Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz, CA)

A beloved UC Santa Cruz tradition, Boardwalk Frolic gives students exclusive access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Admission includes unlimited rides (with 18 rides open), free arcade play in the Casino Arcade, Neptune’s Kingdom, and Funland Arcade (excluding redemption games), as well as free mini golf, laser tag, Fright Walk, and the laser maze. Each ticket also comes with a $10 MyBoardwalk Card valid for food, games, and retail, plus free parking and free valet.

Location: Logan High School “The Turf” (Union City, CA)

A high school homecoming dance held on-site at James Logan High School on their football field. Also included photobooths and other photo ops, food trucks, and outdoor games.

Location: Millbrae Library Parking Lot (Millbrae, CA)

A hands-on educational event promoting electric vehicles (EVs) and home electrification, hosted by the City of Millbrae in partnership with the County of San Mateo and Peninsula Clean Energy.

Attendees explored various EV vehicle models brought by local owners who were on-site to share their personal experiences with buying, driving, and charging their vehicles. Partner orgs had informational booths that offered resources, incentives, and technical support.

Location: Kloud K-Pop (San José, CA)

An end-of-summer block party, hosted outside Kloud K-Pop with special guests DJ CAZU and Star Tea Gilroy. Random play dance, raffle prizes, photo wall, toploader deco,storewide discount during the event, photocard sale, and games & prizes.

Location: Eastridge Center (San José, CA)

Tully Road Eastridge Business Association (TREBA) launched its 1st ever TREBA Night Market, in collaboration with San José Made and Moveable Feast. Featured a lineup of food booths, bakers, dessert makers, specialty drink crafters, and artisans. Each day featured live entertainment, performances, and activities – curated by Vietnamese American Roundtable. Free admission and free on-site parking.

Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center (Sacramento, CA)

Curated & hosted 2 hours of K-pop RPD for SacAnime attendees, which were recorded and posted on YouTube.

Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center (Sacramento, CA)

Full lineup of 1-hour live performances featuring DJ sets from Chrome Syndicate, Lawbster, MIACAT a.k.a. Mii, and DJ CAZU, and Welksie over 2 nights (Friday and Saturday) at the Sac Live Stage after SacAnime show floor hours.

Location: Santa Clara Convention Center (Santa Clara, CA)

Event focused on all things Trading Card Games (TCG), including Pokémon, One Piece, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more, as well as sports cards and collectibles. Special guest appearance and signing by former 49ers and Raiders fullback Tom Rathman.

Location: Mr. Mahjong’s (San Francisco, CA)

Rotating DJ sets by CAZU, Theo Tabora, and PHONG, playing K-Pop all night long.

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds (Pleasanton, CA)

9PM K-Pop DJ set (Day 1) &
open format DJ set (Day 2)

626 Night Market is inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, where people come together to eat, drink, socialize, and be entertained. The flagship event occurs at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA, with additional events in Orange County, Santa Monica, the Bay Area, and San Diego. 626 Night Market aims to unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local talent.

Location: Embark Apartments (Fremont, CA)

A camping/outdoorsy themed event celebrating East Bay’s local businesses, makers, and entertainers – all in one adventure-packed evening.

100% of the funds raised from the event went to Canine Companions, Yelp’s non-profit partner (501c3).

Canine Companions is a national organization based in the Bay Area, that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient.

Location: Mr. Mahjong’s (San Francisco, CA)

Live DJ sets from DJs PHONG and CAZU,
spinning K-Pop, J-Pop, anisong, and more.

Mr. Mahjong’s has a rotating lineup of cocktails and specials, inspired by traditional Asian flavors with a modern twist.

Location: Birdhaus Beer Garden (Union City, CA)

Friday evening with rotating live DJ sets from D1Dru, Theo Tabora, and CAZU, spinning your favorites from the 90s and early 2000s. Happy hour 3-6PM ($2 off draft and wine on Thurs. and Fri.) and delicious food from Da Good Vibes. Family-friendly and pet-friendly.

Location: The Flamingo House Social Club (Sacramento, CA)

Hosted by PAUZ Presents

Back-to-back DJ sets all night long, playing the K-pop hits you love from your faves and your ults.

21+. Good vibes only.
Lightsticks highly encouraged.

Location: Soundtrack (San Francisco, CA)

Live K-Pop DJ sets by Oyee, Paul Jerel, and CAZU
Raffle giveaways sponsored by local K-Pop store Saranghello
Curated soju cocktail menu

Location: Santa Clara Convention Center (Santa Clara, CA)

Event focused on all things Trading Card Games (TCG), including Pokémon, One Piece, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more, as well as sports cards and collectibles. Special guest appearance and signing by former NFL quarterback and local football legend Jeff Garcia.

Locations: Westfield Valley Fair (Santa Clara, CA); Stanford Shopping Center (Palo Alto, CA)

Various in-store events throughout the year

Location: Mr. Mahjong’s (San Francisco, CA)

The vibes don’t stop after The Spotlight Comedy’s SF Secret Comedy Show at Mr. Mahjong’s. To honor the richness and diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture, Mr. Mahjong’s curated a full month of DJs and creatives who represent the sound, soul, and spirit of the local community.

