Lucky Chaos Crowd (2017—2020)

Please join us at our January Lucky Chaos Crowd event! If you email us by Saturday, Jan. 20th, we can add you to the group special price for the theater performance, 893/YA-KU-ZA. This means you will receive first seating at a ticket price of only $15 per person. If we do not receive your email by Jan. 20th, you can & should purchase tickets through the Vortex website.

First, from 5:30 – 7pm, we’ll be at Bun Belly to dine on delicious artisan Vietnamese cuisine. Some of Lucky Chaos Production and Crowd members will be there for conversation and community. We hope you will join us!

Afterwards, we will head to the Vortex to witness a fascinating performance of 893/YA-KU-ZA.

Description of 893/YA-KU-ZA:
Set over the course of a business lunch in a Japanese restaurant somewhere in the United States, 893 | Ya-ku-za follows Aya’s bid to become the first female member of the infamous Japanese crime syndicate. Exploring themes of ambition, power, and loyalty, 893 | Ya-ku-za asks what it means to be first and what we’re willing to do to get there.

This is an Unofficial Crowd event. The Lucky Chaos family is taking break this month in honor of Lunar New Year. We hope you celebrate by visiting the temple and other locations celebrating the Year of the Dog. We wish each of you a Happy New Year!

The Lucky Chaos Crowd shines a light on local art and food events, which align with our mission of supporting and highlighting diversity in Austin. Join the Crowd!

Lunar New Year falls within this month. We think the beautiful Fo Guang Shan Yun temple and its event is a wonderful way to celebrate.

There will be a vegetarian food fair and cultural performances from noon until 2:30.

Please join us for this month’s Lucky Chaos Crowd event! We are attending the Guerrilla Reel screening of A Wrinkle in Time, directed by Ava DuVernay, the first black female director to be nominated for the Golden Globe and Academy Award. This private screening brings together Austinites to support a trail-blazing director and a Hollywood blockbuster with a very diverse cast.

Ticket sales go ENTIRELY to cover the cost of theater rental and film screening fees. If you prefer to pay in cash in person the day of the movie, please email us so that we can reserve your seat.

First, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm, we’ll be at Taj Palace for a light dinner before the movie. Some of Lucky Chaos Production and Crowd members will be there for conversation.

Then, we will head to Galaxy Highland Cinema to get settled in before the film begins a 7pm.

PS: Taking up the nation-wide #WrinkleInTimeChallenge, a number of organizations and individuals have pledged free tickets for children, especially children of color, to watch this movie for free in this screening. Please contact us if you or someone your know, would benefit from this sponsorship!

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The LC Crowd is celebrating with the beloved Hot Pot!

First, we’ll warm up with a steaming hot pot of broth and food at Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot at 5pm. If you enjoy supporting local restaurants & artists, join us for a fun and flavorful dining experience.
littlesheephotpot.com

Then, we’ll head to see Hot Pot Comedy, the only all Asian American sketch comedy group in Austin, comprised of some of the funniest comedians in town! They are features in the Austin Sketch Fest 2018 at The Spider House Ballroom at 7pm. Get your tix now!
https://www.atxsketchfest.com/sched…/martini-ranch-hot-pot

Please email us if you plan to attend the dinner so that we can reserve enough seats for everyone to sit together, crowd@luckychaos.com
Also, email if you have any questions. We hope you can join the Crowd!

lease join us at our June Lucky Chaos Crowd event.

First, from 9:30 – 11:30 am, we’ll be at the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) to learn a Japanese folk dance called Minyo from the instructor Suzuko Claywell.FREE to attend! AARC, 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754

You can see what this type of dance looks like here: https://youtu.be/sp_AfE3i28k

Afterwards, from noon – tbd, we will enjoy lunch at Michi Ramen on 6519 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752.
Check out Michi Ramen’s menu here: http://www.michiramen.com/

Click here for more info about the local Japanese Minyo and follow: https://www.facebook.com/austinminyo/

Check out the AARC here: http://www.austintexas.gov/aarc 

For July, the Lucky Chaos Crowd will focus on the talent of two people from East Austin, as well as, the community who inspire them.

