Event Overview

💬 WHO: The Asian, Asian American + Pacific Islander millennial community AND allies!
⭐ WHAT: A night celebrating Friendship Day! Make and exchange cards, charms, and tunes.
📅 WHEN: Friday, August 1st, 2025
📍 WHERE: Gold Lion Community Cafe (1012 Hull St, Richmond, VA)
💲 HOW MUCH: $8 donation at the door - cash or Venmo accepted.
🎟️ TOTAL SPOTS: 30; RSVP HERE ❗️

Agenda

We know colored people time (CPT) is real so it is highly recommended to arrive by the intro to ensure everyone can be on the same page and to make the most of our time together.

6 PM: Check-in + welcome
6:20 PM: Free-for-all! Order food and beverages, mingle, and enjoy activities.
7:30 PM: Karaoke officially opens!
9 PM: Event ends - see ya next time ~ (save the date: Sunday, 9/7 at Studio Two Three)

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I bring?

1) Yourself. Come as you are! 🥰 Each person should RSVP on Partiful. We kindly ask no groups larger than 4 attend so that we can maintain intentional interactions amongst new and returning friends.

2) An open mind and warm community vibes. In celebrating friendship and with our main karaoke feature - we encourage everyone to commit to a safe and fun space for all!

What about COVID?

This is an indoor setting in a public space. Masking is highly encouraged and vaccinations are required to protect everyone. Those who feel unwell or who have been exposed to someone who is sick should not attend with respect for the health of others. If you have a headache, sneeze, or cough – watch out as COVID symptoms can be sneaky. Free at-home COVID tests are available through the USPS. Please practice proactive habits - sneezing/coughing into elbows, washing hands frequently, and awareness.

What food and beverage options are there?

Gold Lion offers a plant-based multicultural menu. Grab an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink at Duke's Den next door and return to enjoy at the gathering.

What can I expect from this gathering?

A safe and inclusive space to eat, chit-chat, and hang out! We encourage an unplugged experience and making buddies with someone new. Small group settings (2-8 people) and social mixing will be facilitated throughout the event so keep an open mind. If you’re ever overstimulated or need a quiet moment, please feel free to step out and recuperate.

We will have the following activities available:

• DIY affirmational cards

• DIY charm chain

• 90s inspired photoshoot by Sona Photos and Jacqueline Lam Designs

• Karaoke - sing along, solo, or duet!

Feel free to dress 90s themed! :)

What is the site accessibility and parking?

Hull Street Road is very busy - please use caution. There is a bit of uphill walking on pavement. Entry to Gold Lion is not wheelchair accessible, sorry!

Free street parking is available around the venue including Hull St, 10th St, and 1 W 11th St. The nearby garage is NOT managed by Gold Lion Cafe.

Community Values (keeping it fun + sacred)

In building a community, maintaining a safe space, and embracing the human experience, please be familiar with and uphold the following values. Thank you!

• ✨ Awareness - Be present, lead with empathy, and hold curiosity of yourself and others.

• ✨ Reciprocity - Don't just want a good friend - be that good friend.

• ✨ Candor - We're imperfect and full of nuances - let's hold space for that!

Event Housekeeping

We kindly ask that you keep these in mind to help ensure all things are well and accommodated in our gatherings.

YOUR RSVP HAS MEANING. It is important that if you sign up to attend a meetup - do so otherwise please update your RSVP. :)

YOUR PRESENCE IS YOUR PERMISSION. You may be captured in photo, video, audio, or writing to memorialize our sacred time together.

YOUR ATTENDANCE IS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY. If you are feeling sick or in contact with someone sick, please kindly consider not attending with respect for the health and safety of others.

Support + Feedback

We value the process of improvement so if there is anything you enjoyed/appreciated or think there is an opportunity for better - please let us know via email or message on social media. Looking to get more involved? There are many ways to support KCo!