Asian events this weekend, May 27-29

Hi! I’m Bryant, an Austin native. I’ve been seeing a lot of events from the Asian diaspora pop up recently, so I thought I’d start this newsletter (and Instagram account) to keep track of everything going on.

If you know any cool events coming up, please DM me on Instagram (@asianeventsinaustin) or respond below!

Friday, May 27

Y’all We Asian Presents: A Big Ol’ Comedy Showcase - An Asian American Comedy Show ($)
”A one-night-only comedy show that showcases Texas’ best Asian American comedians.”
📍 Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754)
⏰ 8-9:30pm

Saturday, May 28

Austin Bouldering Project’s AAPI Fest (Outdoors free, Indoors $)
”Food, art vendors, and live performances.”
📍 Austin Bouldering Project - Springdale (979 Springdale Rd #150, Austin, TX 78702)
⏰ 11am-5pm

mxmtoon with chloe moriondo @ Scoot Inn ($)
Touring her new album “rising”.
📍 Historic Scoot Inn (1308 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702)
⏰ 6:30pm-?

Audio Sex Drive and Blue Tongue @ Saxon Pub ($)
Join Tre Pham and his excellent bandmates for a night of grooves with BOTH of his bands. He might even do his trademark backflip 👀
📍 Saxon Pub (1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704)
⏰ 10pm-?

Sunday, May 29

ATX Asian Food Fest (Free entry)
”Come join us with our FREE Summer Kick-off ATX Asian Food Fest with many delicious & authentic food vendors.”
📍 Vuka - North Lamar (5540 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756)
⏰ 11:30am-8:30pm