What we’re about
This group is for lovers of Korean dramas and other Asian TV, movies, music (K-Pop!), books, food and culture. Since Evelyn Angry-Smith founded this group in early 2015, we’ve enjoyed movie nights, K-Drama premieres, holiday parties and NYC trips. We also explored restaurants in CT, NY and MA.
In 2020 we went virtual due to the pandemic. We hope to restart in-person Meetups if possible in 2021, and we’ll continue virtual Meetups since many of us don’t live near CT.
We also have a Facebook page - [https://www.facebook.com/swkdrama](https://meet.google.com/linkredirect?authuser=0&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fswkdrama) - and a members-only chat.
Feel free to join us!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Let's Go To Pandafest in Hartford!300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
Let's go to 🐼 Pandafest 2025 – Hartford, CT 🎉 from 4-7PM on Saturday, 9/27!
📍 Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza at 300 Columbus Blvd in Hartford
🎟️ Tickets: Snag yours on Eventbrite – Panda Fest Connecticut
*Note: Eventbrite lists the location as 50 Columbus Blvd, which is the address for parking at the CT Convention Center. Pandafest will actually be at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza at 300 Columbus Blvd—about a 5-minute walk away.***
🎊 What’s Pandafest?
It’s one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S.—and it’s coming to Hartford! Expect:- 55+ Asian food vendors 🍜
- 100+ street food dishes 🍢
- K-pop, Thai dance, Chinese acrobatics & live music 🎶
- Panda inflatables, DIY crafts, face painting, and themed merch 🐼
- Free gifts with every ticket (yes, even the GA ones!) 🎁
Whether you're here for the skewers, the selfies, or the panda pins, this is a full-on sensory celebration.
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🚗 Parking Info:
There’s paid parking at the CT Convention Center Garage and Front Street North Garage within walking distance of the plaza.
💬 Carpool Coordination: Use the Meetup chat to connect with fellow attendees and arrange rides.***
✅ RSVP Guidelines:
- RSVP “Yes” ONLY if you’ve bought a ticket.
- If your plans change, please update your RSVP to “No.”
- The Meetup RSVP closes on Monday, 9/22 at 6:00 PM EST
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Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to party with pandas. Whether you’re a foodie, a culture buff, or just in it for the vibes, Pandafest is the place to be this September. 🐼💃🍱
