MIX: Year of the Horse

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MIX: Year of the Horse

Kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at MIX: Year of the Horse, a dance party highlighting Cleveland’s rich AAPI cultural landscape while echoing the horse’s spirit of strength, freedom, vitality, and high energy. Tonight’s event is cohosted and curated with Zosimo Maximo and APT345 Productions, a content, event, and curation studio creating elevated experiences in entertainment, wellness, art, and activism. The evening opens with Sidney Im, representing the Cambodian American Buddhist Association based in Elyria, Ohio, performing the Robam Chuon Por (Blessing Dance)—a traditional Cambodian dance performed at the start of ceremonies to welcome guests and bestow wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity. The night’s entertainment continues with a dance performance by LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dance School and Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy, a fashion pop-up presentation with Fashion Talks Foundation, and house and techno DJ sets by SceneAmatiX and Zosimo Maximo. Themed food and drink items, including cocktails, beer, and wine, are available to purchase from Bon Appétit. MIX attendees can view Epic of the Northwest Himalayas: Pahari Paintings from the “‘Shangri’ Ramayana,” as well as the CMA’s newest special exhibitions, Manet & Morisot and Martin Puryear: Nexus.

Here is the full entertainment schedule:

6:00 p.m.: Sidney Im, Cambodian American Buddhist Association performing the Robam Chuon Por
6:10 p.m.: LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dance School and Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy
6:30 p.m.: DJ Sach 
6:30 p.m.: Fashion Talks Presentation with Aimon Ali
7:00 p.m.: DJ SceneAmatiX
8:15 p.m.: DJ Zosimo Maximo

More About the Featured Performers:

LingYun Rising Star Gymnastics Dance School and Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy were founded in 2007 and 2015, respectively, with the mission to promote Chinese culture and serve the community. They are both award-winning organizations and have participated in national and regional Taoli World Dance Competitions, KAR (Kids Artistic Revue) Dance Competition, and Rainbow Dance Competition. 

Fashion Talks Foundation is a Cleveland-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering creative entrepreneurs through fashion, media, and community-driven experiences. Known for producing elevated, multidesigner runway shows and industry events, the foundation provides platforms for emerging and established talent to gain visibility, build connections, and grow sustainable careers. Through its programming—including runway productions, educational panels, and its locally produced magazine—Fashion Talks Foundation aims to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and position Cleveland as a hub for diverse creative talent.

Disclaimer: No full-face masks, heavy face paint, glitter, weapon-like props, or excessively oversized costumes are permitted. All outfits are subject to security screening. The Cleveland Museum of Art may refuse entry to any visitor whose attire does not comply with these requirements.