Tuesday Night Cafe, now in its 28th year, will have its season opener on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Union Center for the Arts, 120 Judge John Aiso St. in Little Tokyo.
Featured performers: J-Town Taiko Club, Saki, Miya Iwataki and Dustee Sound, plus “Union,” a short film by Form Follows Function
Vendor: Scrap Mart
DJ: That Fly Pinay
Host: Johneric Concordia
This event is held every first and third Tuesday from April to October. Upcoming dates: April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19, June 2 and 16, July 7 and 21, Aug. 4 and 18, Sept. 1 and 15, Oct. 5 and 20.
“For 28 years, Tuesday Night Cafe has been a beacon of creativity, inclusivity, and community empowerment,” organizers said. “We take immense pride in being the longest-running Asian American free public arts series in the country. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our vibrant community — artists, performers, collaborators, and all those who share our passion for art and culture.
“As we reflect on our journey, we also look ahead to the future, envisioning a stronger, more vibrant artistic space for our community. Support this community space and consider donating as we commemorate and pledge to further continue the profound impact we have had on Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Asian American communities beyond.”
To perform for open mic, sign up for the lottery by 6:40 p.m. Only be three spaces will be available, two performances per performer per season. Organizers may ask to review your content. Read the rules at: https://www.tuesdaynightproject.org/how-to-perform
Masking is required and masks will be available on site. For those who can’t attend, the shows will be livestreamed at: http://www.tuesdaynightproject.org/watchlive