The 555 Show

The 555 Show is a community-driven creative showcase highlighting Lao artists, performers, storytellers, and creatives from across the diaspora. This first-of-its-kind Houston event brings together music, storytelling, art, and conversation to celebrate Lao voices and lived experiences—right here in Houston.

• Live performances from Lao musicians and artists
• Select vendor booths featuring Lao-owned businesses and creatives
• Raffle prizes and specialty cocktails available for purchase to support the event
• DJ set after the program for community hang and vibes

3:00 PM — Pre-Yoga Class with Naomi
4:15 PM — Show Begins
4:30 PM — Traditional Lao Blessing Dance
4:45 PM — Dani Vong
5:25 PM — Ryan Noravong
5:55 PM — Healing Out Lao’d (Documentary + Discussion)
6:40 PM — Andrew Phothirath
7:20 PM — Hopii Tee
8:00 PM — DJ Set and Community Hang

(Times are approximate and may shift slightly day-of)

A portion of proceeds from this event will support Jai Lao, a nonprofit empowering the Lao community in the U.S. and in Laos through scholarships, school-building, and educational support. Healing Out Lao’d and other community partners will also be supported and featured throughout the evening.

Donations can be made by purchasing a ticket and adding a donation, or directly via our .

There are also several other ways to support during the event:

• Scan QR codes on-site to donate directly
• Purchase a specialty cocktail from the bar we partnered with at Axelrad
• Get a tattoo from Nizky of @houstontattooart.nizky, with proceeds supporting the event

Every bit of support helps make this event—and future community programming—possible.

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Host or Publisher Aleena Khanchareun