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.

A fun and creative exploration that includes sharing, writing and art-making for APIMEDA folks and friends. Facilitated by Sel Hwahng (Towson University Assistant Professor of Women, Gender, Health, and Sexuality) and Rieko Chacey (Multimedia artist and Towson University faculty of Graphic Design & Interactive Media).

About the Facilitators