# Event Details - **Event Name**: First Friday Art Walk and Tribute Trami Cron, Founder Chopsticks Alley - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: First Friday Art Walk: A Celebration of Art, Culture & Community featuring traditional Indian and Khmer (Cambodian Dance) and celebration!About this EventJoin Chopsticks Alley Art for a very special First Friday Art Walk celebrating art, culture, movement, and community.The evening will feature a Tribute to Founder Trami Cron as she prepares for her next chapter, a dance choreography collaboration, a live art demonstration, and an exhibition. Hosted by Esther YoungKolam Art Demonstration by Saraswathy LakshmivarahamDiscover the beauty of Kolam, a traditional South Indian art form in which intricate geometric patterns are created by hand using rice flour or powder. Watch the artwork unfold and learn about the cultural traditions and meaning behind this beautiful practice.A Tribute to Trami Cron, Founder of Chopsticks Alley ArtWe will come together for a special tribute to Trami Cron, celebrating her vision, leadership, and years of dedication to building Chopsticks Alley Art into a space where artists, cultures, and communities can be seen, heard, and connected.As Trami prepares to pass the torch to a new generation of leadership, we invite our artists, friends, partners, supporters, and Chopstickers who have been part of this journey to join us in celebrating all that we have created together—and what is still to come.A dance choreography collaboration:Traditional Khmer (Cambodian) Dance featuring Ryan BounExperience the beauty and storytelling of Cambodian dance, where movement, gesture, and tradition come together to preserve and celebrate Khmer culture.Mohiniyattom Dance featuring Saraswathy LakshmivarahamEnjoy a vibrant performance highlighting the expressive movement, rhythm, and rich storytelling traditions of Indian dance.Come for the art. Stay for the performances. Celebrate culture, community, and a new chapter for Chopsticks Alley Art.Food and drinks will be provided.Free and open to the public. All are welcome!--------------On View "Flavors of the Diasporas: A Culinary Journey of Belonging" ExhibitionFood carries memory. A familiar scent can recall a childhood moment, a dish can bring back a person or place, and a recipe passed through generations can keep traditions alive. This exhibition brings together artists from Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Iran, and India who now call the Bay Area home. What begins with food expands into an exploration of cultural memory, migration, identity, and belonging.For some artists, food is central to the work. Eileen Wong Cervera draws on the flavors and memories of her journey from Sarawak to San Jose, while VC Tang connects food, ritual, and cultural memory. Hadi Aghaee reflects on identity and human experience through figurative and surreal painting. Hang Huynh draws from Vietnamese heritage, family, and healing. Justin Tran uses film and visual storytelling to explore people, places, and connection, while Pragati Sharma Mohanty carries Indian myths and cultural stories across generations. Ryan Boun and Saraswathy Lakshmivaraham preserve and reinterpret cultural traditions through dance and the body.Together, the artists invite us on a multisensory journey through food, movement, image, sound, and story, revealing the many ways we carry culture with us and make a place our own.Program starts at 7 pm(The gallery will be open from 1-9 pm)Exhibition on View from October 2, 2026 - February 5, 2027Chopsticks Alley Art Gallery38 S. 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113ChopsticksAlleyArt.orgGallery Hours:Fri 1 – 6 pm | First Fri 1 – 9 pmSat 12 – 4 pmGuided Tours Available by AppointmentFunded in part by:Applied Materials FoundationMakahakama FoundationPackard FoundationApplied Materials FoundationPackard FoundationSilicon Valley Community FoundationSVCREATES, in partnership with the County of Santa ClaraCalifornia Arts Council, a state agencyParking: Street parking or paid parking across the street from the location.90 minutes free parking in City Parking lots - Info: https://parksj.org/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bac47260-c3a6-11f1-8964-5b65d1557b86-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/first-friday-art-walk-and-tribute-trami-cron-founder-chopsticks-alley/100002003153848083 - **Event Categories**: art, first-friday, exhibitions, storytelling, fine-arts, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Chopsticks Alley Art Gallery at Open San Jose - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Jose - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chopsticks Alley Art Gallery at Open San Jose - **lat**: 37.3358311 - **long**: -121.8885461 - **full address**: Chopsticks Alley Art Gallery at Open San Jose, 38 S. 2nd Street, San Jose, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: First Friday Art Walk and Tribute Trami Cron, Founder Chopsticks Alley - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d3406c0d9054a87d2963acb2345d3689935ee65f147caa90f33c90f9924167ce-rimg-w822-h374-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1791525676 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is First Friday Art Walk and Tribute Trami Cron, Founder Chopsticks Alley being held? - **A:** First Friday Art Walk and Tribute Trami Cron, Founder Chopsticks Alley takes place on Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Chopsticks Alley Art Gallery at Open San Jose, 38 S. 2nd Street, San Jose, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing First Friday Art Walk and Tribute Trami Cron, Founder Chopsticks Alley? - **A:** First Friday Art Walk and Tribute Trami Cron, Founder Chopsticks Alley is organized by CHOPSTICKS ALLEY ART. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** First Friday Art Walk and Tribute Trami Cron, Founder Chopsticks Alley is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Jose, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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