Asia Society Cosplay Competition

When:Friday October 15, 2010
Time:7:00 pm
Where:Asia Society
725 Park Ave
Manhattan, NY 10021
Cost:Free

From The Asia Society:
In conjunction with the exhibition Yoshitomo Nara: Nobody’s Fool, Asia Society presents its first Cosplay competition. Strut your stuff and celebrate manga, anime, and more by dressing up as your favorite character.

Win prizes from AsiaStore, Forbidden Planet, and Midtown Comics!

Free admission. Advance registration recommended. Seating is first-come, first-served.

If you plan on competing, please arrive early. There will be a staging area from 6:00 to 7:15 pm for competitors to prepare their costumes.

Emcee and comedian Air Tabigue hosts the event, which features music by DJ Kei. Judges include Kai-Ming Cha, Jerry Ma, Christine Norrie, and Reni Mimura, who will also provide a special performance.

Asia Society’s LGBT Leo Bar will be open from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, offering beer, wine, leotinis, and more. Cash bar.

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