Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with an all-star cast of Asian American performers!
Event Date: Friday, May 24 · 7pm CDT
Fire + Dragons brings together drag, burlesque, traditional Chinese music, comedy, and more from some of Chicago's best performers for an explosion of forces rarely seen on the same stage.
Featuring:
- Dawn Xiana Moon, who has sung the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls and bellydanced on Britain's Got Talent
- Comedian Prateek Srivastava, who’s appeared on NBC and was a #1 bestseller on both Amazon and iTunes for comedy
- Yin He Dance, classical Chinese dancers bridging the east and west
- Veteran drag king Switch the Boi Wonder, producer of the drag show Notes on Masculinity
- Jin Kim, artistic director and host of the comedy game show Batsu! Chicago
- Tzu Tsen Wu, Chinese classical musician and ruan player who’s performed throughout Asia and the US
Ages 21+. Limited capacity (max 65%). Masks requested when not drinking.
SEE THE SHOW
Location:
The Newport Theater (956 West Newport Avenue Chicago, IL 60657)
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