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Filipino “Boodle Fight”

Sunday, July 11 | 12:30pm to 3:30pm Back on the Boulevard 2855 N Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs Cost: $50 per person, $25 for 12 and younger Purchase tickets: goldenlotusfoundation.org

Join the Golden Lotus Foundation for a “boodle fight,” which is a Filipino military tradition that removes using cutlery from the meal. Diners practice kamayan, Filipino for “eating with the hands.” The food is placed on top of a long banana leaf-lined trestle table and in the true military practice, diners do not sit in chairs, but instead stand shoulder to shoulder in a line on both sides of the table.

Central City Opera’s Carousel #GoldenDay

Sunday, July 11 | Begins at 3pm Hudson Gardens 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton Purchase tickets: tickets.centralcityopera.org Support Japanese American Soprano Anna Christy in her performance as Julie Jordan in Central City Opera’s Carousel on July 11th for

her #GOLDENDAY at Hudson Gardens and Event Center in Littleton and join a post-show talkback with Anna. Inspired by #GOLDOPEN (a nation-wide community movement dedicated to ensuring the opening weekend success of films with authentically portrayed Asian Leads or an Asian Director who has helmed a film that’s critical to another multicultural community) Japanese Arts Network is introducing #GOLDENDAY events to support and lift up Asian artists and creatives through combined community support, institution discounts, and opportunities to connect directly with artists. Enter promo code JANE21 at the ticket review page or call the box office at 303-292-6700.

Okaeri Connects! - Let’s Talk Tanabata!

Sunday, July 11 | 5pm to 6:30pm Online Event Register for the event on EventBrite

This online community of Japanese and Japanese American LGBTQ+ and allies are growing together with each gathering! New community members are always welcome to join the discussion and/or listen and learn. The topic for July is Tanabata - if you’ve never heard of it, join the gathering to find out more!

Self-Defense Workshop with OmniForm

Friday, July 23 | 6pm to 7:30pm Mcauliffe International School 2540 Holly St, Denver Register for the event on EventBrite

Join OmniForm Martials Arts and Outdoor Asian Colorado for a free self-defense workshop at the outdoor pavilion of McAuliffe International School. Wear comfy clothing layers and sneakers, and bring water and snacks.