Upcoming events.
AAPI Women Lead presents: ImReady 2024 Conference, "Building New Worlds"
Presented by AAPI Women Lead
At “Building New Worlds,” we are bringing together over 200 artists, educators, activists, organizers, and community members who are interested in not only new worlds, but new ways of being. Please join us by saving the date, getting your tickets early, donating, and spreading the word. Speakers, agendas, and more to be announced in the coming weeks.
6th Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival
Presented by Korean Center, Inc.
Our Annual Chuseok Festival is the Bay Area's largest public event celebrating, showcasing, and promoting Korean culture, cuisine, music, arts, and community. The festival will have delicious Korean food (both traditional and fusion), exciting live performances from local Korean cultural performance groups, traditional Korean games and activities, and more!
Oakland Chinatown: A Dream of Belonging Tour
Oakland’s Chinatown is a vibrant home and hub for immigrants and communities across the Asian diaspora. Learn about the development, displacement and dynamics of this historic neighborhood, starting in the 1850s during California’s Gold Rush. We’ll visit key cultural locations of culture, meet local leaders, and learn about Asian American social movements over the decades, while discussing current efforts and issues in the community. Come early for dim sum, or stay after to enjoy the delicious cuisines! A level walk with some stairs and indoor visits.
AAPI Playwright Festival
Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS), in collaboration with award-winning director and playwright Jeffrey Lo, who serves as the Artistic Producer, are launching its inaugural AAPI Playwright Festival.
Directed by Tasi Alabastro and Wynne Chen, this unique theater arts experience showcases the talent of local Bay Area AAPI theater artists.
Featuring:
Victoria Chong Der - In Memory
Anthony Doan - Projector Projector
Reed Flores - lotus lamps and baby teeth
Kausar Mohammed - Short, Little Green Men
Conrad Panganiban - RYCE (With a Y)
Christina Ying - Signs of Life
Following the reception will be an insightful Talk Back conversation with Director Jeffrey Lo and the playwrights and reception to meet and greet the playwrights.
This production is produced by Contemporary Asian Theater Scene and co-sponsored by San Jose Stage.
🧡 3rd Annual Hep B 5k Run and Walk
Presented by SF Hep B Free
Join us for the 3rd Annual Hep B 5k Hero Run/Walk at Crissy Field on July 27th at 10am! Lace up your sneakers and come together for a fun-filled day of fitness and fundraising. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoy a leisurely stroll, this event is for everyone. Let's raise awareness and support for Hepatitis B while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Crissy Field. Don't miss out on being a hero for a great cause!
Registration fee includes free bucket hats and socks.
Registration/Campaign Link: https://fundrazr.com/hepbherorun
Joy On Joice
CHSA and Cameron House present a family-oriented street festival uplifting the Chinatown community, culture, and creativity with a special celebration honoring the 51st anniversary of the legacy of Bruce Lee.
“Longing For Attachment” Exhibition
ARTogether and Oakland Asian Cultural Center co-present “Longing for Attachment,” an exhibition curated by Bushra Gill featuring 30+ Bay Area 1st/2nd generation immigrant and refugee artists reflecting on the notion of attachments.
June 14th through July 27th
🧡 Sister-to-Sister Youth Leadership Conference Santa Clara County
Join Asian American Recovery Services (AARS) for our 29th Annual Sister-to-Sister Youth Leadership Conference in Santa Clara County. Sister-to-Sister is a unique experience for middle and high school girls to build confidence, spark change and celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) culture.
AAPI 5K
The AAPI 5K is a community run celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The run will highlight the vibrant Asian American community and organizations that work year-round to create a safe and welcoming space. The event will fundraise for incredible AAPI non-profits.
🧡 AAPI Heritage Awards & Reception
Celebration Theme – Moving Forward Together,
Celebrating 20 Years of Uplifting & Connecting Generations
The AAPI Heritage Awards is a signature program of San Francisco’s celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Every year the AAPI Heritage Celebration Committee honors civic organizations that have achieved significant milestones in serving the community. Our event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Carving the Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan
An Award-Winning Film by Yujiro Seki
Co-presented by the Buddhist Temple of Alameda and Rhythmix Cultural Works.
Night in Chinatown: Celebrating AAPI Women Leaders
Join us for a night of music, karaoke, raffles, and drinks! Let’s celebrate the achievements of Asian American and Pacific Islander women!
Where? Chinatown, San Francisco @ Lion’s Den Bar and Lounge
Fundraiser for the Asian American Foundation, 501c3
Presale: Donate $10 to the Asian American Foundation, 501c3 [Donate Here]
** $15 at the door.
🧡 Susan Lieu’s The Manicurist's Daughter Book Tour
Join us for an electric evening with Vietnamese-American multihyphenate storyteller Susan Lieu to discuss her debut memoir THE MANICURIST'S DAUGHTER. The event promises to be a reckoning on intergenerational trauma and healing, sprinkled with vulnerability and humor. Moderated conversation, community Q&A, and book signing to follow event. Books available for purchase with Eastwind Books.
Co-presented by Center for Asian American Media. In partnership with ARTogether, Asian American Women Artists Association, City Attorney David Chiu, Coro Northern California, Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network, Great Star Theater, HOME MADE @ ARTogether, Kearny Street Workshop, and Litquake (San Francisco's Literary Festival).
Get tickets HERE.
🧡Yu-Ai Kai 50th Anniversary Golden Gala
Celebrating Yu-Ai Kai's Golden Anniversary with a gala to honor the Memories and Milestones of 50 years of service to our community.
AAPIP Bay Area Reception
Next week, join AAPIP Board Co-Chairs, Interim President & CEO, Vice President of Membership Programs, and Bay Area Chapter Leaders for an evening in community with AANHPI and allied people in philanthropy. Socialize and learn about our program plans for 2024, what's going on with the transition, and more.
Women’s Heritage Day at History Park
Join History San Jose for a day of festivities: a women-owned lowrider exhibition, cultural performances, a poetry lounge, crafts, open museum, community vendors, and more. This FREE event is being co-curated with Mosaic America and La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley. Mas Dulce will serve as the lowrider exhibit DJ.
Asian Women Are Strong
For Women’s History Month, ‘Asians Are Strong’ is taking over the historic Ferry Building in San Francisco to proudly present a star-studded, one-of-a-kind community event dedicated to empowering API women of all ages.
This year’s theme is ‘Conquering Our Challenges Together’. Let’s celebrate our strength by addressing the unique challenges that Asian women face: cultural expectations, intergenerational challenges, prioritizing self-care, navigating family and career, and more. Together, our combined voices can inspire change!