A one-day event of storytelling, music, and community. From the rebellious energy of 80s New Wave to the hustle of today’s entrepreneurs, we’re honoring the past and shaping what comes next.
  
  
  
## New Wave Documentary Screening
Kenwood Theatre
**7:30pm–9pm**
Directed by Elizabeth Ai, New Wave dives into the vibrant Vietnamese American new wave scene of the 1980s in Orange County, where refugee youth used music, fashion, and dance to carve out identity and community. Featuring archival footage, personal stories, and iconic tracks, the film is a tribute to joy, resilience, and self-expression.

[Purchase Tickets here](https://www.kenwoodtheatre.com/movie/new-wave/)

## Lang Thang Coffee Kickstarter Launch
13 Knives Kitchen (next door to Kenwood Theatre)
**6pm–9pm**
Join us at 13 Knives as we unveil the Kickstarter campaign for a new documentary chronicling brothers Bao and Duy Nguyen—their journey from Midwest kids to restaurateurs, community builders, and now, growing Lang Thang Coffee with roots from Vietnam. Celebrate Vietnamese coffee culture with signature drinks, gift sets, and a menu of food and drinks available for purchase.



## New Wave After-Party
13 Knives Event Space (next door to Kenwood Theatre)
**9pm–12am**
Then stick around for a special after-party at 13 Knives with DJs spinning classic New Wave, synth-pop, and punk tracks. A night of music, drinks, and community vibes you won’t forget. Free admission.


### Kenwood Theatre & 13 Knives Kitchen  
5901 E Galbraith Rd Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45236

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Lang Thang Coffee

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50 Years of Vietnamese In America: A One-Day Celebration

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, 50 Years of Vietnamese in America brings a full evening of storytelling, music, and community to Cincinnati, celebrating both cultural roots and future dreams. The night kicks off at 6pm at 13 Knives with the Lang Thang Coffee Kickstarter Launch, unveiling a new documentary about brothers Bao and Duy Nguyen and their journey from Midwest kids to restaurateurs and coffee entrepreneurs. At 7:30pm, head to Kenwood Theatre for the premiere of New Wave, Elizabeth Ai’s documentary exploring the rebellious 1980s Vietnamese American new wave scene. The celebration continues back at 13 Knives from 9pm to midnight with a high-energy New Wave After-Party, where DJs spin classic synth-pop and punk tracks in a night of film, music, and community connection.

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50 Years of Vietnamese In America: A One-Day Celebration