An Evening with Author Curtis Chin

Description

Join us for an intimate evening of food, culture, and storytelling at Din Ho Chinese BBQ, one of Austin's most beloved Chinese restaurants. This special NightMarket.fun event brings together the Austin community to celebrate the release of Curtis Chin’s memoir, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant."

This unforgettable experience includes:

• Free Catering by Din Ho Chinese BBQ – Delight in the flavors of Austin’s award-winning Chinese BBQ, celebrated for its authenticity and delicious dishes. *Not all dietary restrictions may be accounted for in Din Ho’s curated catering.
  
  
• Book Reading – Author Curtis Chin will read select passages from his acclaimed memoir, sharing powerful and humorous insights from growing up in his family’s Chinese restaurant.
  
  
• Discussion – Curtis will join Din Ho manager Stephanie Ko for a heartfelt conversation about food, family, and cultural heritage, creating a unique dialogue that reflects Austin’s vibrant Asian community.
  
  
• Book Giveaway and Signing – A few lucky attendees will receive a free copy of Curtis Chin’s book, and all are welcome to have their copies signed!

About "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant"

Nineteen eighties Detroit was a volatile place to live, but above the fray stood a safe haven: Chung’s Cantonese Cuisine, where anyone—from the city’s first Black mayor to the local drag queens, from a big-time Hollywood star to elderly Jewish couples—could sit down for a warm, home-cooked meal. Here was where, beneath a bright-red awning and surrounded by his multigenerational family, filmmaker and activist Curtis Chin came of age; where he learned to embrace his identity as a gay ABC, or American-born Chinese; where he navigated the divided city’s spiraling misfortunes; and where—between helpings of almond boneless chicken, sweet-and-sour pork, and some of his own, less-savory culinary concoctions—he realized just how much he had to offer to the world, to his beloved family, and to himself.

Event Details

This event is FREE to attend, but space is limited!
Be sure to RSVP to secure your spot: https://partiful.com/e/bPFRFbRxtTv3U8tB4GKa

Purchase a Book

Pre-purchase a copy of "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" and pick your copy up at the event. Only a few more copies available! Leftover books will be available for sale on site.

Sponsors

This event is proudly sponsored by The Lunar Foundation and Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, and is part of our NightMarket.fun programming, designed to celebrate Asian culture, creativity, and community.

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy great food, insightful conversation, and a celebration of heritage and culture. We look forward to seeing you there!

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