Enter the DRAGon: An Asian and Pacific Islander Drag Show by Haus of Kuntessa x Kasama Collective

When: Friday, November 17^th, 2023 from 6-10:30pm
Where: Basic City Beer Co. Southside RVA | 212 W 6th St, Richmond, VA 23224
Tickets: $5 at the door. A portion of ticket sales will go directly towards Lahaina victims.
What: Together with the Haus of Kuntessa, we are proud to present the 2nd annual Yellow Peril Drag Show! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 17th at Basic City Beer Co. (Southside RVA) from 6-10:30pm for Enter The DRAGon: An Asian and Pacific Islander Drag Show! We’re celebrating ANHPI drag excellence with a talented cast of Queens including @youneedanapkin, @leilani.drag, @60s.sweetheart, 
@theveronicavenom, and @dayabtease, hosted by Shenandoah herself.

In addition we’ll have vendors, music, food + drinks, and an after party! Market opens at 6pm, drag show starts at 8pm. This is a ticketed event with a $5 entry, and a portion of ticket sales will go directly towards Lahaina victims.

Apply to be a vendor by clicking here. We welcome food vendors as well.

*For all of our events, masks are optional but encouraged in consideration of at-risk or vulnerable communities.

Filipino American History Month Celebration

When: Saturday, October 28^th, 2023 from 12-5pm
Where: Main Line Brewery | 1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220
What: October is Filipino American History Month! Together with the Filipino American Association of Central Virginia, we are excited to announce our next event in celebration of FAHM on Saturday, October 28th from 12-5pm at Main Line Brewery. Please join us for delicious Filipino food, specialty drinks from the bar, 20+ vendors, cultural performances, and karaoke of course! What’s a Filipino party without someone’s Tito Boy belting out his favorite song?! 🎤🎵

If you have any questions or want to get involved, send an email to faacv.secretary@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there! 🇵🇭

Graphics: Philippine Folk Dances by Sir-Aqui on @canva
Font: Dangwa typeface by @aaronxamar

* This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Masks are optional but encouraged in consideration of at-risk or vulnerable communities.

Scary-oke at Castleburg Brewery and Taproom, Hosted by Vibha Melkote

When: Wednesday, October 25^th, 2023 from 7-9pm
Where: Castleburg Brewery and Taproom | 1626 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220
What: It’s spooky season, so we’d like to invite you all to an evening of karaoke with us next Wednesday, October 25th from 7-9pm at Castleburg Brewery and Taproom, hosted by Vibha Melkote! Do your worst (er, we mean best!) when you step up to the mic next week and serenade us with your melodies. Don’t let the horror of stage fright spook you! 🎤🎵

We hope to see you for some low key fun at this event. Don’t be a ghoul and miss out!

* This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Masks are optional but encouraged in consideration of at-risk or vulnerable communities.

Mid-Autumn Festival: A Celebration Under the Moonlight

When: Thursday, September 28^th, 2023 from 6-10pm
Where: The Veil – Scott’s Addition | 1509 Belleville St
Richmond, VA 23230
What: Kasama Collective, in partnership with The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce (VACC), The Organization of Chinese Americans, Central Virginia Chapter (OCA-CVC), and the Asian American Society of Central Virginia (AASOCV), proudly present Mid-Autumn Festival: A Celebration Under the Moonlight!

Mid-Autumn is a special time of year that brings forth a rich tapestry of cultural traditions across Asia. Known as Tết Trung Thu, 中秋節, 月見, 추석 , and many other names, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time to celebrate being together, gathering the harvest, and admiring the moon at its brightest and fullest illumination.

Join us for this special occasion as we present 10+ vendors and small businesses, elaborate performances featuring OCA-CVC’s Lion Dancers and Richmond’s own River City Taiko, mooncakes, cultural experiences, and fun activities for kids. Enjoy live music by DJ Ryan Hwang and the generous hospitality of The Veil, including their robust drink options and yakitori-inspired street style food by Nokoribi.

More details coming soon!

* This family-friendly, outdoor event is free and open to the public. Masks are optional but encouraged in consideration of at-risk or vulnerable communities.

