The Q-y visuals of Bubble Tea from the 80s till today

On May 21, 2026 at 7 pm

The talk will be in English
Free

Bubble tea sampling will be first-come, first-served.
Limited quantities available: You snooze, you lose!

Growing up in the suburbs of Vancouver and Richmond, BC, bubble tea was essential to Snack Witch’s upbringing. Since its debut in the 1980s, this fun and comforting beverage has had an explosive presence in pop culture, shapeshifting from place to place, and connecting generations and families across the Pacific. Looking at the evolution of the beverage’s imagery over the years, the artist will reflect on the ways that East Asian representation and presence have changed in North America.

* Q is a culinary term for the ideal bouncy and chewy texture of certain foods, and is a common description used in East Asian cultures.