QTAAPI Night
2023-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Big Bar, 1202 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY
We are excited to bring back QTAAPI Nights to Big Bar.
Come and meet people in our LGBTQ and AAPI communities every
First Wednesday of the Month from 7-9pm, and enjoy a FREE sandwich from Paris Banh Mi while supplies last.
At 9pm feel free to stick around for Big Bar’s Karaoke Night!

Language Corner - Chinese Culture Corner @ Northeast Regional Library
2023-11-07 18:15 - 19:15 | Northeast Regional Library, 15 Bellevoir Circle, Louisville, KY, United States

Chinese Club After School @ Field Elementary School
2023-11-08 15:45 - 17:00, 2023-11-15 15:45 - 17:00, 2023-11-22 15:45 - 17:00 | Field Elementary, 120 Sacred Heart Ln, Louisville, 40206, United States

Mingle and Jingle Mixer
2023-12-08 17:30 - 22:00 | Big Bar, 1202 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY

YEAR OF THE DRAGON – Lunar New Year Dinner and Auction
2024-02-17 05:30 - 07:30 | Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, Van Gogh Ballroom, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40216, United States

CHYP RENSHOKU DINNER
2024-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Speed Museum, 2035 S Third St, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States

Teach In Asia - Training Date
2024-02-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-27 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-04-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-05-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Asia Institute – Crane House, 1244 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY

Kimchi Making Class
2024-03-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Asia Institute – Crane House, 1244 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY

Asian Language Corner – Chinese Corner @ St Matthews
2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Matthew Public Library, 3940 Grandview Ave, Louisville, 40207, United States

Kimbap Making Class
2024-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Asia Institute – Crane House, 1244 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY

Asian Language Corner – Chinese Corner @ St Matthews
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Matthew Public Library, 3940 Grandview Ave, Louisville, 40207, United States
Location: St. Matthews-Eline Library
The last session of our biweekly Spring 2024 Chinese Language Corner Series; join a group and practice your Chinese language skills with native speakers and professional teachers. Free and open to the public. Please email ming.wu@louisville.edu to RSVP.

Continent to Commonwealth: Asian/Asian American Art Traveling Exhibit
2024-05-08 - 2024-06-02 | The Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W Main St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Wednesday, May 8th – Sunday, June 2nd
Location: The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
This exhibit shares AAPI experiences in the commonwealth today and recognizes the artistic expressions that Asian individuals, families, and communities contribute to Kentucky’s cultural landscape. AICH is partnering with KPA for a Public Reception on Sunday, June 2 from 3 – 5 PM at the Kentucky Center in the South Lobby. Join us for performances and fun crafts. Don’t miss your chance to see the great artwork from local Kentucky artists one last time!
The gallery is free and open to the public.

After Hours at the Speed
2024-05-17 17:00 - 22:00 | Speed Museum, 2035 S Third St, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Location: Speed Art Museum
Asia Institute – Crane House is pleased to partner with Speed Art Museum for another After Hours Event! Come and celebrate AAPI Month with the ultimate live band karaoke experience, lively entertainment from local AAPI performers, hands-on art making, and Asian-themed workshops.
Open to the public. Tickets are available at www.speedmuseum.org

AAPI Heritage Celebration Night at Wild Lights
2024-05-23 18:30 - 22:00 | The Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213
Thursday, May 23rd @ 6:30 – 10 PM
Location: The Louisville Zoo
The fifth annual Asian lantern festival brings illuminating art displays to the Louisville Zoo, sharing the stories of ancient Chinese myths and legends. Enjoy live entertainment and food truck offerings from Mak-mak’s Barbecue and Rice Now!
Open to the public. Visit www.louisvillezoo.org/wildlights2024 for tickets.
SPECIAL OFFER: Asia Institute – Crane House members and donors will receive a FREE additional regular admission ticket to the Zoo, valid through the end of 2024, with the purchase of a Wild Lights admission ticket.

QTAAPI Week
2024-05-28 - 2024-06-01 | KY
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QTAAPI Book Club: Another Appalachia: Growing up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place
2024-05-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Asia Institute – Crane House, 1244 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY
Tuesday, May 28th @ 7 – 8 PM
Location: Asia Institute – Crane House (2nd Floor)
Louisville Pride Foundation’s Book Club will host a special QTAAPI Meeting as we discuss Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

QTAAPI Week: Onigiri Workshop
2024-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Otaku Manga Lounge, 2902 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY, 40205, United States

QTAAPI Week: Puttshack Night
2024-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Oxmoor Mall, 7900 Shelbyville, Rd, ste J06, Louisville, KY, 40222
Asia Institute—Crane House welcomes you to our QTAAPI Week! On Thursday, May 30th from 6-8 PM, join us for Puttshack Night! Meet new people and make new friends while playing exciting miniature golf with food and drinks! We hope to see you there! This is a free event. Limited spots are available. Location: Oxmoor Mall, 7900 Shelbyville Rd ste j06, Louisville, KY 40222
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AAPI Heritage Celebration Night at Wild Lights
2024-05-30 18:30 - 22:00 | The Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213
Thursday, May 30th @ 6:30 – 10 PM
Location: The Louisville Zoo
The fifth annual Asian lantern festival brings illuminating art displays to the Louisville Zoo, sharing the stories of ancient Chinese myths and legends. Enjoy live entertainment and food truck offerings from Mak-mak’s Barbecue and Rice Now!
Open to the public. Visit www.louisvillezoo.org/wildlights2024 for tickets.
SPECIAL OFFER: Asia Institute – Crane House members and donors will receive a FREE additional regular admission ticket to the Zoo, valid through the end of 2024, with the purchase of a Wild Lights admission ticket.

QTAAPI Week: QTAAPI Drag Night
2024-05-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Big Bar, 1202 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY

QTAAPI Week: Femmes Self-Defense Class
2024-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Rough Hands BJJ, 1250 Bardstown Rd Suite 12, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
Asia Institute—Crane House welcomes you to our QTAAPI Week! On Saturday, June 1st, from 1-2 PM, we are hosting a Femmes Self-Defense Class at Rough Hands BJJ. Learn beginner friendly self-defense training, de-escalation tools, and situational awareness in dangerous times. You don’t want to miss out on this free and informative class! Registration is free. Location: 1250 Bardstown Rd Suite 12, Louisville, KY 40204
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Artist Meet & Greet and Public Reception
2024-06-02 15:00 - 17:00 | The Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W Main St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States

Mandoo-Making Class
2024-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Asia Institute – Crane House, 1244 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY
