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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Austin

Commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at these upcoming events and activations.

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You can try Purple Rice at Tso Chinese this month — or anytime at its grab-and-go Arbor Walk location.

Photo courtesy of Purple Rice ATX

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. From exhibitions to limited-edition eats, here are a few ways to celebrate locally.

RITUALS: “Roots & Echos: Across the Diaspora” | Saturday, May 17 | $28
Enjoy an art exhibit exploring AAPI heritage + a Bharatanātyam performance by Anuradha Naimpally, Soumya Nagesh, Purna Bajekal from Austin Dance India.

AAPI Open House | Friday, May 30 | $19
Snag tickets to the opening night of a new exhibit at The Cathedral, complete with complimentary craft cocktails + artist meet-and-greets.

“Kisses from the Diaspora” | Saturday, May 31 | $14
This AAPI Heritage Month showcase at Cheer Up Charlies will include DJ sets, dance + live music performances, and a local vendor market.

Tso Chinese x Purple Rice | Now-Sunday, May 31 | Cost of purchase
Thanks to the restaurants’ AAPI collaboration, Purple Rice’s cucumber kimchi is available at every Tso Chinese location through the end of the month.

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