Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month at Meet at Mia. Join teaching artist Akiko Ostlund in the studios to embroider photos of poets. Attend a free screening of Finding Her Beat, a documentary following local artists from TaikoArts Midwest as they mount a production featuring leading female Taiko artists from across the globe. Then stick around for a Q&A with the artists. Enjoy a special performance of classical Indian dance from Nritya Kalakshetra Academy. Groove with DJ Diane Miller in Mia’s lobby. Explore Mia’s collection of Asian art on a free, guided tour.

Create photo stitching artwork with artist Akiko Ostlund

Groove with DJ Diane Miller

Watch Finding Her Beat and hear from the artists of TaikoArts Midwest in Pillsbury Auditorium (film runs 90 minutes; no tickets needed), 6:30 p.m.

Explore Mia’s collections of Asian art on a free, guided tour, 6 and 7:15 p.m.

Enjoy a special performance of classical Indian dance from Nritya Kalakshetra Academy, 7:45 p.m.

Treat yourself to bites from Amazing Momo food truck

Meet at Mia

Connect, create, kick back! Meet at Mia is a series of free Thursday evening events for adults. Get to know us—and each other—with live music, art making, special programs, and unique food and drink (for purchase). No registration or secret handshake required.