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Alex Wong + NAAAP KC present PERMISSION @ Vivilore

Join us on Saturday, 5/17 at 6 PM for Alex Wong's PERMISSION, an immersive concert experience celebrating and exploring Asian American identity.

What is a Permission Party?

Wong’s latest album, PERMISSION, is an honest, personal, and at times uncomfortable look at Wong’s journey as a person of color learning how to take up space in America and exploring what Asian-American music can sound like.

To bring the album to life, Wong has developed a multi-sensory live experience called PERMISSION, which uses food as an on-ramp to his cultural memory.

Attendees will be treated to a first-of-its-kind listening and tasting performance, enjoying 3 songs from Wong's newest album that are each paired with a Chinese-inspired dish sharing a common emotion. The event will close with a set by Wong including a mix of music from PERMISSION and previous records.

LOCATION: Vivilore Restaurant: 10815 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052

TICKETS: Limited general admission tickets are available - buy early to ensure entry! Tickets will include food + music. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

DIETARY: All dishes are vegetarian and can be vegan and/or gluten free upon request.

DOORS OPEN @ 6 PM, DINNER BEGINS PROMPTLY @ 7 PM

ABOUT ALEX WONG: Alex Wong is a Latin GRAMMY®-nominated artist, producer and advocate who creates music to empower everyone, especially those on the margins, to take up space. Alex established The Quiet Voice nonprofit around the idea that our voice doesn’t have to be loud to be strong, which has raised more than $80,000 for BIPOC charities. He’s appeared on NPR’s Mountain Stage, Kerrville Folk Festival, SXSW, 30A, Americanafest, and Musicians Corner, and has produced records for Delta Rae, Vienna Teng, and others.

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(For NAAAP member discount, use code: NAAAPmember for 20% discount)

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