Kawaii Holiday Market

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SPRING INTO FUN WITH TEN TEN NYC! (2025 EVENT LINEUP)

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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.

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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 Tsube
e 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
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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.

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All events are free and open to the public unless noted.

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RSVP, vendor info, event registration and workshop registration are available via
Eventbrite

For press inquiries, sponsorship, or to get involved, contact
info@tenten.nyc

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@tenten.nyc