Celebrate the kick-off of Asia North 2025. Meet guest curator Phaan Howng and the artists featured in EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS. Spend the evening learning Bollywood moves, take in the guzheng (Chinese zither) with a Baltimore twist, parade with dragon dancers, and dance to conscious hip hop, drum lines, drag queens, and more! Featuring performances from Qi Yu, Stepping Stones, Utpalasia, Mr. Mrs. Boots, Spike Yee & Proper, and Baltimore Chinese Dragon Dance. Enjoy a free still life drawing activity as part of artist Thea Canlas’s piece, “Still Life: Longing.” Savor dishes provided by the Baltimore Xiamen Sister City Committee. Hosted by Eva Barrie, Asia North 2025 performance curator.

SCHEDULE:

5:00 p.m.

Exhibit opens at the 16 W. North Avenue, Club Car, Currency Studio, Mobtown Ballroom & Café, and Motor House

Drop-in Still Life Drawing Art Activity by Thea Canlas at the Motor House until 9 p.m.

5:45 p.m. Start enjoying food provided by the Baltimore Xiamen Sister City Committee at 16 W. North Ave.

6:15 p.m.: Welcoming remarks at 16 W. North Avenue

6:30 p.m. Performance by Qi Yu at 16 W. North Avenue

6:50 p.m. Baltimore Chinese Dragon Dance procession to the Motor House

7:15 p.m. Performance by Stepping Stones at the Motor House

7:35 p.m.: Utpalasia Performance & Bollywood Workshop at Motor House

7:55 p.m.: Baltimore Chinese Dragon Dance procession to Club Car

8:10 pm: Mr. Mrs. Boots at Club Car

8:35 p.m.: Spike Yee & Proper at Club Car