TAP-NY Presents: Island to Island, A Story Telling Show

September 18, 2025

Event Details

Date

September 18, 2025

Time

6:30 pm

9:00 pm

Event Category

Social Event

Venue

Yumpling (Midtown)

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TAP-NY Presents: Island to Island, A Story Telling Show

September 18, 2025 6:30 PM

September 18, 2025 9:00 PM

America/New_York

Yumpling (Midtown)

From the lush mountains of Taiwan to the towering skyline of New York City, Island to Island is a storytelling show that explores what it means to be Asian across oceans, cultures, and generations.

Join us for a night of hilarious, heartfelt, and raw stories from Asian voices—navigating identity, immigration, family expectations, and the beautiful mess of growing up Asian in a world that never quite knows what to make of you.

Whether you’re first-gen, fresh off the plane, or just along for the ride, these stories will speak to anyone who’s ever felt like they’re caught between worlds—and still finding ways to thrive.

Host: Esther Chen (HBO, Hulu)

Performers:
Victor Tran (SXSW)
Cindy Su
Edward Pokropski (NBC)
Ed Lin
Đavid Lee Huỳnh (CBS)
Natan Badalov (New York Comedy Festival)

*lineup subject to change

Interested in telling a story? Sign ups will be open at the event for two, five minute stories from the audience. Performers will be drawn from a hat.

2 Item min.

Menu:
Lu Rou Fan (Snack Sized) $7
Bubble tea (Oolong, Black milk tea, Passionfruit or Winter Melon, Toppings: Aloe, Lychee Jelly or Boba) $7

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