Embark on a mythical journey at the Museum of Chinese in America for our Lunar New Year Mixer as we celebrate the powerful and auspicious Year of the Dragon on Thursday, February 15, 2024. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time of renewal, celebration, and ushering in fortune and prosperity.

Step into our dragon’s den and let the dynamic spirit of the Dragon lead you through an evening of cultural splendor and entertainment. The night will come alive with fiery performances, featuring a spectacular show by the dazzling drag artist Angel Au, an electrifying concert by the innovative band P.H.0, and the lively beats of DJ Aspirin.

Throughout the evening, immerse yourself in MOCA’s captivating exhibitions that showcase the rich tapestry of Chinese American history and culture. Promising to be a memorable experience for attendees of all backgrounds and ages, this mixer is a perfect way to embrace the spirit of the Lunar New Year. A variety of snacks and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the Year of the Dragon!

About Angel Au

Angel Au is a trans Chinese-American drag performer based here in NYC. A two time Glam Awards nominee for Breakthrough Artist & Best Dressed, she loves turning looks and making people smile. She strives to be the representation she lacked growing up. Angel has been featured in publications like Paper Magazine, Them Magazine, DAZED Magazine and the cover of Harper’s Bazaar KZ.

About P.H.0

Based in New York, NY, P.H.0 is a silkpunk/cybermetal quintet with an all East-Asian lineup. P.H.0 has released one self-titled EP and one full-length album, and has extensively performed live shows throughout New York City. The band’s sound seamlessly blends traditional East Asian folk musical elements with “a potpourri of genres both brutal and futuristic”, creating a dynamic fusion of tradition and futurism and of sonic brutality and ambient soundscape. Entrenched at a crossroad of progressive metal, post-rock, retro-futuristic synthwave, drum n’ bass, and industrial techno, their music defies easy categorization. In this innovative approach, P.H.0’s debut album, ‘KARMA’, has been praised by critics for “challenging our preconceived notions of how to categorize music” and “re-contextualizing Western sounds within a distinctly Eastern framework”, and in the process of doing so, evoking a deep connection to a culture and heritage that many with a similar background may have become distanced from. To some critics, the band’s music is “reimagining what Asian music might sound like” or seen as a unique glimpse into the future of music.

About DJ Aspirin

The melodies and rhythms that resonate within me are the truest expressions of my soul. Music isn’t just a part of my existence; it’s the language I articulate, the legacy I’m sculpting, and the connection I offer to the universe.

Every masterpiece—whether already created, in the process of creation, or yet to be envisioned—is simply channeled through us. Once released, it belongs to the world, just as the words I share.

I am the Fool of the tarot deck, I’m bold, curious, and no past or future, whose role is to remind others of who they truly are—to encourage love, joy, and mirth in their lives.