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds (Pleasanton, CA)

Open format DJ set that took place on Sunday (Day 3) at the Main Stage

626 Night Market is inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, where people come together to eat, drink, socialize, and be entertained. The flagship event occurs at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA, with additional events in Orange County, Santa Monica, the Bay Area, and San Diego. 626 Night Market aims to unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local talent.

Location: Cornerstone (Berkeley, CA)

The original K-Pop Club Night™ since 2012.

With K-Pop Club Night resident DJ CHEN and special guest DJ CAZU. This 18+ event was held at Cornerstone in Berkeley, CA from 8PM–12AM.

Location: @the Grounds (Roseville, CA)

With DJ Theo Tabora. West Park High School junior + senior prom on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 7PM–10PM with a Mamma Mia: A Night in Greece theme.
Recap reel can be viewed in my Videos section.

Location: San Francisco State University (San Francisco, CA)

Hosted by K-Pop Adventures @SFSU. A 3-hour dance event held on-campus at San Francisco State University at the Cesar Chavez Student Center. Also included performances by Fil Am performing artist Jayi and K-pop dance teams LILAC, MOONRISE, and G8K.

Location: The Elks Tower Event Center (Sacramento, CA)

With DJ Theo Tabora

Location: San José State University (San José, CA)

Hosted by SJSU’s Asian American Studies Program and the Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment (CAPISE). Event consisted of BTS music video sets, a conversation with the authors and editors of “Bangtan Remixed: A Critical BTS Reader, giveaways, and free boba.

Location: Napa Valley College (Napa, CA)

Napa Valley College’s first ever night market with a car show, live performances, vendors, and featuring special guest performer Nueve Lio

Location: The Get Down (San José, CA)

Livestream & fundraiser for the Kennedy’s Disease Association featuring patients & advocates and live performers

Location: Santa Clara Convention Center (Santa Clara, CA)

Vendors, artists, autographs from special guests, K-pop dance choreo workshop, dance team performances & random play dance

Location: Aiea Bowl – Aiea, HI

All-ages cosmic bowling & serving a late-night menu.
Spinning K-pop all night long with resident Aiea Bowl DJ Euphorik.

Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
(Sacramento, CA)

Curated & hosted 2 hours of K-pop Random Play Dance (RPD) for SacAnime attendees, which were recorded and posted on YouTube.

Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center (Sacramento, CA)

Full lineup of 1-hour live performances featuring Japanese-inspired music group Astellium and DJ sets from Lawbster, Chrome Syndicate, CAZU, and Welksie over 2 nights (Friday and Saturday) at the Sac Live Stage after SacAnime show floor hours.

Location: Chop Suey (Seattle, WA)

Hosted by PAUZ Presents

Back-to-back DJ sets all night long, playing the K-pop hits you love from your faves and your ults.

21+. Good vibes only.
Lightsticks highly encouraged.

Location: DNA Lounge (San Francisco, CA)

Hosted by PAUZ Presents

Back-to-back DJ sets all night long, playing the K-pop hits you love from your faves and your ults.

18+. Good vibes only.
Lightsticks highly encouraged.

Location: Hometown Bowl
(South San Francisco, CA)

Thanksgiving holiday weekend vibes
with bowling, arcade action, drinks,
and back-to-back DJ sets with DJ Pasion
all evening long.

Location: San José State University
(San José, CA)

Dance performances by PARANG, KDCosmix & OTG. Dance workshop taught by OTG’s Jason Nguyen. RPD & DJ set by DJ CAZU. Raffle prizes from Kloud K-Pop.

Location: Kloud K-Pop (San José, CA)

Kloud K-Pop’s soft opening celebration & Halloween party, introducing their new store location. RPD & DJ sets from DJ CAZU, photocard trading, performances by Kloud & Homeground Dance, treats from Fancy Flavors, games & prizes, costume runway, and free boba.

Location: Pocha K Newark (Newark, CA)

All-ages, family-friendly event featuring dinner, drinks, & dancing to live K-pop DJ sets from CAZU and Theo Tabora,
photo booth area, and Halloween costume contest, with raffles giveaways sponsored by Kloud K-Pop.

Location: New York Marriott Marquis
(New York, NY)

A Saturday night of fun for Funko Funatics after New York Comic Con – dinner, meeting & hanging out with fellow Funko collectors, games, and fan-favorite Lip Sync Battle for prizes and bragging rights!

Location: Cardiff & Cocktails
(Campbell, CA)

Laidback Sunday post-brunch 21+ party
in the heart of downtown Campbell,
with good music, signature drinks,
good people, and good vibes.
Rotating DJ sets all evening long,
with PASION, CAZU, and Def-I.

Location: Santa Clara Convention Center (Santa Clara, CA)

Vendors, artists, autographs from special guests, photobooth, Ai Hoshi Cafe, and K-pop random play dance.
Special guest appearance by San Francisco 49ers mascot Sourdough Sam.

