World AIDS Day Commemoration

COVID-19 REGULATIONS: *All attendees must provide proof of vaccination and/or a recent negative test result at check-in. Masks will be strictly enforced during the entirety of the event.*

Join us as we commemorate the lives of those living with or who have passed from HIV/AIDS. In addition to the commemoration ceremony, this event is also a fundraiser for our CARES Food Pantry. All funds raised will be allocated towards the food pantry for those at-risk or living with HIV/AIDS.

Special guest reading by Eric Wat, author of the newly acclaimed book Love Your Asian Body.

Drag performances from the outstanding: Katalina de Isla, Major, Koke, Nubia Eman & J Lau Farrow with music from DJ Esparza.

5:00PM - Book Release Launch + Social

Eric Wat’s Love Your Asian Body – AIDS Activism in Los Angeles

6:30PM - Dinner + Commemorations

7:30PM - Drag Show Soiree

Food & Drinks: Enjoy a family-owned local business catered by The Kubo Restaurant. A Filipinotown staple serving traditional Filipino cuisine. Alcoholic Beverages will also be available for purchase (21+).

Admission: $20 suggested donation or canned goods of similar worth will be administered / collected at check-in or you can donate ahead of time through our Donation Link (please provide email receipt at check-in if you are attending in-person)

DONATE AHEAD OF TIME!

https://apaitonline.org/donations/

RSVP: For the safety of our staff, performers, guests, and respecting the venue's capacity - guests must RSVP prior to attending by registering through Eventbrite.

Due to the event being at full-capacity, we will be offering Hybrid Viewing through ZOOM. If you wish to attend our hybrid viewing please fill out this Registration Form to receive the link:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NPp60UCFRBiC-eUIcflY7g

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Have any questions? Contact event coordinators

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Host or Publisher APAIT (Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team)