May is a busy month! Make time for all of the unique ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 in Detroit. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed from May 1 to May 31. Celebrated annually, it’s a month to appreciate the diverse range of AAPI cultures, histories, and stories of more than 20.6 million Americans per the U.S. Census.
You’ll find a beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary celebrations. In the city of Detroit, you can support the design & mind behind climbing pants made by women for women, take a trip to the DIA, and explore Eastern Market Night Markets (an integral part of Asian culture & cuisine). Join events with Asian food pop-ups, learn a traditional craft, and make some new connections in & around the Detroit Asian community! There’s so much to learn and love.
Detroitisit rounded up an important list of ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Detroit this May to shine an extra light on those often in the shadows.
PANGOO CLIMBING PANTS, PHOTO PANGOO APPAREL
PANGOO PANTS + LAUNCH PARTY
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 6 at Dyno Detroit
First up on this list of ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 is supporting WOC/the Asian community of entrepreneurs in Detroit. Sara Chen is the founder of Pangoo Apparel and is redefining outdoor apparel design & creation. Backed by a woman’s perspective on clothes/WOC, expect quality products that support real women’s bodies in motion. Not to mention, an emphasis on the stories of women who have traditionally existed in the margins.
Pangoo recently launched its first product on Kickstarter called the Pangoo Origin Pant. They ended up raising $150,90It is a curve-flattering, innovative climbing pants designed for women by women. Click HERE to get your own bold, colorful, and inclusive Pangoo Origin Pants!
Join their launch party with other local artists & businesses at Dyno Detroit! There will also be a scavenger hunt bingo involving their gym and their vendors, so come prepared to play for some Pangoo raffle prizes.
Location: 3500 Orleans St., Detroit
CELEBRATORY PERFORMANCES FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
CELEBRATE AAPI HERITAGE MONTH ’24 AT THE DIA, PHOTO @DIADETROIT ON INSTAGRAM
HERITAGE MONTH AT THE DIA
Dates: May 2-31
Next up on this list of ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Detroit this May 2024 is a familiar spot on the city map. In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the DIA and DIA’s auxiliary group Friends of Asian Art and Cultures are bringing together AAPI community groups and professional artists to showcase a blend of traditional and contemporary dance, musical performances, art, and more. All programs are free with general admission. Click HERE to view the full list of events for this month.
Location: 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
AAPI ART + FOOD AT SPOT LITE DETROIT
Date & Time: Wed, May 8, 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.
This list of ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Detroit This May 2024 wouldn’t be complete without highlighting all of the delicious Asian cuisine in Detroit. Don’t miss out on local Asian Artists and food pop-ups at Spot Lite Detroit! They’ll be dishing out their talent and some delicious homestyle Chinese food. Click HERE to register.
Location: Spot Lite, 2905 Beaufait St #4, Detroit
FIND FOOD FROM CHI FAN LE AT POP-UPS
CHI FAN LE’S DUMPLINGS & CHINESE FOOD, PHOTO @CHIFANLEE.CHIFANLEE ON INSTAGRAM
Ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Detroit include popping in on Wed, May 8 (Spot Lite) and Thurs., May 16 (Eastern Market) for Chi Fan Le’s pop-up experience! “Chi Fan Le” means time to eat in Mandarin. Diversify your idea of typical Chinese food with gluten-free vegetarian dumplings. Watch owner Angela Chi with her wok. Sautéed smoky flavors are then infused into shiitake mushroom, carrots, napa cabbage, and tofu with open flames. She then meticulously creates the dough-stuffed filling for the crisp, pan-fried dumpling. Did you know Chi Fan Le uses all compostable utensils and containers? Click HERE to view their website and see pop-up event details.
DETROIT TIGERS X LITTLE ASIAN BITES, PHOTO @LITTLE.ASIAN.BITES ON INSTAGRAM
GET OUT AND CELEBRATE AAPI HERITAGE NIGHT AT COMERICA PARK WITH DETROIT TIGERS AND LITTLE ASIAN BITES
Date & Time: Monday, May 13 at 6:40 P.M.
Detroit has a signature way of celebrating community. Bring your family along for AAPI Heritage Night at Comerica Park With The Detroit Tigers and Little Asian Bites. Watch the Detroit Tigers while sporting the AAPI-themed Tigers hat that comes with each ticket. A portion of each ticket will go towards supporting Little Asian Bites. Click HERE to learn more and purchase tickets.
Location: 2100 Woodward Ave, Comerica Park
EASTERN MARKET NIGHT MARKETS, PHOTO @EASTERNMARKET ON INSTAGRAM
ENJOY THE TASTES OF AAPI CULTURE AT EASTERN MARKET
Date & Time: May 15, 5-10 P.M.
This list of ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Detroit wouldn’t be complete without Eastern Market’s special Night Markets. Connect with the community on a deeper cultural level and enjoy the third night at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 with Little Asian Bites. Click HERE to learn more.
Location: Eastern Market
MAIN LIBRARY EXTERIOR, PHOTO @DETROITPUBLICLIBRARY ON INSTAGRAM
LEARN HANDS-ON THE TRADITIONAL CRAFT OF ORIGAMI, LEI-MAKING, & MORE AT DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 22 from 4:30-6 P.M.
This list of ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is balanced with some extra creativity. Join in for an engaging evening and cultural celebration at the Detroit Public Library’s main campus. Pick whatever craft you’d like. There will be origami and lei making. All ages are welcome. This event is free. Click HERE to reserve a spot.
Location: Detroit Public Library – Main (5201 Woodward Ave, Detroit)
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