thursday March 9, 9:30am-2pm
📍 Texas Capitol (1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701)
👉 "It's time to take the next step and build our power by showing up. We will be visiting certain offices and letting them know what bills are important to the Asian and Pacific Islander community at the Texas Capitol."
Saturday, March 11
Asian Bike Club: Taco Cruise (Free)
⏰ Saturday March 11, 11am-?
📍 Metz Neighborhood Park (2407 Canterbury St, Austin, TX 78702)
👉 "Let's meet up for a chill urban ride through east and central Austin where we'll stop at Cuantos and Paprika for tacos! 💖 Allies welcome 💖"
Holi Festival of Colors Rang De with Sunny Leone and Drums Sivamani ($)
⏰ Saturday March 11, 12-6pm
📍 Brushy Creek Ampitheater (1001 Co Rd 137, Hutto, TX 78634)
👉 Color play · Bollywood celebs · Music and DJ performances · Dance performances · Kid's activities
Sunday, March 12
Pinoy Potluck x Paperwork: SXSW Block Party (Free)
⏰ Sunday March 12, 3-7pm
📍 Kenny Dorham's Backyard (1106 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702)
👉 "We will be serving up an all Pinoy music lineup, and 10 dope vendors. We'll also have some fun interactive stuff, and dancing+vibes in-between sets. As always, bring a Filipino dish to share! It's the cornerstone of our organization, and while it's not mandatory, it's totally rad."
Dear Asian Americans' Austin Night Market (Free)
⏰ Sunday March 12, 7-10pm
📍 Garden @ Inn Cahoots (1221 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702)
👉 The Dear Asian Americans podcast is hosting a night market during SXSW.
🙇♀️ Thanks to @thesparkcollection for the tip!
Next week
AARC: Springtime Storytime (Free)
⏰ Monday March 13 - Thursday March 16, 10-11am
📍 Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754)
👉 "Bring the little ones and listen to stories celebrating our Asian American heritage and families. Each session will feature two books, one family friendly craft activity, and the option to take family portraits!"
AARC: [Kid's Program] Boombox Hero - Hip-Hop Fu Dance (Free)
⏰ March 14 - April 4
📍 Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754)
👉 "A program for students interested in street dance, popping and animation as an expression of life and culture. Students will learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop dance and philosophy. Free. For Ages 7 through 17. Must register to attend. Learn more and register at austintexas.gov/parksonline (Activity #873870)"
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!