Join us for a night celebrating community through mahjong gaming, talks and music and performance from an exciting line-up of East and Southeast Asian talent.
This event will centre ESEA arts, culture and space of the diaspora with a panel talk with Wai Ting Chung, Co-Founder & People Director of BAO, artist and community organiser Dora Lam, music and dancing with Taiwanese DJ Raindrogyny, artist and performer Jason Kwan.
You're invited to join us for a night of playing and learning Mahjong with Ali Fung and poet and spoken word artist Christy Ku, both fantastic mahjong teachers and volunteers at Hackney Chinese Community Services.
All communities are welcome to celebrate those from the diaspora in the arts.
Age guidance: 18+
You're free to arrive at any time during the evening.
This event will run from 6.00pm - 11pm in Our Street, a playful and engaging community takeover of The Curve this August.
Alcohol will be served at the bar throughout this event, with non-alcoholic options available.
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Our Street
The Curve
Location
The Curve is located on Level G and can be found at the bottom of the Silk Street entrance ramp, opposite the Barbican Shop.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Assistance dogs are welcome. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the gallery staff during your visit.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
Enhanced security measures are currently in place at the Barbican.
As part of these measures only one reasonably-sized bag (no larger than 32cm L x 18cm W x 22cm H) per person may be taken inside our venues and all bags may be searched by a member of our team.
We ask that, where possible, visitors avoid bringing large bags to the Centre. If you do need to check bags into our free cloakrooms, we suggest arriving early. All bags deposited will be subject to search and random bag searches are also in operation.
Please also remember that belongings should not be left unattended at any time.
Thank you for your understanding – we look forward to welcoming you to the Barbican.
