# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Smiling, Proud Wanderers 笑傲江湖 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: initial research invites you to an end-of-year gathering with live music performances, a special cocktail, and snacks to enjoy together.About this EventJoin initial research for an end-of-year pre-dinner gathering, The Smiling, Proud Wanderers (笑傲江湖). The evening’s theme takes its name from Journey to the West and later from a novel by Jin Yong, whose martial-arts novels shaped contemporary Chinese pop culture.Held in SoHo in the winter of 2025, the gathering is a small salute to people who move through heavy times with mischief, courage, and a stubborn sense of joy—today’s diasporic artists and art travelers.initial research will transform into a jianghu tavern—“rivers and lakes” in Chinese—a world of wanderers, outlaws, and those who live on the periphery. The evening will feature improvised performances by three folk musicians: Zhou Yi on pipa, Song Dan on guzheng, and Suvda Khereid with Mongolian long song. Artist Doreen Chan will craft a special cocktail for the night, complemented by simple snacks for sharing.Feel free to drop by before dinner, stay to connect, or simply drift on.Dress code: Chinese chivalrous / jianghu-inspired, if you feel like it.For more information, please visit our website. If you have any questions regarding ticket purchases or details about the evening, please contact info@initialresearch.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/the-smiling-proud-wanderers-笑傲江湖/100001977195077702 - **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, live-music, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: initial research - **lat**: 40.7226414 - **long**: -74.0028676 - **full address**: initial research, 41 Wooster Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Smiling, Proud Wanderers 笑傲江湖 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a5e9be3b904d8e670175b4989e677d6141eef306fa90530485d4651a0fa20e15-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020501-gmir.jpg?v=1765310060 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Smiling, Proud Wanderers 笑傲江湖 being held? - **A:** The Smiling, Proud Wanderers 笑傲江湖 takes place on Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at initial research, 41 Wooster Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Smiling, Proud Wanderers 笑傲江湖? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Smiling, Proud Wanderers 笑傲江湖 range from USD 10 to USD 50 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityArtist TicketUSD 10AvailableGeneral TicketUSD 20AvailableSupporter TicketUSD 50Available - **Q**: Who is organizing The Smiling, Proud Wanderers 笑傲江湖? - **A:** The Smiling, Proud Wanderers 笑傲江湖 is organized by initial research. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Smiling, Proud Wanderers 笑傲江湖 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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