Kawaii Holiday Market

🌸SPRING INTO FUN WITH TEN TEN NYC! (2025 EVENT LINEUP) 🌸
Immersive Art, Japanese Pop Culture, and Community Celebrations Take Over NYC This Season

New York, NY — Spring 2025 — As the city blooms, TEN TEN NYC is thrilled to unveil a vibrant lineup of spring programming that brings together art, performance, food, and culture through community-driven creativity. From maximalist café experiences to hands-on workshops and live idol performances, TEN TEN’s spring events continue to explore identity, joy, and expression across NYC.

🎭 TEN TEN Idol Night hosted by Karen Iwata with DJ Tsubee   
May 2 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 pm | Ideal Glass Studios 9 West 8th Street, New York, NY, 10011

Featuring an electrifying night of music, dance, cosplay, emerging idol talent, and surprise performances. Hosted by Karen Iwata with DJ Tsubee spinning EDM, and mesmerizing aerial dance by Cay Izumi, join us as the semifinals heat up in a high-energy celebration of J-Pop fandom, creativity, and community connection.

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🛍️ KAWAII HOLIDAY MARKET
May 3–4 12 pm – 7 pm | Ideal Glass Studios
Immerse yourself in the playful and colorful universe of Kawaii culture at the Kawaii Holiday Market — a one-of-a-kind local artisan and vendor market in the heart of downtown NYC!

The Kawaii Holiday Market welcomes back Sebastian Masuda, the visionary artist, designer, and pioneer of the Kawaii movement, whose work has defined the genre globally—from his iconic Harajuku-based 6%DOKIDOKI shop to collaborations with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and exhibitions across the world. Masuda will lead a hands-on tote bag workshop on Sunday, May 4, between 1 pm – 4pm, secure a seat by registering now!

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🌈 ABOUT TEN TEN NYC
TEN TEN NYC is a nonprofit arts collective dedicated to fostering cultural exchange and uplifting underrepresented voices through art, identity, and mental health awareness. Known for its interactive programming, immersive installations, and genre-bending events, TEN TEN creates platforms where everyone can find a space to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

🎟️ All events are free and open to the public unless noted.
🛒 RSVP, vendor info, event registration and workshop registration are available via Eventbrite 

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