Asian Culture Club greets downtown

Asian Culture Club greets downtown

The Asian Culture Club celebrates the continent’s countries throughout the year. Photo via fb.com

The Asian Culture Club is bringing some of the East downtown this Thursday.

The club’s winter event — presented by the Arena District and West Michigan Asian American Association — will be at Louis Benton Steakhouse in Grand Rapids from 6-8 p.m.

The event will feature Korean and Filipino cuisine and performances by Pacific Island dancers.

A martial arts instructor specializing in Filipino martial arts will give a 10-minute demonstration.

A guest speaker will address the guests about Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines recently.

A suggested donation of $5 will benefit All Hands Volunteers' Philippine Disaster Response.

The Asian Culture Club hosts events throughout the year that celebrate the continent’s countries and cultures with food, speakers, presentations, music and art.