OzAsia Festival is on from today to November 10, so here's CityMag's picks of the program.

OzAsia offers a range of performances and exhibits this spring, celebrating the best of arts across Asia. The festival features South Australian and global artists and includes an extensive line-up of creative exhibitions and performances. Get a taste of the OzAsia program below and plan your visit.

AnimeGO!

This picture: Xplorer Media/George Chan

When: Sunday October 27

Bring your best cosplay and enter the vibrant atmosphere of Akinhabara with AnimeGo, the Japan pop-culture festival in its ninth year. Located in the Adelaide Festival Centre, the festival is home to anime, manga and cosplay. Grab some Takoyaki and Japanese sweets and celebrate six hours of Japanese pop culture from $15. Suited for ages 12 and over, the festival includes live performances, karaoke stations and stalls decked with collectable items. The festival will run talks, anime and manga awards, kimono dressing and workshops.

Hello, how am I?

‘Pink skies and magical feelings’ by Jessie Hui. This picture: supplied.

When: Thursday, October 24 — Saturday, November 16

A free visual arts display encouraging all ages, Hello, how am I? reflects themes of wellness and self-care through the perspective of a cat. The artist, Jessie Hui, draws inspiration from video games, anime and cat memes, incorporating playful undertones to her work. Jessie’s responsible for the boba-drinking cats on the OzAsia program, and her work is sure to conjure up the same energy and playfulness. Held at the Festival Theatre Foyer, the visual display evokes feelings of chaos, joy, peace and madness.

Lucky Dumpling Market

This picture: Helen Page Photography

When: October 24 – November 10

The team behind Adelaide Fringe hub Gluttony is back with Lucky Dumpling Market at Elder Park, along the Adelaide riverbank with more than 20 delicious options, including Shibui, known for their viral marshmallow fluff hot chocolate, burgers from Gang Gang and one of our favourite katsu sandos from Sookii La La. As well as the regular festival-going food trucks, there are some new vendors to try this year including Ong Vietnamese Kitchen, dessert purveyor Astonish Patisserie, Korean food from Yum Yum Chap Chap, Filipino flavours from Hoy Pinoy and more. Be sure to check out these artists on the OzAsia festival stage too.

Maujuda by Parvyn

When: Friday, November 8

Head to Nexus Arts at 8pm for an hour of contemporary rock, jazz and disco music inspired by the folk traditions of Sikh Punjabi at Parvyn’s album launch. Suited for all ages, the album launch party is a celebration of Punjabi Australian vocalist Parvyn’s storytelling. Parvyn’s music explores themes of travel and displacement, reflecting her migration history. Her new album, Maujuda, blends classical Indian raga with contemporary rock. The first taste of the album we heard was in the track ‘Free to be Myself’, a joyful disco track that fuses jazz, soul, pop and gospel choir elements that our Best New Music reviewers said proves her unique artistry.

General admission is $35, and concession is $29.

Mountains, Clouds, Streams

Loo Sze-Wang

When: Friday November 1

Sit back and relax as sheng player Loo Sze-wang joins the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra for 50 minutes of music. Under Luke Dollman’s direction and located at Elder Hall, the concert is inspired by Chinese art and poetry. The performance features exquisitely crafted compositions by music Professor Hing-yan Chan and composer Stephen Whittington. The performance will begin at 1:10pm, with doors open to all ages.

General admission is $20.

The Mixed-Race Tape

Kultar Ahluwalia

When: Saturday October 26 & Saturday November 2

Delve into the creative world of hip-hop with the local artist Kultar Ahluwalia. Kultar’s ability to blend hip-hop with old recordings, family interviews, and spoken word reflects immersive storytelling. Exploring themes of identity, masculinity, fatherhood and mixed marriage, Kultar shares stories from his Punjabi upbringing and heritage. The autobiographical piece will run for an hour, welcoming ages 12 and over. With nearly two decades in the hip-hop industry, the music educator offers distinctive sounds paired with influential messages of life and culture.

Adult tickets are $35, and concession tickets are $29.

OzAsia Festival has events running in the Adelaide Festival Centre and Her Majesty’s Theatre. For the full festival program and to book tickets, visit their website.