events ✿
events ✿
GWA Training: Emergency Skills for Hospitality Workers
Presented by Good Work Austin in partnership with SHIFT UT and The Sobering Center, hosted at Lau Lau.
This training is meant to equip you with practical skills to respond to some of the most common emergencies food and beverage workers encounter. Whether it's recognizing an opioid overdose, knowing when to call the Sobering Center instead of law enforcement, or learning hands-only CPR, you'll leave with tools that can help save lives.
*Reserved for hospitality workers - RSVP required.
Pastry Pop-Up: Brown Sugar Bakeshop
Brown Sugar Bakeshop will be set up inside the shop on Sunday morning with gourmet cookies. Come get some!
Starts at 10am and running til sold out!
mHart Media Presents: Francene Rouelle Album Listening Party
Exclusive first listen to the new album plus a Q+A with Francene and the mHart team!
Food Pop-Up: Tambayan Kitchen
Tambayan Kitchen will be set up inside the shop on Sunday morning serving up modern Filipino comfort food.
Starts at 11am and running til sold out!
Lau Lau Pop-up @ Old Alley Hot Pot
Lau Lau is on the move! We’ll be popping up inside Old Alley Hot Pot on Friday evening serving milk tea + matcha.
Come get some drinks and hot pot to celebrate Mid-Autumn Fest!
Mooncake Mid-Autumn Fest
Come celebrate Mid-Autumn Fest with us & Mooncake Collective! ft. Mooncake goods from local AAPI artists + makers
Open to the public, no ticket required.
Olivia Dean “Something Inbetween” Coffee Tour
Stop by “Inbetween” tour tops to debrief The Art of Loving Live with your friends + fellow Olivia Dean fans!
Specialty Drinks:
“Man I Need” Thai Tea Matcha
“Baby Steps” Thai Tea Latte
Moonrise Mindset Guided Journaling Workshop: Celebrating Wins
A private 2-hour guided journaling workshop exploring identity, belonging, lived experience and the values that shape who we are.
Through grounding meditation, reflective journal prompts, supportive group discussion and affirmation crafting, we’ll create space for deeper self-connection and shared reflection in community.
*Ticketed event - advanced ticket purchase required.
Facilitated by Mindset Guide Kaitlin Rodriguez of Moonrise Mindset
The Lucky Market Festival: 1yr Anniversary Market
Help us close out our first Anniversary Week with The Lucky Market ◡̈ Open to the public, no ticket required.
ft. ATX AAPI Artists & Makers
Mahjong Mafia: (Open Play, Beginner Friendly)
Celebrations continue the best way we know how - open play mahjong with Mahjong Mafia!
As always, it’s FREE to attend and ALL skill levels are welcome. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to Chinese Mahjong, we’ve got you covered. Come learn, play, and make some new friends!
Open to the public, no advanced signup required.
Alyssa Does Tattoos: Flash Pop-Up
@alyssadoestattoos will be at the shop to help us commemorate our first year ◡̈ Come get a new tattoo!!
** Sign-up is first come first serve and available only as time allows.
Minor Figures Presents: BREWMANIA
We’ll be competing for a signature drink competition with some of our fave coffee shops & popups! Come sample custom, one of a kind signature beverages and vote on your favorite to win it all.
Signature batched drinks
Vote for your favorite
$$$ PRIZES
WRESTLING BELTS
Drinks, music, and good vibes
Music by Queer Vinyl Co.
Unlayer. Chair Massages
Feeling stressed and need a break? Debbie from @unlayer.co will be in the shop offering chair massages to help you unwind.
Sign-ups available in-store on a first come first serve basis! Sliding scale pricing.
1 Year Anniversary Week !!!
we are a whole year old and shouting it from the gd rooftops so come help us celebrate !!!
four consecutive days of events and popups from some our favorite people - and maybe more surprises who knows ◡̈ there will be laughs! there will be (happy, celebratory, reflective) tears! there will be coffee and baked goods and matcha and art and trinkets and activities!
we are so so so honored to be a part of y’all’s lives and stories and will thank you forever for being such a special part of ours. come party !¡
Karmigurumi Kinusaiga Workshop: Painting with Fabric
Join us for a fun night of crafting and learn about the art of Kinusaiga - painting with fabric. Perfect for beginners, materials provided!
*Ticketed event - advanced ticket purchase required.
Zero Proof by Nao
Join our friends @nao__tx for their first popup ! ◡̈ They’ll be taking over the bar at Lau Lau After Dark and serving up mocktails, tunes and vibe$$$$
Pastry Pop-Up: Pippa’s Homebakery
Pippa’s Homebakery will be set up inside the shop on Sunday morning with a variety of Asian inspired baked goods.
Starts at 10am and running til sold out!
Pastry Pop-Up: Bread Royale
Bread Royale will be set up inside the shop on Saturday morning with a variety of Asian inspired baked goods. Starts at 11am and running til sold out!
