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Tuesday Night Cafe - April 7, 2026

Tuesday Night Project presents:
Tuesday Night Cafe

Now the longest currently running Asian American mic series in the country and one of the longest running free public art series in Los Angeles, Tuesday Night Cafe highlights new work in visual and performing arts from the Los Angeles and Asian American artistic community in Little Tokyo.

Hosted by: Johneric Concordia
DJ: THATFLYPINAY

Featuring:

  • J-Town Taiko Club

  • Miya Iwataki

  • saki

  • UNION (a short film by FORM follows FUNCTION)

  • Dustee Sound

    and The Open Mic

    Open Mic sign-ups and lottery at 6:45pm
    You must arrive before 6:45pm to sign up for the lottery
    Three 5-min open mic slots are available

    Open Mic Lottery Guidelines can be found at: http://www.tuesdaynightproject.org/about-tnc/

Transport and Accessibility

Public Transit

Getting to Little Tokyo is easy through public transit! Please see this page for more information.

Parking

Available street parking is free after 8 pm.

Parking is also available at:

Aiso Street Parking Lot
1st and San Pedro/Judge John Aiso
$6 Flat Rate after 5pm (lot open until midnight)

Seating options

There are a limited number of chairs in the center of the courtyard. There are also benches in the Jist Cafe outdoor seating area. There are rails near the side benches. Wheelchair users can be accommodated to be placed near the front. People with mobility issues are not in any obligation to stand.

Bathroom Access

There are two gender-neutral bathrooms located inside the theater on the first floor. It can be accessed both by the stairs upstage and the ramp on the house left of the courtyard. Both the ramp and stairs have rails.

Masking Policy

In an effort to keep our community healthy, we required masking in the courtyard and inside spaces. If you aren’t feeling well day of we’d love for you to join us on the livestream or to visit us at the next show.

Food availability

Food is provided for featured artists, organizations, partners, as well as staff and 5pm setup volunteers. Food and restaurant venues are located throughout the Little Tokyo neighborhood, with the closest on 1st Street, between Judge John Aiso St/San Pedro St and Central Ave.

Other notes
There is amplified sound.

Live broadcast begins at 7:30 PM at:
http://www.tuesdaynightproject.org/watchlive

Earlier Event: October 15
Tuesday Night Cafe