We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of XIA Gallery & Cafe!

What is XIA Gallery & Cafe? XIA is the first and only exhibition space in Little Mekong cultural and business district dedicated to showcasing Twin Cities Asian American artwork and merchandise. A café and gallery, XIA will be supporting the creative work & entrepreneurship of Asian American artists & makers.

What's in the space?
>> An exhibit by Kao Lee Thao!
>> Beautiful and creative artwork & merchandise by Asian & BIPOC artists and makers!
>> Empowering performances by local Southeast Asian artists & performers!
>> Coffee, Tea, and yummy Boba Tea!

About the Exhibit: "Dragon's Blood Collection" by Kao Lee Thao captures the superstitious belief of how water dragons fragment Hmong souls and our lifeblood is altered.

5:30PM Doors Open
6:15PM Opening Ceremony
6:35PM: Opening Act by Boonmee Yang (poetry reading)

Performances 1-5
7PM: Cypher Side Dance School
7:10PM: Ku Gay (Reading)
7:20PM: Gay Mwee (Poetry Reading)
7:30PM: Mason Her MH' Movement (Qeej)
7:40PM: Yoshi Vang (Singing)

Performances 6-11
8PM: Alicia Thao (Musical Performance)
8:10PM: Wattanak Dance Troupe
8:20PM: Huab Xyooj (Musical Performance)
8:30PM Eric Tu (Reading)
8:40PM Houa Moua (Comedic Act)
8:50PM Ashley and Naly’s Dance Studio

9PM: Closing Speech
9:30PM: Doors Close

Featured artwork and merchandise by Asian & BIPOC artists & makers: