From an email:
“On behalf of The REDEYE Night Market I want to share information below on their upcoming event with The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art this Saturday May 13th in celebration of the Museum’s Centennial Celebration.
What: The Centennial Open Market, part of the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art’s Centennial Celebration, will feature local top chefs and restaurants showcasing the flavors of the Asian diaspora, curated by The REDEYE. Inspired by the traditional night markets of East and Southeast Asia, which served to strengthen communities by boosting local economies through the support of small businesses, THE REDEYE promotes local food vendors, artists, makers, and other AAPI-owned and operated small businesses.
Participating Vendors:
Ice Cream Jubilee | Purple Patch | Ekiben | Bun’d Up | Moon Rabbit | Mahal BBQ | Som Tam | Lucky Danger | Glassey | Shibuya Eatery | Ahjummeow | Balangay DC | Tiger Sugar | Tae-Gu Kimchi | SAATHËA | Sungh Co. | Chiboo Bakery | HoMade Sweets | Taericeramics | Bun & Pillow | Fangyan | Toki Tea | The Chinese Street Market | Kicheko |…AND MORE
Details:
When: Saturday May 13th, 12pm – 4:30pm
Location: Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building (900 Jefferson Ave SW)
Link to RSVP
Details: RSVPing does not guarantee entry. To help mitigate crowds and manage experience, there will be a cap on RSVPs and line managers at the entrance of the Centennial Open Market.
About The REDEYE Night Market:
Inspired by the traditional night markets of East and Southeast Asia, which served to strengthen communities by boosting local economies through the support of small businesses, THE REDEYE promotes local food vendors, artists, makers, and other small businesses.
THE REDEYE events support and raise awareness for Asian American businesses in the DMV area, educate the surrounding community by exposing them to authentic Asian culture and the celebration of its rich traditions, and unify a diverse audience through the generous act of a shared meal. We aim to pay homage to the past, while looking to the future and expounding upon the creative possibilities of what a night market can truly be.”