From 6 – 8pm:
Let’s listen and truly appreciate the music of legendary pianist and singer, Margaret Wright! @ Skylark Lounge, 2039 Airport Blvd.

click to read an interview with the legend: http://www.austinchronicle.com/…/entertaining-angels/

From 8:15 -10pm:
Enjoy the cuisine at the restaurant created by chef, Hoover Alexander, which encompasses Southern, Cajun, Tex-Mex, and BBQ.

Vegetarians don’t worry, there are several scrumptious, veg-friendly sides for us too! @ Hoover’s Cooking, 2002 Manor Rd.

You can review the menu here: www.hooverscooking.com/

Please join us at our July outing and stay cool with diverse culture!

-RSVPs are not required, yet can allow us to plan ahead and all sit together. Message or email RSVP’s &/or questions 

Crowd members receive an exclusive rate for VIP tickets!
Enter Promo Code: CrowdSeeHeroes

It’s back! Interactive, funny, and poignant, 30 mini-plays performed in 60 minutes about heroes, big or small,
epic or everyday, human or not.

After the soldout and popular runs of 30 Dates in 60 Minutes (2013), 30 Loves in 60 Minutes (2014), and 30 Trips in 60 Minutes (2015) we are thrilled to bring you brand new mini-plays about the subject and the word “HERO.”

This performance asks: What is a hero? Is it the everyday hero, who helps in small ways that grow bigger over time? The unsung hero, who toils unseen to make our lives better? Or is it the epic hero, whose great feats inspire us from across history, across the world, or across the room?

A diverse ensemble cast has collaborated to create these mini-plays, drawing on their own personal stories, under the direction of Leng Wong. Join us for 60 minutes of high-energy, fast-paced fun with moments of reflection and poignancy.!

Reserve a seat now! Everyone who purchases in advance will have a chance to roll the die at the door. If you roll a 6, you win a ticket refund on the spot!

Please message us if you have any questions!

We thank you for your support,
The Lucky Chaos Crowd

Each month, Lucky Chaos Crowd shines a light on a local creative event. It’s part of our mission to support diverse artists in Austin and encourage people in the community to do so as well. Join the Crowd!

Comedy Brunch at Fallout Theater:
This month we focus on laughs, tacos + mimosas, and supporting local comedians (shout out to Hot Pot Comedy)! Check out the full comedy line up here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/472288796618980/

Lucky Chaos Crowd shines a light on a local, interesting events. It’s part of our mission to support diversity in Austin and encourage people in the community to do so as well. Join the Crowd!

11:30am – 1:00pm – Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple:
First, we’ll meet at this temple for vegetarian treats and a tranquil atmosphere. Non-vegetarians will enjoy this food too. The fried spring rolls are delicious!

1:30pm – 3:00pm – Bull Creek Greenway:
Then, we’ll head to the nearby Bull Creek Greenway for a casual hike.

Bull Creek Greenway, 6793-6899 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731

This month we are excited to see Hollis Dupree Edwards on stage again in a new performance by the New Manifest Theatre Company. The MastroGeorge Theatre will be a new venue to us as well.

El Sunzal: 6 – 7:30pm
An El Salvadorian restaurant with amazing pupusas, tamales, and more. They won 2018 best plates in the Austin Chronicle, read about it here:

THE REALNESS: 8-10pm
A Breakbeat Play by Idris Goodwin. A 1996 hip-hop love story. Idris Goodwin takes on tough questions of authenticity and class collision with humor, heart, and killer rhymes in a coming-of-age tale set to the beat of hip-hop history.

Each month, Lucky Chaos Crowd shines a light on a local creative event. It’s part of our mission to support diverse artists in Austin and encourage people in the community to do so as well. Join the Crowd!

This month we focus on Asian food! We will eat our way through the Asian continent, vendor by vendor. This event is hosted by the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce and is inspired by street markets throughout Asia.

6:30 pm: Asian Market Night

Check out which restaurants will be there:
https://www.facebook.com/events/186971962028967/

Each month, Lucky Chaos Crowd shines a light on a local creative event. It’s part of our mission to support diversity in ATX and encourage people in the community to as well. Join the Crowd!

We are going to support a tradition that began over 2000 years ago, Dragon Boat Paddling. This tradition is being celebrated in Austin!

Come say hi! We’ll be easy to find since there will be Lucky Chaos table there!

Cheer our friend and graphic designer, Heidi Wong, and her paddling team, Austin Coolers, to win a medal. Get some grub at the food trucks and vendors. Enjoy the nature around us at Festival Beach and hang out with the community!

