Upcoming Events
Please join us for these upcoming events, featuring the work of independent designers, artists and small business owners from our community.
Mai’s Áo Dài Book and pre-1975 era Vietnamese Music Event
Location: Abacus Row
Sunday, April 27
11am–2pm
Christine Trac of Abacus Row invites you to join us for a special children’s story time and vinyl music event rooted in Vietnamese heritage and community. On this special Sunday afternoon at the shop Thai Nguyen, fashion designer and author, will be reading his debut children’s book “Mai's Áo Dài”. Thanh Tân, filmmaker and co-founder of SEA Vinyl Society, will be spinning rare pre-1975 Vietnamese records before and after the reading.
These three childhood friends from Olympia, Washington are coming together to share stories and sounds from their Vietnamese heritage. Experience Thai's meaningful debut book—the one we all wish we had at the library when we were kids—book-ended by Thanh providing a unique soundtrack from her collection of formerly banned South Vietnamese nhạc vàng.
RSVP here kindly requested, but not required.
Pre-order your copy of Mai's Áo Dài today to be signed at the event.
Nisei AAPI Makers and Baker’s Fair
Location: Restaurant Nisei, 2316 Polk Street, San Francisco
Wednesday, May 7
4–8pm
Join at Restaurant Nisei in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. We’ll be taking part in the AAPI Maker and Baker’s Fair featuring the Bay Area’s most talented pastry chefs, artists and artisans.
MOMOCA Popup
Location: Abacus Row
Saturday, May 24
12–5pm
We’re excited to have paper artist MOMOCA taking over the Abacus Row shop windows with her art. To fully immerse you in MOMOCA’s delightful work, we’re thrilled to host a one-day pop-up of Momoca’s paper art and related goods along with two paper flower workshops! Join us for a beautiful and colorful weekend.
Longpom Flowers Workshop
Location: Abacus Row
Saturday, May 24
5:30–7:30pm
Learn how to make long playful and sparkly pompom flowers. In this special 2 hours class, we’ll shape long pompom flowers from paper. Enjoy a gentle dose of creativity before dinner or drinks on Saturday night. Come make magic with your hands.
Sign up for the workshop here.
Milagros Flowers Workshop
Location: Abacus Row
Sunday, May 25
1–3:30pm
A thoughtful, hands-on way to spend your Sunday afternoon. In this special 2.5 hours class, we’ll shape flowers from paper. Each one will carry a Milagros, symbolic, perfect for adorning your wall or altar.
A gentle moment of creativity to close your weekend.
Sign up for the workshop here.
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ONGOING EVENTS
Casual Cantonese Conversation Gathering
Location: Abacus Row
Every Wednesday
5:30–6:30pm
A casual weekly gathering for those interested in practicing their Cantonese to connect and speak with others. Email info@abacusrow.com to receive updates.
Tiếng Việt By Night
Location: Abacus Row
Every Thursday
5:30–6:30pm
A casual weekly Vietnamese language meetup for speakers of all levels to connect with others through shared language and culture. Email info@abacusrow.com to receive updates.
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STOREFRONT HOURS
Wednesday–Saturday
12–5pm
Exception
Sunday, April 27
OPEN 11am–2pm