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In a national landscape where our stories are often overlooked, Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists (PAPA) has been tirelessly galvanizing, growing and promoting Philly’s Asian and Asian American artists through performance series

07/09/2026

Potluck dates through the end of the year just dropped! 🌞
If you’re on our email list, deets in your inbox already. If you’re not (and are of Pan-Asian descent and involved in the performing arts in the greater Philadelphia area) shoot us a DM or an email at phillyasianperformingartists[at]gmail.com, or click the link in our bio to sign up!

WHEN: 3:30-6:30pm
🌱New Folx intros 3-3:30

WHERE: July through October potlucks will be in Clark Park (weather permitting), east of the bowl; November&December locations TBD

Who: You, a Philly-area performing artist of pan-Asian descent :) Loved ones also welcome!

What: We’ll be gathering monthly through the end of 2026 to eat, chill, and YAP. Yap about what? Our big questions this year are “What do you need from community? What do you want to give to community?” and, of course, “What’s cookin’ good lookin’?” 😉

Food or drink contributions welcome but not required!
We’ll have chilled bevvies, plates/cups/cutlery, and a picnic blanket, though more of any of these is always welcome!

🌱 New Folx Intros from 3pm-3:30pm 🌱

Wanting a little onboarding as to what PAPA’s about? Not sure if you’ll know anyone and want a gentler intro to socializing? Roll up between 3-3:30pm and we’ll get you settled, introduced, and answer any questions you might have. 💕

01/23/2026

Happy 2026, PAPA! Our first ✨ Member event ✨ of the year is here-- PAPA's Night Out: Draw the Circle with Joe Ahmed!

Join us on January 29th to see newly minted PAPA Leadership Team member (!) performing in Draw the Circle at . Draw the Circle is a 90 minute solo show documenting the transition of a South Asian trans man, told through the perspective of 18 different characters in his life. Yes, EIGHTEEN. We invite PAPA members to join us for a preshow Happy Hour reception with drinks and light bites (it’s also Pride night!) and after the performance, a just-for-PAPA meet and greet and informal talkback with Joe.

WHEN:
Thursday January 29th: pre-show reception at 6:30 and show at 7:30, with post show meet and greet/informal talkback with Joe following! 🎉

WHERE:
Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA 19063. We are working on forming a carpool out there– email us at [email protected] if you would be interested!

TICKETS: $15 tickets for PAPA members available on their website– use code ARTIST15 at the last step of checkout.

DM or email us with any questions - ticketing link in bio! 🔥

12/23/2025

Big cheers for and the hilarious & talented creative team behind “Stained” - and big cheers for all of YOU for coming out to support our 2025 reading series. We had an unimaginable blast (and we’re more than a little emo that it’s coming to an end 🥲)

12/22/2025

Ready and rearing to close out our 2025 Reading Series - come see the wickedly talented cast of “Stained” by Rishi Singh tonight at 7:00pm at the Louis Bluver! RSVP in our bio!!

12/21/2025

Closing on 2025 on a high note! “Stained” by Rishi Singh, featuring this cast of wunderbare creatives. Join as at the Louis Bluver Theatre, Monday the 22nd (tomorrow) at 7:00pm for this play of prodigies past and present.

12/16/2025

PAPAPP Fun Fact: did you know that in addition to creating and showcasing “My One-Sided Beef With Ashley Huang”, Erin Malimban is also responsible for many of the wonderful digital graphics for her fellow playwrights? Everyone say “thank you, Erin!”
As a bonus fun fact - Erin has also been at every single reading this year, so follow in her brave footsteps and join us for our final reading of “Stained” on December 22nd at 7:00pm!

12/15/2025

They’re calling it the event of the millennia.
Closing out our 2025 reading series strong will be “Stained” by the incomparable as directed by - join us Monday, December 22nd at 7:00pm in the Louis Bluver Theatre for this finale to our festival.

“After a chance session with a young henna artist leads former piano prodigy Isla Flite to discover her artistic brilliance seemingly restored overnight, the fading legend believes she has found the mystical and exotic key to relaunching her long-abandoned musical career. As the two women become increasingly significant to one another’s creative output, their careers surge forward in unexpected and transformative directions while skeptical family members, an aging mentor, and a hungry journalist watch on with baited breath. However, as generationals conflicts build and cultural tensions rise, buried truths emerge to threaten their shared ascent and call into question if either of them really is who they claim to be at all.”

Featuring:
Gauri Mangala
LaNeshe Miller
Sami Rahman
Julia Sims
Rishi Singh
MR Stine
Bob Weick

12/14/2025

Another big round of applause for and the team behind “It’s Not Actually Diwali but at least we’re all together” - and thank YOU so much for coming out to see us!

We’ve got a week long break before our next reading, so rest up, drink liquids, and stay tuned for the next one (not to spoil it, but they’re calling it the event of the decade 👀)

12/12/2025

Script so 🔥 it’s got us jumping out of our seats.
You better grab your ticket from our bio for ‘s amazing play, “It’s Not Actually Diwali but at least we’re all together” tomorrow at 2:00pm at Asian Arts Initiative! Come see this fantastic cast directed by !

12/11/2025

Well would you look at that - we’re ALL together 🎉
Don’t miss this remarkable team in action for our reading of “It’s Not Actually Diwali but at least we’re all together” this Saturday at 2:00pm at Asian Arts Initiative! Reserve your spot now in our bio!

Address

302 S. Hicks Street
Philadelphia, PA
19102

Website

https://www.phillyasianartists.com/, https://linktr.ee/phillyasianperformingartists

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