AAPI Food Festival
May 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate the universal language of love through food at Center the Culture: AAPI Food Festival, creating a family of food lovers, expressing care, connection, and devotion through cooking. From cherished family recipes to modern culinary innovations, this festival brings together the rich diversity of AAPI food culture in a celebration of love on a plate.
Experience a curated lineup of vendors offering authentic flavors, enjoy a dynamic soundtrack spun by DJ Michele Yue, and immerse yourself in the warm energy of the evening hosted by Ma’amShe.
Don’t miss this flavorful gathering of community and culture. RSVP now and join us for a day of delicious food, heartfelt stories, and meaningful connections!
Host: Ma’amShe
Born and raised in New York City, Miss Ma’amShe is a comedic content creator and drag artist whose unique perspective on comedy and pop culture makes her a standout in LGBTQ content creation. Miss Ma’amShe’s content consists of skits and parodies in relation to queer culture and current events. Outside of content creation, Miss Ma’amShe is one of the most recognizable names in the New York City nightlife scene. She’s been featured in publications such as Them, Cosmopolitan, Dazed, and Times Style, and she’s been awarded “Best Comedy Performer” three years consecutively at the New York City nightlife awards.
DJ: Michele Yue
MICHELE YUE is a Chinese born American multi-disciplinary artist, musician, & DJ currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Growing up in Houston, TX, Michele was deeply touched & influenced by the underground DIY music scene. After moving to Portland, OR and later Paris, France, Yue settled in New York in 2018 to pursue her creative endeavors. Michele’s DJ sets are known for an eclectic mix of pop, R&B, hip-hop, house, techno, & experimental sounds with a focus on inspiring people to move, dance, and connect with themselves and community through a variety of genres.
Vendors:
3 Little Pigs Cafe
Bibingka Mama
Blushboi
Cheatday With André
Gary as F*ck
Harissa Hot Honey
JESSIE YUCHEN
Kopitiam
Pinklady Cheese Tart
Pocha89
PS & Yao Bakery
Sen Saigon
TAGMO
Heart of Dinner