Read more here: http://www.atxdragonboat.com/history/

Each month, Lucky Chaos Crowd shines a light on a local creative event. It’s part of our mission to support diverse artists in Austin and encourage people in the community to do so as well. Join us!

6 pm – Dinner at Aster’s Ethiopian Restaurant
A cozy family-owned restaurant that provides flavorful, classic Ethiopian dishes and kind service. Vegetarian friendly!

8pm – Black Girl Love at The Vortex
An adaptation of Anondra “Kat” Williams’ book of short stories and poetry, black girl love looks at the everyday lives of black queer women and non-binary people. It’s a play about relationships to love, sex, and obsession.

Read more about the play:
http://austin.culturemap.com/…/vortex-presents-black…/

Let’s begin 2020 while the sun is shining and the meetup spots are rhyming: “Het Say and Tatay”!

This is an afternoon event of South East Asian American appreciation. We’ll have a Vietnamese lunch and then view a performance written by the Filipino American writer Pelita Dasalla and directed by the talented Malaysian founder of Lucky Chaos, Leng Wong.

The Eats: 1:00 pm- Het Say Restaurant – 2121 E Oltorf, ATX 78741

Vietnamese comfort foods that warm the belly. From pho, vermicelli bowls, banh mi, pork belly, lemongrass, and more.

The Arts- 3:00 pm- Tatay @ Ground Floor Theater – 979 Springdale

The play Tatay is a Filipino-American story about a young lady named Anita, who yearns for her mother’s affection and truth about her father. It is a heartfelt story that deals with loss, love, and cultural identity.

Each month, Lucky Chaos Crowd shines a light on a local creative event. It’s part of our mission to support diverse artists in Austin and encourage people in the community to do so as well. Join us!

The Eats: 6 – 7:30 pm
Chago’s Puerto Rican Restaurant: 7301 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

“Chago’s delivers unforgettable Puerto Rican comfort food infused with the flavors of the island.” (austin.culturemap.com)

The Arts: (a play) 8- 10 pm
good friday, Vortex Theater: 2307 Manor Road. Austin, TX, 78722

“With situations that feel ripped from the headlines, good friday renegotiates the intersection of gun violence and sexual assault. The one-act play takes place inside an academic lecture hall as an active shooter storms the campus. Tweets fly and tensions rise as five women struggle to make sense of the situation. As more information unfolds, the question remains: What is the real cost of revolution?

Each month, we shine a light on a creative event and a local restaurant. It’s part of our mission to support diverse artists in Austin and encourage people in the community to do so as well. Join us!

We feel lucky for this opportunity to see an Asian American play addressing mental health issues in current times, which is still a taboo subject in most families.

The Arts: 1:00 pm – So Lucky
Ground Floor Theater, 979 Springdale Rd, Suite 122, ATX 78702

So Lucky follows Penelope Huang, an Asian American woman putting on her city’s first ever Lunar New Year Festival. As she plans for the festival and works on an autobiographical writing assignment, she begins to reflect on her relationships with her community, her friends, and her estranged mother.

The show explores contemporary Asian/Asian American issues including mental health, intergenerational differences, cultural identity and pride, and community organizing.

Ticket link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/251502105840189/?event_time_id=251502109173522

The Eats (late lunch/early dinner): 3:30 pm – Sip Pho
912 W 29th St, ATX 78705

Simple, fresh ingredients – Vietnamese dishes – counter service – new spot near UT.

Lucky Chaos’s mission is to illuminate the expression of under-represented people through art and storytelling as well as build a community of support within Austin. Right now, our team believes one thing we can do in solidarity to dismantle racism is to amplify and support Black artists and businesses in this city.

We are thrilled that the profoundly well-crafted and beautifully acted play, Underground, will be streaming live this Saturday. In 2017, we witnessed this incredible performance live at the Vortex. It holds such power and relevance about the complexity of how to achieve true justice and freedom in an anti-Black system.

Before the streaming, we plan to have dinner together on zoom. We ask everyone who joins to select one of the many Black-owned restaurants in greater Austin to order food from and enjoy.

Here is an extensive list of Black-owned restaurants :

https://www.austinchronicle.com/…/support-black-owned…

We will share the zoom link Saturday afternoon for those who plan to attend the virtual dinner before the show.