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JADED, Pittsburgh’s first Asian American & Pacific Island (AAPI) artist collective, will present WILDNESS: JADED BLOCK PARTY with Rivers of Steel on August 12 at the Waterfront.
JADED presents WILDNESS, a daylong festival at the historic Pump House featuring a film screening of The Last Mayor of Chinatown, performances, live music, and AAPI vendors sharing art, food, & services. Come out and celebrate women and queer AAPI folks through events and workshops, uplifting the work of local filmmakers, writers, artists, and activists.
Events:
3-4pm Opening Remarks & Screening of “The Last Mayor of Chinatown” (plus discussion with Director Lena Chen & Shirley Yee)
4-6:30pm DJ Samira Mendoza, Food/Art Vendors, & Workshops
6:30-8pm Performances
Steel Dragon Martial Arts
Anisha Baid
Davine Byon
Bonnie Fan
Mango
Sara Tang
Workshops:
4pm Cookie Decorating with Jasmine Cho (until supplies last)
4:30 Asian Calligraphy: A Touch of the Art with Eva Hui
Vendors:
ManduHandu, Yhet Pinoy Cuisine, Greenhouse Co-Op and so much more
Raffle Prizes:
A gift card from Bahn Mi and Ti
Prototype PGH Membership
A session with First Light Reiki
and much more!
The event runs from 3 to 8 pm at the Rivers of Steel: Pump House & Water Tower (map). Donations are encouraged online.