Asian events this weekend, September 16-18

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Thursday, September 15

Rahul Subramanian @ Stateside ($$)
"Rahul Subramanian is one of India’s most versatile comics. He has dipped his toe in everything – stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, improv comedy, and crowd work. He has two specials on Amazon Prime Video."
📍 Stateside at the Paramount (719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701)
⏰ Thursday September 15, 7pm and 9:30pm shows

Saturday, September 17

Bom Bakeshop Presents NamKookMin: A BTS Popup Market (Free)
A popup market to celebrate BTS member birthdays, with BTS-themed food, art, merch, and photocard trading.
📍 Sky Candy (1023 Springdale Rd #8a, Austin, TX 78721)
⏰ Saturday September 17, 1:30-5:30pm

Austin Asian Impact and SAIVA Present: All Together, All As One (Free)
"Join us for an event full of cultural and exciting performances, yummy food, vendors and fun! Proceeds go towards supporting refugees and nonprofit organizations in the Austin area."
📍 Kick Butt Coffee (5775 Airport Blvd Suite 725, Austin, TX 78752)
⏰ Saturday September 17, 2-5pm

AARC x Color Arc Productions Presents: Romeo and Katrina, a Musical (Free)
"A live, in-person Work-In-Progress Concert Reading of Romeo and Katrina: Romeo Tran (a Vietnamese American mechanic, college dropout, and son of refugees) and Katrina "Trina" Batiste (a dental student, debutante, and daughter of “bougie” Black socialites), amidst the backdrop of New Orleans’ post-Katrina recovery and the Saints’ storied ascent to Superbowl glory."
📍 Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754)
⏰ Saturday September 17, 7-8:30pm

Sunday, September 18

Y'all We Asian Presents: Y'all We Jammin' (Free)
"Improv can be intimidating, and sometimes even more so for people of color. We want to change that! Event is totally free and open to all, regardless of skill level or background.”
📍 Fallout Theater (616 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701)
⏰ Sunday September 18, 6-8pm

Upcoming

AARC’s Visioning Workshop: Create a Vision for the Life You Want ($)
"Get together with other international and first-generation college students to clarify your passions and values and create a vision for your future. Make a vision board and explore ways to achieve your goal in a safe and supportive environment."
📍 Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754)
⏰ Saturday September 24, 10am-1pm

Doge ATX Parade (Free)
"The Doge ATX Parade will feature a selection of Austin-area Shibas, in addition to language instructions with Kazki Watanabe, author of “Japanese for Dogs.” Plus a special tea ceremony presented by Chado Austin, and an Origami class! All dogs must be leashed, and Shiba Inus that appear in the parade must be registered."
📍 Kingsbury Common Lawn @ Pease District Park (1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703)
⏰ Saturday September 24, 10am-12pm

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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