MOCA Pride Mixer

Reserve Tickets Become a Member $15 Early Bird Admission | $20 General Admission | $15 Student & Senior | $10 Members The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) proudly celebrates Pride Month with our vibrant annual PRIDE MIXER, an evening dedicated to queer joy, community, and unapologetic self-expression. At a time when LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly trans and BIPOC individuals, continue to face ongoing challenges, MOCA remains committed to creating spaces rooted in celebration, care, resilience, and belonging. This year, MOCA is thrilled to partner with Alan Chow, former owner of The Web 盤絲洞 and founder of the Chinese American Arts Council (CAAC) and Gallery 456, for a special reunion honoring the legacy of New York’s first Asian gay bar. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to view archival photographs while reconnecting with former patrons, go-go boys, and community members whose stories helped shape an important chapter of Asian American queer nightlife history. Special cocktails inspired by The Web and the spirit of 1990s nightlife will also be curated exclusively for the evening. Join us for a lively evening featuring performances by some of the most exciting queer Asian artists working across drag, burlesque, and nightlife today. Experience the dazzling charisma and aloha spirit of drag performer Mimi Sashimi, whose electrifying presence blends glamour, humor, and fierce AAPI pride. Enjoy a seductive and playful burlesque performance by Fortune Cookie, the acclaimed New York City performer and storyteller known for appearances at House of Yes, the Stonewall Inn, the Asian Burlesque Festival, and beyond. As a tribute to The Web, the evening will also feature a special go-go boy performance by Derek Luu. Keeping the dance floor alive throughout the evening, DJ FUSSY will spin an irresistible mix of house music, electronic rhythms, and queer underground energy guaranteed to keep the party moving. Plus, owner and editor Diontrae Jackson will host a special booth for Desnudo Magazine, where guests can pick up copies of its recent 10th Anniversary Issue alongside fun summer merch. As part of MOCA’s yearlong MOCA’s Luminaries for America 250 initiative celebrating Chinese American historymakers, the evening will also include a special tribute to CoCo Lee. Through music and collective remembrance, we honor her enduring impact as a groundbreaking Asian global superstar whose artistry, visibility, and fearless self-expression continue to resonate deeply across queer and Asian diasporic communities. Guests are invited to explore MOCA’s exhibitions, enjoy cocktails and refreshments, reconnect with friends, and meet new members of the community in a welcoming and celebratory atmosphere. Pride is more than a moment. It is an ongoing act of visibility, solidarity, resistance, and love. This event is open to all ages, and everyone is welcome to join the celebration. About Mimi Sashimi Aloha! Mimi Sashimi is New Jersey’s fav...