Moonrise Mindset Guided Journaling Workshop: Identity and Belonging
A private 2-hour guided journaling workshop exploring identity, belonging, lived experience and the values that shape who we are.
Through grounding meditation, reflective journal prompts, supportive group discussion and affirmation crafting, we’ll create space for deeper self-connection and shared reflection in community.
Facilitated by Mindset Guide Kaitlin Rodriguez of Moonrise Mindset. You can learn more about her here.
🎟️ Ticket Includes:
Access to private event in an intimate group setting inside of Lau Lau
A complimentary drink ticket to enjoy during the workshop ☕️
Guided meditation
Thoughtful themed journal prompts
1 x curated supplies kit*
*Kit includes stickers, washi tape and decorative papers for you to use and keep. Glue and scissors will also be provided for use during the workshop.
Please do bring: your journal and something to write with.
You’re welcome to bring additional craft supplies as well, we just ask that you be mindful of the limited space.
Pastry Pop-Up: Batchi Cookies
Help Batchi Cookies celebrate with a pre-launch popup! They will be set up inside the shop on Sunday morning selling cookies that will soon be available online and at local popups. Starts at 10am and running til sold out!
SUMMER BREAK: Adjusted Hours 8am - 2pm
We’re going on a summer break! 𓂃 ོ☼𓂃
Our hours will be slightly adjusted this week to allow our team some much needed rest & relaxation. Please make sure to check before heading into the shop!
We will be back to normal hours Weds 7/1 ♡ Thank you for your understanding!
Unlayer. Chair Massages
Feeling stressed and need a break? Debbie from @unlayer.co will be in the shop offering chair massages to help you unwind.
Sign-ups available in-store!
Food Pop-Up: Jie Jie
We’re bringing out our friends at Jie Jie for some hellllla good SE Asian food ◡̈ Chef Mia will be set up outside the shop starting at 11am and available til sold out.
Queers & Coffee | Pride Month Market with Queer
Come hang with us and our friends from Queer Liberation Network 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟭-𝟮 for a Pride Month morning jam sesh with the baddies at Queer Vinyl Collective.
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We are collaborating with QLN for the month of June to launch a new drink special on June 1st, with $1 per drink benefitting QLN and fueling their work to support queer and trans folks in crisis.
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ft pop-ups from Austin artists Eman & Tiger Balm Press + art from We Are Soup.
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Open to the public, no ticket required.
Sat | June 6 | 11a-2p | Drink Special ☕ ❤️🔥
Brioche Pop-Up: Regular Ol’ Bread
Need a weekday pick me up? Regular Ol’ Bread will be set up at the shop on Friday morning serving up fresh kolaches. Starts at 9am and running til sold out!
Sandwich Pop-Up: Future Bakery Cooperative
Finally! A long-awaited collab with our friends at Future Bakery Cooperative ◡̈
Starts at 11am and running til sold out!
Chinese Book Club
〰 Hosted by Toni Li
This club is for anyone curious about books written by Chinese authors, whether translated from Chinese or written by members of the Chinese diaspora. No cultural background required, all are welcome!
✨ Tickets are free and include complimentary coffee/tea! ✨
Studio Tak Tak: Charm Bar Glass Fusing Workshop
Celebrate Lunar New Year and join Studio Tak Tak for our first ever glass fusing workshop while enjoying the Asian-American inspired flavors that Lau Lau has to offer.
*Ticketed event - advanced ticket purchase required.
Pastry Pop-Up: My Happy Place
My Happy Place will be popping up in the shop for a one-day bake sale! They’ll feature a variety of Asian-inspired pastries and baked goods. Starts at 10am and running til sold out!
AACHI Family Style Launch Party
Join us as we celebrate a decade of AACHI, and the return of Family Style, with a special launch party.
🍜 Food vendors
🎟️ First access to the Family Style Passport
✨ Community, good vibes, and lots to eat
Featuring bites from Pippa’s Homemade, Asahi Imports, and Good Jinn!
📍 At Lau Lau
🕔 5–8 PM
Come celebrate with us, grab your passport, and kick off a summer of eating your way through Austin.
The Lucky Market Festival: Lucky @ Lau Lau AAPI Market
Help us kick off AANHPI Heritage Month with The Lucky Market! Open to the public, no ticket required.
ft. ATX AAPI Artists & Makers
+Food pop-up from Ming Da’s Cambodian Kitchen!
Affogato Pop-Up: KESSHŌ
We’ll be serving affogatos from KESSHŌ from 12pm til sold out!
We’ll have two different flavors available for purchase in celebration of our founder Hannah’s bday :)
Pastry Pop-Up: Everything Sourdough
We’re bringing @everything.sourdough.atx out from the pastry case and into the cafe for a one-day pop-up! They’ll be featuring a number of new items not yet seen in our shop. Starts at 10am and running til sold out!