Oh! Mochi Mobile App Launch Party

When: Wednesday, September 13^th, 2023 from 3-8pm
Where: Oh! Mochi | 900 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
What: 🍩 🍡🧋 We’re thrilled to partner with our friends at @oh_mochi_richmond for their official Mobile App Launch Party on Wednesday, September 13th from 3-8pm. Come check out their delicious mochi donuts, boba tea, Korean corndogs, a super secret menu release, and MORE. Download their new app available on app stores to shop and earn $$$ rewards that you can use towards purchases. This will be a big celebration ahead of their brand new Virginia Beach store opening at the beginning of October. Plus we’ll have seven vendors to shop and support AAPI creators.

For this event, we are going to be doing an exciting IN-STORE RAFFLE GIVEAWAY for a chance at *TWO PRIZES* that will include Kasama Collective merch, Oh! Mochi treats, and goodies from some of our vendors. We’ll be announcing details on how to participate shortly. A portion of raffle proceeds will go towards supporting Maui and Lahaina relief efforts, so don’t miss out on this chance to show up for our community.

More details coming soon!

This event is free and open to the public.

Cocktails with Kasama: A Goodbye Summer Mixer

When: Friday, August 25^th, 2023 from 5-7pm
Where: Q Rooftop Bar at The Quirk Hotel Richmond | 201 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
What: You’re invited to a low-key happy hour with Kasama Collective, hosted by The Quirk Hotel! Please join us as we tip our hats off to summer on Friday, August 25th, from 5-7pm at the Q Rooftop Bar. Our friends at the Quirk are putting together a very special cocktail item for Kasama Collective, and their delicious menu has a little something for everybody. 🍹 Plus, who can resist that view?!

More details to follow. We hope to see you there!

This event is free and open to the public.

*This is an outdoor event. Masks are optional but encouraged in consideration of at-risk or vulnerable communities.

Kasama Collective presents Ato’s RVA Family and Friends: Celebrating 3 Years

When: Saturday, July 29^th, 2023 from 4-8pm
Where: The Answer Brewpub | 6008 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
What: Celebrate 3 years with Chef Gan Vergara, owner of RVA staple Ato’s Sisg & Grill! This hot summer event will feature their signature dishes, and we will have live music entertainment and local vendors set up to shop and support small AAPI businesses. More details to come!

This event is free and open to the public.

*This is an outdoor event. Masks are optional but encouraged in consideration of at-risk or vulnerable communities.

Kasama Collective presents PRIDE FIESTA: An AAPI & LGBTQIA Music & Arts Festival

When: Friday, June 30^th, 2023 from 7-11pm (Doors 6:30pm)
Where: Révéler Experiences
What: In honor of PRIDE MONTH, we are hosting a music & arts festival showing Richmond local artists, musicians, & performers.
Tickets: $10 suggested donation. 100% of ticket sales go directly to performing artists.

Enjoy live music + performances from Richmond’s top local AAPI + LGBTQIA+ entertainers INCLUDING:

– RVA AAPI Queens: Leilani Dominique Envy, Jessica Peru, Veronica Venom, & Vigan S. Longganisa
– Rebecca Porter
– Sophie Colette
– Phantómódel
– MusiqReiV
– Ashley Banks
– Master of Ceremonies: FlipdSkript

Prepare to shop goods by RVA local AAPI + BIPOC vendors/creators offering gorgeous art, jewelry, and more. Food and drink to be served at the bar. This is a ticketed event with a suggested $10 donation which can be purchased online or at the door. 100% of ticket sales will go directly to the performing artists.

*This is an indoor event. Masks are optional but encouraged in consideration of at-risk or vulnerable communities.

Kasama Collective’s Inaugural Launch Party

When: Friday, May 26^th, 2023 from 5-8pm
Where: Väsen Brewing Company
What: We invite you to attend Kasama Collective’s inaugural launch party! Be in community with us this AAPI Heritage Month as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture through networking, collaboration, and elevating AAPI-owned businesses, creators and entrepreneurs. Enjoy brews, food, and shop our curated list of AAPI vendors. More details to come! Click here for additional event details.

*This is an indoor and outdoor event. Masks are optional but encouraged when indoors.