Location: Dave & Buster’s Honolulu
(Honolulu, HI)

Live DJ sets from San Francisco Bay Area-based DJs CAZU and Theo Tabora, playing music from your K-pop faves + remixes, mashups, edits & blends, K-pop themed cocktails & mocktails.
Special guest appearance by Karlee (@gnarly.karlee) from Pop Star Academy and The Debut: Dream Academy.

Location: Cardiff & Cocktails
(Campbell, CA)

Laidback Sunday post-brunch 21+ party
in the heart of downtown Campbell,
with good music, signature drinks,
good people, and good vibes.
Rotating DJ sets all evening long, with
Cal1Panda, Egodeath, CAZU, and PASION.

Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center (Sacramento, CA)

Curated & hosted a one-hour K-Pop Random Play Dance at the Sac Live Stage at SacAnime Summer 2024.

Featuring songs and groups & artists from 3rd through 5th generation K-Pop.

Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center (Sacramento, CA)

Sac Live Dance at SacAnime Summer 2024 featured 1-hour DJ sets from Welksie, CAZU, and DangitRomeo on both Friday and Saturday nights after the SacAnime show floor closes.

Location: Opal Social Club (Mountain View, CA)

Opal Nightclub by Arena Nightlife Group presents SYNTH CITY (21+) featuring Johnny Chay, with supporting collaboration by QT Nightlife. Sounds by Johnny Chay, Peter Lo, Joshi, and CAZU.

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
(Los Angeles, CA)

Assisted in live entertainment production throughout the 4-day anime convention.
Every year, Anime Expo (AX) brings together fans & industry from Japan, the US, and around the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. AX features the best in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, and video games.

Location: South San Francisco Conference Center (South San Francisco, CA)

Buy, sell, trade, and network with local vendors & collectors.
This Hype Con features all things related to TCG – Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Magic the Gathering, as well as autograph signings, tables for trading, photo ops, and K-Pop room and photocard trading. All-ages, family-friendly event.

Location: On One Studios (San José, CA)

All-ages, family-friendly event hosted at On One Studios in San José, CA featuring K-Pop dance performances, dance workshop, vendors, live DJ sets, random play dance, toploader deco station, stamp rally, and giveaways.

Location: Stevenson Event Center and Stevenson Courtyard (Santa Cruz, CA)

A heartfelt end-of-year celebration hosted by the Cowell and Stevenson community. Featured raffle prizes, catering, live music from DJ CAZU, and professional photography.

Location: Hyatt Regency
McCormick Place Chicago (Chicago, IL)

A Saturday night of fun for Funko Funatics after Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) – dinner, meeting & hanging out with fellow Funko collectors, games, and fan-favorite Lip Sync Battle for prizes and bragging rights!

Location: Sheraton Grand Seattle
(Seattle, WA)

NASPA APIKC (Asian Pacific Islander Knowledge Community) celebrated its 25-year anniversary with a gala, themed “Origins and Seeds of Our Legacy,” during the NASPA Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington.

Location: AsiaSF (San Francisco, CA)

K-pop dance party and K-fashion show, live DJ playing your K-pop faves all night long, themed drinks, and performances.
At AsiaSF, the world-famous iconic restaurant, cabaret, and nightclub, in February 2024.

Location: HEAT Ultra Lounge
(Anaheim, CA)

SoCal’s number 1 weekly throwback party, every Friday night!

R&B, classics, sing-alongs, feel-good music, new joints, and hip hop

Location: SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant (San José, CA)

A 21+ celebration of all things K-pop, dance, food, and drinks, in collaboration with San Diego’s Soju & Friends and Hickies & Dry Humps. Rotating DJ sets from San Diego’s Just Ev and the Bay Area’s own hideemode and CAZU.
4PM-8PM.

Location: Cardiff & Cocktails
(Campbell, CA)

21+. Occurring weekly with
happy hour all night and
rotating hip hop, R&B, house, and
Latin DJ sets. Hosted by Cal1Panda.

Location: Cat Club (San Francisco, CA)

21+ K-Pop dance party in December 2023 at San Francisco’s Cat Club.

Location: Stevenson Event Center (Santa Cruz, CA)

Halloween event with live DJ, spooky beats, raffle prizes,
and costume contest

Location: New York Marriott Marquis
(New York, NY)

A Saturday night of fun for Funko Funatics after New York Comic Con – dinner, meeting & hanging out with fellow Funko collectors, games, and fan-favorite Lip Sync Battle for prizes and bragging rights!

Location: San José State University
(San José, CA)

San José State’s Associated Students Campus Community Garden’s 10th birthday party, with live DJ, food, giveaways, free swag, arts & crafts, vendors, tacos, churros, and birthday cake

Location: Julia Morgan Elementary School
(Stockton, CA)

An event organized by Funko collectors in various parts of the world over 1 weekend, where fellow collectors in the Funko community gather to meet each other and hang out

Location: San José State University
(San José, CA)

Queer & Asian SJSU x SJSU Pride Center “Galaxies and Galore” 2022 Queer Prom. Activities, photobooth, drag performances, resource fair, fashion show, food & snacks, and live DJ.