January 2026 Newsletter
As we step into 2026, we’re excited for a year filled with connection, culture, and community in the Asian District. This new year brings fresh opportunities to gather, celebrate, and grow together!
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the Asian District Cultural Association, we invite you to be part of what’s ahead and help shape an impactful year for our community.
Here’s to a vibrant and meaningful 2026.
💘 Gather & Connect: Pitch to Pair — Valentine’s Day Edition 💘
We’re back for our 3rd Gather & Connect Pitch to Pair event, and this time we’re turning up the romance!
✨ Applications are NOW OPEN to pitch your amazing single friend!
📅 Deadline to apply: January 17
We’ll select 15 pitchers to present a Google Slide or Canva showcasing their single friend to a room full of hopeful singles.
Think TED Talk meets Tinder—fun, heartfelt, and entertaining!
📍 Where: Han Jan Pocha
🗓 When: February 14 | 6:30–9:00 PM
✔️ Must be 21+
✔️ LGBTQIA+ friendly event
Once pitchers are selected, registration to attend will open for the public January 26 .
💌 Ready to play matchmaker?
Join us for the MLK Parade on January 19, 2026!
We will be walking with GQ Lion Dance at the annual MLK Jr. Parade on January 19th at 2 pm in Oklahoma City, come join us!
Asian Youth Mingle:
A Student-Led Night of Connection
The Asian District Youth Board is excited to host the first Asian Youth Mingle, a fun and welcoming gathering designed just for Asian high school students to connect and build community. This free event will take place on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Grand House.
Students are invited to come hang out, enjoy delicious food, play trivia, and enter raffles—all while meeting new friends from across the metro. 🎉
We’re also thrilled to partner with Necessity Matcha for this event. As part of the collaboration, 25% of proceeds will be donated back to the Asian District Youth Board to support the upcoming Asian Youth Empowerment Conference, a student-led conference focused on culture, confidence, and career exploration.
This event reflects the Youth Board’s commitment to creating inclusive, engaging spaces for Asian youth to connect, celebrate culture, and lead together. We hope to see many students there!
Registration is open!
Calling Asian Career Professionals! Can You Join the Youth for Lunch?
The Asian District Youth Board is looking for Career Professionals to join them for lunch on Saturday, April 4th at Oklahoma City University to talk to high school attendees about their career from 12 pm-1:15 pm.
Last year’s attendance brought in 130 Asian youth from across the metro. During lunch, students grab food and visit different career tables to ask questions. This impactful time lets students see the broad and diverse careers that they can see themselves in.
If your organization or business would like to support the Asian Youth Empowerment Conference, visit www.asiandistrictok.com to be a Youth Sponsor!
We are excited to announce that 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities are officially open!
In 2025, the Asian Night Market Festival (ANMF) brought in 80,000 attendees and 100 vendors.
On top of ANMF, we will have 6 other community-focused events scheduled for 2026! Whether you want to be a District Sponsor, or a Title Sponsor for the Youth Board, your partnership helps elevate culture, community, and connection in Oklahoma City.
If your organization is looking to invest in meaningful high-impact community work— be a sponsor! Take a look at all of the possible sponsorship levels by clicking below.
Cheers to a great year ahead,
Asian District Cultural Association
